Couldn’t be happier with my RCF. Gonna hold onto it for as long as I can. Plenty fast for the streets and has the looks to match. Sure it might be a tad slower than the competition but it’ll also be on the road twice as long.
I guess it just let's you stay in the peak HP range with full throttle. Might save a millisecond as you don't need to adjust your right leg after dropping the clutch.
If I had money to buy one of them, I would take RCF. RCF seems to be more luxurious and although RCF might be little slower on tracks, it has V8 and is distinctive
I’m terms of luxury, keep in mind they compared the top of the line RCF vs the bottom of the line M3. You can get an M3/M4 Comp with better seats/leather, lots of carbon fiber, and even more power and performance than the RCF track edition all for about the same price. My guess is they did the best they could to line up an RCF track Edit ok with an M3, and this was the best they could get instead of getting a top of the line, fully loaded M3/M4 which would be a better comparison.
M3 obv has crazy numbers but gotta side with the RC here. Looks, NA V8, decent tech, and we would all feel way more comfortable with that car after 40,000 miles. Great vid!
@@papermaker85 What im saying is that its super reliable. He said hes not comfortable with an m3 after 40,000 miles, but they are super reliable when treated nicely
The crazy thing is I searched for the Rcf track edition on this channel just yesterday and I didn’t see it. Now somehow the next day you guys post a Rcf track edition video; just crazy.
I'll take the RCF Track Edition because of the normally aspirated V8. It's a Lexus so it'll hold its value and last forever. This will be a rare collector's car.
Just had this decision to make myself It was between the M4 comp and RCF . I went for the g82 , it feels nicer inside, easier to live with and better tech. Not an easy decision to make that V8 is awesome
Looks: RCF Performance: M3 Interior: RCF Technology: M3 Value: M3 Cool Factor: RCF Probably buy the RCF because everybody else has a BM. Keep those drone shots going, they make your show even more professional.
As BMW fanboys, im jealous of lexus because it's goodlooking, reliable, powerful and can run last forever. That lexus so stunning unlike the BMW 😌 so ugly 🤮. I hope BMW smaller the grill
RCF loses out because of the dated tech imo. One thing is does have standard are ventilated seats, which is nice. The transmission is also something that's fairly lack-luster.
@@Scorched_gymsocks It's not that bad really. My commute is all local roads, and while my old '04 4cyl Camry got a little over 20mpg my RC F gets about 17. Many people drive large SUVs and trucks as their daily and they get similar gas mileage or worse.
@@Thatfaze142 manufacturers don't give a shit what 'car guys' think. They care about prospective customers. And prospective customers by and large buy auto
If you go and look at the used market for performance vehicle I can almost guarantee manual transmission vehicles are going to fetch more money than autos are.
The real problem with the Track Edition is the price. It works great as a daily/track car, but for that much money you could easily by an older RCF and upgrade everything.
They're both hideously ugly cars, so you both have shit taste in design. The standard 3 series looks far better, as do the current audi RS models, especially.thr RS6 Avant.
Chassis, perfect weight distribution, B58 and 6MT are too good to pass. Particularly due to having 4 doors and being almost $30k cheaper. The LC500 is the Lexus to get if you want a two door. This RCF is the Lexus to get if you can’t afford an LFA but want the second rarest Lexus sports car.
@Joseph C. No it isnt.I have not driven any new manuals of BMW yet but Carfection, Henry ,Chris Harris , Joseph , Yuri and Jacub and many other journalists have said it is a great transmission maybe not as good as Japenese( like Type R ,etc) but anyway it is better than the automatic transmission in Lexus.
Difference between the two is by the time they're old enough to be afforded by the average person, one will be in a junk yard or falling apart while the other is still going strong ;)
@@Sk3L370R sure man, if that’s how you want to frame the argument. All I’m saying is when you can afford it its not a problem. Buy something at your price point. We are all at different points in their life, some people can afford different things
@@VividFizzy You clearly didn't read my comment about when they're OLD enough for the AVERAGE person to afford. It's not just maintenance though either, its also having a strong resale value which Lexus/Toyota's are known for. Any rich person who wants to remain rich would care about this. People who blow their money on junk never stay wealthy for long.
