I was on the Fence myself between the two... In the end I chose the IS because it's the same Engine the same HP and actually LIGHTER with the Benefit of taking a Crew to Vegas with space. If you have Friends and Family and are going to drive them around now and again, you'll appreciate the IS. If this is NEVER going to happen, or happen very rarely, the RC's style is still a massive head turner.

I used to drive a 2 Door Coupe for 10 years (out of high school and through college) and after not having a Backseat for so long... I can't go back. Just my own two cents

 

I always wanted a coupe, but after testing driving various coupes from BMW, Honda, RC 350. Its just too inconvenient...

Yeah the styling looks cool and such, but when driving friends (which I do very frequently), it just doesn't work well. Its cramp for anyone older than 12, when it rains its gonna be a b****.

So, during my new car hunt, I basically cross off all the coupes I wanted. And ended up going with a Lexus is350 fsport. Its more practical, has enough ponies to play well, a very sporty styling, and more unique when compared to germans.

 

Lucky you I would get RC350 or RC-F.

 

IMO opinion, the IS350 vs the RC350 interior is like 99% the same. Like seriously, apart from the 2 vs. 4 doors, and the touchpad vs. the mouse input, what differences are you referring to?

Obviously you can configure different packages, etc., but with the same packages on both models, the front 2 seat interior is pretty identical.

 

I own an IS350 F Sport, my father owns a RC350 F Sport.

Really you can't go wrong with either vehicle, both great lookers. I think the question you really are asking is 2 vs 4 doors.

My preference is I'd recommend 4 doors for your first car. If you get a 2 door, and drive friends and family around even occasionally, I promise you you'll wish and wonder whether you should've gotten 4. If you decide later down the road you would prefer 2, then I think that's the best time to decide to get a coupe.

However, if the 2 door is what you really prefer, then go that route! Like I said, both great cars, you can't go wrong. And considering your father already has the F sport exhaust on the RC...that thing would be a ton of fun.

Again, personally I would recommend anyone's first car to get a sedan. It's just more practical. I got a sedan (Acura TL) at 16, followed by a Accord Coupe at 20. I think that was the best pattern to follow (sedan > coupe) because it lets you start out with the most flexibility, and you can decide later on to change it up. I loved my Accord Coupe, but after about 2 years I was ready for the 4 door experience again. Got my IS about a month ago and am loving every second

 

i would gravitate towards the IS 350, because its lighter, faster and more fun to drive the RC 350 is absolutely stunning but is not as sporty as you might want. test drive them both, either way they are great cars

 

As a 16 yr old, it would be safer to get a 140-160hp car. 200hp is already fast for someone your age. But if you can control the urges of speeding with a 300hp car, keep the RC350 F-Sport. IS300 if you want to drive with your friends and carry more stuff from high school to college years. 4-doors is practical, 2-doors is more on the just for fun side.

Whatever you pick, don't be this stupid teenager who stole his dad's 1wk old RCF and crashed it: https://www.clublexus.com/articles/t...of-this-story/