Lexus RCF Track Edition | Massively Expensive
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ก.ค. 2024
- We review the 2023 Lexus RC-F Track Edition, a throwback V8car designed for the fast driving that aims to drop weight and still be reliable. Sadly this car pushed the price to over $100,000 which makes it more expensive than cars like the Supra, LC500, BMW M4, Porsche 911, and Audi RS6.
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Index:
00:00 Interior and Exterior
2:00 The Mechanical Business End
4:40 Driving Impressions
8:22 Final Thoughts - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
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In a world where the LC500 exists, I can't imagine ever buying one of these.
I think that too tbh, if I had 70k saved up, I'd say fuck it and save a while longer or take out a small loan to step up to the LC. The carbon kit will date the car going down the line, and the LC is just sex to the eyes and ears.
It’s definitely more capable on a track than the LC500! - Lexus
Fr if you wanted to track something you surely wouldn’t go for this
And if you really wanted to track you wouldn't get a lexus when there's at least ten other cars same price range that would destroy it.
@@stingerredshock3418 definitely true
They're not in the same category. Depends if you want a GT or a track car. Anyways for 105k I'm getting a new Lotus Emira v6.
One thing I like when Mark is reviewing Lexus is he mentions pros that Lexus / Toyota fan base values : even after getting trashed by the press, the car is still tight as new and performing 100% compare to others.
Just picked up a 2019 RCF 10th Anniversary with 7k miles certified for the low 60s.
Was in a F80 M3 Comp prior. Definitely not as fast but this car has so much character and is special. Honestly as a weekend car and occasional track car it’s hard to beat.
Score bro! Was it CPO? I've had my RCF for years and daily drive it. Enjoy...
Damn, lucky! I bought my RCF when it just came out back in 2015. Yeah, it's paid off, but man i would've loved a 10th anniversary edition. 😣
@@Sarcastic_Asmodeus not me watching you rich aholes talk 😔
@@randysiggers5332yep was CPO
Kudos! same came from a Prior M car and was about to get a M4GTS but test drove and fell lin love with the RCF Fuji Edition...just a platform you fall in love with cannot wait to take it to the track!!
Ah. So THIS is who had this car before me. I'm getting ready to take it to work now!
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I see you goat 😅
Henlo Zack Pradel, welcome to the fun
What a trippy world I live in. It's 2023 and three of my most desired cars are Lexii? Never would have thought. The tried and true GX for the family-hauling off-road-capable truck as a country vehicle, and the IS500 and RC-F as everyday sporty cars.
There's a brand new GX on the way too.
@@koichi.k1161 I'm not super thrilled about the turbo hybrid v6 though. I have to think Toyota's excellent 5 liter would be able to be retuned for a truck application.
You just love V8s my friend. But you probably knew that
@@revaholic guilty! I like 6 cylinders more, but a big vehicle needs a v8 or the poor engine will be overworked for no advantages in fuel efficiency.
@@Arkeo36 you like six cylinders more? Get an IS350 then 😂
comfortable, capable, reliable,
it's rare that all these boxes are checked by a single car.
that should make it an exceptional daily..... for those who can afford it
I miss the old GS F. That was a gorgeous car andf had a usable back seat.
People start missing things when they are gone
That was a very well balanced car.
Same! The GS-F and IS-F was and still is their best versions.
@@v8_sami still can buy a used one
The good news is with Lexus reliability you can just go buy an old one. Not much goes wrong with these V8's. Reminds me of the somewhat boring but bulletproof M113 V8's in early 2000s Mercedes
I think picking one of these up in the $70's used makes a lot more sense. At that point it's the same price as a new, regular RCF and that's definitely not a bad thing. Of course that assumes you have the time and inclination to track it. If you aren't doing track work you can pick up a used LC500 in the $70's also and that's just a better all around car.
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For the price I’d get a regular RC-F and GR86 for the same money.
or you could get is500 and Supra for the same money
@@floggyWM1 Or just get a LS swapped Miata cup car invest the rest in real estate. That list goes on and on. No real end to that lol.