I was so torn. I love these cars and really wanted an m3 or rs5 then I then I stared to learn a bit about the rcf. I’m not rich, live a normal life and know how to turn a wrench. I went with the rcf because I got a used for for the price of a new mustang , 40k. It has cost me tires and brakes, a few mods. I love it. I don’t think I would have been able to easily afford a m3, maintenance, parts, etc. I think a used RCF is the best way to go and am so happy I chose it. If you’re thinking about one, do it! I think most people will love the rcf at the used price. I can’t image spending even 60k on a car who has that kind of money?
Hey guys really appreciate the background scores that you guys use while editing this videos and putting right at the start of it....damn that thing just builds up the excitement...and ya obviously the selections are amazing... keep it going guys God Horsepower to you...🖤
Drone work was insane. You guys have officially made it. You can go out for drinks now. My vote is for the RCF. The cost doesn't scare me because you're not just buying a monster of a track car that sounds and drives like it does, you're also getting toyota quality. BMW may be cheaper and may win at drags, but that RCF will be around much longer with fewest problems than the Beemer. Sorry, Germany.
After owning the RC F and the M5, BMW M5 is the one to drive. However, I kept the RC F for its reliability. When the M5 electronics went bad, it was tough to the wallet.
@TheStraightPipes The Lexus RCF Track Edition is a phenomenal achievement for a Japanese car manufacturer, but the value proposition that made Japanese car manufacturers so successful has kinda gone out the window now. If it's gonna be more money it HAS to be more car, like significantly more car. So if you combine drive/track with price the BMW wins by a significant margin.
Been absolutely gutted trying to decide between an RC F or an IS 500. I've heard the RC F feels a bit awkward and heavy, so I'm waiting for some reviews on the IS 500.
Look into used IS F. Lighter than both and faster than RC F. I've owned my IS F for almost 13 years now as a daily driver and wouldn't change it for the world.
@@MisterSkizzels I think the IS F is dope, just want something brand new with newer tech next to 0 miles on it so I can run it into the ground before the petrol apocalypse.
I thought the same but got impatient waiting for the IS500 to be produced so I got a 2020 RCF. I do NOT regret it. It does not feel heavy. If you don't race on track, what's the point of comparing tiny differences in speed. The comfort, sound, reliability and uniqueness make it a great option IMHO
For a Frankenstein anomaly that started life from a platform introduced in 2003 (Toyota N platform), the RC has matured into such a fine car. Lexus is a company of continuing improvements (Kaizen) and I’m sure they’ll continue to refine the RC and address the shortcomings Jakub brought up. Until then, the BMW is obviously the more superior performer being that it is 3 generations ahead and was built from the ground up as a track focused car. I’m very excited to see what Lexus has in store for us with their upcoming IS500 or even ISF. Thank you for a phenomenal video Straightpipes! Good job to BMW and Lexus
This Vid got me to sub finally. To be honest, I should have done so ages ago. Always love your videos and especially the details you bring up. Awesome job guys👍🏼. Much love from Holland.
@@vinaytripathi1696 VR does stand for Vintage Red and R1 is the top of the line for the FD. A lot of purists opt for the Base model because it was so lite. Most people don't even know that there is only ONE Spirit R FD in the U.S. It's the only LHD FD in the world and is owned by Mazda USA. A true unicorn! But as far as USDM FD's go, there is one extremely elusive "Pearly White" that has only traded hands a few times. Literally, the ONLY one in the U.S. I believe it's a 1994 model but possibly 1995. A literal 1 of 1.
That's what really got me, I was like "there's no way this M3 is barely beating an RCF" and then they pan and show it's a manual. Might as well throw out the whole speed comparison because DCTs are faster than 99.9% of humans can shift. Plus even if you perfectly shift the M3 is just so consistent and quick. I 100% think that the reviewer that was driving it had a lot of driver error because the RCF is like almost half a second slower than the M3. 0-60 M3 is sub 4 at 3.8/3.9. DCT M3 would smoke the RCF.
@@justinnguyen3091 The new M3's don't use DCT anymore. They ditched that from the previous gen, but this new automatic trans in the Competition model is actually faster. The M3 competition (only automatic) will do 0-60 consistently on real road conditions in 3.5-3.6 seconds.
