2015 Lexus RC F | Almost There, But Not Quite

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

Probbaly one of the best sport GT cars you can buy. Big, comfy, V8, definitely way better looking than any modern BMW. Will probably last forever too.

[@nickt3923]

I have a 2015 with 152K on it... zero issues other than usual maintenance. Love it!

[@TheMDorchester]

Coming from a 2011 ISF, I can understand the added 180 lbs weight. Other than luxury, safety, the chassis is so much better on the RCF. So much stiffer, wider and lower to the ground. The ISF was narrow and tall while being the same length so it got affected over bumps with some shuddering, but also rolled excessively everywhere. RCF chassis being much more stiffer, wider and lower, is much more planted and predictable over uneven surfaces. The chassis deals with it so much better and also stays flat under heavy turns. The RCF 2UR engine is also a masterpiece that turned the ISF V8 up to 11 with 56 HP more and also a much higher redline. All in all, I fully get this car being a long time Lexus owner.

[@Zwikster]

Great freeway blaster and love the colour. With exhaust these are sleeper beasts

[@Barbwire710]

It looks like the big brother to the GR86. Similar side vents and even rear fender tab design, but twice the price, twice the power etc. I bet both would be nice to have.

[@2ZZGE100]

Good review. You can switch the skins for the gauge cluster, btw. If you were close, i would let you drive mine with proper aggressive tires and stiff sidewalls for the transitions. Makes a world of a difference. It would feel totally different. Tires are very important for RCF and that one has bad tires that were mismatched. Being an RCF Carbon and TVD owner, it is an incredible double duty car. Pulls up to 1.5g in the turns and I take it to the track and also haul my two small kids for joyride. You should also drive one with TVD and play with the modes. It feels very small. The track edition has weight reduction with CCB brakes, lighter wheels etc. The 4000 lbs weight is largely because of the very stiff chassis they were targeting. Also, 389 ft lbs and not 289 ft lbs.

[@frankroselli7963]

I adore my 2015 rc f almost a yr in and still falling in love flawless victory my fav car chills just looking at it

[@seb5945]

I hope Lexus passes down the LC500 transmission to lower models soon.

[@matthewwaldrup149]

Don’t let you downshift into 1st unless you’re under 3k? One of the reasons I chose the e90 m3 over this, it shifts when I want it too. I can’t stand the computer overrides that don’t let you shift if it doesn’t think you need to be in a certain gear at a certain speed/rpm

[@matthewwaldrup149]

Plus Lexus think they’re gods gift to earth. Their Lexus tax is worse than a fucking supercar. It’s ridiculous. 20k exhaust that cost 5k for literally every other car on the road. 10k for a supercar but the rcf that same exhaust is 20k. They’re not worth it. Plus they’ve have the same interior on literally all models for 20 years

[@thatpersiandude7386]

@@matthewwaldrup149you’re speaking facts, people glaze the reliability but don’t consider the fact you’re overpaying

[@flyincoach]

@@matthewwaldrup149 Its cause no one actually put research into modding these things. That's why it cost so much. BMW has a history of being modded to the max. Lexus not so much unfortunately. Until people actually put time and dedication into modding these things its just gonna be a handful of companies selling mods for these things and they're gonna up-charge the hell out of you because where else are you gonna go?

[@bcvijasiu]

I have an IS500 l, but I am considering an FL5 CTR and I have a question since you are driving the RC-F. Keep the IS500 or get the FL5 or potentially an RC-F?

[@christianherrera8359]

My dream car.

[@brandonnhol]

Peak 7/10’s car

[@burningknuckle26]

I want one. the blue is gorg

[@level10boy]

How does the handling compare to a lighter coup such as the GR86? Is something lighter and cheaper much more fun still without the glorious V8?

[@jubbalandcars]

For a tighter road like this, GR86 more fun

[@rjwagz]

Imagine a gr86 with this V8, that would be perfect 🚀

[@pawel82uk]

I have both rcf and brz honestly they seems resemble outside but gave so much different feeling of driving. In 80% of ride on the public roads brz seems more sports car then rcf .

[@PatrickHenry-t1s]

Would've been more successful as a TOYOTA CELICA GTS

[@stevemartegani]

Resale value isn't any better than an M3/M4 of the same year. They actually depreciate more than expected since enthusiasts don't clamor for them due to the transmission.

[@BitcoinTo150K]

RCF are still high priced unless you looking at ones 70k+ miles. Does hold value better then M3/M4 I sell these cars all the time. People still consider bmw unreliable and Lexus reliable regardless of transmission

[@motaz1975]

lol! not really. go compare a same low mile 2015 RCF vs a 2015 f82 M4.they do not depreciate fast at all. in fact it holds its value better than any other lexus model. with the lexus your not gonna have all the fun s55 bmw issues either, spinning crank hubs, leaky valve covers, charge pipes that can and will blow at any time, leaky intercooler that will be feeding your block water for awhile before you even notice, stupid battery that cost over 1,000 dollars. thats why i ditched my m4 and bought an rcf.

[@adrianc2k]

I think you’ll find the LC500 performance pack to be much better than the RCF

[@motaz1975]

ya that 10 speed in it makes all the difference.

[@carfan5296]

LC500 is a true GT car. It can’t touch an RCF overall in handling. There is a reason the RCF platform and not the LC500 is winning races against Porsches, Ferrari, Lamborghini etc in IMSA. Don’t take my word for it - look it up.

[@pawel82uk]

Rcf is much more track car because of separate cooler for transmission and oil . IMO better car and more practical

[@kkeshav74]

Rather have a late model ISF imo

[@jubbalandcars]

comparison would be fun