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Old 12-15-16, 08:09 AM
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Motoman really seemed to like the RC200t. Watch the reviews below to find out what he has to say about it.


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200 BHP pushing 3700 lbs.?

No thanks.
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Originally Posted by lexusnutt
200 BHP pushing 3700 lbs.?

No thanks.
Yeah..I'm not a fan. Just thought it was interesting that this reviewer was praising the RC200t. Just had an IS200t F-sport as a loaner...it was terribly slow and laggy.
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My 2 cents..

This is my first Lexus, I test drove both the 200 and 350, and perhaps its just my driving style, but I noticed no big differences at all with performance. Therefore, I just didn't want to drop the extra for the 350 vs the 200 when I could put the savings into other upgrades that I am interested in. I tend to buy cars probably 75% for looks and 25% performance, so maybe that's why I don't mind also.

I really love my 200t and until I could afford the full RCF or better where performance difference is huge, I doubt I'll ever be bothered by my choice for the 200t vs the 350.

To each their own!
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Old 12-29-16, 05:54 AM
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Originally Posted by NichyNeato
My 2 cents..

This is my first Lexus, I test drove both the 200 and 350, and perhaps its just my driving style, but I noticed no big differences at all with performance. Therefore, I just didn't want to drop the extra for the 350 vs the 200 when I could put the savings into other upgrades that I am interested in. I tend to buy cars probably 75% for looks and 25% performance, so maybe that's why I don't mind also.

I really love my 200t and until I could afford the full RCF or better where performance difference is huge, I doubt I'll ever be bothered by my choice for the 200t vs the 350.

To each their own!
I have had my RC200T F-sport since July 16' with close to 6k miles. The performance seems to be better around 4-5k miles. I like the appearance more so than performance as well. I, too, am not bothered or wish I had the 350 instead. Different strokes for different folks! Happy Motoring and New Year.
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Well I chose the RC350 F sport, I also tend to buy cars more for looks rather than performance although I did like the V8 but wasn't prepared to fork out
the extra $$$ for it..my previous car was a 2IS 350 F sport which was why I chose the V6 RC,.
I've never driven the RC 200T so I can't comment about the performance, what I do know is that every time I give my RC350 a boot full it puts a smile on my face...
Like you guys said ..each to there own...
Enjoy your ride ...I sure do.....
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Just wondering how much you guys paid for the RC200 and 350?
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Originally Posted by ssmoked
Just wondering how much you guys paid for the RC200 and 350?
Bought mine new 2016 model last summer. Probably could have gotten a better deal leased but I'm not a fan of leasing.

I got the second package that my dealer offered for the 200t and I think I was at like 46k ttl
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first of, thank you 350 owners for not bashing us 200t drivers. ive read a few threads of ppl talking crap about the 2.0T being for cheap/broke folks. i mean, $40k-45k is not cheap but ok.
anyways, my car was priced at $40k. according to my contract, it was priced down to $35k then they added my $10k negative from my 2008 535i but $45k is better than $50k!

unfortunately, i only have the base model but thats okay cuz i just had to have the RC. ive feel inlove with it the first time i ever saw one in Vegas back in 2014 and never even thought i would ever get one. i didnt have much room to work with , having taken such a big hit on my trade in.

i hate the turbo lag from zero but when it finally kicks, its not bad at all. on the fwy or open road, i just manually downshift 2-3 gears before i give it a push, and thats good enough for me.
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