Anyone else rethinking their order?
09-05-14, 09:18 AM
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Anyone else rethinking their order?
While the reviews are mixed at best, one universal (dissapointing) fact is the weight. And can't be tossed aside as a subjective observation, the RC is clearly much heavier than anyone expected. It needs that 467hp to overcome the increase in mass. It's a bit of a shocker, and has me rethinking an order. I now feel, the RC will not be the runaway success we'd all hoped for.
09-05-14, 10:19 AM
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Though call I agree...
Exiting IS F CURB WEIGHT was listed at 3,780 lbs (paper weight)
This bad boy is listing at 3,958 lbs - They met the "targets less than 3,968 lbs"
Bottom line is that it weighs 178 lbs more... Has 51 MORE HP and 18 more ft lbs of TQ..
AND a s*** load of newer Technology in engine, trans, diff, etc.. etc.. etc..
A carbon fiber monocoque would have helped weight dramatically.. In an LFA it lowered the weight by approx 220 lbs..
But it would have catapulted the RC F price into triple digits..
LFA
It's the new "F" flagship for now...
~ Joe Z
Exiting IS F CURB WEIGHT was listed at 3,780 lbs (paper weight)
This bad boy is listing at 3,958 lbs - They met the "targets less than 3,968 lbs"
Bottom line is that it weighs 178 lbs more... Has 51 MORE HP and 18 more ft lbs of TQ..
AND a s*** load of newer Technology in engine, trans, diff, etc.. etc.. etc..
A carbon fiber monocoque would have helped weight dramatically.. In an LFA it lowered the weight by approx 220 lbs..
But it would have catapulted the RC F price into triple digits..
LFA
It's the new "F" flagship for now...
~ Joe Z
Last edited by Joe Z; 09-05-14 at 10:29 AM.
09-05-14, 10:22 AM
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My IS-F weighed less than that with jack, spare, and even the massive owner's manual...
09-05-14, 10:24 AM
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While the reviews are mixed at best, one universal (dissapointing) fact is the weight. And can't be tossed aside as a subjective observation, the RC is clearly much heavier than anyone expected. It needs that 467hp to overcome the increase in mass. It's a bit of a shocker, and has me rethinking an order. I now feel, the RC will not be the runaway success we'd all hoped for.
The RCF is FASTER than the ISF, will run a faster quarter mile, and brings exceptional technology to the road. I could care less about "weight"--it is nothing that I am going to notice or for that matter, the majority of the drivers.
As for a runaway success, the car will be successful. And understand that Lexus is only producing 2,500 per year at the most. It is not meant to be a high-production vehicle.
My official processed order has been in for a couple of weeks now, and I expect to take delivery earlier than the norm.
To each his own...buy what makes you happy.
09-05-14, 10:53 AM
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09-05-14, 11:26 AM
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i have to agree but I was thinking it will be a low 12s and not mid 12 car. agree on the new technology we have to see how much difference really is with isf. i really want to get the rcf. they need to release this already
I presume you have logged time in the ISF. As a point of comparison, the ISF is a quick car.
The RCF is FASTER than the ISF, will run a faster quarter mile, and brings exceptional technology to the road. I could care less about "weight"--it is nothing that I am going to notice or for that matter, the majority of the drivers.
As for a runaway success, the car will be successful. And understand that Lexus is only producing 2,500 per year at the most. It is not meant to be a high-production vehicle.
My official processed order has been in for a couple of weeks now, and I expect to take delivery earlier than the norm.
To each his own...buy what makes you happy.
The RCF is FASTER than the ISF, will run a faster quarter mile, and brings exceptional technology to the road. I could care less about "weight"--it is nothing that I am going to notice or for that matter, the majority of the drivers.
As for a runaway success, the car will be successful. And understand that Lexus is only producing 2,500 per year at the most. It is not meant to be a high-production vehicle.
My official processed order has been in for a couple of weeks now, and I expect to take delivery earlier than the norm.
To each his own...buy what makes you happy.
09-05-14, 11:41 AM
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I was sort of thinking about calling my dealer to order one but then I thought why would I trade my F in plus $40k on top for this car? Doesn't seem to make any sense especially now seeing the performance numbers which I know can change. If I didn't own an F then it would prob be a different story but it seems like a lateral move.
09-05-14, 11:46 AM
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I was sort of thinking about calling my dealer to order one but then I thought why would I trade my F in plus $40k on top for this car? Doesn't seem to make any sense especially now seeing the performance numbers which I know can change. If I didn't own an F then it would prob be a different story but it seems like a lateral move.
You are looking at two numbers thus far, and conservative numbers yet better than the ISF.
The handling is going to be remarkable with the TVD--what we are missing in the current ISF when if comes to extreme corning. Although, I love to side corner in the ISF.
09-05-14, 12:12 PM
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@ISF001, I here u, the car is def gonna out handle the current F and interior is a major upgrade but not nearly enough to sway me. When the F came out in 08 it was kind of behind the M3 and C63 in performance albeit with much better reliability which is why I chose it. I just thought that with the RC-F that Lexus was gonna come out fully swinging and it seems at least for now that it hasn't done so. Will wait to see full comparison but I feel new C63 will be around the same price and will be the $80k monster of the group
09-05-14, 12:44 PM
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@ISF001, I here u, the car is def gonna out handle the current F and interior is a major upgrade but not nearly enough to sway me. When the F came out in 08 it was kind of behind the M3 and C63 in performance albeit with much better reliability which is why I chose it. I just thought that with the RC-F that Lexus was gonna come out fully swinging and it seems at least for now that it hasn't done so. Will wait to see full comparison but I feel new C63 will be around the same price and will be the $80k monster of the group
