2015 Lexus RC F Long-Term Road Test - Introduction

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image2015 Lexus RC F Long-Term Road Test - Introduction

Does the new 2015 Lexus RC F sports car have what it takes to compete against the Audi RS 5, BMW M4 and Mercedes-Benz C63AMG?

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  • throwbackthrowback Member Posts: 445
    Another excellent choice for a LT car.
  • kirkhilles1kirkhilles1 Member Posts: 863
    Cool car! Of course, 6 months and 10k isn't really enough time to get a good impression, but since its a pre-production vehicle, its probably appropriate.
  • cjasiscjasis Member Posts: 274
    Great choice. I'm guessing Lexus provided this vehicle to you rather than you purchasing it given the tenure you've got it and the fact that it's a pre-production car. Given that assumption, I have a few questions: (1) how many miles were on the odo when you took delivery? If the car was previously tested, how are you handling break in? (2) If the car was delivered essentially new how are you guys handling break in?

    Thanks.
  • benson2175benson2175 Member Posts: 68
    I think it looks good from the rear but the front is a hard act to swallow. Those Euro pedestrian crash standards have ruined many a car.
  • gtrguy2012gtrguy2012 Member Posts: 14
    It's soooo ugly.. The subpar performance aside, just based on pure looks this is such a horrible car and I scratch my head as to why anyone would ever want to buy one with their own money.
  • markinnaples_markinnaples_ Member Posts: 251
    Man, I just can't get into that whole "spindle grill" deal. I thought Lexus was meant to be luxury primarily, but those grills just do not say that to me. Meh.
  • ebeaudoinebeaudoin Member Posts: 509
    cjasis said:

    Great choice. I'm guessing Lexus provided this vehicle to you rather than you purchasing it given the tenure you've got it and the fact that it's a pre-production car. Given that assumption, I have a few questions: (1) how many miles were on the odo when you took delivery? If the car was previously tested, how are you handling break in? (2) If the car was delivered essentially new how are you guys handling break in?

    Thanks.

    Looking closely, it appears there were 439 miles on the odometer.

    The red leather is just a little over the top for my tastes. I think there's a more tasteful way to do red leather.

  • wackfordwackford Member Posts: 41
    White on red is not a good color combo, unless you happen to be a pimp!
  • jstrauch81jstrauch81 Member Posts: 64
    Something is wrong with the proportions of this car. The wheelbase in relation to the body makes it look fat and bloated, not a fan.
  • kshankarkshankar Member Posts: 175
    nice car. Do see a hint of a Honda Accord coupe in the rear quarter windows.
  • prelude83prelude83 Member Posts: 4
    This car has a fatal flaw and its not the spindle grill. I sat in an RC350 at the auto show that there is an enormous bulge in the driver's side footwell that makes it uncomfortable to drive. I have not seen any automotive press mention this, but its horrible. I would not even consider owning this car because of it. Honestly, I don't know how Lexus approved it for production that way. What a shame.
  • desmoliciousdesmolicious Member Posts: 671
    This looks like a Toy FR-S on roids. And that is not a good thing.
    No matter how good the care may be fnnctionallly, when you're dropping $65K on one, it's gotta look the part. Not like a $25K car that visited Pep Boys.
  • rotaryboffrotaryboff Member Posts: 12
    I actually think this car looks pretty cool. Unfortunately it is $20-30K more than a similarly-performing and similarly-equipped Mustang GT. And the upcoming GT350 will annihilate it in performance measures. One might say that who the heck would cross shop and Mustang and a Lexus, but given how aggro the RC-F is in its styling, Lexus are clearly chasing a younger male demographic.
  • chol92594chol92594 Member Posts: 208
    I still think the styling is a bit extreme in the F version. It might be more sedate and classy looking in a normal RC without all of the added on body work present on the F model. It definitely doesn't have the same refined look as an A5 or E-Class, though. It'll be interesting to see how these sell and if Lexus is able to snag buyers from other luxury makes.
  • jrt600jrt600 Member Posts: 3
    edited January 2015
    This car is a double bagger ... couldn't even bring myself to take one on a test drive the other day as its exterior is just so hideous. Shame given it has such a nice interior, that glorious V8 and presumably Lexus reliability.
  • redskinsdmvredskinsdmv Member Posts: 52
    Great choice, I am very curious to see how a high-performance Lexus will hold up in reliability. Hopefully you guys push it hard too.
  • caramelo91caramelo91 Member Posts: 13
    redskinsdmv said:

    Great choice, I am very curious to see how a high-performance Lexus will hold up in reliability. Hopefully you guys push it hard too.

    Yeah, judging from the best and worst tank mpg so far, it looks like they are pushing it a good bit.
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