2019 Lexus RC F - POV Review
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i wonder what your neighbors think when you bring a different car home every week lol
"neighbors"
You you looked where he's at?
@@kalashnikov1343 he goes home with it ...
I would think well he doesn't own them so, I have no reason to be jealous. But then I'd be saddened that I have to go to an office tomorrow and not drive cool cars around.
I imagine it is fun to drive a new car every week, many of which are away beyond the reach of most of us. Sometimes it is probably hard to have to turn over the keys.
RogerC is it really that hard if you know the next card could be even better
I keep telling myself “one day..” yet I’m still stuck on TH-cam watching these car reviews
Less TH-cam and more work. Stop wasting time. Wealth is built, piece by piece.
Tate Cunningham don’t give up and keep watching
Hey just get a RCF that has been in a minor accident, like the side got hit, you’ll get it for a really low price maybe $20-$25k
Tate Cunningham just finance one. Just pat monthly. I’m sure you can work it into your monthly income
@@danagroupsrl6613 Wealth is built, piece by piece and then it's immediately given away by way of a payment on a depreciating asset.
What a beautiful car. The perfect daily!
Weekend car not daily
@@rook3364 you’re dumb
@@littledeel you’re mom bitch
@@rook3364it’s a daily not weekend
Contrary to the majority of the market, I love the transmission to have a good bit of jolt when shifting. Let me feel the metal slamming around!
I get the Joy's of servicing Lexus, most reliable car out there barely anything goes wrong except the odd idiot putting diesel in a petrol lexus 😂
One more thing, the traction control is not fully disabled when you push the button and see the yellow light in the dash. There are still some nannies still on. To fully disable it, you have to push the traction control button and hold it down for about 10 seconds and it will completely turn off everything. You can then enter the expert mode from there. The RCF's transmission is supposed to shift at max speed in high revs. That is how it was designed with the torque converter lock-up from 2nd gear onwards in manual/sport+ mode. It is harsh because it was intended to be mechanical engagement focused like a clutch compared to the GSF, which is smoother since GSF was intended to be more daily driver. This goes together with the noise insulation and softer suspension on the GSF since it is a bigger, heavier and more practical sedan.
You and savagegeese really know how to review a car,nice job man
Been watching you for a while now love your review style especially your pov
Love my GSF. Nothing like a natural V8. Cant get enough of it!
Yeah I'd love to see the GS F
I love the audio tests and the v8 sounds from this but the lc500 was my fav!
i like how im watching reviews of this car still wen i own one..
Not sure why this channel isn’t at a much higher sub count ! Love the vids man
In a sports car, it is not easy to meet 3 elements; fun to drive + comfort + economical. So, this is a kind of ideal sports car Toyota created.
Economical and the words sports car sound blasphemous in the same sentence. I don’t think anybody is thinking about economy when buying sports cars, unless they are living beyond their means.
Thanks for showing under the hood, I’m always curious as to what’s under the hood of some of these cars. Keep up the good work! 💙
Lexus should never ditch their DOHC V8.
yea. they should throw forced induction on it as well also
@@EricLee_SiliconValley Highly disagree. It's the last DOHC NA V8 used. Why would they conform to competition rather than differentiate? Everything is not NA these days.
MrCarGuy20 exactly, what’s the point of even having the v8 if you ruin it like Bmw did to their m3s, May as well just have a six then
Lexus should bring back the V8 ISF .. that would sell so well
@@MrCarGuy Low end torque. Say sayonara to this NA V8
I would get myself arrested the first day.... that v8 NA is TOO GOOD.
Thank you for this. This was a real review so I could actually tell how it behaved and acted on the road, and none of the stuff I didn't want to hear. Please, if you can, test the 2020 one some time because I may have to grab one after having an SC400.
Lexus is one of the best car companys, that can design the cars sooooo beautiful with a beautiful engine ❤️
Happy Labor Day everybody and long live the naturally aspirated engine. To celebrate the occasion, let's put Mr Topher over 100K #Subscribers.
Right Lane Hog I’ll bet money the engine in that Lexus will outlive the next two generations of ICE engines in its class lol. Long live the NA V8 indeed
@@rajkirannatarajan9276 It is the only reliable option in its class.
Excellent video, enjoyed watching and I could really feel your enthusiasm for the car. Now you've got me thinking about this as a replacement for my aging e92 M3 🤔. Still have to drive one though...
The interior is so beautiful of that car
I need an 2020 ISF Lexus c'mon
Edit: I own a 2008 ISF and the power to weight ratio is fun af
They are a great car. Had mine for for a few months now and I'm getting use to it. Mad when you want it. Comfortable when its needed. Plus I have a mad colour. 👌👌👍👍❤
Thank you TOPHER. Love Lexus content
This car is going to be the "Highschoolers first sports car" 15 years from now.