Could probably get a V8 custom swap for the GR at roughly the same price lmao
I honestly don’t think Lexus made this to make money, i think they just wanted make a model to make a statement-- you can go to a track and have some fun while being comfortable and knowing this thing will get you home after the track day
They know this, these types of cars aren’t necessarily to make money but act as a “halo” product for other vehicles in the lineup. Could also say the LFA is another example
@@worldofz00the LFA had an awesome chassis and engine, the trans was not even an afterthought. Debuting such an awesome car with a dated trans when dual clutches were dominating the market. Toyota/lexus make awesome engines but it's like the thinking stops there. They never have the trans to back up there product ( with exception to the 95 mr2 and supra turbo). If the RCF had a ZF trans that would solve a shit ton right there.
This channel should have millions of subs.
I was going to comment something not so positive about this car, but there is a Toyota/Lexus cult fan, (just like Volvo fanatics) that are hardcore loyalists to the brand. So loyal, they can get scary.
Anyways, I still commented for the algorithms.
Scotty Kilmer will personally disembowel every member of your family if you speak ill of a Toyota product, it's chilling how he signs off every video with such a dire warning.
You were going to comment how you feel and then you thought about what scary people on the internet would think if they saw it?
Good call man!
Imagine how scary and permanently emotionally scarring it would have been to flip through the replies that say scary things like "i disagree with you"
and "my peepee is bigger than yours"
I’m glad it exists, even though it might be the last Lexus I could ever afford. Raw sounds and reliable motors is a good combo to have . Very appealing but expensive. Great video
“Glad” it exists hu? Why?
@@yamabushi_nate7825 see above.
@@domteewhy52 It’s just the same exact car but left over from the ones they didn’t sell so put carbon on it and sound tubes. Charge $40k more. That’s it. Lol
@@yamabushi_nate7825 sounds like my car. Maybe that’s why it excites me so much. I don’t use price as a reference.
I remember when the LFA just came out and how many people on the internet hated it. Same with the GSF and ISF. Guess what? Now that the cars aren't made, people lust for them. Car enthusiasts are weird.
Few people notice this car. 20 years from now they will miss him.
Yep. Lexus ISF already out of production
Rode in this car for a parade lap with Roberto Guerrero around Road Atlanta, definately not the most focused track car for the money but there's still something special about the Lexus V8s. At the end of the day the brand is still luxury first, and tacking a few carbon bits at the end of development won't change that, but it's still one of the best sounding and most reliable cars you can still buy
I drove Las Vegas Speedway outside roadcourse at speed with Roberto as my instructor. Cool to drive with an Indy pole setter.
Just picked up a 2020 RC-F Premium with 6k miles. Having had a C7 Z06 and several GT500s it was time for more interior comfort, refinement and still have enough power to blast down back roads from time to time. It checks all the boxes and the Mark Levinson stereo is best factory stereo I’ve ever heard.
Hell yeah! Im between a c6 corvette or a first gen rcf as my first high performance car
What factory stereos have you heard?
@@drhassan6892 just about every single Volvo/Bmw Bowers & Wilkins, Audi Bang & Olufsen, and Mercedes Burmester. I will say the Mark Levinson in the LC500 just might be better than the one in the RCF, just recently heard that in person.
It's a pretty unique car, seems like a reasonable price on those grounds. It's built like a real bank vault, unlikely to be something you'll only enjoy for 10 years and then screw around with. You'll probably pull this beast out in 20 years and still be good.
It doesn't do anything better than it's competition aside from comfort, and to that point if I'm buying a "track edition" then comfort isn't on my check list. Car is a dud
Lc500 is a better deal for the money
@@guycha0s380 Agree. This is really for another customer, say an M4 customer who wanted the Lexus reliability, etc. and the extra features (ex. CF brakes).
As much as I like the look and the engine... unfortunately the driving experience, the most important aspect, doesn't sound like it matches the price at all. Especially for something approaching six figures. I'd rather get the standard car and mod it and probably save 10-20k.
@@dillonhughes1417 keep the hate, I find these comments hilarious ,
U just do t know what a special car is lolll
I doesn’t have to do anything better lolllll
Worth the price tag for the rarity and uniqueness alone. Full exhaust is all it needs.
Exactly what I was thinking. Its no ordinary car after all.
Ah yes, pay for a titanium exhaust and then replace it
@@zenkoz3158 pretty sure they just meant it needs headers which are the biggest gains on F cars and make the sound much better.
@@valdaviper1 "full exhaust" doesn't really sound like just headers lol 🤷
They sound absolutely nasty with headers
It's different when u own an daily an rcf it automatically turns into one of the best coupes ever made
The biggest problem is that you can get a fucking LC500 with a V8 for that price... No one should by a $100,000 RC-F over an LC500.
