Official Lexus RC thread
Even my 3GS left me cold for the longest until one day it all changed.
Regardless, I'm interested in the new RC because I can't stand the thought of buying another sedan and I want to stay with Lexus.
I'd have to wait until lowering springs were available though. I just can't drive stock height anymore.
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The turbo engines were JUST mentioned, did you expect them to debut in a week. They are coming as I've been told quite a few things so far this week.
The RC will be one of the hottest new vehicles out, period.
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Yeah, because this thread went dead when we found out its the same engine:roll eyes:
The turbo engines were JUST mentioned, did you expect them to debut in a week. They are coming as I've been told quite a few things so far this week.
The RC will be one of the hottest new vehicles out, period.
The turbo engines were JUST mentioned, did you expect them to debut in a week. They are coming as I've been told quite a few things so far this week.
The RC will be one of the hottest new vehicles out, period.
This engine is OLD - has been around with NO update since 2007.
This is a BRAND NEW model with a GREAT design - a new powerplant would only make it that much more exciting!
Remember back in 1997 the GS 400 intro.......It turned heads for its style BUT also bec it had a V8 with 300hp which was the top in the segment.
Why do u defend Lexus when u know they are totally wrong???
This engine is OLD - has been around with NO update since 2007.
This is a BRAND NEW model with a GREAT design - a new powerplant would only make it that much more exciting!
Remember back in 1997 the GS 400 intro.......It turned heads for its style BUT also bec it had a V8 with 300hp which was the top in the segment.
This engine is OLD - has been around with NO update since 2007.
This is a BRAND NEW model with a GREAT design - a new powerplant would only make it that much more exciting!
Remember back in 1997 the GS 400 intro.......It turned heads for its style BUT also bec it had a V8 with 300hp which was the top in the segment.
I personally have a theory be it right or wrong, and that is the 2015 RC will like the rest of it's stablemates using the 3.5 DI will use it through the 2015 model years. I believe this because 2016 models would mark the 10 year anniversary of the 2.5 DI and 3.5 DI. If this is the case, then they are pulling the old 2006 GS300 to 2007 GS350 / 2006 330i to 2007 335i trick. So this would be the perfect time to introduce the Twin Turbo mills. Let's see what happens I guess
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The rear just looks so good...!!! Lexus really nailed it. The front is good too with the aggressive spindle grille and innovative triple LED headlights, but the rear totally outshines it. Nicest looking rear on a Lexus along with the LFA.
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Now that is the one I want!
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Also an electronic parking brake wouldn't hurt
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One potential deal breaker for some is how little rear legroom there is in the RC compared to the 4-series. The RC's rear seats are SC-like--practically uninhabitable for normal humans, it seems.
RC:
versus the 4-series:
Hopefully the RC's rear seats do fold down though. Don't know yet.
RC:
versus the 4-series:
Hopefully the RC's rear seats do fold down though. Don't know yet.
Last edited by ydooby; Nov 6, 2013 at 09:28 PM.