You know how lucky teens are going to be 15 years from now with all the great used car options they will have. Even all the econoboxes are so nice compared to what they used to be.
@@THEGAMINGHELP101 yeah, but 15 years from now they'll have much better cars. Just like the cars 15 years ago that were top of the line. I feel like this car will be a rare find though, because it didnt sell well. Ive seen more lambos and ferraris in my town than I do this car.
Josh This car would probably be closer to 25k-35k depending on mileage and spec, definitely not a high schoolers first car.
No that'll still be the GR86.
Thank you for talking about the transmission programming in non sport+ D mode! Nobody else really covers that, but it looks like it's a big step up from the auto logic in my IS F, which is probably one of the worst things about the car to me. Definitely considering going up to an RC F - it just looks like the perfect evolution of the IS F rather than a revolution.
im pretty sure a tune can fix it or something
i JUST bought this in gran turismo sport and u upload this 😳😳😳
I liked because you have a smooth voice. Not annoying at all
The reason im in college and pushing hard is to get a car like this. I love the RCF
Same but I’m on 7th grade so that I could get this dream car
Good looking car and a great engine!
Great review. I love my rcf 😍💯
Funny people are like this car is outdated however I personally like it and that v8 sounds amazing plus Lexus reliability, I admit the Germans do have better performance cars but reliable on them is sub pair at best for most German sedans
This is a coupe not a sedan but I do agree about the reliability, which makes this something you can own for a lifetime with minimal trips to the shop. If it were a German performance car it would essentially implode after the warranty period.
Yep. Performance means nothing if you can’t drive the damn car.
It’s crazy that 4.4 secs 0-60 is slow these days 😂
Lukas lol right!? I’d be stoked to have a 4.4 stock whip. Anything under 5 seconds is more power than you’d ever need or really use in real life daily driving. People are greedy.
@@caglioso Exactly. If I have infinite money I buy an M3/4. I would buy this car over a BMW ALL DAY. Toyota reliability. Can't beat it. Toyota won me as a customer for life 100%. They make a car that literally last longer than you would ever drive it. Would love to own one of these in the next 5 years.
Great review. Right on all accounts. I’ve had the RCF for about a year, drive 30,000 a year. Love every mile.
Since it’s a Lexus, I have many more to come.
Mitchell Levens do you still drive it?
DreamSteal well he did say “many more to come”
I really like the interior on this. I don't know why but it seems like the perfect blend of modern and classic analogue interiors. Much better than the Germans with all their nonsensical touchscreens everywhere. Another big plus is that Lexus does not make drivetrains that grenade themselves like the Germans do.
incredible car and config !
I may be biased, but personally I love this car. It's our performed some of the best German rivals when it came to handling. Thunder Hill and Buttonwillow I've been able make better times than a newer BMW M3 though that easily could be driver skill than vehicle ability. Either way, it's a great car.
how does the RC F compare to the LC 500 as a daily? What is your preference between RC F, GS F and LC 500?
Another great review from you. Your first POV track review of the RCF was a big help. I have a 2016 RCF with Carbon Fiber/TVD in Molten Pearl. Overall, your review is one of the best and spot on. I have had this car for 2 years and it has been a phenomenal car. Only part I disagree with, is that it is not quite as good as E92 M3. I actually drove the E90 M3 sedan extensively as I was this close to buying one. RCF is better in almost every respect except the weight and the 8300 rpm redline. RCF is more powerful/faster, feels much torqueier, more modern interior/platform and has faster recorded lap times on most tracks (not that it matters to average drivers). All in all, still a great review.
KLRGT500KR want to one up as well, love the car! Anything to look out for? How’s the upkeep on normal maintenance? It’s a Lexus, I know..
@@markandlew Sorry for the late reply, but maintenance is awesome. Zero issues. Only expensive stuff are the parts like tire replacement etc. and service is a few hundred dollars. Other than that, the car is built like it would run perfectly for 100 years.
@@KLRGT500KR hows the car holding up? IM looking into getting a RCF soon! does the years really matter? 2015 vs 2019
Can anyone confirm if for 2019 RCF they did away with full red leather seats? I know for 2020 full red is no longer an option it’s limited to more of a two tone on the colored leathers.
The noise at 4k rpm! Just dang that's good!
Great video!
It's official. A 2020 RC F, in red with the performance package is my rwd daily driver dream. It's a shame there's no turbo, but whatever.
It's everything else I could ever ask for.
Izayoi Aifuyu It’s actually a blessing no shame. Last NA V8 in its class.
is that a cd player? i couldnt stop looking at it
I’d love to see an m4 review!
That’s Aisin automatic transmissions for you I mean its a transmission that’s been out since 2008 Lexus IS-F.
