DrAtomica

I agree, it's the only platform which gives you a nice naturally aspirated engine (last of it's kind now). The car is more on the luxury side but still does amazing at track, it is a bit heavier than the M4 though (I think 400lbs). The suspension is softer, Lexus always focuses more on luxury and comfort first then on with performance even though their F-Platform is about performance. The sound you get from a V8 is not comparable to anything. It's rough and mean styling shows the definition of Japanese design and ingenuity, the RC-F is very under rated car. People need to give it a chance. I think the issue might be the RC-F is now entering the competitor market and it's the new guy so it doesn't have much history behind it .. yet. I love the C63, M4, and even the CTS-V, but everyone should give each car a chance and forget about brand loyalty. People have this image of each car because of it's culture and history, but we need to look at the individual car and with this thought in mind the RC-F excels in many areas the others don't.

KahnBB6

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Not in the market for one but if we're talking about the RC-F and its competition there is also the coming-soon Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio. 500+hp twin-turbo V6 with a 6-speed manual or optional DCT.

Though I do agree that the RC-F deserves a better shake. Same for the IS-F successor. I'm interested to see what Toyota does with a TT-V6 and a rumored DCT transmission.

DrAtomica

I didn't even know about this car, damn it's gorgeous especially with those rims. I guess Alfa Romeo is not that popular in USA right now so that's why I probably didn't hear about it.

KahnBB6

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Alfa has been almost nonexistent in the US until very recently unless you were on the waiting list for one of the few 8C or 8C Competizione a few years ago. I believe their only model right now is the 4C.

The Giulia sedan line (not just the 500hp variant) is supposed to be their big volume re-entry into the US market.

To be fair, it's not even going to be available until 2017 or so.

irondonkey

tesla model 3.

10% down, and im going to uber it for a weekend to make the car payment. and charge it for free at the superchargers.

RSJSC400

is-f, gs-f, gt-r ...

ems

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I will put an electric drivetrain in this thing once there are no more Jz engines on the planet.

wmjeffreyw

My last car was a 92 SC400 and I moved to an IS-F. Although I loved my SC, my IS-F is my all time favorite car.

KahnBB6

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I've looked into doing this as well. A LOT of extra attention needs to be paid to overbuilding the electrical safety systems to avoid a potential high voltage fire when charging. Not totally common but should be enough of a concern to anyone doing an EV conversion. But other than that, very expensive AC motors now exist that can replicate the horsepower and torque of a reasonable 400whp turbo JZ engine. The torque is another story. Powerful AC motors are somewhat closer to the max torque of very powerful gas engines, other than that it's all available from (usually) 1 RPM which makes the power behave in a totally different way. Powerful DC motors (like dual-coupled Warp 11's) give ludicrous torque that would overpower most less than beefy transmission options. PowerGlide 2-speeds are one option some folks with DC's use.

The trouble is the cost. Currently those motors above cost a good $10k alone for the DC types and a good $18k for the AC types... if you want motors designed to push out 350-400whp or so without exceeding their original long term design parameters (which can be exceeded just at the cost of ultimate lifespan or at the cost of more frequent rebuilds). That doesn't include the rest of the buildout. Or the high cost of what I'd still call subpar (and VERY heavy) battery technology.

That cost will come down with time overall but horsepower will probably always be expensive.

Nonetheless, I'm interested in this too in the future but not at today's prices.

jimdm

370Z Nismo, that or a Toyota Yaris, they are pretty sick.

KahnBB6

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Forget the Yaris. The Toyota Aygo is where it's at!

rocky5

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Since my first sc in 06, after I wrecked it I've had:
-e39 540i/6 and another auto
-mkv gti 2.0t
-600hp ebp em1
-vip gs400
-e46 330ci
-e36 m3
-gc8 impreza
-saab 9-3
-stanced 350z
-renaissance red sc400
-dpw sc400
-9 second suzuki
-black sc400 (current)

Aron9000

I want to know more about that "9 second suzuki" if its a car lol

Also, what do you think of the e46 BMW??? I've been lusting after one for a while, but they seem to need a ton of work(suspension bushings, new radiator, water pump) in that 70-120k mile range, which is what most of the decent/nice cars now have on them.