Did lexus make too many RC-F's?
09-20-15, 07:11 PM
#91
Nice collection of cars!
09-20-15, 07:50 PM
#92
09-21-15, 08:41 AM
#93
I quoted that price because that what it costs to get the TVD, according to Lexus,com, the TVD is part of a $5500 package in the US anyway and not a stand alone option from what I can see, show me where am I am wrong. I think it was a stand alone option for awhile, but not now.
That's the price of the entire performance package, not just TVD. And that makes the car MUCH better looking, and unique as well. You can get the TVD as a stand-alone option, but don't know how much it costs. THAT is the price you should have quoted
. And yes, most of us buy such cars to push them on safe places, where HOW THE CAR FEELS makes all the difference in owner satisfaction. You should try one first, then dismiss it if you want. But not blindly.
. And yes, most of us buy such cars to push them on safe places, where HOW THE CAR FEELS makes all the difference in owner satisfaction. You should try one first, then dismiss it if you want. But not blindly.
09-21-15, 03:43 PM
#95
Again, and I stress that if you're chasing laptimes, it's not worth the investment. You're better off buying a faster car for less money. For driving on the streets, if you like to take a corner or 2 or an offramp a little hotter than the average joe, or doing some back highway cornering, it's a must have if you hate the feeling of understeer.
09-21-15, 09:50 PM
#96
. Go drive one and then come back and comment all you want.
09-22-15, 01:46 PM
#97
So These posters from this site don't know what they are talking about either I guess, brochures are printed way before the cars come out and if Im not mistaken there is something written in them that states something like the brochure may NOT be up to date or something to that effect. The Lexus.com site would be more up to date than an outdated brochure any day. Im not trying to justify any lie, just the facts.
Lexus now requiring Performance Package with TVD
i recently ordered an RCF with TVD but without the performance package, as I find little value in all of the carbon and prefer a sunroof. The order was approved by Lexus and I received my confirmation from the dealership.
I received another message today that they are undergoing rolling changes and require the $5,500 performance package to get TVD.
I'm disappointed and a little peeved that they would accept a build only to later reject it. They probably don't care if I cancel my order... Do yall think anything could be done so they honor the original configuration?
lcooper is offline Report Post Reply With Quote Multi-Quote This Message Quick reply to this message
Old 01-28-15, 02:54 PM #2
ISF001
Lexus Champion
Trader Score: (0)
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: PA
Posts: 1,783
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by lcooper View Post
i recently ordered an RCF with TVD but without the performance package, as I find little value in all of the carbon and prefer a sunroof. The order was approved by Lexus and I received my confirmation from the dealership.
I received another message today that they are undergoing rolling changes and require the $5,500 performance package to get TVD.
I'm disappointed and a little peeved that they would accept a build only to later reject it. They probably don't care if I cancel my order... Do yall think anything could be done so they honor the original configuration?
I understand your disappointment,
My understanding was that effective January 2015, all TVDs would be built with the carbon components.
The addition of the TVD prior to January was a time-limited offer. With that said, if your deposit was taken BEFORE January, you should have a convincing position with your dealership.
The other option is to find a non-carbon TVD in the states and secure it through a dealer.
__________________
2015 RCF Ultrasonic Blue Mica with Carbon Package & TVD
Rural PA
ISF001 is offline Report Post Reply With Quote Multi-Quote This Message Quick reply to this message
Old 01-28-15, 04:16 PM #3
WayneIS350
Driver School Candidate
Trader Score: (0)
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 18
Default
When I found out TVD was an option without performance (limited time) I told my dealer that's what I wanted because I wasn't sold on the blue with black CF. They tried placing the order in November but were told then it wouldn't be allowed, so they looked at incoming stock and worked a trade for one very close to what I wanted ordered (I got a moon roof I didn't really want and didn't get pre collision, but I got a non CF with TVD so I'm happy overall). Have your dealer search what's available now and on the boat, you may get lucky as I did if your dealer can work a trade. But I had put down a deposit in Jan 2014 right after the announcement and was a prior Lexus customer, so they worked hard to find a dealer willing to trade.
Last edited by WayneIS350; 01-28-15 at 04:21 PM.
WayneIS350 is offline Report Post
Lexus now requiring Performance Package with TVD
i recently ordered an RCF with TVD but without the performance package, as I find little value in all of the carbon and prefer a sunroof. The order was approved by Lexus and I received my confirmation from the dealership.
