A year in review--would you buy RC again?
08-25-16, 01:13 PM
#46
I was looking at my car up close yesterday and thought I'd add a little more to this thread.
The stock wheels are not aggressive enough for this car. It has that pulled rear fender look. A coke bottle look. Changing the wheels brings out the shape more. The wider rear wheels with offsets right at the edge of the fender make the car look almost exotic. Its a huge difference and worth every penny for the drop and wheels.
On the negative side, the bottom part of the front grill is too wide. If it looked like the grill on the RCF, the car would look 10 times better.
But I ain't complaining. Its a hot car and I would buy it again.
There is the RCF or LCF in my future plans though.
The stock wheels are not aggressive enough for this car. It has that pulled rear fender look. A coke bottle look. Changing the wheels brings out the shape more. The wider rear wheels with offsets right at the edge of the fender make the car look almost exotic. Its a huge difference and worth every penny for the drop and wheels.
On the negative side, the bottom part of the front grill is too wide. If it looked like the grill on the RCF, the car would look 10 times better.
But I ain't complaining. Its a hot car and I would buy it again.
There is the RCF or LCF in my future plans though.
Last edited by Ice350; 08-25-16 at 01:21 PM.
08-25-16, 08:23 PM
#47
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Do you have any pics on this wider wheels/tires set up? Any specs on rims/tire sizes combo? I'm very interested in seeing how it would look on my RCF. Thanks
I was looking at my car up close yesterday and thought I'd add a little more to this thread.
The stock wheels are not aggressive enough for this car. It has that pulled rear fender look. A coke bottle look. Changing the wheels brings out the shape more. The wider rear wheels with offsets right at the edge of the fender make the car look almost exotic. Its a huge difference and worth every penny for the drop and wheels.
On the negative side, the bottom part of the front grill is too wide. If it looked like the grill on the RCF, the car would look 10 times better.
But I ain't complaining. Its a hot car and I would buy it again.
There is the RCF or LCF in my future plans though.
The stock wheels are not aggressive enough for this car. It has that pulled rear fender look. A coke bottle look. Changing the wheels brings out the shape more. The wider rear wheels with offsets right at the edge of the fender make the car look almost exotic. Its a huge difference and worth every penny for the drop and wheels.
On the negative side, the bottom part of the front grill is too wide. If it looked like the grill on the RCF, the car would look 10 times better.
But I ain't complaining. Its a hot car and I would buy it again.
There is the RCF or LCF in my future plans though.
08-26-16, 05:59 PM
#49
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08-28-16, 07:28 AM
#53
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Should I buy RC at all???
Husband and I both have 2014 ES300 hybrids, which we love. While having mine serviced last week, I sat in an RC on the sales floor and got this crazy (?) notion that before I die, I would like to have a swoopy-looking sports car. Never owned one before. So I test drove the 300 and 350 F models and am seriously entertaining the notion. Thing is, I turn 65 this year and I don't want people thinking, "poor old thing, doesn't she look silly in that." So I'm weighing whether I love this car enough to trade for it and what others would think. The car doesn't make me look fat, but I'm concerned it might make me look old-LOL! Opinions? Thanks!
08-28-16, 08:36 AM
#54
Husband and I both have 2014 ES300 hybrids, which we love. While having mine serviced last week, I sat in an RC on the sales floor and got this crazy (?) notion that before I die, I would like to have a swoopy-looking sports car. Never owned one before. So I test drove the 300 and 350 F models and am seriously entertaining the notion. Thing is, I turn 65 this year and I don't want people thinking, "poor old thing, doesn't she look silly in that." So I'm weighing whether I love this car enough to trade for it and what others would think. The car doesn't make me look fat, but I'm concerned it might make me look old-LOL! Opinions? Thanks!
Here in south Florida, half of the people in a coupe will be over 50.
Do what you want.
08-28-16, 10:21 AM
#56
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Yes, as Nike says, JUST DO IT!!
Why wait? If you are able physically and mentally and financially, then JUST DO IT. May I suggest the full RC-F, not F Sport, nor RC200T, NOR RC300, NOR RC350. Get the FULL. RC-F! !!