@@MClowe7 it’s a ZF8 speed which I’m surprised they switch to. ZF8 speeds are very fast and smoother than DCTs so I guess I shouldn’t be as surprised. DCTs did not like low speed driving. However the new G80 M3 will blow the doors off the RCF. We basically have to wait for the new IS-F because that’ll have 660HP Twin Turbo V8 which is gonna cost easily +100K facing the M6
Great Comparison guys ! I can't help myself but to fall in love with the new BMW M3, even if i had the money i wouldn't go with the BMW M3 Competition. For me the Competition is too fast to be enjoyed, i feel like its more of an Alpine than an M product. There is something about a manual gearbox paired with an inline 6 cylinder producing just the right amount of power to actually enjoy its potential, feels like a bigger M2 CS or a 4 door Porsche 911 lol, the last of its kind. Except for the facelift model, im pretty sure we will not see this combination again.
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M3 473hp????? It's 510. That's a error.
Why blur the km ? Im assuming that was what was being blurred @13:52
Yes this is good. But what is the Ford recommended vehicle for Jakub in this video? 🤔
“Both special in their own way” is what my mother used to say about my brother and me!
Nice timmy
step up your hat game partner
Yeah and one’s clearly better than the other 😳
But who was the better tho
@@ridgefrost E92 BMW M3
Couldn’t be happier with my RCF. Gonna hold onto it for as long as I can. Plenty fast for the streets and has the looks to match. Sure it might be a tad slower than the competition but it’ll also be on the road twice as long.
Yuri shouting out the Chevy SS bought a tear to my eye. Rip Holden. 🇦🇺🇦🇺
Yesssss
Same here mate, makes me proud to be an Australian petrolhead
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@@QKvox Lumina SS and Ute SS in South Africa...
@@TheStraightPipes yall need to review one, drone angles were dope too
11:00 help me out here guys; the manual has Launch Control?!
I guess it just let's you stay in the peak HP range with full throttle. Might save a millisecond as you don't need to adjust your right leg after dropping the clutch.
It builds boost and holds revs
Oh hi! You're here! Probably it is the soft limiter launch though.
Mustang GT350 (manual only) also has this feature, it holds RPM’s for you and you can set it to whatever rpm is allows in settings
Manual scat packs get launch control too
You'd be crazy to spend $120k on a Lexus and not get a LC500
Fr, the RCF track edition definitely won’t sell as well when compared to a LC500
I’d easily take the rcf over a lc500. The LC is huge and crazy heavy
Lc500 still isn't worth it 😭😂
I agree. Unless you’re constantly racing your going to the track. The lc500 is far sexier
@@yajae26 totally different car though. It's a GT car. And well it's also one of the best looking cars on sale right now
Honestly love the design and reliability of the Lexus and the character of BMW. They are special in their own ways.
If I had money to buy one of them, I would take RCF. RCF seems to be more luxurious and although RCF might be little slower on tracks, it has V8 and is distinctive
Definitely RCF... well could be a little better if it has a touchscreen, and perhaps an updated design
I don’t know. It’s hard to justify paying that much for such an old dated platform
luxurious? never bro. lexus rarely introduces any sort of that (technology wise). thus they do have a great sound👌🏽
@@BrownNProud781 Lexus ES350 have the best interior
I’m terms of luxury, keep in mind they compared the top of the line RCF vs the bottom of the line M3. You can get an M3/M4 Comp with better seats/leather, lots of carbon fiber, and even more power and performance than the RCF track edition all for about the same price.
My guess is they did the best they could to line up an RCF track Edit ok with an M3, and this was the best they could get instead of getting a top of the line, fully loaded M3/M4 which would be a better comparison.
I would (and did) choose the RCF. NA V8 and 3-5 years from now everything will still work. Lexus quality throughout.
Lexus' F Lineup is basically Luxury Drift Car.
Also, Lexus really need to make Next Gen F Cars. The current gen Fs are relatively ancient.
As a lexus fan, I agree.
But the M's are easier to drift and have more luxury-oriented features
The rc is getting a 2nd gen in 2024
@@noahgarcia7599 That would be sweet. Do you have a source?
Yes
I hope they'll use the twin turbo V8 they were developing in the RC-F
2URGSE motor is amazing. Came out on the 08 ISF and still on production.
You know you're watching too much of StraightPipes video when you can guess what's the recommended continental tires
4S, Cup2, Cup2R, Corsa or Trofeo R ... nothing else matters. For BMW 4S * == win.
M3 obv has crazy numbers but gotta side with the RC here. Looks, NA V8, decent tech, and we would all feel way more comfortable with that car after 40,000 miles. Great vid!
decent tech vs that big ass ultrawide panel on the m3... Also reliability from a s58 vs a v8 is not even comparable
@@blocksource4192 who's tell you the b58!isn't reliable? It's the best straight 6 built today
@@papermaker85 What im saying is that its super reliable. He said hes not comfortable with an m3 after 40,000 miles, but they are super reliable when treated nicely
@@blocksource4192 he owned a s58 or s55?
