kind of a sad day and a happy day at the same time.

I loved my RCF, there really wasn't anything about the car I didn't like. But with my disability it was becoming harder and harder to drive it. The pain and swelling I experienced after 20-30 minutes of sitting in traffic just out weighed my love for the car..

I know the problem is me, my size and my right hip/pelvis injury resulted in me essentially sitting on the cushion bolster and it dug into my hamstring and cut circulation, coupled with the tight fit, it required me to sit too far forward in a very cramped position. Up until last year it really wasn't an issue, but after I over torqued my right knee resulting in surgery, I could no longer comfortably drive the car.

I started by looking at 2015 LS460 Crafted Line vehicles with similar mileage as my RCF, figuring I might be able to coax even trade as I owned the RCF outright, but after looking at a few and crunching the numbers it just didn't make financial sense to go this route. Trade on the RCF is stupid low IMO, and there is currently a high supply of lease returns and no demand for them. I figured the taller profile of a sedan with significantly more headroom would allow me to sit more upright, where the RCF forced me to slouch and scooch under the steering wheel.

I ended up working a hell of a deal for a 2018 Genesis G80 Sport. The dealership I worked with allowed me to have an overnight test drive on 2 models, the 5.0 Ultimate and the Sport, I was able to drive them to and from work taking my normal route and sitting in my normal traffic, and the seats are outstanding, I had no pain or discomfort driving the vehicle.

What sold me on the Sport was the appearance package and the carbon fiber and full black interior (the 5.0 had faux wood and a tan headliner). The stiffer suspension and tighter less 'floaty' feel than the 5.0 had. The Sport has the same sporty look as the RCF, though not as sleek or low as the RCF of course.

The GM at the Genesis dealership bought my RCF private party, he had commented to me that he wanted one when I came in looking at the G80s, I had left the RCF there while I test drove the G80s, and I guess looking at it for 2 days he couldn't resist, He ended up texting me and making an offer I couldn't refuse, gave me $3,500 over the highest offer Lexus had given me on trade, and gave me $7,800 off MSRP on the G80.

I'm sad that I had to let the RCF go, but as much as I loved the car, it really wasn't fun to drive it anymore knowing I was going to be in pain doing so.

similar to your findings great in the low end and launch head snapping like the RCF. But pretty flat on the top end.

But it I don’t hot rod or race my cars. It’s a daily driver and it seems well suited for that purpose.

It’s a sedan so it’s heavy with a large *** end compared to something like the RCF, but it seems to handle itself well.

Time will tell. But I believe I made a good decision for my needs.

the RCF has lost over 60% in 3 years. Such is the way of things. Cars are not investments they are tools that depreciate.

Sorry your our friend had so many issues and complaints, all manufacturers have lemons or problem cars. The fit and finish on the G80 sport is comparable to Infinity/Acura IMO. Lexus is a bit above those.

I gave Lexus a chance and they failed at keeping me as a customer. The Genesis dealer went above and beyond to earn my business. Time will tell whether or not they keep it. But based on the reviews I’ve read about this dealer, I don’t foresee a problem, they have over 2000 reviews on yelp and 5 stars.

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