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RC F: Can we talk about dependability & maintenance?

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Old 01-18-19, 03:09 PM
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Default RC F: Can we talk about dependability & maintenance?

I'm considering buying a cpo RC F, ~30k mileage single owner good maintenance record. I love this car

I've searched far and wide, but can't figure out what this car is like as a long-term daily driver from a maintenance perspective.
Can I expect the same reasonable prices and dependability I would find with other, maybe less expensive Lexus vehicles that have been maintained, or am I getting myself up for costly repairs since this is a 4 year old performance vehicle?

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Have a '15 RC 350 F Sport. Solid like a rock. Not sure what you mean by "reasonable prices" but it has been, at least for me, very dependable.

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Originally Posted by MKenM
Have a '15 RC F Sport. Solid like a rock. Not sure what you mean by "reasonable prices" but it has been, at least for me, very dependable.
Hey! thank you for the reply. I can clarify if helpful -

How much do you think you spend per year on maintenance & repairs?
What would you say your biggest costs have been?
Do you think this car will last you ten years if you really baby it?
Have you driven lower end Lexus - if so, do you think the RC F is quite a bit more to maintain?
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Other than routine maintenance such as oil changes, tires and brakes etc. ZERO!

I have an NX and a RC and in the past ES's. None have ever given me any problems but I'm sure there are a few people on the forum that will tell you about nightmares but in my opinion they are the exception not the rule. I've never held a car for 10 years but can't imagine that a RC would not last that long. Driving habits are the biggest factor in how much you spend for maintenance.
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My 15 RC 350 has been rock solid. But, you need to ask in the RC F forum about the RC F because it will cost more every year than RC 350s.
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Originally Posted by Elledeez
I'm considering buying a cpo RC F, ~30k mileage single owner good maintenance record. I love this car

I've searched far and wide, but can't figure out what this car is like as a long-term daily driver from a maintenance perspective.
Can I expect the same reasonable prices and dependability I would find with other, maybe less expensive Lexus vehicles that have been maintained, or am I getting myself up for costly repairs since this is a 4 year old performance vehicle?
Other than the RECALL for the RC-F's having faulty high pressure fuel pumps.(Cracked covers have increase risk for fires.) I've heard no other major concerns for the RC-F.
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Originally Posted by Elledeez
Hey! thank you for the reply. I can clarify if helpful -
You could also check out the RC F sub forum:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rc-f-2015-present-259/
Old 01-25-19, 09:51 PM
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Yeah, you should post it (or a moderator moves it) in the RCF forums. As far mine is concern, absolutely stunning quality and zero issues.
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