I love that the regular rcf, base model, has the sunroof listed as an option, I’d like to think that when someone opts out of this optional sunroof they’ve made a telepathic connection with the engineers that they’ve picked the best rcf configuration available - and it happens to be the cheapest option configuration
Lexus left this option in the menu for the 1 out of 10000 buyers who will appreciate this act, reminds me of the small group of engineers that designed the isf, this car has the most soul in the whole class.
I love the design of the track edition, but to be honest, at least for me it feels like a strange compromise. If you want a comfortable, reliable car with an awesome engine, go get the normal RC F and enjoy your heated- and cooled seats. I also really like the TVD, which is, strangely enough, not available on the track edition. On the other hand, if maximum track performance is what you want to go for, the RC F probably isn't the right platform to start with. If you're looking for a track-daily-combination that will last a long time and also don't care much about resulting times or creature comforts, this might be the answer, but that is probably a very niche market.
Well at least it looks better than the new BMWs.
Pretty easy to solve this. Buy the base RC-F, do your own suspension and weight reduction, install RR Racing supercharger. Now its faster and lighter than the track edition plus you've probably still spent less money.
This car is an instant collectible.
This car is very popular in my country. I hear/see them drive by my house often. The best sounding car I’ve ever heard(tuned) and beautiful. Lexus ISF and RCF are amazing cars
I toyed with ordering one of these vs an LC500 and IS500. No regrets. I love my LC. I track my moto's so to me tracking ANY car is like wrangling a sumo wrestler around. It seems so odd to track a car over a moto.
I picked up a 23 IS500 last week. I looked at a LC500. I thought they were small. The interior space was not tight. Really nice cabin.
Great video, interesting colour choice!
as a Lexus employee and being able to do the Lexus driving school at COTA, it had to be the absolute best thing I've ever done!
I traded my GSF in for a F80 M3CS with DCT… I haven’t looked back and relability hasn’t been an issue. I can’t fathom spending $100k on this RCF - at least the GSF was practical for $60k or less.
I went from an IS250 to an M3 Competition & every single person I know said “oh you’ll regret it those German brands are terrible!!” ..needless to say not a single issue to report, currently at 60k miles & been tuned since day 1. Haven’t even done ignition coils or spark plugs yet.
@@Enthusiastlist what are your oil filters intervals
@@Enthusiastlist 60k is not worth talking about that is low mileage in USA, come back when you hit 120k and report your issues
@@MrMittenshasatophat there are F80s that have passed 100k easily. They're pretty reliable ws long as they're taken care of like any car.
@@MrMittenshasatophat plenty of examples closing on 150k. I can’t speak for every BMW engine but I’ve owned an S55 & B58. Both are very stout closed deck with forged internals & mechanical pump plus auxiliary pump for turbo(s) I haven’t owned a BMW V8 though & those seem to be the troublesome engines.
Great to see the peasant that was driving you around in your 7 series has now become a friend and is sitting next to you in this video. Giving your employees a chance shows how kind-hearted you are, Jack.
Great review
M4 all day, even Supra is better alternative will save you lot of $$
I'm surprised that huge wing don't make more downforce.
Wished they sell each performance parts separately for a regular RCF.
They do the hood is 10k 😂😂😂😂
@@jdmbren13💀
Best thing is buying a regular RCF, add best bolt on performance parts, then your set!
If you think of it like a Black Series competitor, it's a bargain. I like it - unique, and will always keep its value as a rare, prized Japanese sports car, And presumably be bulletproof, reliable, and very tunable - though I actually like it better as a collector's car to really respect as something special.
This car is in no way shape or form a Black Series competitor. Reliable and bulletproof is about it. Not fast or tunable compared to the Germans.
You're getting a car that stands out from all the others! Reliable and will never leave you stranded. Years down the line you can pass it along to your grandchildren to have some fun in it.
THAT'S what luxury means to me. Something like a Rolex. I don't understand spending a ton on something that only lasts a few years.
You can literally make this same argument for any car with a higher spec than its base model equivalent lol. Thing is, most of them aren't over $100k lol
@@JacesOwnWorld I don't think there are any Mercedes anymore that will be passed down to grandchildren lol
Amazing video.
they need a hopped up version of the LC honestly - winglets wings wangs ribs ducts etc
Chris is such a natural on camera!
Thanks. I just woke up from a coma and this was the first TH-cam video I watched.
