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Who would trade in the ISF for the RCF right now if it was out.

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Old 01-12-14, 09:54 PM
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isf = 4 door....need it for my wife and kid....so rcf wont work for me until later down the road...but even then, i'd keep the isf and MAYBE get the rcf for a toy car
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Originally Posted by VtotheJ
My heart tells me my next car will be MANUAL... so that rules out the RC-F. If the RC came with a manual trans, I'd do it in a heartbeat. So I'll wait instead and mull over whether I really want manual or auto. Kind of a blessing in disguise, I get to save my money when the RCF comes out.
Most Respect VJ.. Your growing up..next your going to say screw a car your buying a house.

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Old 01-12-14, 10:41 PM
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I would definitely consider it. I love the new RCF.
Old 01-12-14, 11:20 PM
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The RCF is ugly inside and out. ill be keeping my four door isf
Old 01-13-14, 04:08 AM
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Right now, with my kids still in car seats, no, I wouldn't trade. I enjoy 4 doors. In about 3 years, after the RCF has been out for a couple of years, and when my kids can at least graduate to booster seats, I will definitely consider it. For all the reasons I like the ISF, I expect to like the RCF, and the lack of four doors might not be as big a deal to me then.

I want a Porsche bad, but usable rear seats is something I will need for the foreseeable future, and the 911 really doesn't have them.
Old 01-13-14, 04:36 AM
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If I wanted a two door car, the RCF would not be on my list. I chose the ISF because of its combination of passenger comfort and handling.
Old 01-13-14, 05:40 AM
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I probably would. I have a 2008 IS-F, and while I absolutely love it, I have no need for four doors. If the RC-F comes in at under $80k, one will likely be in my garage. The RC-F is a stunner, and I'm a sucker for new models!
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Ask me this question tomorrow after the price tag and full specs are released. :-)
Old 01-13-14, 08:37 AM
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It seems Toyota is stepping up so much lately.... Here's the FT1 concept:

http://www.motortrend.com/future/con...pt_first_look/

If they do make that, it's going to be a tough decision if I can afford it.

RC-F, C7Z06, FT1 concept are my top picks so far this year, but this is pretty much 2-3 years from now for me, unless I'm in a good position by the end of the year.

RC-F: Lexus comfort, reliability. I never consider Lexus to be a powerhouse in terms of pure performance. I bought my IS-F due to the complete package of luxury and enough power to beat 95% of the cars I meet on the street. My ISF has been easily a daily that I don't get tired of and so will the RC-F. I also enjoy the Lexus service compared to any other dealer I've been seen. Will I buy it over the M4 if it totally loses to it in terms of performance? Absolutely.

C7Z06: I would buy for pure raw performance. Now that they've stepped up on the interior of the new Corvette, that is a big plus. This is a driving experience if I don't care about comfort. I don't think I could road trip or daily this car.

FT1 concept: This would probably be a car I own in addition to something else.

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Old 01-13-14, 09:48 AM
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That FT1 looks like a Ferrari Enzo/Audi R8 love-child. The rear has many influences (I see the LFA, Ferrari, new Stingray). Perhaps I'm just stubborn, but it doesn't impress me visually b/c it looks like other cars already on the road.
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