Another Molten Pearl down
08-05-17, 02:34 PM
#31
Lexus Test Driver
Start with a dealer in Colorado that has ridiculous prices and in Austin and try to get your dealer to match.
08-05-17, 02:36 PM
#32
Lexus Test Driver
RS3 looks awkwardly small from the outside. It's midget proportions, no offense to anyone. The inside and trunk is surprisingly large.
I'm actually looking at the S5 sportback 4 door. But deals are very weak since it just came out and lease deals are outrageous bc of corporate and dealership greed. If i didnt need 4 doors and rear seats, I would have gotten the Stringray or Boxster S already
I'm actually looking at the S5 sportback 4 door. But deals are very weak since it just came out and lease deals are outrageous bc of corporate and dealership greed. If i didnt need 4 doors and rear seats, I would have gotten the Stringray or Boxster S already
08-05-17, 02:43 PM
#33
Lexus Champion
Thread Starter
I think mine was a $77k sticker, put $5k down and my note I think is $891 a month . . . wife pays the bills, but I know it is less than $900. Our tax is 9.25% so you can back that out and add your rate.
Start with a dealer in Colorado that has ridiculous prices and in Austin and try to get your dealer to match.
Start with a dealer in Colorado that has ridiculous prices and in Austin and try to get your dealer to match.
08-05-17, 02:44 PM
#34
Lexus Champion
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i need 4 doors in a few month. A coupe is a no go. Or else i have many options to choose from
08-06-17, 02:35 PM
#35
get a Panamera!!!!
atleat from what I hear
08-07-17, 02:54 PM
#37
Lexus Champion
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Payout was 53500 plus my sales tax. My insurance company also gave me 66% of my Borla exhaust. I did have to haggle a bit though. First time the offer was 8% less
08-07-17, 03:53 PM
#38
thats how much I bought my RCF for used back in '16
08-07-17, 06:40 PM
#39
Pole Position
09-18-17, 08:34 PM
#42
Lexus Champion
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09-18-17, 09:30 PM
#43
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12-23-17, 07:40 AM
#44
Lexus Champion
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Here is my brief review of the Hellcat in 3 month of ownership compared to the RCF. Hellcat $70k sticker and RCF 73k.
Pros: engine, transmission shifting speeds are unreal. Was able to run 10.9 @125 bone stock with nitto 555r drags with a baby seat in the back. The RCF disappointed me in the performance mark. The heated/cooled seats actually work compared to RCF. Factory remote start that doesn’t shut off the car and no subscription needed. Trunk release/opener actually works compared to RCF. Also things like apple CarPlay and multiple cigarett plugins are nice
Cons: feels like a boat (4500 lb) with slightest turn. Chrysler cheaped out this 70k car by $100 during production or else it could have been a real nice luxury car. Things like doors do not relock itself if accidentally unlocked from key fob, manual passenger seat ($1 option for power if custom ordered), second row windows do not auto roll down, only rear parking sensor, too much plastic panels from the general parts bin
Conclusion: Chrysler made a simple functioning car and stuck a gigantic engine in it with well rounded supporting metrics. Although it’s not luxury by any means, the functions offered works compared to the Lexus I had prior. Although the RCF and Hellcat msrp around the same, they can’t be any more different. Lexus did a great job with interior fit and finish and exterior, but lacked significantly on the performance they aimed for for the performance F line. That’s why m3/4, rs5, c63, ctsv all review and out performed it everywhere. Chrysler focused all their big bucks into the engine and tranny and didn’t care/ lacked elsewhere.
Pros: engine, transmission shifting speeds are unreal. Was able to run 10.9 @125 bone stock with nitto 555r drags with a baby seat in the back. The RCF disappointed me in the performance mark. The heated/cooled seats actually work compared to RCF. Factory remote start that doesn’t shut off the car and no subscription needed. Trunk release/opener actually works compared to RCF. Also things like apple CarPlay and multiple cigarett plugins are nice
Cons: feels like a boat (4500 lb) with slightest turn. Chrysler cheaped out this 70k car by $100 during production or else it could have been a real nice luxury car. Things like doors do not relock itself if accidentally unlocked from key fob, manual passenger seat ($1 option for power if custom ordered), second row windows do not auto roll down, only rear parking sensor, too much plastic panels from the general parts bin
Conclusion: Chrysler made a simple functioning car and stuck a gigantic engine in it with well rounded supporting metrics. Although it’s not luxury by any means, the functions offered works compared to the Lexus I had prior. Although the RCF and Hellcat msrp around the same, they can’t be any more different. Lexus did a great job with interior fit and finish and exterior, but lacked significantly on the performance they aimed for for the performance F line. That’s why m3/4, rs5, c63, ctsv all review and out performed it everywhere. Chrysler focused all their big bucks into the engine and tranny and didn’t care/ lacked elsewhere.