What do you find more value in, things that last or things that don't last?
The world's only factory-built TVR Speed 12 is coming up for auction.
If you need a car to tame Gorilla Jack that's the one; it makes a Viper look tame...I would love so much to see you guys try and drive it, the drive segment would just be 5 minutes of Jack and Mark slack-jawed as they try not to die.
Good to see Jack wearing his Patagonia. Almost his home uniform at this point
A special car. Hope it isn't the last of Lexus pushing boundaries like they did with these.
LFA is pushing boundaries. This is the exact opposite. The RC was Lexus's way to enter this segment with minimal investment. They cobbled together existing platforms (GS front, IS convertible mid-section, IS sedan rear) and existing parts. It was uncompetitive when it launched in 2015 (see Chris Harris comparison to F82 M4 years ago).
I appreciate reliability but that shouldn't be the main reason to buy a performance car IMO.
Or perhaps I missed the sarcasm here 😅
@@The_Stanman lol I would like the imagine he was being sarcastic with the "pushing boundaries" because this vehicle absolutely does NOT do that... but the way he wrote the comment, I think he was serious, lmao
They’re already scheduled to go full EV 2030 and beyond so this is indeed the last gen. They do have an EV prototype that looks very cool though.
Pushing the boundaries of scamming your customers?
Even if I had piles of cash laying around, I doubt this vehicle would ever be on my shopping list.
Same, as I said above. I'd rather own an LC500. I think this car is destined to be a waste of money; it's not desirable. At least there are a fairly large group of people who desire LC500s, it's also a limited run car, there are a group of people who find the looks intoxicating, and it has a modern transmission. I don't know a single person who wants this trim(at a 30-40k premium) of the RCF.
As an RC (350) owner myself, $100k+ for this RC-F, brand new, is insanity. Used is always the way to go.
And like others have said, if you DID have $70k+ to spend, I'd much rather go a used LC500 route, or GS-F. Practicality with the same amount of fun.
Well i think people that buy this car probably make enough where that price isn't really shocking jsut saying :)
choices , always good to have choices . I have seen the rc f in person ,they are a good looking vehicle
As I've commented before I had an RCF and now as IS500 but I couldn't justify this price to myself for what you get. Happily take one as a gift, though
Sounds great!
This car is a gem
Would be if it weren’t for the price holly jumpin!! Competition at 70-100 gs yeah I’m getting something else.
20 years ago not many understand Lexus..sc430c, now they do, thank all car guys
I really want this one. Like I reeeaaallly want one.
It’s surprising that they sell enough of these to justify continued production
Lexus is a strage company. All people want is an ISF. The is500 is such a letdown with a shitty trans, no coolers etc
Can you review the m340i? Would love to see your thoughts on it! Thanks!!
Great sounding classic V8 car with some impressive long term reliability, but for over $100K?! No thank you. This should not be over $75K loaded. For the MSRP, I think I'd rather have a naturally aspirated C8 Corvette or several other cars. Just my preference...
DREAM CAR OMG🔥🔥🔥 made my day when you downshifted & started sliding it
Collectables become collectable because people thought there was better options at the time. I think this is for the Toyota and longevity people
I doubt this will become that collectible. It's not much different than the RC-F, it doesn't do anything better than its competition. It's not even more engaging, other than engine sound, which you can get in a much cheaper Mustang GT.
Cars that become collectibles always have something special about them, even if they're objectively worse in performance. If this had a proper manual, it would stand a better chance, IMO. In fact, the transmission is going to be a hurdle for collectible status.
The price will probably have a floor, but you likely won't see them fetching a premium...ever.
@@KamikazeSOF2 It's a V8. The last of Japanese V8. That's why. What makes the LFA special when there's so many V10s in the streets? I know it's not the sound, it's the rarity of the model.
@@brianm5753 The LFA is almost unrivaled in its sound. It's widely regarded as probably the top two in the sound department, along with the Carrera GT. It was also a very exclusive vehicle.
The RC-F doesn't have any of that going for it. It sounds great, but it's really close to the Coyote, a car that is much cheaper. It being Japanese only makes a difference to a very tiny minority, and not enough to make it collectible, IMO.
The track edition of the RC-F isn't that much different, as I said before.
Best intro music ever.