BTW, I bought my RC-F CPO from a Lexus dealer with just some 18xx miles on the odo. It was an excellent deal. I was told later (and shown the prior owner's info which was on the paperwork/title) that the previous owner was "near nursing home age" and bought "this" RC-F brand new on a whim. Only later to regret it bc the car was way too low and the ride was too rough for her back. She only had it for a few months and then came back to same Lexus dealer to trade the RC-F in for a brand new LS460.
My point is JUST DO IT while you can PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY, AND FINANCIALLY ABLE. ENJOY THE RIDE!!
You don't need to care about what others think of you. The people who talk bad about you are just jealous.
Why wait? If you are able physically and mentally and financially, then JUST DO IT. May I suggest the full RC-F, not F Sport, nor RC200T, NOR RC300, NOR RC350. Get the FULL. RC-F! !!
BTW, I bought my RC-F CPO from a Lexus dealer with just some 18xx miles on the odo. It was an excellent deal. I was told later (and shown the prior owner's info which was on the paperwork/title) that the previous owner was "near nursing home age" and bought "this" RC-F brand new on a whim. Only later to regret it bc the car was way too low and the ride was too rough for her back. She only had it for a few months and then came back to same Lexus dealer to trade the RC-F in for a brand new LS460.
My point is JUST DO IT while you can PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY, AND FINANCIALLY ABLE. ENJOY THE RIDE!!
You don't need to care about what others think of you. The people who talk bad about you are just jealous.
Husband and I both have 2014 ES300 hybrids, which we love. While having mine serviced last week, I sat in an RC on the sales floor and got this crazy (?) notion that before I die, I would like to have a swoopy-looking sports car. Never owned one before. So I test drove the 300 and 350 F models and am seriously entertaining the notion. Thing is, I turn 65 this year and I don't want people thinking, "poor old thing, doesn't she look silly in that." So I'm weighing whether I love this car enough to trade for it and what others would think. The car doesn't make me look fat, but I'm concerned it might make me look old-LOL! Opinions? Thanks!
08-29-16, 12:22 PM
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Husband and I both have 2014 ES300 hybrids, which we love. While having mine serviced last week, I sat in an RC on the sales floor and got this crazy (?) notion that before I die, I would like to have a swoopy-looking sports car. Never owned one before. So I test drove the 300 and 350 F models and am seriously entertaining the notion. Thing is, I turn 65 this year and I don't want people thinking, "poor old thing, doesn't she look silly in that." So I'm weighing whether I love this car enough to trade for it and what others would think. The car doesn't make me look fat, but I'm concerned it might make me look old-LOL! Opinions? Thanks!
08-29-16, 03:48 PM
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Husband and I both have 2014 ES300 hybrids, which we love. While having mine serviced last week, I sat in an RC on the sales floor and got this crazy (?) notion that before I die, I would like to have a swoopy-looking sports car. Never owned one before. So I test drove the 300 and 350 F models and am seriously entertaining the notion. Thing is, I turn 65 this year and I don't want people thinking, "poor old thing, doesn't she look silly in that." So I'm weighing whether I love this car enough to trade for it and what others would think. The car doesn't make me look fat, but I'm concerned it might make me look old-LOL! Opinions? Thanks!
08-30-16, 12:24 PM
#59
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I just did it!
Husband and I both have 2014 ES300 hybrids, which we love. While having mine serviced last week, I sat in an RC on the sales floor and got this crazy (?) notion that before I die, I would like to have a swoopy-looking sports car. Never owned one before. So I test drove the 300 and 350 F models and am seriously entertaining the notion. Thing is, I turn 65 this year and I don't want people thinking, "poor old thing, doesn't she look silly in that." So I'm weighing whether I love this car enough to trade for it and what others would think. The car doesn't make me look fat, but I'm concerned it might make me look old-LOL! Opinions? Thanks!
So after reading such thoughtful and supportive advice (thank you all very much!), today I drove home a beautiful 2016 obsidian/ black int. RC 350! I don't feel old at all. Some things just get better with age!
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08-30-16, 12:31 PM
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