Official Lexus RC thread
of course i'm talking real world where 90% of driving doesn't go past 4000 rpms.
lets not fool ourselves. going with a 5.0L v8 instead of a turbo v6 would be a bit old school... but reliability would be high because the design has been proven for so long.
the biggest knock against lexus is handling/driving feel. having a heavier v8 up front would not be a good first step in the right direction.
lets not fool ourselves. going with a 5.0L v8 instead of a turbo v6 would be a bit old school... but reliability would be high because the design has been proven for so long.
the biggest knock against lexus is handling/driving feel. having a heavier v8 up front would not be a good first step in the right direction.
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I'd definitely prefer the V8 and if it comes out within the next 2 years or so, it might be my next car. The V6 is nice but it's not something I'd even consider purchasing for myself. I like the looks of the RC and I've been away from Lexus for a while now. A V8 powered RC will most likely get me back into Lexus again.
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The RC coupe looks perfect. I hope the production looks exactly the same. Because the proportions are perfect and the design has that classical Lexus finesse to it that Is lacking in this spindle grill era.
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Guess time to start putting some $$$ back. Assuming an "RC-F" will be coming in August 2014 along with the standard and F-Sport models. Really hope a manual transmission is available too, though not likely. What's Lexus' deal with not making an optional manual transmissions??? I will be looking forward and working with my dealer to have 1 ready for me. Helps too I have a $12K a year raise coming in 5 months. 
I have no interest in the BMW 4 series. To me personally they're overpriced (a 428ix similarly built like a 3IS 350 F-sport is $52.5k) and they're not that particularly attractive. Only benefit I see is the maintenance package (think BMWs still can be built with manual transmissions too).
Mercedes C350 Coupe with comparable options to my 350 came out to $53000, but I actually like the C and E class coupes. Of course though When I do go look at the RC-F i'll be comparing it to the likes of the Mercedes C63 AMG and others.
I have no interest in the BMW 4 series. To me personally they're overpriced (a 428ix similarly built like a 3IS 350 F-sport is $52.5k) and they're not that particularly attractive. Only benefit I see is the maintenance package (think BMWs still can be built with manual transmissions too).
Mercedes C350 Coupe with comparable options to my 350 came out to $53000, but I actually like the C and E class coupes. Of course though When I do go look at the RC-F i'll be comparing it to the likes of the Mercedes C63 AMG and others.
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Kudos for Lexus to differentiate the RC exterior from the IS. Which imo is more appealing and exciting to look at compared to the C-class coupe and 4-series coupes that still shares the same front end as the sedans. Good thing Lexus is not following the one-size-fits-all sausage line-up as the Germans ... now let's see the RC-F & GS-F!
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I'm going to trade my 4GS on a 6 year old 2IS just to get those incredible mirrors again.