@@papermaker85 No the commentor is just speaking out of their ass (original commentor)
V8 or Straight 6...Man both are great...but the v8 sound sounds so real and the straight 6 sounds like NFS Underground from the 2000's
I agree with u dude🤘🏾😂💯
Oh hmm I thought the V8 sounded synthetic. Everyone hears things a little differently I suppose! Like you said, both are a great choice.
@@curtr.5083 I agree with you it doesn’t have that roar/rumble that a aggressive V8 sound should have
Lexus reliability tho😍
The lexus is naturally aspirated too, throw on a supercharger. And not only is it wayy faster but cheaper than the m3
The crazy thing is I searched for the Rcf track edition on this channel just yesterday and I didn’t see it. Now somehow the next day you guys post a Rcf track edition video; just crazy.
I'll take the RCF Track Edition because of the normally aspirated V8. It's a Lexus so it'll hold its value and last forever. This will be a rare collector's car.
M3 wins but love the uncompromising RCF! Greetings from Germany ✌️
Those drone shots getting real good 😎👌🏻
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Yuri and Jacob just put their visors away at the same time. Incredible!!!
"Stacked duals? That's definitely a W" is the statement of 2021 so far.
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"They both have the exact same taillights, oddly enough" mind = blown
Just had this decision to make myself It was between the M4 comp and RCF . I went for the g82 , it feels nicer inside, easier to live with and better tech. Not an easy decision to make that V8 is awesome
Don't worry you'll have plenty of fun with the G82 M4. I've driven it on track, it's still an incredibly fun sports car.
Better trade it before the warranty expires.
@@ae747sp5 the people who buy those cars don’t care about that especially the enthusiast
U made the right choice bro 💯
@@ae747sp5 People who can afford these G series M cars don't give a shit about that lol
Looks: RCF
Performance: M3
Interior: RCF
Technology: M3
Value: M3
Cool Factor: RCF
Probably buy the RCF because everybody else has a BM.
Keep those drone shots going, they make your show even more professional.
Automatic: RCF
Manual: M3
You guys must really love your job right now🤣
Very much
@@TheStraightPipes if I had job like you guys I’d never not love it.
@@TheStraightPipes I'm glad you're enjoying it, that's a pretty hard job you guys are doing, thank you!
That Freudian slip lmao! "They drif-- drive the same."
Glad you guys are having fun, keep it up!
Anyone else thought the drone shadow was a bug running across your screen?😂😂
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I'm not alone it look like 🤣
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When does it do that?😂
“Let’s hear the BMW exhaust”
[broken vacuum cleaner]
“Ahhh yeah sounds good.”
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BMW doesn't sounds good???
the flying drone shots were sick
the way the lexus bounces off the rev limiter is so unique , on savage geese they talked about it!
RCF Performance package with TVD won for me as a daily driver.
And it will last forever
As BMW fanboys, im jealous of lexus because it's goodlooking, reliable, powerful and can run last forever. That lexus so stunning unlike the BMW 😌 so ugly 🤮. I hope BMW smaller the grill
A v8 as a daily driver? Your fuel costs are probably more than the car note haha
RCF loses out because of the dated tech imo. One thing is does have standard are ventilated seats, which is nice. The transmission is also something that's fairly lack-luster.
@@Scorched_gymsocks It's not that bad really. My commute is all local roads, and while my old '04 4cyl Camry got a little over 20mpg my RC F gets about 17. Many people drive large SUVs and trucks as their daily and they get similar gas mileage or worse.
You guys and Savagegeese, are the best and entertaining car reviewers on TH-cam. 🙏👍
Ones gonna be reliable and sound fantastic when revved up. Plus a NA v8 is becoming more of a collectors item than turbo 6s
@@kristians2704 Who buys manual lolololol. No one but that ONE guy.
@@singular9 most people who are really into cars prefer manual. That being said it’s still an amazing car Lexus has really stepped up their game.
@@Thatfaze142 manufacturers don't give a shit what 'car guys' think. They care about prospective customers. And prospective customers by and large buy auto
I would love the rcF in manual, but it is what it is. I'll get one and have my other car as a manual.
