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Offline SaskSpecV

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Re: Test Drive: 2015 Lexus RC F
« Reply #20 on: April 21, 2015, 12:56:04 pm »
How does the pricing of the RC-F compare to that of the M4/C63/RS5/ATS-V?
I get that the RC-F isn't as "hard-core" as some of its competition - nothing wrong with that. Like how the new GS-F isn't really an M5 or E63 or CTS-V competitor - it's really not meant to be.  But the key thing, the GS-F isn't (likely) to be priced on the same tier as those other vehicles. 

But at 90K for the RC-F - isn't that the same price as the Germans?
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Re: Test Drive: 2015 Lexus RC F
« Reply #21 on: April 21, 2015, 01:09:17 pm »
Quote from: Vmango on April 21, 2015, 12:51:38 pm
Quote from: NoTo on April 21, 2015, 12:46:40 pm
Quote from: Fobroader on April 21, 2015, 12:24:55 pm
Really love the way this car looks but that slushbox is disappointing to say the least when you are supposed to be making an M3/M4 competitor. Also 4000+ lbs....wow, thats a lot.
When Lexus explains that budgetary constraints meant that the RC-F gained weight because it uses the front end of the GS, the mid-section of the last-gen IS-C, and the rear of the current-gen IS sedan.

I'd say that's fairly inexcusable given Toyota's wealth.  Make it proper or don't make it at all.

...with that being said, they got to what, 90% of the performance?  It's just a redesign away from shedding 400lbs with the use of different materials.  Perhaps.

They just shouldn't market is as a direct competitor to the other sport coupes. In a vacuum as a GT it's fine but get's blown away when put into direct competition.

Thats the thing, don't go throwing out M3/C63 comparisons when you can't compete. Im sure that this would be a perfect car to do long miles and would be entertaining through the mountains, but given the choice between this and a C63....AMG all the way.
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Re: Test Drive: 2015 Lexus RC F
« Reply #22 on: April 21, 2015, 01:38:23 pm »
As tested, the RC-F is nearly $90k. Even if you back out the performance package, the base price is still $82k. The base price for the M4 is $75k, and even if you add the premium package and connected drive, it's still cheaper. I just cannot imagine choosing a car that seems to be objectively worse in almost every way, yet is more expensive.

Quote from: SaskSpecV on April 21, 2015, 12:56:04 pm
How does the pricing of the RC-F compare to that of the M4/C63/RS5/ATS-V?
I get that the RC-F isn't as "hard-core" as some of its competition - nothing wrong with that. Like how the new GS-F isn't really an M5 or E63 or CTS-V competitor - it's really not meant to be.  But the key thing, the GS-F isn't (likely) to be priced on the same tier as those other vehicles. 

But at 90K for the RC-F - isn't that the same price as the Germans?
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Re: Test Drive: 2015 Lexus RC F
« Reply #23 on: April 21, 2015, 01:46:51 pm »
Quote from: bluelines on April 21, 2015, 01:38:23 pm
As tested, the RC-F is nearly $90k. Even if you back out the performance package, the base price is still $82k. The base price for the M4 is $75k, and even if you add the premium package and connected drive, it's still cheaper. I just cannot imagine choosing a car that seems to be objectively worse in almost every way, yet is more expensive.

Quote from: SaskSpecV on April 21, 2015, 12:56:04 pm
How does the pricing of the RC-F compare to that of the M4/C63/RS5/ATS-V?
I get that the RC-F isn't as "hard-core" as some of its competition - nothing wrong with that. Like how the new GS-F isn't really an M5 or E63 or CTS-V competitor - it's really not meant to be.  But the key thing, the GS-F isn't (likely) to be priced on the same tier as those other vehicles. 

But at 90K for the RC-F - isn't that the same price as the Germans?

Just built a C63 for ~$78k...more power, better looks and the best exhaust noise this side of a Spitfire with a Merlin.
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Re: Test Drive: 2015 Lexus RC F
« Reply #24 on: April 21, 2015, 02:22:39 pm »
If outright performance in a GT package is required, the Mustang GT350 dusts the M4 with lots of money left over for mods.

If you want a prestige car that isn't a glass cannon, the RC is where it's at. The M4 continues in the long tradition of great cars when they're working, but that isn't going to be as often as a comparable Lexus.

There's an orange one rolling around here. Looks pretty good but for the front end, which is still pretty over the top.
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Re: Test Drive: 2015 Lexus RC F
« Reply #25 on: April 21, 2015, 02:26:00 pm »
Quote from: Sir Osis of Liver on April 21, 2015, 02:22:39 pm
If you want a prestige car that isn't a glass cannon, the RC is where it's at. The M4 continues in the long tradition of great cars when they're working, but that isn't going to be as often as a comparable Lexus.

M4 is a prestige car RC is not.....
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Re: Test Drive: 2015 Lexus RC F
« Reply #26 on: April 21, 2015, 02:29:38 pm »
Quote from: bombastic on April 21, 2015, 02:26:00 pm
Quote from: Sir Osis of Liver on April 21, 2015, 02:22:39 pm
If you want a prestige car that isn't a glass cannon, the RC is where it's at. The M4 continues in the long tradition of great cars when they're working, but that isn't going to be as often as a comparable Lexus.

M4 is a prestige car RC is not.....

