Potential new RC owner
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Potential new RC owner
Greatings,
I am a 3 time Lexus owner and these cars have won me over. I own a 1999 Lexus GS300, 1999 Lexus SC300 and a 2008 GS350. I currently drive the SC back and forth to work 70 miles each way and I still like it. It is however very tired and worn. I am looking at several Lexus' for my next car. My favorite choice is the RC350 (used 2015-16 are in my budget). I find this car absolutely beautiful and I don't see too many faults. My biggest concern I see the gas mileage. I see the poll for the RC owners in the 19 mpg range on this site. My tired SC is getting 23.2 at the moment and I used to get 24.5. My wife gets 23.4 in the city on the GS350 and when I drive it is better but I havent driven it enough. 19 mpg is not going to work for me. I drive 70% highway overall. Is this what I should expect for a non-AWD RC350? I am expecting at least equal to what I am getting now.
Second question, are there any common failure points of this car? Anything in particular to look for when buying a used RC350?
Thanks in advance,
Gears
I am a 3 time Lexus owner and these cars have won me over. I own a 1999 Lexus GS300, 1999 Lexus SC300 and a 2008 GS350. I currently drive the SC back and forth to work 70 miles each way and I still like it. It is however very tired and worn. I am looking at several Lexus' for my next car. My favorite choice is the RC350 (used 2015-16 are in my budget). I find this car absolutely beautiful and I don't see too many faults. My biggest concern I see the gas mileage. I see the poll for the RC owners in the 19 mpg range on this site. My tired SC is getting 23.2 at the moment and I used to get 24.5. My wife gets 23.4 in the city on the GS350 and when I drive it is better but I havent driven it enough. 19 mpg is not going to work for me. I drive 70% highway overall. Is this what I should expect for a non-AWD RC350? I am expecting at least equal to what I am getting now.
Second question, are there any common failure points of this car? Anything in particular to look for when buying a used RC350?
Thanks in advance,
Gears
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Greatings,
I am a 3 time Lexus owner and these cars have won me over. I own a 1999 Lexus GS300, 1999 Lexus SC300 and a 2008 GS350. I currently drive the SC back and forth to work 70 miles each way and I still like it. It is however very tired and worn. I am looking at several Lexus' for my next car. My favorite choice is the RC350 (used 2015-16 are in my budget). I find this car absolutely beautiful and I don't see too many faults. My biggest concern I see the gas mileage. I see the poll for the RC owners in the 19 mpg range on this site. My tired SC is getting 23.2 at the moment and I used to get 24.5. My wife gets 23.4 in the city on the GS350 and when I drive it is better but I havent driven it enough. 19 mpg is not going to work for me. I drive 70% highway overall. Is this what I should expect for a non-AWD RC350? I am expecting at least equal to what I am getting now.
Second question, are there any common failure points of this car? Anything in particular to look for when buying a used RC350?
Thanks in advance,
Gears
I am a 3 time Lexus owner and these cars have won me over. I own a 1999 Lexus GS300, 1999 Lexus SC300 and a 2008 GS350. I currently drive the SC back and forth to work 70 miles each way and I still like it. It is however very tired and worn. I am looking at several Lexus' for my next car. My favorite choice is the RC350 (used 2015-16 are in my budget). I find this car absolutely beautiful and I don't see too many faults. My biggest concern I see the gas mileage. I see the poll for the RC owners in the 19 mpg range on this site. My tired SC is getting 23.2 at the moment and I used to get 24.5. My wife gets 23.4 in the city on the GS350 and when I drive it is better but I havent driven it enough. 19 mpg is not going to work for me. I drive 70% highway overall. Is this what I should expect for a non-AWD RC350? I am expecting at least equal to what I am getting now.
Second question, are there any common failure points of this car? Anything in particular to look for when buying a used RC350?
Thanks in advance,
Gears
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From: Southern, MS
Thats a good point CLightning. Thanks for your feedback. I really like the engine/trans combo in my wife's GS350. To me it passes cars effortlessly. The power has corrupted me and I am assuming the engine is the same one as the RC. If the RC was lighter I would be all over the 200t.
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I have a 2015 RC350 AWD Fsport with 70K on the clock. I get around 22-23 combined, with my daily use. (only car I have these days)
I am not a feather foot on the gas but not a heavy foot either. I run around 80MPH most always on the interstate and don't really do the "jack rabbit"
in town driving. This is the third Lexus I've owned personally and we have 4 Lexus' in our family at this time. 2 NX's, an RC and an IS. Reliability through
the roof and we all love what we drive. Great cars.
I am not a feather foot on the gas but not a heavy foot either. I run around 80MPH most always on the interstate and don't really do the "jack rabbit"
in town driving. This is the third Lexus I've owned personally and we have 4 Lexus' in our family at this time. 2 NX's, an RC and an IS. Reliability through
the roof and we all love what we drive. Great cars.
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From: Southern, MS
Great input CharlieRC. Two of my Lexus' have over 300,000 miles on them so I concur on reliablity. The biggest issue I've had with any of them has been suspension wear (Ball joints, control arm bushings, tie rod ends etc).
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The fuel economy rostlöser Test of a 2015-2016 Lexus RC350 will depend on several factors, including the specific model (AWD vs. RWD), the driving conditions, and the driver's habits. In general, the EPA estimates that a 2015-2016 Lexus RC350 with rear-wheel drive (RWD) will get about 20 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. The all-wheel drive (AWD) model will get slightly lower fuel economy, at 19 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway. It's worth noting that these estimates are based on average driving conditions and may not reflect your actual fuel economy.
As for common failure points, it's difficult to pinpoint specific issues without more information. In general, it's always a good idea to have a used car thoroughly inspected by a mechanic before you buy it, to ensure that it is in good condition. Some things you may want to look out for include:
As for common failure points, it's difficult to pinpoint specific issues without more information. In general, it's always a good idea to have a used car thoroughly inspected by a mechanic before you buy it, to ensure that it is in good condition. Some things you may want to look out for include:
- Excessive rust or body damage
- Signs of a poorly maintained engine (e.g. dirty oil, leaking fluids)
- Worn brakes or tires
- Issues with the transmission or drive train
- Electrical problems
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