If you go and look at the used market for performance vehicle I can almost guarantee manual transmission vehicles are going to fetch more money than autos are.
The real problem with the Track Edition is the price. It works great as a daily/track car, but for that much money you could easily by an older RCF and upgrade everything.
I’d choose the Lexus so I could straight pipe it and listen to the exhaust and thunderous downshifts! Plus it’s unique
*you could ask for a downshift from a TCU. In M3 you can downshift.
@@DuBstep115 m3 sounds like a lawn mower, no thunder.
And get gapped.
Lexus F cars are so nice. Hope to get a GSF soon!
That RC-F wins hands down with the naturally-aspirated free-revving v8...
Sounds sublime.. 😎👍🏼
The engine sound on the RCF kills the M3 in everyday ownership.
I use to buy good year tires but because of y'all I buy Continental tires
I just realized that both you guys and Speed Academy did a BMW vs Lexus comparison. What a coincidence.
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@@TheStraightPipes I'm just watching the Speed Academy M5 Wagon & Supercharged Lexus LS430 build finale and there you are! Nice.
Am I the only one who expected Jakob to be in the Lexus and Yuri to be in the BMW?
I dont think Yuri could handle the manual shift m3 on the track.
Jakob is the car guy of the two. No way would he be in the automatic Lexus when there’s a manual M3 as an option.
Yeah Yuri talked mad shit on the GSF and even the ISF. Jakob kept bringing those reviews back to a positive note every time.
@@russsafonin9873 You right, you right. I only thought he would’ve been in the Lexus, cause he had a Lexus.😂
Yeah Jacob said he has/had an ISF.
Love your guy’s vids. You two both have such great chemistry and you make car reviews a lot less boring.
ngl i love the way the rcf looks
Got the RC-F in my driveway right now for testing purposes, so I'll get back to you in about a week... 😉👍🏻
I love spindle grilles so the RCF absolutely wins looks wise.
Lexus shows BMW how to make big grilles look GOOD.
They're both hideously ugly cars, so you both have shit taste in design. The standard 3 series looks far better, as do the current audi RS models, especially.thr RS6 Avant.
@@TheNondiscriminatory sure bud
I don't know why but I never get your vids recommended. I have been subscribed for a while and also notifications are on.
That RCF is unreal!! and I bet in the long run will be more appreciated in the future
Agreed
The V8 plus the look guarantees it alone, not to mention the strong fan base. Forsure worth keeping
Chassis, perfect weight distribution, B58 and 6MT are too good to pass. Particularly due to having 4 doors and being almost $30k cheaper.
The LC500 is the Lexus to get if you want a two door. This RCF is the Lexus to get if you can’t afford an LFA but want the second rarest Lexus sports car.
S58, no?
4:05 Yuri is already sounding like he has more than one kid 😂
I'll take that rc f any day of the week 😤
@Jonathan Losito driving feel wise too. N/A over Forced Induction any damn day
@@vedantawasthi5410 Manual vs Shitty Transmission any day
@Joseph C. No it isnt.I have not driven any new manuals of BMW yet but Carfection, Henry ,Chris Harris , Joseph , Yuri and Jacub and many other journalists have said it is a great transmission maybe not as good as Japenese( like Type R ,etc) but anyway it is better than the automatic transmission in Lexus.
@Joseph C. they are ok reliable plenty of them run nurburgring for years, but if you compare it to a honda then there is no saying
nah e92 m3 is the better handling v8 tho
The Canadian car channel competition is really showing in this video quality 10/10
I'll take the regular RC F! Can't really justify the Track Edition price jump :/
breaks cost 10k
I love that you guys actually take it to the track to test. You’ll never get 8/10 out of these cars on the road, legally
Difference between the two is by the time they're old enough to be afforded by the average person, one will be in a junk yard or falling apart while the other is still going strong ;)
H8r
I can afford one right now. If you’re buying a 66k+ car you can afford the maintenance. And FYI I drive a Toyota
@@VividFizzy maintenance doesn't correct for planned failure
@@Sk3L370R sure man, if that’s how you want to frame the argument. All I’m saying is when you can afford it its not a problem. Buy something at your price point. We are all at different points in their life, some people can afford different things
@@VividFizzy You clearly didn't read my comment about when they're OLD enough for the AVERAGE person to afford. It's not just maintenance though either, its also having a strong resale value which Lexus/Toyota's are known for. Any rich person who wants to remain rich would care about this. People who blow their money on junk never stay wealthy for long.