If this weighed around 3500lbs and had a little power bump 500-525hp with the 10 speed transmission from the LC. It would be perfect👌
This is the goal right here.
the LCs transmission is slower and worse from a performance perspective FYI. It only sounds and gives the emotion and character in my view. If it had the LCs Transmission it would actually overheat since the LC has no trans cooler. They dont have that 10 speed in a setup thats comparable to robust nature of the 8 Speed Asin of of yet. One of the many reasons the LC is not a F car. LC is a great car it's just a different tool designed for a different purpose and there's a reason it doesn't have a F on it in its current config. That is all.
These LC comparisons are ridiculous...The only thing in common is the price point. It's unfortunate not many drivers will be able to experience a Fuji/TE and it's full potential. But you and I know the real deal... @@RandenMontalvo
@@kwikfilmsTV Agreed its an odd thing. But it mostly comes from folks that dont know these cars or have not driven them and just going by ambiance or impressions. In reality you throw that 10SPD in a RCF and it would not only be slower than a on temp Aisin it would overheat doing heavy track duty in its highest setting. If i were to state an upgrade for the F cars which are actually designed for duel purpose use, unlike a LC...it would be a new DCT/ZF that would be an upgrade to the Aisin. Both are great cars but have different purposes and should be celebrated for what their lanes are because of their damn good at their intent. Folks dont know but this is still relatively early with Lexus with full F cars. Only less than an handful of cars have earned that designation and with time it will grow. I think we have at least 1 more generation of possibly new F cars with ICE engines or hybrid-assisted engines before we sadly venture into electric performance cars. I love Lexus for what they did with the TEs/Fujis ..truly a treat that even me as a M car lover had to experience and glad to say....totally get it now and just love the car. Its in my view how it should've came originally but thats just me ( I personally was not a fan of the heavier TVD iterations coming from M Diffs this combo was perfect with weight balance, aero and stopping power ). Like yourself its just a car you have to drive for a long session to be like...wow this is a damn good car. Found myself saying that more than test driving M4GTS and a Gen 1 R8 to my utter shock and thats when i had to cut the check. Its an underrated great machine that puts a huge smile on your face.
Why dont you keep your live streams up past a few days? They are the BEST content you have.
If not much faster or engaging that the regular RCF I don't see the value in this. Just get the regular one and put on your favorite wheels and exhaust and save 10-20K for almost the same experience. Or just get the LC
We need a camry trim with 8 inch ground clearance
That's called a RAV4.
Same platform.
What we NEED is a Camry Prime.
The RCF, IS500,and LC500 I'd be happy with either one!!! It's to bad the LS no longer has a V8!!!!
I have a 2015 RCF stock and it’s relatively the same as the ones today.
just be happy that you guys can still buy this beautiful v8 sports car in the US
* spits out morning coffee*
$103k!?!?!
Still nearly 4k lbs… it weighs just barely less than a V8 M3… convertible E93 lol
Apparently it handles poorly for track car standards too
On my 2000 GS getting the V8 was about a 10% increase over the 6-cyl, to get the V8 here adds about 35% over the base RC. Yes, it comes with more than just the engine, but why not narrow that gap and sell more cars in total.
I give props to Lexus for building this car, they don't have to do it, but they know that the RC F fans like it. The price is down right stupid, like most of the Lexus line up, but this car will be a great used buy in a couple of years if you can find one, which you probably won't be able to. Not too many people talk about the exclusivity of the F cars. You're not going to see too many of them, that's for sure. Hell, I've NEVER seen another GS F on the road where I live, other than my own, so that's kind of neat pulling up into a Car's and Coffee with something that pretty much no one else is going to have... And I'm fortunate that this thing will last 10 lifetimes since they are built so well. Thanks for the video. I hope AI Mark makes a return soon...
Havent tapped a SG notification this fast in a long time.
These are nice, and have a lot of character. They will probably hold their value, but not my personal cup of tea. Nice to see a new face on camera!
I’m not gonna lie ..
I’m getting tired of cars being written off because they’re not as fast as another car. I have seen this car in person and it’s beautiful. It’s a work of art. The looks of this car is worth the money alone.
Obviously, this car is “slower” then competition because it’s an older type of performance car. Lexus has not updated their high-performance F line. Also, lexus has done enough to prove that they can make enthusiast cars. They are no longer “trying”. If I was not a car enthusiast and I was just a normal person, I will completely write this car off because of your review of it.
I didn't clarify in the vid enough, but other cars feel more tactile, have more sense of occasion (even Lexus has the LC which is more exciting on track), or are more practical and usable at the same price or lower.
