Hi,

I have purchased a 2015 RCF and have a question around extended warranty purchased from Lexus pre-owned.

I have read countless threads on extended warranty PROS/CONS but thought I would tackle the question a different way?

From new until now, what are the main issues people have had with their RCF?

The 2UR in the RCF is more refined with problem like valley plate leak being fixed compared to the ISF, so trying to uncover if there are common issues?

Thanks

 

I've had my 2015 RCF since October 2015. I bought it Lexus CPO from a major Lexus dealership in SoCal.

Now has around 64K miles.

I got the 60K service done, including spark plugs change. I also had the transmission fluid exchange, differential fluid changed, brake fluid flush, and etc. I still got the ORIGINAL brake pads!!! The Lexus dealership measured them now at 4mm fronts and 5mm rears. I got the RCF with 18xx miles on the odo back in October 2015. I drive a lot of highway miles. I will have to change the brake pads soon.

I change my engine oil every 5K with Mobile One synthetic.

I have a full Borla exhaust and K&N air filter.

So far no problems.

The RCF is an absolute beast and an excellent highway cruiser!!!

 

Not sure what that valley plate issue is and never heard of it, but I have had my RCF for 2.5 years and granted it only has 10,000 miles on it, it has been more durable and bullet proof than my Toyota Corolla XRS I have had for nearly 17 years and the Lexus RX. No rattles, squeaks or any abnormal noises. Just the same solid cohesive feel everytime.

I just make sure I do all of the service/maintenance at the dealership and got the one recall work on the two HPFP replacement. That is about it. Only things are the normal wear and tear items like I have to replace my tires next year etc. Brakes are still at 6 mm all around so I got some time left on them.

 

appreciate everyone’s feedback, sound like RCF platform is tough and no one is reporting any issues since 2015, other than recall and wear items. The usual sales pitch is, it only takes one thing to do wrong and you will make the money back, it’s not the case, I think I will pass on extended warranty.

My Lexus dealership also has a coverage plan on if you guarantee service with them, then they will cover any serious issues up until maximum $1,500.

 

It depends on what they charge for "routine services"?

Also, if you do the routine maintenance correctly and on time......then chances are in your favor that all will be ok. After all it's a Lexus. Not an MB, Audi, BMW, Range Rover, Aston Martin, and etc...... I tend to think it's a Japanese Aston Martin!!! LOL

 

I have come to the conclusion that Lexus extended isn’t needed, I will save the cash because Lexus is reliable and RCF has no known common issues.

 

BTW, my CPO RCF bought from a Lexus dealer back in October 2015 (before Lexus switched to unlimited mileage/6 years from the first date of service. I think they started the unlimited mileage warranty January 2016.) had 100K/6 years of extended warranty as part of the "L certified". I did not need to use the warranty, but it was there already.

 

I think you'll be safe doing that but you should know that these cars aren't entirely problem free. Don't get me wrong, I love the RC F; in fact we have two: my wife has a yellow 2019 (a CPO with a couple hundred miles on it) and I have a black 2015 (I bought it new); My car has more miles on it and is at 19K. Both cars have had the servos in the HVAC system fail and get replaced and my car had the rear fuel pump fail and leave me stranded in a parking lot. I have no idea what the cost of these repairs would be if the car were out of warranty but for what it's worth, I'm planning on buying the extended warranty for my car before the factory warranty comes out.

 

My previous CPO IS-F had a numerous problems up to 100k miles which were covered under warranty.
IS-F has been pretty reliable, but other than infamous common issues we shared, others were popping up unexpected (gauge sensor, engine belt, Nav screen, fuses, etc).
I was glad to choose a CPO vehicle, and this is the reason I was only looking for RC-F with CPO or remaining warranty even it cost more.
RC-F seems more refined, but I would keep that extended warranty for peace of mind.

 

I just wonder how much those repairs would cost? Lexus Australia extended 3 years is $1,800 AUD so less 65% for USD.

I am planning on tracking the car about once a year, so when pushing the car, it is hard to say if a problem pops up. I guess extended warranty is hands down better than not having it, but cost is key.. besides any serious issues like transmission blowing head gasket, how much would a maximum repair be on average $5-$10k USD? I am making this up.

ISFaster on YouTube has done 400 plus passes and 4 plus track days in his ISF and had zone problems, it’s luck of the draw right ?

 

RCF is very durable around the race track and can sustain repeated track days easily. It has the cooling systems to make sure engine, transmission system, brakes, oil etc. don't heat/overheat. The only thing you really need to worry about, is wear and tear items like brakes, tires etc. wearing out much faster. Since you are going to only do once a year, it should be fine in stock trim, but if you are planning on doing a few days here and there on the track per year then you might have to upgrade your tires and brakes.

 

I look at the extended warranty like an insurance policy of sorts.

Hope I will never need to make a claim. But if I DO, then the question is will it be fully covered? Or are they going to give me a hard time trying to get out of covering it? You know the extended warranty business is for them to make money, right? Similar to a casino where the house ALWAYS wins.

If you decide to go for an extended warranty, please make sure it's from a reputable company. I would only get it from "Lexus" and backed by Lexus since "Lexus" is not going to disappear anytime soon. Historically there are warranty companies that took your money at the beginning where you paid in full for like a three year policy only to find out 6 months or so later the warranty company went bankrupt and ran away with your money. Sure you can spend additional time and money to Chase after it, but it will just be a waste. I've dealt with non OEM EXTENDED WARRANTY companies and had came out ahead and got the repairs covered (but it was on MB's which REALLY NEEDED IT!!)

 

Skip warranty.
I’ve had 40+ track days on my rcf. Zero issues related to oem.

 

gotta agree with my buddy Ming!

10+ track days with half of them being in over 100 degree weather with no issues!

 

Thanks everyone, no warranty. I have passed it up and have a 3 year service warranty on CPO Lexus.