Probably the best car channel out rn. Keep up the great content STR8PIPE Team
A slightly used RcF non track edition is my choice
Me too, that's the goal
Bought a 15 last year over the M4 and happy I did! Hope you find one too.
update i want a gsF lol
@@Aziz_ao lol wtf hahahah
@@Aziz_ao got a 15 RCF but damn I do want a GSF
Thanks gentlemen I am saving for an RCF TE....the reliability is epic and BMW will never compare to the 0-maintenance of a Lexus!!
When it's next to that RC F that M3 front end doesn't looks so heinous to me.
Heh...I feel just the opposite. I kinda like the Lexus front end, and will never find the BMW to be anything other than hilariously awful.
I was so torn. I love these cars and really wanted an m3 or rs5 then I then I stared to learn a bit about the rcf. I’m not rich, live a normal life and know how to turn a wrench. I went with the rcf because I got a used for for the price of a new mustang , 40k. It has cost me tires and brakes, a few mods. I love it. I don’t think I would have been able to easily afford a m3, maintenance, parts, etc. I think a used RCF is the best way to go and am so happy I chose it. If you’re thinking about one, do it! I think most people will love the rcf at the used price. I can’t image spending even 60k on a car who has that kind of money?
Hey guys really appreciate the background scores that you guys use while editing this videos and putting right at the start of it....damn that thing just builds up the excitement...and ya obviously the selections are amazing... keep it going guys God Horsepower to you...🖤
Drag races are needed in the channel
Drone work was insane. You guys have officially made it. You can go out for drinks now. My vote is for the RCF. The cost doesn't scare me because you're not just buying a monster of a track car that sounds and drives like it does, you're also getting toyota quality. BMW may be cheaper and may win at drags, but that RCF will be around much longer with fewest problems than the Beemer. Sorry, Germany.
those exterior driving shots over bumps while taking about suspension are dope!
Thanks. We did it on purpose
@@TheStraightPipes It wasn't clear from the video but what suspension setting was each car in in that shot?
I vote for the RCF although I would get a normal one in yellow
After owning the RC F and the M5, BMW M5 is the one to drive. However, I kept the RC F for its reliability. When the M5 electronics went bad, it was tough to the wallet.
Love the RC-F.
I don't Like BMW but I kinda like that grille and whole design of that
If u dare to drive that new M3 U will loveeeeeeeeeeee BMW forever
Please review the Lexus ES350🙏🙏🙏
Drone footage is fantastic; thanks guys!
Id take the RCF
Lexus's spindle grill looking fine on any Lexus though. And I agree with Jakub, the RCF looks so good.
Was watching your video on Electric Mustang when notification for this video pops up. Today is gonna be a good day!
I know it’s not a popular consensus, but the new BMW 3 Series looks awesome with that grill.
That carbon fiber spoiler, idk man it just does it for me :D!
It be the BMW for me. love how load the interior is! I would try to get the exterior in that color or wrap it to match.
Yeah...this is what we want...fantastic beasts...
@TheStraightPipes The Lexus RCF Track Edition is a phenomenal achievement for a Japanese car manufacturer, but the value proposition that made Japanese car manufacturers so successful has kinda gone out the window now. If it's gonna be more money it HAS to be more car, like significantly more car. So if you combine drive/track with price the BMW wins by a significant margin.
never knew how much i needed this video until i clicked on it
These perfect videos👌 just put a smile in my face ever since I subscribed
RCF ftw more reliable and the v8 sounds soo good but dont get me wrong the m3 is super nice tho
Obviously I'm Team ///M3 but that RCF is sick! Bravo gentlemen!
Man, the cinematography is awesome
Right? It’s gotten so good.
Compared to something like hagerty they're really bad but as long as there's improvement they're doing something right
I love that RCF. I'd have the RCF over the BMW any day of the week
I dont
Lexus is now the pretty one, and BMW not really known for reliability.
"Not known for reliability" 😂 still living in 05? 😂
S58 is a dream. B58 with less than 1k in mods would compete with these 2 stock cars. Crazy.
Been absolutely gutted trying to decide between an RC F or an IS 500. I've heard the RC F feels a bit awkward and heavy, so I'm waiting for some reviews on the IS 500.
IS 500 probably - Jakub
Look into used IS F. Lighter than both and faster than RC F. I've owned my IS F for almost 13 years now as a daily driver and wouldn't change it for the world.