The regular RC-F is 98% of this car for significantly cheaper, but it's just not suited for this role (track) between how disconnected it feels and how slow and disruptive the trans is. My personal pick for this price would be a ZL1 1LE and a hefty insurance policy, or an M3/M4 comp and a stack of paper bags, but I find even the GR86 more fun to be honest, if not as special.
Reviews where the answer is "meh" add so much credibility to this channel 👍👍
I think I will keep my LC500
Can you do a review of the 2024 Ford Maverick when it comes out please? 🙏🙏🙏
Would be nice with a manual option, ive hard people complain about the transmission
What they be saying?
@@interviewtime1170 that it's sluggish
when is the CX-90 review coming out?
So many cars for less that I would buy. C8, Cadillac black wing, used 911, GT500
RCF is beast 💪😈
For that price they should have put a six speed in it, I'm sure they could have worked out a deal for some CD009s!
Why does it look like 4 different cars glued together?
If it had an old school 3 pedal manual, all the current negatives would be less apparent.
I've always said that any automatic will eventually date itself. For example, the horrid Ferrari F1 or BMW SMG. A great manual transmission will always be a great transmission, because it is such a mature technology. I'd gladly give up 0-60 times or lap times for the joy of doing it all myself.
Man, I hope a redesign of the RC F is in the offing. I was saving to buy a non-track edition since 2018. But then, the car got too outdated to buy, as much as I love it. The IS 500 came along at $20k less and I snapped up a 2022 Premium.
But, make the RC F lighter, with latest Lexus Infotainment, rear seat delete, updated interior w/emphasis on luxury, latest LSS+, sleeker exterior, more horsepower and torque, keep the NA engine, better AT...I'd buy that RC F in a minute to stable with my IS 500 FSP.
If you are looking at an impractical coupe - just go buy a Supra and be done with it.
@MisterSkizzels I hear ya', but nah. I'll wait and hope against hope that in 2024 or 2025 Lexus will do just what I described.
Next gen (if it goes on sale) will probably come with a TTV6. We’ll see what the GT3 version powerplant is and if Lexus will offer a street version.
Mark looks different… must be the new sunglasses.
Id rather have the Emira for the same money or a Cayman GTS 4.0. If it has to be a V8.. Probably some flavor of Camaro for MUCH less.
I wish Toyota would have put this engine in the Tundra! Even tuned for a truck, I think it would have been great. Too bad they didn't make a USA model with the V8 a lot of us want!
I picked up a clean low mile 2016 carbon tvd edition for $40k, and it had rr racing tune and parts and borla exhaust, much better than stock. You would be hard pressed to find a better car at the price I paid forget what they want for this thing at 100k! It’s also important to note these rcf’s have low long term ownership cost and insurance is cheap.
The other day I was building a regular RTF and that was around 90 carefully optioned out and I think this car is outdated specially the transmission the only competitor to this car is realistically is the Ford mustang GT they both have a 50 but the coyote motor has way more aftermarket support compared to the 500 in the Lexus. It’s like choosing an M3 or an RCF let’s face it the M3 is gonna be way better than the RC if in every single way
SG is the Lexus channel
I don't see the point other than to brag about how much money you spent, money that could have bought a much more fun GR86, or three of them.
I drove my friends “regular” RCF for a bit. The transmission sucks in manual mode. One of the downshifts didn’t even rev match and felt like I was going to go through the windshield. His is a 2015-2016 IIRC…trans really shows it’s age and feels terrible for an enthusiast car that was over 70k new….
It shifts pretty quick on up shifts though and sounds good when you’re flat out. Snaps shifts off pretty good
It’s a shame you can’t get a manual, it would have made it much more fun and interesting to drive.
Sound: it’s a v8, it sounds good but nothing amazing in stock form. Pretty subdued/quiet
Rides nice, well insulated. Too insulated for my taste, doing 120mph feels like nothing. It’s not even fun honestly.
It’s pretty fast, nothing insane though. It pulls hard but it doesn’t put the fear of God in you 😂
Handles well, especially given it’s weight.
Seats/interior are nice. Great driving position.
Overall though, I’d much rather have a 6th gen Camaro SS 1LE. One of the best manual transmissions I’ve used, exhaust sounds awesome from the factory with zero drone (albeit too many pops and bangs on overrun), way more fun to drive, and it still rides nice and is comfortable. Lot more drama. And they’re cheaper….I miss mine
He loves it, but he wanted something unique that isn’t a Mustang basically.
