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Old 01-07-15, 11:32 PM
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Default RC350 Base to F Sport

Hi Guys,

I am planning to purchase an RC350 (Base Model) with the following factory installed options:
-LED Foglamps
-Park Assist

Thinking of getting the F Sport Grill after i purchase the vehicle, has anyone done this?

If yes,

Kindly share your experience
Old 01-08-15, 08:23 AM
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The Fsport is way to go. Lfa gauges, fsport wheels etc. Why not getting the fsport?
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I did the exact same thing as karpartzzz, while i do agree the f sport stuff is nice, for me personally it wasnt worth the 4k, especially seeing as i will replace the wheels later anyway. I also wonder about the grill, but there also may be some nice aftermarket ones also in the coming months/years.

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One thing I've learned from my cars in the past is to always go with the higher model. It'll cost way more money to add the type of parts as add-ons to the base model. The F-Sport has the sportier gauges, sport +mode, AVS, wheels, etc.

And if you plan on upgrading the wheels, the F-Sport ones will probably sell a lot easier than the base model ones. Just my opinion so take it with a grain of salt.
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Yes, it may cost you a couple thousand $$$$ more up front, but you will get a higher trade-in on an actual F Sport in the end.
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I was at the dealer today and saw this RC-350 which the dealer replaced the regular grill with the F-Sport grill. They charge $1175 for it.
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$54,864 for a non f-sport with grill? I hope its AWD and comes with something special, you can get an F-Sport for about the same price here in California.
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Originally Posted by STRAN
$54,864 for a non f-sport with grill? I hope its AWD and comes with something special, you can get an F-Sport for about the same price here in California.
According to that VIN, it is an AWD model. I still reckon OP should pony up for the real thing and get an F Sport, unless you don't care about resale.

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Originally Posted by STRAN
$54,864 for a non f-sport with grill? I hope its AWD and comes with something special, you can get an F-Sport for about the same price here in California.
It's AWD and fully loaded except for ML Audio and Cold Weather Package. Also includes the 19" wheel upgrade.

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