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Old 01-11-19, 12:31 PM
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Does an RC 350 exist that is NOT an F-Sport? I like the look of the car, but the rims and interior leather is too aggressive for me on the F-Sport. I would like the larger navigation screen and bigger engine in the 350. I do not see them on Autotrader, etc. Thanks!
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Does an RC 350 exist that is NOT an F-Sport? I like the look of the car, but the rims and interior leather is too aggressive for me on the F-Sport. I would like the larger navigation screen and bigger engine in the 350. I do not see them on Autotrader, etc. Thanks!
Yes they exist, I actually have one.
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I have one too
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Me, too. I prefer the grille to the one on the F-Sport, among other things.
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They just appear to be very hard to find, especially the 2019's. Also, I only see them in RWD. Do they make an AWD 350? non f-sport?
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"Do they make an AWD 350? non f-sport?"
They sure did in 2015 - that's the car I have. RC350, not an F-Sport, AWD, moonroof, 19" wheels, spoiler, and almost every other option (but not ML Sound). I even got the red one, which seems to be pretty rare as well. This was not a special order; my salesman found it at an out of state dealer, and he traded one of his RCs for the red one I wanted.
So I think you should keep looking.
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Thumbs up Yup, non F Sport's do exist...

Just bought a 2015 off lease 18,100 miles thru CarSense. It's InfraRed, has navigation, dark gray interior, AWD, moonroof, - Navigation and Premium Package equipped; in pristine condition.

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If you have the infrared, and really like the way that color pops in the sunlight, look into a quartz or ceramic coating. I had Opticoat on it when new, but after some recent work, I just had Gyeon applied, and the result is spectacular (not to mention the ease of washing and the protection of the paint). The car is four years old and I get questions about the paint and compliments in parking lots and at gas stations all the time.
Highly recommended.
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^^ Thanks for the tip tfischer, much appreciated^^
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If you like the exterior look of the fsport, im about to attempt a fsport grille swap onto my base model. I can let you know how it turns out!
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Originally Posted by Pittsy
If you like the exterior look of the fsport, im about to attempt a fsport grille swap onto my base model. I can let you know how it turns out!
Yeah, I like the look. Postings i've seen say it is not a quick swap, I'd be interested how it goes, how long it takes and how much. GOOD LUCK!!!!
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