After driving it, reaffirmed my decision to get an ND Miata. (Which I did). Have more fun doing 50mph in that than I would the Lexus at 150mph lol. Slow car fast….
Overall it’s kind of a weird car. You buy one because you want something fast, comfy, and reliable, but it’s not particularly engaging to drive compared to its competitors. I think die hard enthusiasts will be let down by the transmission too much, I couldn’t look past that.
I’d never get one, but he loves it. If it had a manual, even if it wasn’t particularly good it would be a lot more compelling. I think for the money, especially at new prices, I’d try to get into a lightly used Porsche of some kind…
I’ve had my fast car fun with the Camaro, now I’m at the stage where I just want what’s most fun to drive. Miata does it for me, Lexus didn’t tick that box for me whatsoever. Found it to be extremely forgettable 🤷♂️
I like the wig and shades, Mark. Voice sounds a little different.. did you have a cold during filming?
The Lexus version of the F82 CS. These two cars share a ideology. Reduced luxury features and a minuscule increase in hp.
Outrageously priced new but not bad on the used market.
The bottom of those seats look mysteriously similar to those on the GR86...
I think of the RC-F as a grand tourer, and when I get mine, it's never going to a track. The track edition seems pointless to me. And it looks better in red without the carbon fiber and wing.
100%. You see so many battleship grey cars now, and I think it's a boring color. The flat black wheels look like some teenager bought a few cans of PlastiKote or hot rod primer black and went to town. A set of CF rims would look amazing and lose some unsprung weight.
@@dougrobinson8602 I need to get two RCs. An F in red, and probably black 350. I want the V6 and chrome trim too. There's a 350 in my area in black with factory-crhomed wheels and it is so damn sexy.
This is a GT car that is trying to identify as a track car and failing at it.
Toyota made a proper sportscar once in its entire existence (LFA)
Man I hate that Alfa Romeo never gets a mention. At this price, the Quadrifoglio definitely needs to be in the conversation.
While the Guilia quadrifoglio is way cooler, this Lexus is miles more reliable.
It's not Germany and infamous for being the next most unreliable car brand in the world right after FIAT (same company)
Because you can’t in good faith recommend it to someone because of how much they break down
With Alfa Romeo's not so stellar reliability history in America, people have a right not to include it.
Lexus has earned its right to be America's darling with its superb reliability and quality.
Hopefully we can get a proper SG technical review once the refresh Quadrifoglio comes out.
Not going to lie...very hard sell for people. RCF was my dream car and I was going to purchase one but when test-driving I was just disappointed by the experience. Yeah, it is a GT car and it has reliability. But that can only satisfy your needs so much when you're shopping within the 50K+ performance price point. The one I test-drove's previous owner was an older guy and he traded it for a Demon LMAO. So eventually I got an A90 instead.
Yeah they’re pretty bland to drive. Very forgettable, nothing particularly special about the experience. No fizz for me.
I’d rather have a lot of other cars that are even half the price lol. It needs a manual and at minimum a really good DCT or ZF auto. The exhaust on the regular RCF is old man spec, needs more volume. I have heard one with a full exhaust and it does sound incredible.
It’s not like the cheaper competitors are like daily driving Caterhams or something lol. The 6th gen Camaro is a nice place to be, the Supra, etc. I think I’d take a gt350 over the RCF and just deal with the reliability issues….at least it’ll be an exciting car.
Hell I’m comfy in my ND2 Miata and it’s way more fun. Totally different class of car, but still…at the end of the day you’re buying something like this for fun.
If I’m dropping 70k+, I don’t want to immediately feel the need to mod it….and let’s be real…most people don’t even keep their cars long enough for reliability to really come into play.
How you enjoying the Supra?
I originally considered the LC 500 but I got one of these last year(Matte grey, 6k miles for $74k). I agree that the 100k MSRP is too much but used they can be great deals.
It looks good, sounds good, and it has noticeable better power/handling than an LC 500.
If you like the LC but wish for a bit more performance, same reliability, V8 and backseats that can hold more than just a kid, this is it.
Not worried about a couple tenths faster 0-60 from competitors. You get used to the power in a few months of owning a new car and in this case I would be left dealing with 6cyl Vacuum noises.
Wheres that 4runner video, I know you wanna do it
The used market is where it’s at for this car now.