Just started looking at RCF
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Just started looking at RCF
I found a 2017 RCF for sale with 4,900 miles and certified through 3/22/24. It has a few cosmetic issues expected from a used car with no PPF. Did not notice swirls.
Dealer is asking $55K, firm (28% from MSRP of $76.6K). I am not that up to speed on RCF market as yet, so thought I would get feedback here.
TIA
Al
Dealer is asking $55K, firm (28% from MSRP of $76.6K). I am not that up to speed on RCF market as yet, so thought I would get feedback here.
TIA
Al
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options
$850 19" split spoke wheels
$800 Leather trimmed seats
$1,100 Moonroof
$2,550 Nav w/ ML
$300 Orange calipers
$3,240 Premium Package
$595 Triple Beam LED's
$110 All weather mats
$339 Cargo Net
$449 Illuminated door sill
$11,493
$800 Leather trimmed seats
$1,100 Moonroof
$2,550 Nav w/ ML
$300 Orange calipers
$3,240 Premium Package
$595 Triple Beam LED's
$110 All weather mats
$339 Cargo Net
$449 Illuminated door sill
$11,493
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OK, it is decently spec'ed. Does not have carbon fiber/TVD package. I wonder if radar cruise control, cross traffic alerts etc. are all included in the premium package?
Depending on preference of spirited driving, I personally would take carbon fiber roof over a moon roof any day on a car like this. That is around 70 - 80 lbs reduction (CF is 23 lbs lighter than steel roof and moon roof is at least 60 lbs more than the steel roof). on the very top of the car as it will dramatically shift the CoG low to the ground. Also, higher rigidity. I personally bought the car to enjoy in the turns so I would want the least polar moment of inertia I can possibly get.
Anyway, I am pretty sure they would be open to negotiating if they know they can make a sale quickly with you. If you negotiate smartly, you can get around $2K - $2.5K on it.
Depending on preference of spirited driving, I personally would take carbon fiber roof over a moon roof any day on a car like this. That is around 70 - 80 lbs reduction (CF is 23 lbs lighter than steel roof and moon roof is at least 60 lbs more than the steel roof). on the very top of the car as it will dramatically shift the CoG low to the ground. Also, higher rigidity. I personally bought the car to enjoy in the turns so I would want the least polar moment of inertia I can possibly get.
Anyway, I am pretty sure they would be open to negotiating if they know they can make a sale quickly with you. If you negotiate smartly, you can get around $2K - $2.5K on it.
Last edited by 05RollaXRS; Oct 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM.
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Pit Crew
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Thanks all,
What I have found from my search:
Not a great number of RCF's available for sale - appears to be low production
Still a bunch of new 2019's mixed in with the 2020's
There are far more new ones out there compared to used - I like to buy low mileage used/certified
What I have found from my search:
Not a great number of RCF's available for sale - appears to be low production
Still a bunch of new 2019's mixed in with the 2020's
There are far more new ones out there compared to used - I like to buy low mileage used/certified
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Thanks all,
What I have found from my search:
Not a great number of RCF's available for sale - appears to be low production
Still a bunch of new 2019's mixed in with the 2020's
There are far more new ones out there compared to used - I like to buy low mileage used/certified
What I have found from my search:
Not a great number of RCF's available for sale - appears to be low production
Still a bunch of new 2019's mixed in with the 2020's
There are far more new ones out there compared to used - I like to buy low mileage used/certified
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2017 and 2018
I just did a 500 mile search on cars.com from my zip and came up with 70 hits.
Subtract the 63 carvana and vroom duplicates and that leaves 7.
Those online car vending machines just plain suck up bandwidth.
Car gurus, yielded 6
Auto Trader yielded 4
I just did a 500 mile search on cars.com from my zip and came up with 70 hits.
Subtract the 63 carvana and vroom duplicates and that leaves 7.
Those online car vending machines just plain suck up bandwidth.
Car gurus, yielded 6
Auto Trader yielded 4
Last edited by SC430inVA; Oct 29, 2019 at 01:49 PM.
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I did Carvana for my 1st RC F and it was a disaster. Too many undisclosed issues. I ended up returning it. Meanwhile they shipped my trade in from Indiana to Texas and started stripping parts from it. Was super pissed as they promised it would stay local and untouched during my 1week grace period. Ended up finally getting the cars swapped back and a cash settlement for their screw ups. My trade in actually came back with missing parts. For example, They pulled the locking lug nuts and didn't replace them, each wheel was missing a lug nut. And some carbon fiber parts were just gone.
I’ll sell mine if you are serious about purchasing! Orange with CF/TVD, orange calipers, all the options you mentioned above I also have.
Mods: Tanabe axleback, BC coilovers, Forgestar wheels.
Mods: Tanabe axleback, BC coilovers, Forgestar wheels.
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Thanks for the offer. I am a serious looker but I do not think the Orange is the right color for me.
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Last edited by 05RollaXRS; Oct 30, 2019 at 12:10 PM.
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2017 and 2018
I just did a 500 mile search on cars.com from my zip and came up with 70 hits.
Subtract the 63 carvana and vroom duplicates and that leaves 7.
Those online car vending machines just plain suck up bandwidth.
Car gurus, yielded 6
Auto Trader yielded 4
I just did a 500 mile search on cars.com from my zip and came up with 70 hits.
Subtract the 63 carvana and vroom duplicates and that leaves 7.
Those online car vending machines just plain suck up bandwidth.
Car gurus, yielded 6
Auto Trader yielded 4
Went through the exact same situation. There is just not alot of these available. If your set on color and specific options it takes longer.
I extended my search to 800 miles and finally found mine. 6 months start to finish. Not sure where you are but I saw more west coast
listings for cars I was interested in.
I also found that many Lexus dealers were not willing to negotiate much if at all on the certified pre-owned inventory. Good vehicles
get interest country-wide so there is not incentive to discount.
A bit of a process for sure but with patience you can find the car you want.
