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2015 Lexus RC F Sport

Old 02-28-14, 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by natnut
Why would anyone want to get the pedestrian looking 4 series over this automotive work of art is beyond me. This car is drool inducing. It looks so special and jewel-like, hard to believe it is Lexus' entry level coupe!
Old 02-28-14, 10:52 AM
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Absolutely amazing! Definitely gonna try to get the F-sport in December
Old 02-28-14, 11:17 AM
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i have a feeling that Hoovey wont mind thesed doors :-)
Old 02-28-14, 11:22 AM
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If Lexus offer 6spd manual on this thing, I would run to the closest Lexus dealer to place an order. Sad Lexus stops playing manual game.
Old 02-28-14, 11:28 AM
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RC drivers further benefit from an intake sound generator which creates a more sporting engine note. The sound creator uses a muffler to emphasise the depth of sound when starting off, and a damper that amplifies the vibration of the intake pulse under acceleration, introducing it as a pleasing note into the cabin to heighten the sporting driving experience.
Will be interesting to hear this in person.
Old 02-28-14, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Diesel350
Will be interesting to hear this in person.
GS F-Sport has that already...
Old 02-28-14, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Diesel350
Will be interesting to hear this in person.
just go listen it in the GS or IS fsport, those cars already have it

personally while it sounds nice, i am not a big fan of artificial sound. while this is far from the ridiculous recording they use in the m5, but i would rather see a different intake design instead
Old 02-28-14, 11:56 AM
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I have the sound generator in my IS350 (non F Sport) and I'm impartial to it. I think it sounds okay, but wouldn't be missing it if it were gone.
Old 02-28-14, 12:27 PM
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I'm just hoping that you can get the luxury package in the F-Sport RC. Absolutely insane you can't in the IS. (in the U.S.)
Old 02-28-14, 01:07 PM
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Why wouldn't you just buy an RC-F instead of this poser mobile?
Old 02-28-14, 01:18 PM
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Anyone notice it looked like a two piece rotor in front?? Similar to the GS350 F-Sport...
Old 02-28-14, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by MisterSkiz
Why wouldn't you just buy an RC-F instead of this poser mobile?
True, but prob can't swing $75k right away...if I want to do that best to wait a year and buy a 2015 for $60k.
Old 02-28-14, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by MisterSkiz
Why wouldn't you just buy an RC-F instead of this poser mobile?
Because some consumers want the quality of Lexus, the design of F, a fun ride, but not as much power?

Why are you getting mad that Lexus is offering more options?


I'm sensing some F-elitism here.
Old 02-28-14, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by MisterSkiz
Why wouldn't you just buy an RC-F instead of this poser mobile?
Not too many people can throw down $80k for a vehicle.
Old 02-28-14, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by MisterSkiz
Why wouldn't you just buy an RC-F instead of this poser mobile?
With that kind of attitude I think you would enjoy a BMW Forum.

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