Looking at market value of the RC-F many have fallen into the mid 30’s ranges. The competition is so stiff for these cars in this class. But as a former Lexus GS/LS V8 owner this cars will be sought after once it hits the 20K range.
Rhanier Santiago Asian***
That transmission might be a little slow. But you can probably guarantee it will last and be reliable.
Dream car. Got an is250 right now a 2012. Beautiful car but when I graduate college I have to reward myself when I get a job with an older one of these like omg
Sam Skoloff plan on doing the same have a 06 is350 and Lexus reliability is just unmatched
This video is great
13:47 is a perfect reason for this beauty
It sounds good
I've always wanted one of these but just not the F-Sport, although its nice I would just get the basic.
Por favor dime el top 5 de los lexus más rápidos y en que top estaría este lexus rc f
Nice video
I'm a delighted RCF owner in Japan, it was a dream car, I bought it brand new, and I can only confirm everything you said. This thing is probably one of the best cars out there, period. Amazing engine, amazing body control and grip, soundtrack is divine ... reliability, fun.
It is a great all rounder, to cruise, have fun, hoon around. I just adore it. At some point i thought of trading for a LC500 ... but no, RCF keeps the crown. If one can forget about spreadsheet racing, and just drive this thing, it is winner, and a grower. Oh, one point on the transmission, it shifts a lot faster if VSC disabled, sports + activated and manual mode ! (and warm enough) then its really quick ! Also, you'll see the GSF is exactly the same as transmission goes. I know many say RCF is just garbage and GSF is the best, for me they drive the same now the RCF has the adaptive suspension ... Thanks for the great review !
@Rain , well first off its about 350 lbs heavier ... and it isn't F crafted, no TVD, no oil cooler, trans cooler ... its an awesome car, and yes its body control is even sharper than the RCF, but its more a very high end luxury coupe more than a true sports coupe. I love the way the LC looks, its straight up concept car on the road, but, the RCF has an edge to it ...
But it's slow.
@Ackj 375718 I made that comment because I've beaten one from a stop/roll. They're not fast because they're whales. I never said they don't make good power, just too heavy. In fact, the previous generation 'is-f' is quicker due to weight.
Calm your butthurt down. Guessing you drive one; I'll gap it too
@@mariomunoz7167 you've beaten one from stop/Roll, the ultimate test to determine the quality of a car by any ricer out there ;) fine by me, i'll keep enjoying my car !!
@@MrTotorokawa Sure, bud. Give yourself a pat on the back 👍. Btw: I've always been a fan of the is-f. The rcf not so much, but hey, I'm a sedan guy. 🙃
2020 RC F track edition?
If you put the LKA system to high sensitivity it will maintain the lane a lot better.
When are you reviewing the GS f?
Cough cough still waiting for a camero zl1 pov drive my good sir.
This should have been the brother for the Supra, same as the SC back in the 90s. Redesign the chassis to optimize performance, reduce the weight to around 3500lbs, DCT, offer 2 existing engine platforms and make a new inline 6. The interior looks 100% better than the BMW Zupra.
Not to mention this would probably smoke a Supra
@@alanthesalamander2327 Supra is way faster than this car.
d34thby1337 ??? How
d34thby1337 0-60 times don’t back up your statement
d34thby1337 its not way faster but yes it barely puts down better acceleration,and quarter mile numbers. Not something to brag about being that this Lexus is a 3900lbs, 2+2, NA car from 2014. But the Track Edition beats the Zupra.(I don't care about $$$ before someone points that out)
The new Zupra falls way short of anything impressive by todays standards.
2019 RC F or 2015 LC 500?
What about the new RC F 2020? Its already out and its SO SEXYYYYY!!!!!!
Love the rc-f but why do they always give the most boring interiors for testers? You would think brands would want to show off as much as possible instead of the boring all black. The red interior of the rc-f is light years nicer.
love the video ..thumb up
Can you do the GS F it's one of the best sedans 🙏🤙
Agreed! GSF is awesome!
@@thomastalks3841 yes sir it is , i did drive one for long trip it's so awesome and confortable , fast just perfect👌👌 the thing that make me love this car so much is I did see one in Dubai drifting that just did blew my mind 🔥😍 so you have everything confort beauty power and you can have fun with some drifting in parking for sure not on the street 🤣👌
GSF drives alright. Kind of underwelming.
@@Anthony-dk7de nah it's good bro I did drive many sedans cls , m5 , M6 and an RS7 I own an GT63S , so compare to those sedans wish are in the same category of the GSF it's good man 🤙
@@Anthony-dk7de Youve never driven one then.
What screen do you have?
Would you guys buy a used RC F with 90k miles? Is it safe to assume that if it checks out, I can keep it for another 100k (s) miles?
