Does RC-F offer enough benefit over the IS-F to justify jumping into it?
#16
Intermediate
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I am in a similar position, at least so far the rcf looks like a slightly faster, coupe version of the isf with a better interior. To me that doesn't justify getting rid of my F that is modded to my liking. Stingrays just look god awful IMO, and GTR's are over valued used and pricey new. Really hoping the ft1 finally gives us an import sportscar that isn't 100k and looks good.
#17
Lexus Fanatic
HP for the RC-F is 450, not 350. I got my F because I needed a luxury car to fit into the new neighborhood, but didn't want to lose performance. The RC-F is not as friendly to back seat passengers, so would not be an option. I do have an extra slot in the garage, and would love to fill it with an FT-1
#18
Lexus Test Driver
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I was ready to sell my car for a new stingray, but they don't let you test drive the car before hand so that choice was gone.I think the stingray is the best bang for the buck.. but anyways to get to the op's thread, I think for the price the RC-F is not worth jumping into immediately, for 80k you're also talking about getting the new m3/m4 which has a lot better number then the RCF.
#19
With carbon package of RC F around 80k is not that bad , life is too short, pay and play man. You can get RC F right now and enjoy it couple of years and wait for FT-1 coming out.
#20
I am really in a boat of thinking about RCF
i Currently fully modded ? or almost ? 2014 ISF....
70k heave UN-ecu tuneable car again ? answer is hell no... isf v8 sedan is just fine
I am fishing around either the vett base or if i wanna dump more money i wait for new z06 ? not sure the name but supercharger one..
am i gonna pack my garage with TRD family look ?
either the ISF for wife and vett for me or
If i want to risk mod again then it is the FRS with fully mod I will drop 2J in that thing not the turbo the oem engine. thats the way to go. with all the wide body and etc..i will have hell of street car. yet may track or drag
either way RCF ? nah...
i Currently fully modded ? or almost ? 2014 ISF....
70k heave UN-ecu tuneable car again ? answer is hell no... isf v8 sedan is just fine
I am fishing around either the vett base or if i wanna dump more money i wait for new z06 ? not sure the name but supercharger one..
am i gonna pack my garage with TRD family look ?
either the ISF for wife and vett for me or
If i want to risk mod again then it is the FRS with fully mod I will drop 2J in that thing not the turbo the oem engine. thats the way to go. with all the wide body and etc..i will have hell of street car. yet may track or drag
either way RCF ? nah...
#21
HP for the RC-F is 450, not 350. I got my F because I needed a luxury car to fit into the new neighborhood, but didn't want to lose performance. The RC-F is not as friendly to back seat passengers, so would not be an option. I do have an extra slot in the garage, and would love to fill it with an FT-1
#22
I am really in a boat of thinking about RCF
i Currently fully modded ? or almost ? 2014 ISF....
70k heave UN-ecu tuneable car again ? answer is hell no... isf v8 sedan is just fine
I am fishing around either the vett base or if i wanna dump more money i wait for new z06 ? not sure the name but supercharger one..
am i gonna pack my garage with TRD family look ?
either the ISF for wife and vett for me or
If i want to risk mod again then it is the FRS with fully mod I will drop 2J in that thing not the turbo the oem engine. thats the way to go. with all the wide body and etc..i will have hell of street car. yet may track or drag
either way RCF ? nah...
i Currently fully modded ? or almost ? 2014 ISF....
70k heave UN-ecu tuneable car again ? answer is hell no... isf v8 sedan is just fine
I am fishing around either the vett base or if i wanna dump more money i wait for new z06 ? not sure the name but supercharger one..
am i gonna pack my garage with TRD family look ?
either the ISF for wife and vett for me or
If i want to risk mod again then it is the FRS with fully mod I will drop 2J in that thing not the turbo the oem engine. thats the way to go. with all the wide body and etc..i will have hell of street car. yet may track or drag
either way RCF ? nah...
#23
I was ready to sell my car for a new stingray, but they don't let you test drive the car before hand so that choice was gone.I think the stingray is the best bang for the buck.. but anyways to get to the op's thread, I think for the price the RC-F is not worth jumping into immediately, for 80k you're also talking about getting the new m3/m4 which has a lot better number then the RCF.
If the new RCF hugs the road and responds to acceleration anything like the GT3, the leap will be easy to make. With that said, I love the ISF.
#25
Tech Info Resource
iTrader: (2)
Same uncrackable ECM? Same inalterable wheel alignment? Same "you can't left foot brake this car without spinning into the weeds"? No thanks. I have my last Lexus in the garage right now. It's compromised enough as it is.
#27
Lexus Test Driver
The RC-F is gonna have more HP but isn't gonna be substantially faster than the IS-F. an extra 30 hp really means .1-.2 seconds faster. I would rather invest when it becomes at LEAST a full second faster (0-60 in under 4 seconds). The RC-F is cool but i would wait to see if there are really any real tuning options for the car. 450hp is not fun if you cant squeeze a little more out of it.
I would say its worth a wait for a year or two before investing in one
I would say its worth a wait for a year or two before investing in one
#30
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (6)
Am fully bolted like you, Weapon. Like you, I am wondering if the RC-F will offer enough to rationalize the purchase. What is enough for me?
1)less than 4 seconds 0-60
2)minimum 480 crank HPS
3) faster on the track than the 2012 IS-F by a minimum of 9 to 10 seconds. They say the M4 is faster than the M3 by 10 seconds on Nurburgring.
4) Less than 77 K price tag.
If the RCF is all these, then am 100% sold. 3 of 4 on anyone of these, I am 75% sure...etc..
1)less than 4 seconds 0-60
2)minimum 480 crank HPS
3) faster on the track than the 2012 IS-F by a minimum of 9 to 10 seconds. They say the M4 is faster than the M3 by 10 seconds on Nurburgring.
4) Less than 77 K price tag.
If the RCF is all these, then am 100% sold. 3 of 4 on anyone of these, I am 75% sure...etc..
Last edited by Lexura1414; 04-22-14 at 10:41 AM.