@@MisterSkizzels I think the IS F is dope, just want something brand new with newer tech next to 0 miles on it so I can run it into the ground before the petrol apocalypse.
I thought the same but got impatient waiting for the IS500 to be produced so I got a 2020 RCF. I do NOT regret it. It does not feel heavy. If you don't race on track, what's the point of comparing tiny differences in speed. The comfort, sound, reliability and uniqueness make it a great option IMHO
Great camera work guys.
The drone camera work was awesome
Seriously that drone was hauling haha
Also, the drone content was epic, great job guys!!
For a Frankenstein anomaly that started life from a platform introduced in 2003 (Toyota N platform), the RC has matured into such a fine car. Lexus is a company of continuing improvements (Kaizen) and I’m sure they’ll continue to refine the RC and address the shortcomings Jakub brought up. Until then, the BMW is obviously the more superior performer being that it is 3 generations ahead and was built from the ground up as a track focused car. I’m very excited to see what Lexus has in store for us with their upcoming IS500 or even ISF. Thank you for a phenomenal video Straightpipes! Good job to BMW and Lexus
This Vid got me to sub finally. To be honest, I should have done so ages ago. Always love your videos and especially the details you bring up. Awesome job guys👍🏼. Much love from Holland.
I really like these head to heads!!
Was this M3 in the Oxide Gray color... ?
Reliability is the winner in the long run.
Nice work fella's! You're videos have always been well made and you just keep getting better and better!
been waiting to see the comparison of these two lexus for me but that bmw is nice to
I spy an FD in your avatar 👀
yup thats one of my favourite cars of all time
@@vinaytripathi1696 Mine too. I have one (you can see it at the bottom of my avatar) and have owned 2 total. Current FD is 93 VR R1 5-Speed Manual.
@@jasonmcelroy1938 nice 👍🏻 my favourite rx7 is probably an rz or a turbo 2 fc enjoy your car edit: isnt vr vintage red r1 is the performance model?
@@vinaytripathi1696 VR does stand for Vintage Red and R1 is the top of the line for the FD. A lot of purists opt for the Base model because it was so lite. Most people don't even know that there is only ONE Spirit R FD in the U.S. It's the only LHD FD in the world and is owned by Mazda USA. A true unicorn! But as far as USDM FD's go, there is one extremely elusive "Pearly White" that has only traded hands a few times. Literally, the ONLY one in the U.S. I believe it's a 1994 model but possibly 1995. A literal 1 of 1.
The bmw interior designers really said: "It's nerf or nothing"
Hahaha! I Can't unsee that now!
RC F since that V8 will last forever!
No it won’t....it’s a car. All mechanical things break
I would love either of these cars but any lexus with that 5.0 V8 is my dream car
Manual m3 able to beat the automatic RCF, imagine the auto m3
That's what really got me, I was like "there's no way this M3 is barely beating an RCF" and then they pan and show it's a manual. Might as well throw out the whole speed comparison because DCTs are faster than 99.9% of humans can shift. Plus even if you perfectly shift the M3 is just so consistent and quick. I 100% think that the reviewer that was driving it had a lot of driver error because the RCF is like almost half a second slower than the M3. 0-60 M3 is sub 4 at 3.8/3.9. DCT M3 would smoke the RCF.
@@justinnguyen3091 The new M3's don't use DCT anymore. They ditched that from the previous gen, but this new automatic trans in the Competition model is actually faster. The M3 competition (only automatic) will do 0-60 consistently on real road conditions in 3.5-3.6 seconds.
@@MClowe7 it’s a ZF8 speed which I’m surprised they switch to. ZF8 speeds are very fast and smoother than DCTs so I guess I shouldn’t be as surprised. DCTs did not like low speed driving. However the new G80 M3 will blow the doors off the RCF. We basically have to wait for the new IS-F because that’ll have 660HP Twin Turbo V8 which is gonna cost easily +100K facing the M6
Great Comparison guys ! I can't help myself but to fall in love with the new BMW M3, even if i had the money i wouldn't go with the BMW M3 Competition. For me the Competition is too fast to be enjoyed, i feel like its more of an Alpine than an M product. There is something about a manual gearbox paired with an inline 6 cylinder producing just the right amount of power to actually enjoy its potential, feels like a bigger M2 CS or a 4 door Porsche 911 lol, the last of its kind. Except for the facelift model, im pretty sure we will not see this combination again.