Official RC-F Price Thread (Merged Threads)
07-15-14, 12:24 PM
#256
I literally just came back from my local Lexus dealer (Chatham Parkway Lexus in Savannah, GA) and the current finance manager is a family friend who used to be sales manager a few months ago. He said they just had their first order from a guy. Starting around 68K. Topped out at 73 and some change. Carbon for 77. He was looking at a screen and reading me these round-about numbers, but they basically seem to follow what people have been saying all along. No big shock, but just more confirmation.
07-15-14, 12:52 PM
#257
So has Lexus confirmed pricing and first delivery of models to showrooms? I'd like to go test drive it once they have it. Just came back from driving the new F80 M3 and all I have to say is BMW sure has one impressive car on their lot!
The new M3 is everything that has been hyped about the car and more. I drove my R8 there, did the test drive and when I got back into the R8, it was a huge difference in feeling, but not in lack of power. Both cars are equally impressive and would be proud to have in my driveway. Look for my review elsewhere.
I'd like to see how the RC-F stacks up just out of curiosity....
The new M3 is everything that has been hyped about the car and more. I drove my R8 there, did the test drive and when I got back into the R8, it was a huge difference in feeling, but not in lack of power. Both cars are equally impressive and would be proud to have in my driveway. Look for my review elsewhere.
I'd like to see how the RC-F stacks up just out of curiosity....
07-15-14, 02:29 PM
#259
Lexus Test Driver
Since the pricing is spot-on as shown in the leaked brochure, I am sure the leaked brochure for the specs would be accurate as well. So 471 HP, it is.:
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07-15-14, 03:32 PM
#262
Lexus Fanatic
That will be a stretch for Lexus. The BMW faithful pay that for an M3, but Lexus does not have the credibility to compete without having a pricing advantage. The outgoing ISF had trouble selling at $63k. BTW, I'm not passing judgement on the car, only the marketing side of the equation.
In order to compare to an RCF you need to add the Executive Package at $4,000, and the lighting package at $1,900. $2,900 for an automatic (granted that is a better DCT), $875 for HK audio, $250 for enform like BMW connect, you're at $79,175...with a $6k price advantage to the RX...AND the RC has a V8...
07-15-14, 03:41 PM
#264
Lexus Fanatic
See my above post 
07-15-14, 03:55 PM
#266
Lexus Fanatic
Nope, they don't even have anything like that. The roof of the M4 is plastic and reinforced with CF to save weight, but theres no option for a CF roof, etc.
07-15-14, 04:14 PM
#267
Lexus Champion
77k for the Carbon RC F vs. 80k + for a similarly equipped M4 without the carbon roof or spoiler. The dual clutch and weight may be a win, but thats with less power and no V8. RC F is a real value imo. Let alone it may well be the better car.
07-15-14, 04:30 PM
#269
That will be a stretch for Lexus. The BMW faithful pay that for an M3, but Lexus does not have the credibility to compete without having a pricing advantage. The outgoing ISF had trouble selling at $63k. BTW, I'm not passing judgement on the car, only the marketing side of the equation.
The ISF built the Lexus brand and paved the road for the LFA and now the RCF...and soon the GSF.
BTW: the loaded ISF was $67-68k without tax.
07-15-14, 07:34 PM
#270
In many respects the RCF will attract a new buyer. And Lexus is really not focused on conquering the high volume side of the equation. It's being sold as the best overall driving experience in its class...and it will most likely succeed. I also believe the RCF is not meant to compete with the M3. Wait for the new ISF.
The ISF built the Lexus brand and paved the road for the LFA and now the RCF...and soon the GSF.
BTW: the loaded ISF was $67-68k without tax.
The ISF built the Lexus brand and paved the road for the LFA and now the RCF...and soon the GSF.
BTW: the loaded ISF was $67-68k without tax.