I received another message today that they are undergoing rolling changes and require the $5,500 performance package to get TVD.
I'm disappointed and a little peeved that they would accept a build only to later reject it. They probably don't care if I cancel my order... Do yall think anything could be done so they honor the original configuration?
lcooper is offline Report Post Reply With Quote Multi-Quote This Message Quick reply to this message
Old 01-28-15, 02:54 PM #2
ISF001
Lexus Champion
Trader Score: (0)
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: PA
Posts: 1,783
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by lcooper View Post
i recently ordered an RCF with TVD but without the performance package, as I find little value in all of the carbon and prefer a sunroof. The order was approved by Lexus and I received my confirmation from the dealership.
I received another message today that they are undergoing rolling changes and require the $5,500 performance package to get TVD.
I'm disappointed and a little peeved that they would accept a build only to later reject it. They probably don't care if I cancel my order... Do yall think anything could be done so they honor the original configuration?
I understand your disappointment,
My understanding was that effective January 2015, all TVDs would be built with the carbon components.
The addition of the TVD prior to January was a time-limited offer. With that said, if your deposit was taken BEFORE January, you should have a convincing position with your dealership.
The other option is to find a non-carbon TVD in the states and secure it through a dealer.
__________________
2015 RCF Ultrasonic Blue Mica with Carbon Package & TVD
Rural PA
ISF001 is offline Report Post Reply With Quote Multi-Quote This Message Quick reply to this message
Old 01-28-15, 04:16 PM #3
WayneIS350
Driver School Candidate
Trader Score: (0)
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 18
Default
When I found out TVD was an option without performance (limited time) I told my dealer that's what I wanted because I wasn't sold on the blue with black CF. They tried placing the order in November but were told then it wouldn't be allowed, so they looked at incoming stock and worked a trade for one very close to what I wanted ordered (I got a moon roof I didn't really want and didn't get pre collision, but I got a non CF with TVD so I'm happy overall). Have your dealer search what's available now and on the boat, you may get lucky as I did if your dealer can work a trade. But I had put down a deposit in Jan 2014 right after the announcement and was a prior Lexus customer, so they worked hard to find a dealer willing to trade.
Last edited by WayneIS350; 01-28-15 at 04:21 PM.
WayneIS350 is offline Report Post
You definitely could be a politician. Trying to justify an outright lie. The TVD is stated as a stand-alone option on the brochure, and I don't work at Lexus to know if that changed. And it doesn't matter. The price you quoted is for A PACKAGE that includes expensive C/F parts, and NOT TVD alone. That's a flat-out lie. Discussion over.
It's not the 'see', or even the difference in lap times. But the FEEL. Go drive one and then come back and comment all you want.
It's not the 'see', or even the difference in lap times. But the FEEL
. Go drive one and then come back and comment all you want.
09-22-15, 02:47 PM
#98
TVD is part of a $7400 package in Canada, which is really bare compared to the US Performance package. We only get TVD, CF Roof, Sunroof delete, CF spoiler, different wheels for $7400. The rest of the items are already included in the base configuration.
09-22-15, 04:47 PM
#99
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (10)
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Under an IS F since 2008
Posts: 13,446
Received 1,058 Likes
on
586 Posts
You definitely could be a politician. Trying to justify an outright lie. The TVD is stated as a stand-alone option on the brochure, and I don't work at Lexus to know if that changed. And it doesn't matter. The price you quoted is for A PACKAGE that includes expensive C/F parts, and NOT TVD alone. That's a flat-out lie. Discussion over.
Lexus pumped out a bunch of RC F w/ Stand Alone TVD for $1,750
Then when the CF was deemed ready, it became an all or nothing deal...
Also, who here has a Cold Weather Package ??
~ Joe Z
Last edited by Joe Z; 09-22-15 at 05:15 PM.
09-22-15, 09:28 PM
#101
09-23-15, 04:37 AM
#102
09-23-15, 10:21 AM
#104
You just don't get it, do you? The point always was the TVD is worth $1,750, not $5,500. It's like saying the 467HP 5L V8 Lexus engine costs 65 grand. It does NOT. You need to spend that to get it on the RC-F, but could always buy one separately for much less. Same with the TVD. How much they're worth and how much you need to spend to get them are two VERY different things. Deal with it. Ignored.