Lexus RC-F spotted
Discussion
Not me, but I've been curious about this car.
Do you feel it's relative weight translates into a sense of decent build quality? Another thing that irks me: People mention torque and V8 in the same sentence more often than a drunk Lindsey Lohan falls between two bar stools... However, it seems in these days of downsizing and FI, a NA 370-ish ftlbs V8 seems to get stick from most of the motor journalists for lacking the urge and go, what's your take?
I feel Lexus is starting to come out of the closet in Europe as well as finding their footing with their products, and I like their dare-to-be-different approach to styling, most of the german stuff now IMO has a same-same sense of bean counter styling. (spindle grille excluded)
Oh and they sound good with a nice exhaust
Regards
Do you feel it's relative weight translates into a sense of decent build quality? Another thing that irks me: People mention torque and V8 in the same sentence more often than a drunk Lindsey Lohan falls between two bar stools... However, it seems in these days of downsizing and FI, a NA 370-ish ftlbs V8 seems to get stick from most of the motor journalists for lacking the urge and go, what's your take?
I feel Lexus is starting to come out of the closet in Europe as well as finding their footing with their products, and I like their dare-to-be-different approach to styling, most of the german stuff now IMO has a same-same sense of bean counter styling. (spindle grille excluded)
Oh and they sound good with a nice exhaust
Regards
I'm relatively new to the RC-F world having swapped from an IS-F to the RC-F last year, but I'll attempt to answer your questions.
I loved my old V8 TVR - but it was a reliability nightmare and arguably a death trap. So, many years after selling my TVR, I wanted a V8 that was reliable - hence the purchase of an IS-F. In the 18 months of ownership, apart from tyres and servicing, the car cost me £0.00 - absolutely nothing. I could drive around the Welsh mountain roads one day, commute in it the next - the reliability was amazing. When I fancied something more appealing to the eye, an RC-F was the obvious choice.
If you are after a car that turns head, the RC-F is it. The IS-F got no attention, the RC-F is the complete opposite. People stop and turn their heads. Only today, I got flashed on the motorway, not in anger, but buy a guy who was giving me the thumbs up! This is not an uncommon experience for RC-F owners.
For me, a V8 is a magnificent engine. Sound is so important - probably more than performance and handling. I don't drive my cars on the track, they are road cars, and there's only so much performance I can use in public places.
Regarding the lack of torque, yes, in a turbo mad world, the RC-F can't compete - you have to rev the engine, but it's a V8 and makes a fabulous noise - so rev it I will!!! There's plenty of torque when driving normally, but when you need to make progress, there's plenty of punch.
I could have bought an M4 or some other FI car, but they simply don't make the noise I want. I don't like the farty bang pop fake noises. Must be NA V8 fro me!
Lexus got it wrong when it encouraged journalists to drive the RC-F on the track. It is a GT car with character, not a track car. Much of the negative press can be connected to this.
Respect to those that have gone down the forced induction route - each to their own.
I loved my old V8 TVR - but it was a reliability nightmare and arguably a death trap. So, many years after selling my TVR, I wanted a V8 that was reliable - hence the purchase of an IS-F. In the 18 months of ownership, apart from tyres and servicing, the car cost me £0.00 - absolutely nothing. I could drive around the Welsh mountain roads one day, commute in it the next - the reliability was amazing. When I fancied something more appealing to the eye, an RC-F was the obvious choice.
If you are after a car that turns head, the RC-F is it. The IS-F got no attention, the RC-F is the complete opposite. People stop and turn their heads. Only today, I got flashed on the motorway, not in anger, but buy a guy who was giving me the thumbs up! This is not an uncommon experience for RC-F owners.
For me, a V8 is a magnificent engine. Sound is so important - probably more than performance and handling. I don't drive my cars on the track, they are road cars, and there's only so much performance I can use in public places.
Regarding the lack of torque, yes, in a turbo mad world, the RC-F can't compete - you have to rev the engine, but it's a V8 and makes a fabulous noise - so rev it I will!!! There's plenty of torque when driving normally, but when you need to make progress, there's plenty of punch.
I could have bought an M4 or some other FI car, but they simply don't make the noise I want. I don't like the farty bang pop fake noises. Must be NA V8 fro me!
Lexus got it wrong when it encouraged journalists to drive the RC-F on the track. It is a GT car with character, not a track car. Much of the negative press can be connected to this.
Respect to those that have gone down the forced induction route - each to their own.
Heaveho said:
We went from an IS-F to an RC-F and found the latter to be a huge disappointment. It just didn't seem to be able to get down a decent road anything like as well as the IS-F. It didn't last long with us, maybe 3k miles, don't miss it. I'd have another IS-F in a heartbeat.
Interesting and surprising. All the reviews seem to point to the car being very capable on B roads.
Funny this thread popped up, I bought one yesterday.
To early for me to add much but like above poster, I wanted a V8 with reliability.
I went to a dealer to buy a Mustang, that wasn't nice enough inside.
I remember seeing the RC-F when they were launched and thinking then I'd like one when the prices dropped.
So I chopped in my TTRS and now enjoying the Lexus.
Can someone please tell me how to switch the Sat Nav off.
I've already had a couple of people compliment the car which is always nice in the time when you're wondering whether you've done the right thing.
To early for me to add much but like above poster, I wanted a V8 with reliability.
I went to a dealer to buy a Mustang, that wasn't nice enough inside.
I remember seeing the RC-F when they were launched and thinking then I'd like one when the prices dropped.
So I chopped in my TTRS and now enjoying the Lexus.
Can someone please tell me how to switch the Sat Nav off.
I've already had a couple of people compliment the car which is always nice in the time when you're wondering whether you've done the right thing.
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