2016 RC - Wish list
06-18-15, 07:19 AM
#32
Pole Position
Thread Starter
So, has anyone heard of any changes that will be made to the 2016 model year? It is my hope that there are few improvements. Usually by June or so, information is released for the September release of next model year.
06-18-15, 07:30 AM
#33
Driver School Candidate
I know I'm looking to order one and was at my dealer on the 9th. They knew of no new changes, but that orders would open next month (July) and that they would have a list of all options I could select then. I'm going to be ordering it in August. I nothing is known on here by then, hopefully it will be, I'll be sure to post what is new if anything.
06-18-15, 09:43 AM
#34
Pole Position
Thread Starter
I know I'm looking to order one and was at my dealer on the 9th. They knew of no new changes, but that orders would open next month (July) and that they would have a list of all options I could select then. I'm going to be ordering it in August. I nothing is known on here by then, hopefully it will be, I'll be sure to post what is new if anything.
06-18-15, 09:50 AM
#35
Driver School Candidate
Same here!! Really would love to see those at least as an option at whatever they'd have to charge.
06-18-15, 03:39 PM
#38
Auto folding outside mirrors.
LED turn signals.
Premium Triple LED Headlights.
Better shape of back lights.
More choices of Rims. In north east, we have long winter and pot holes, low profile rims look great and I get the performance aspect, however, more rubber on tires works better for our roads.
More interior color choices - don't like all black dash, my 2G, IS 250 AWD with Lux package has a nice split or black on top and cashmere lower half dash, looks premium and more up-scale.
LED turn signals.
Premium Triple LED Headlights.
Better shape of back lights.
More choices of Rims. In north east, we have long winter and pot holes, low profile rims look great and I get the performance aspect, however, more rubber on tires works better for our roads.
More interior color choices - don't like all black dash, my 2G, IS 250 AWD with Lux package has a nice split or black on top and cashmere lower half dash, looks premium and more up-scale.
06-19-15, 11:43 AM
#39
Pole Position
Thread Starter
Hummm 8K is a bit to extravagant just for the head lights.I would also have to invest to lower the front as well. Just hope Lexus will come through with factory installed Triple Headlights. Also, if you noticed, the just above the DRLs there is a thin slot for led turn signals that comes with the Triple headlights. Lexus should make that as a standard for led turn signals instead of the orange bulb in the main headlight casings.
06-19-15, 02:01 PM
#40
Awesome job on the research ! I had inquired with my parts guy and got a quote of $2,600 per lamp. That gave me cold feet right away. But I had no idea there was more to it than just a plug and play.
At first I thought there was a DOT requirement that the lamps did not meet state side. What gives?
Canada and the Aussies ?? No pun intended...
Oh, I forgot to mention. You have to remove the front bumper cover in order to remove the lamps. The front lower half of the lamp has several bolts to remove plus it's shape does not allow it to pull straight out.
At first I thought there was a DOT requirement that the lamps did not meet state side. What gives?
Canada and the Aussies ?? No pun intended...
Oh, I forgot to mention. You have to remove the front bumper cover in order to remove the lamps. The front lower half of the lamp has several bolts to remove plus it's shape does not allow it to pull straight out.
Last edited by Pearlrider; 06-19-15 at 02:06 PM. Reason: More info
06-22-15, 07:46 PM
#42
Lexus Champion
I'm not sure how quickly Lexus will release info on 2016 improvements, if any. My Lexus dealership (Sewell) is still showing 127 RC350's and 29 RC-F's in stock between their two locations. They have lots of 2015's to move out before they start pushing the 2016 models.
06-23-15, 06:12 PM
#43
I wouldn't call this an improvement but a district mgr from Lexus told me there will be a turbo RC350, turbo IS250, turbo GS350 and twin turbo super coupe.
These will be 4 cylinder engines and all the models will be called 300.
The twin turbo coupe will be an 8 cylinder and the name is unknown right now. Could be the SC reborn or LFLC.
Personally, I am not in favor of an RC300 and RC350. But Lexus seems bent on diluting for profit. I don't want cheaper versions of the car running around.
I'm hoping the guy is wrong but this isn't the first time I have heard this info and it sounds consistent.
These will be 4 cylinder engines and all the models will be called 300.
The twin turbo coupe will be an 8 cylinder and the name is unknown right now. Could be the SC reborn or LFLC.
Personally, I am not in favor of an RC300 and RC350. But Lexus seems bent on diluting for profit. I don't want cheaper versions of the car running around.
I'm hoping the guy is wrong but this isn't the first time I have heard this info and it sounds consistent.
06-23-15, 06:30 PM
#44
I wouldn't call this an improvement but a district mgr from Lexus told me there will be a turbo RC350, turbo IS250, turbo GS350 and twin turbo super coupe.
These will be 4 cylinder engines and all the models will be called 300.
The twin turbo coupe will be an 8 cylinder and the name is unknown right now. Could be the SC reborn or LFLC.
Personally, I am not in favor of an RC300 and RC350. But Lexus seems bent on diluting for profit. I don't want cheaper versions of the car running around.
I'm hoping the guy is wrong but this isn't the first time I have heard this info and it sounds consistent.
These will be 4 cylinder engines and all the models will be called 300.
The twin turbo coupe will be an 8 cylinder and the name is unknown right now. Could be the SC reborn or LFLC.
Personally, I am not in favor of an RC300 and RC350. But Lexus seems bent on diluting for profit. I don't want cheaper versions of the car running around.
I'm hoping the guy is wrong but this isn't the first time I have heard this info and it sounds consistent.
06-23-15, 07:35 PM
#45
Lexus Champion
I wouldn't call this an improvement but a district mgr from Lexus told me there will be a turbo RC350, turbo IS250, turbo GS350 and twin turbo super coupe.
These will be 4 cylinder engines and all the models will be called 300.
The twin turbo coupe will be an 8 cylinder and the name is unknown right now. Could be the SC reborn or LFLC.
Personally, I am not in favor of an RC300 and RC350. But Lexus seems bent on diluting for profit. I don't want cheaper versions of the car running around.
I'm hoping the guy is wrong but this isn't the first time I have heard this info and it sounds consistent.
These will be 4 cylinder engines and all the models will be called 300.
The twin turbo coupe will be an 8 cylinder and the name is unknown right now. Could be the SC reborn or LFLC.
Personally, I am not in favor of an RC300 and RC350. But Lexus seems bent on diluting for profit. I don't want cheaper versions of the car running around.
I'm hoping the guy is wrong but this isn't the first time I have heard this info and it sounds consistent.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/car...and-rc300.html