That's an opinion shared only by German car fanbois, of which I am not.
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Re: Test Drive: 2015 Lexus RC F
« Reply #27 on: April 21, 2015, 03:04:09 pm »
Quote from: Sir Osis of Liver on April 21, 2015, 02:29:38 pm
Quote from: bombastic on April 21, 2015, 02:26:00 pm
Quote from: Sir Osis of Liver on April 21, 2015, 02:22:39 pm
If you want a prestige car that isn't a glass cannon, the RC is where it's at. The M4 continues in the long tradition of great cars when they're working, but that isn't going to be as often as a comparable Lexus.

M4 is a prestige car RC is not.....

That's an opinion shared only by German car fanbois, of which I am not.

I agree SirO!!
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Re: Test Drive: 2015 Lexus RC F
« Reply #28 on: April 21, 2015, 03:34:27 pm »
Seen this car in the flesh and it could not even do a proper burnout  ;D I'm not a fan and for that kind of coin an Audi RS 5, BMW M4, or Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG is where my money would go.
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Re: Test Drive: 2015 Lexus RC F
« Reply #29 on: April 21, 2015, 03:52:20 pm »
Quote from: Snowman on April 21, 2015, 03:34:27 pm
Seen this car in the flesh and it could not even do a proper burnout 

No, you saw this car on day three, when the tire fairies were yelling angry things in my ears.
This car does a sensational burnout.
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Re: Test Drive: 2015 Lexus RC F
« Reply #30 on: April 21, 2015, 03:53:25 pm »
Quote from: Sir Osis of Liver on April 21, 2015, 02:29:38 pm
Quote from: bombastic on April 21, 2015, 02:26:00 pm
Quote from: Sir Osis of Liver on April 21, 2015, 02:22:39 pm
If you want a prestige car that isn't a glass cannon, the RC is where it's at. The M4 continues in the long tradition of great cars when they're working, but that isn't going to be as often as a comparable Lexus.

M4 is a prestige car RC is not.....

That's an opinion shared only by German car fanbois, of which I am not.
:rofl: :rofl: +1

Quote from: JacobBlack on April 21, 2015, 03:52:20 pm
Quote from: Snowman on April 21, 2015, 03:34:27 pm
Seen this car in the flesh and it could not even do a proper burnout 

No, you saw this car on day three, when the tire fairies were yelling angry things in my ears.
This car does a sensational burnout.
I saw a very decent burn out earlier that day before the tire fairies could catch up to Jacob and his foot-made-of-dark-matter.
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Re: Test Drive: 2015 Lexus RC F
« Reply #31 on: April 21, 2015, 03:58:21 pm »
Oh goddamnit NoTo! Nobody is going to believe you on account of your many constant compliments (which I love). Something about the boy who cried wolf or something!   :rofl: :rofl2:
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Re: Test Drive: 2015 Lexus RC F
« Reply #32 on: April 21, 2015, 04:01:43 pm »
Quote from: JacobBlack on April 21, 2015, 03:58:21 pm
Oh goddamnit NoTo! Nobody is going to believe you on account of your many constant compliments (which I love). Something about the boy who cried wolf or something!   :rofl: :rofl2:

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Re: Test Drive: 2015 Lexus RC F
« Reply #33 on: April 21, 2015, 04:09:11 pm »
Quote from: Fobroader on April 21, 2015, 04:01:43 pm
Quote from: JacobBlack on April 21, 2015, 03:58:21 pm
Oh goddamnit NoTo! Nobody is going to believe you on account of your many constant compliments (which I love). Something about the boy who blew the wolf or something!   :rofl: :rofl2:

 :rofl2: :rofl2:



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Re: Test Drive: 2015 Lexus RC F
« Reply #34 on: April 21, 2015, 04:10:07 pm »
You know what, if NoTo looked like the girl in that photo, I'd get him around for some of the action from Triple Bob's emoticon....
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Re: Test Drive: 2015 Lexus RC F
« Reply #35 on: April 21, 2015, 04:11:39 pm »
Quote from: JacobBlack on April 21, 2015, 04:10:07 pm
You know what, if NoTo looked like the girl in that photo, I'd get him around for some of the action from Triple Bob's emoticon....

I doff the proverbial.....well played  ;D
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Re: Test Drive: 2015 Lexus RC F
« Reply #36 on: April 21, 2015, 04:23:03 pm »
Quote from: Fobroader on April 21, 2015, 04:01:43 pm

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Nice, guys.  Nice.

Quote from: JacobBlack on April 21, 2015, 04:10:07 pm
You know what, if NoTo looked like the girl in that photo, I'd get him around for some of the action from Triple Bob's emoticon....
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Re: Test Drive: 2015 Lexus RC F
« Reply #37 on: April 21, 2015, 04:24:29 pm »
Quote from: JacobBlack on April 21, 2015, 03:52:20 pm
Quote from: Snowman on April 21, 2015, 03:34:27 pm
Seen this car in the flesh and it could not even do a proper burnout 

No, you saw this car on day three, when the tire fairies were yelling angry things in my ears.
This car does a sensational burnout.

There is no good burnout without a bottle of Javex  ;D
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Re: Test Drive: 2015 Lexus RC F
« Reply #38 on: April 21, 2015, 04:26:42 pm »
Quote from: NoTo on April 21, 2015, 04:23:03 pm
Quote from: Fobroader on April 21, 2015, 04:01:43 pm

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Nice, guys.  Nice.

Quote from: JacobBlack on April 21, 2015, 04:10:07 pm
You know what, if NoTo looked like the girl in that photo, I'd get him around for some of the action from Triple Bob's emoticon....


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Re: Test Drive: 2015 Lexus RC F
« Reply #39 on: April 21, 2015, 10:59:48 pm »

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