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Old 12-21-14, 07:59 AM
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I have not had a coupe as my primary driver in over twenty years. I was drawn to the styling of the RC and my lease was up on my GS. I've taken the plunge and my Nebula Gray/ Rioja Red will be in this week from the port. My question to current owners is whether you feel the "smallness" factor when you drive your RC? I felt comfortable during my test drive but that was limited to about a ten minute drive.
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I have ordered my RC FSport but I previously owned a G35 6MT. I really enjoyed the coupe experience and that's why I'm headed back to one with my first Lexus purchase.

I have a new Odyssey Elite to cart the family around in and my vehicle is a daily driver for me where there's no real need for more than 1 passenger. As long as my golf clubs fit in the trunk and they do, then I'm good as far as "space/size" is concerned.

I simply like the look/styling of a coupe over a sedan. I think Lexus did a fantastic job with the RC FSport. Between standard and options it gives me exactly what I was looking for. Ultrasonic Blue, LED heads, fogs, and DRLs. The full spindle grille. The LFA instruments. 19" wheels. I'm very excited about my purchase. Counting the days to delivery.
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I've had coupes for over 12 years. First I had a G35 for 3 years then bought my Honda Coupe since 2009. Love having a coupe as my car and we also have the family CRV.

This RC 350 F Sport is also my first Lexus and I really couldn't be happier with my choice,
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Originally Posted by zskylar
I have not had a coupe as my primary driver in over twenty years. I was drawn to the styling of the RC and my lease was up on my GS. I've taken the plunge and my Nebula Gray/ Rioja Red will be in this week from the port. My question to current owners is whether you feel the "smallness" factor when you drive your RC? I felt comfortable during my test drive but that was limited to about a ten minute drive.
Which model GS did you trade in? I love the looks of the RC Coupe, but I'm just not sure I can give up the comfort of my '13 GS F Sport.
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Originally Posted by dseag2
Which model GS did you trade in? I love the looks of the RC Coupe, but I'm just not sure I can give up the comfort of my '13 GS F Sport.
Both your cars are 13 models, they're old !!
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13 F Sport GS. Same color combo as you!
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Originally Posted by Gojirra99
Both your cars are 13 models, they're old !!
Ah, you remember me from my trading days! I'm not the one who drives the G37 or that would have been traded long ago. And who would have thought I would have been happy with the GS for almost 3 years. It is just that great!
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I'm coming from an 08 A3. This car feels a lot wider and longer than my car. I gotta get used to it I guess. Everything seems wider
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I came from a 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS heavily modified, and the first thing I noticed is that I can see out of the Lexus better. It's more nimble, easier to park, and is easier to get out of. Love my new RC350.
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