As long as the oil was changed on time.. you’re good to go for a very long time
Do the Guilia Quadrifoglio please!
Great review overall, but RCF especially the carbon fiber/TVD is better than the E92 M3 objectively. It is a generation newer. Much newer, modern and faster. I also considered the GSF, but it felt too big and was quite a lot softer than the RCF (RCF chassis and suspension are quite a bit stiffer). Though, not much, but the GSF is a 100 lbs heavier.
2ZZGE100 better than the M4 even
@@referencechannel996 yup
@@referencechannel996 Thanks. I would say, for my personal taste, I found RCF better than M4, which is why I chose to buy it. Other people might go for the default M badge, but that high-rev V8 is just too addictive.
Car looks and performs great but the 2 things that suck are the wheel ( looks like a 350 z wheel) and the interface ( middle console ).
Does it have ambient lighting at night in the cabins?
It does on the doors.
it probably doesnt. The nice little things like that are only found for extra dollars on merc audi bmw. Still this is a nice car at its price point
Rajkiran Natarajan it does on the door panels
Price?
Das hast Du gut dargestellt
Das ist Ei geiles Auto , Diggerer
RCF or GSF?
Why aren’t you putting in the price, etc anymore in the description?
What’s more fun rcf/gsf or a type r?
Well you're comparing two V8s and a turbo inline4 sooo I'd take either of the V8s any day
Going 75mph while driving on the right lane is crazy you will never see that In Washington where I live
Shame they didn't lend you the facelifted model or the track edition. Nice car and great review though.
F sport LFA inspired gauge is sick
Wait, so don't the GS F and RC F have the same transmission? It sounded like you were saying they were different.
Its the tuning and calibration of how Aisin did it since once is a coupe and other a sedan.
@@iheartgs400 Every video/review I have seen of the two cars has shown me no noticeable difference in the transmissions. I'd be curious what the "tuning" differences are.
ARentz07 Gear ratios and final drive ratio.
@@KayvonGz No the gear ratios are the same. 2020 and up RCF have shorter ratios. 472 HP in the RCF vs 467 HP in the GSF. Software is the same as well. I own an RCF and have driven a GSF extensively. The tuning is the same. RCF is the overall superior performer. Smaller. lighter, more rigid/stiffer/sporty. The nearly 1 foot difference makes the GSF feel like a limosine.
Is there a manual transmission option ?
Negative, auto only
What is your height?
And now...track edition?
This was more like a Review than a POV.
I have a lot of love for this car and am looking forward to this.
wtf with shift knob?
Is it awd?
RWD
That interior looks like someone turned the parts bin upside down and shook.
Watching these knowing I can’t afford one :’)
this beatifull car cost`s in germany 110000 $ how much is it in the usa ? can you tell me please.
Google is your friend, type Lexus USA and voilá...
thank you very much.
2015’s are dipping into the mid 30’s. Going to be on my list when my ATS goes out of warranty.
I just saw this too..... 2016 with 35k miles for 37k$. Insane deal. Idk how it can depreciate more than an m4 but have 100x better reliability.
Matty m4 is reliable man
@@poorcomboz3577 "the BMW m4 is reliable" even bmw fans AND owners will disagree with that LOL
@@poorcomboz3577 knock knock.. Who's there? Crank hub...! Knock knock... Who's there again!? Rod bearings!
PoorComboz no they are not
a lexus interior i actually like wtf
Beautiful car but you need tire shine to complete the look!
This a really nice looking car in and out, but the lc500 looks better
Stephen Plays Well yeah, it kinda has to look better if it going to be 100k
This is at a much lower level the the lc500
Duh.....
LC should be better, it is at least $40,000 more...
Stephen Plays different cars...this is made to compete with GTR
@@referencechannel996 this wouldn't even touch the gtr.
How do you get to test drive these cars?
That car is gorgeous but something says I would be very irresponsible with it lol
Nice and cute car
YAWN............
Annabel Cabiara Cute? More like sexy.
you can attempt to talk like Patrick Bateman all you want but there's only one dark knight Lol
I've owned a 2015 RCF for 6 months. Looks and sounds great but the gear ratio really ruined it for spirited driving style, 2nd gear goes up to 70mph. 😒
Do you have any Upcoming Nissan or Infiniti press cars ? 😩
I love Lexus, but it's a shame this car is seen as a sales flop. ):
Look at that car. Its ugly af.
The slow sloppy toyota 8 speed completely neutered the car.
@@oblivion_007 It's definitely ugly as shit and it looks cheap as hell too.
Prob bcos the people who can afford this go on and buy fast suvs and porsches bcos that’s what their circle of friends are doing
Its a bit overpriced and sedan sales are declining. In Canada the msrp for a rc f approaches BMW M4 territory, surpasses m3