RCF in Obsidian Black!
07-27-14, 03:54 PM
#16
I think this is one of those cars u have to see in person to appreciate cause it just doesn't look anything special to me especially in black. The IS-F looks so good in black but I'm way too lazy to maintain a black paint job, that is why I only own white or silver cars. It could also be the wheels, I would hate to drop $80k on a car then immediately have to drop another $3-4k on aftermarket wheels
07-27-14, 05:28 PM
#17
I don't know what the heck Lexus is doing. Looks like Lexus seems insecure or something else is going on otherwise, Lexus would have released the specs and pricing by now. Lexus is parading all of these RC-Fs in Canada and US without revealing anything on pricing and specs. Simply never happened in the past with another car.
Huge red flag for me.
Huge red flag for me.
I expect to see specs in a couple of weeks when order taking takes place in most of the US.
I would drop the flag for the time being. These are pre-production campaigns to build the suspense and excitement. Admittedly, we are ALL ready to see the specs.
07-27-14, 08:08 PM
#18
Regarding the lack of specs for the RC F, I am quite sure that it's because Lexus is wrapping up the launch of the NX and wants to allow that vehicle to have it's moment before moving onto the RC.
NX media drives were about a month ago and I think the embargo on specs and first drives was lifted 7/7? RC F is now being driven by the press, so if we follow that timeline, I assume that we should have first drive impressions and final specs within the next two weeks.
Lots of corporate resources with events, PR, marketing, media relations, etc. go into the launch of these vehicles, and while RC F is a whole lot more exciting than the NX, Lexus needs to handle them independently. Our moment is almost here
NX media drives were about a month ago and I think the embargo on specs and first drives was lifted 7/7? RC F is now being driven by the press, so if we follow that timeline, I assume that we should have first drive impressions and final specs within the next two weeks.
Lots of corporate resources with events, PR, marketing, media relations, etc. go into the launch of these vehicles, and while RC F is a whole lot more exciting than the NX, Lexus needs to handle them independently. Our moment is almost here
07-27-14, 08:28 PM
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I guess I'm in the minority, but I actually really like the wheels!
Don't love the hood and the dual stack exhaust, and don't love all the extra creases; but the black paint hides these more.
The RC coupe is way more beautiful, in my opinion.
But I'm still buying an F (assuming the option packages are what I want)
Don't love the hood and the dual stack exhaust, and don't love all the extra creases; but the black paint hides these more.
The RC coupe is way more beautiful, in my opinion.
But I'm still buying an F (assuming the option packages are what I want)
07-27-14, 09:03 PM
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I guess I'm in the minority, but I actually really like the wheels!
Don't love the hood and the dual stack exhaust, and don't love all the extra creases; but the black paint hides these more.
The RC coupe is way more beautiful, in my opinion.
But I'm still buying an F (assuming the option packages are what I want)
Don't love the hood and the dual stack exhaust, and don't love all the extra creases; but the black paint hides these more.
The RC coupe is way more beautiful, in my opinion.
But I'm still buying an F (assuming the option packages are what I want)
But I agree wholeheartedly with Hoov, I don't care how nice the Lexus wheels are, the car won't be "me" until I equip with some aftermarket shoes (and spacers if necessary for the perfect stance).
And I'd like it to sit a tad lower too, especially up front. It needs a little more forward lean, further "hiding" the front bulge effect. So, the car will likely need some aftermarket coils or springs for a subtle but perfect drop.
The car ain't perfect, but it'll do just fine. It's a new Lexus performance coupe with a V8, so I'll happily take it. I can make it work, in red or black.
07-28-14, 04:56 PM
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I don't know what the heck Lexus is doing. Looks like Lexus seems insecure or something else is going on otherwise, Lexus would have released the specs and pricing by now. Lexus is parading all of these RC-Fs in Canada and US without revealing anything on pricing and specs. Simply never happened in the past with another car.
Huge red flag for me.
Huge red flag for me.
Either the RC-F is not up to par, or it blow the competition out of the water.
07-28-14, 05:44 PM
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07-29-14, 11:24 AM
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Regarding the lack of specs for the RC F, I am quite sure that it's because Lexus is wrapping up the launch of the NX and wants to allow that vehicle to have it's moment before moving onto the RC.
NX media drives were about a month ago and I think the embargo on specs and first drives was lifted 7/7? RC F is now being driven by the press, so if we follow that timeline, I assume that we should have first drive impressions and final specs within the next two weeks.
Lots of corporate resources with events, PR, marketing, media relations, etc. go into the launch of these vehicles, and while RC F is a whole lot more exciting than the NX, Lexus needs to handle them independently. Our moment is almost here
NX media drives were about a month ago and I think the embargo on specs and first drives was lifted 7/7? RC F is now being driven by the press, so if we follow that timeline, I assume that we should have first drive impressions and final specs within the next two weeks.
Lots of corporate resources with events, PR, marketing, media relations, etc. go into the launch of these vehicles, and while RC F is a whole lot more exciting than the NX, Lexus needs to handle them independently. Our moment is almost here
07-29-14, 12:12 PM
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I think this is one of those cars u have to see in person to appreciate cause it just doesn't look anything special to me especially in black. The IS-F looks so good in black but I'm way too lazy to maintain a black paint job, that is why I only own white or silver cars. It could also be the wheels, I would hate to drop $80k on a car then immediately have to drop another $3-4k on aftermarket wheels
