Is the 2023 Lexus RC 350 F Sport AWD a new performance car to BUY?

[@jeffrogers1021]

To the door panels!

[@sbs-0055]

Alright guys I got the hood popped

[@bulunggonzalez]

Let's talk about what's going on here

[@adccars359]

😂

[@iyax2448]

Why don't we go ahead and pop the hood....

[@SSCamaro_Sno]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@michaelb5622]

One of my favorite cars, timeless, reliable, simple, Japan built quality, and NO GLOSS BLACK!

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you!

[@MWAclanGaming]

Heavy, slow and no update to its performance. Rather get an infiniti red sport.

[@kennetha.1937]

I wrote this over on the Topher's video of his RC review, but still holds true almost another year later: "I purchased my '15 RC-350 F Sport early last year with 43k miles, back when you could still find them for under $30k. It's harder to find them now for that price. I've racked almost 13k miles in the last year, and I can say, it's been a joy to own. One doesn't purchase this car for its performance - if you do, you'll be disappointed. My first vehicle was a '95 Toyota Corolla, and that car racked 200k miles (and sold it to a friend, who's still driving it!). I then went to Subaru (because I thought they were reliable - now that was a mistake). Went back to Toyota because it proved itself to me. This vehicle is heavy, but that's part of the reason you buy one - comfort. Just like Topher said, it's a GREAT daily driver. If you want speed, then lease an M340i or similar, and don't worry about the maintenance costs after 2-3 years. However, as someone who keeps their cars long-term, I love the nearly maintenance-free cost of ownership of this vehicle. It has just enough power that if you want to have a little fun, the 300hp doesn't disappoint. No matter what car you buy, there's always one that's going to be faster than you. Having the ability to be comfortable day in and day out, out of a reliable Toyota/Lexus makes it worth it, in my opinion." A refresh of the interior would be nice to see in the future, though!

[@rook3364]

I went with the 22 is350 the performance is decent but off the line is kinda slow but at the highway that’s here the is350 really pull and I just install a cold air intake it makes a huge difference

[@StrugglingElectricalEngineer]

Bro I have a 2015 Lexus RC 350 RWD and MAAAAN absolutely no driving complaints. Now that I have a family gotta start thinking of interior room but me, my lady and my two dogs love it. Been from AZ to OR with it so many times. Cannot complaint how great it is for cruising, when you need it to go, it goes. Best car I’ve ever had.

[@SergCarReviews]

Man that's soo awesome!! Also mate if you like Lexus reviews, I have plenty with the RC350 and with the IS350 😄 Feel free to check it out 😊

[@Skittlezz45]

I bought one of the very first RC350 F-Sports back in 2015. Great car, but I quickly bought a 2017 RC-F 2 years later. The 350 is all bark and no bite for it's intended class. At least with BMWs (etc) you can tune them to get more power if preferred. In either case, I LOVE my RC-F. 60k miles in and still drives like new.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing that ownership experience!

[@kuvyoghmoobamelica6883]

Honestly, if you talk about resale value ratios. The RC350 F Sport AWD has a better resale value than an RCF. The RCF does depreciate faster because it's a RWD. Back in 2017, I bought a used 2015 rc350 F sport awd for 44k with 9k miles on it, sold it last fall of 2022 for $38k at 27k miles. Pretty much I only paid the bank $6-$7k for owning the car. $38k went into my pocket. It's not a really fast car but it's a grand touring sports car so I don't expect it being fast.

[@alexbarajas6404]

Damn bro I have a 2015 rc 350 almost a year but since the trade in is so well I wanna get the rc f now

[@kuvyoghmoobamelica6883]

@Alex Barajas The trade in value is pretty good especially if you have an awd rc350 f sport. My brother's 2017 IS350 F sport awd was new and he literally sold his IS350 F sport after a year and a half. The dealer paid him a few thousand dollars because the resale values are so good on the IS and the RC.

[@Joshua-gp1ns]

Had me in the first half,, but sadly you are correct me and my buddy (IS350’s) just ran into that wall the other day and we’ were pretty sad ab that 😢 Are the 200t’s more tunable maybe?

[@omarcortes5754]

Yes, I would take this over a BMW, such a nice car.

[@hungergameshub]

I love this car! Won’t depreciate as fast as a bmw or mercedes.

[@moogies3754]

The 350s actually depreciate pretty fast.

[@fred89pj]

@@moogies3754 go online a look at the prices

[@moogies3754]

@@fred89pj go online and see what they’re actually selling for, not dealer asking prices. I’ve seen people in the groups and forums struggle to get 28k.

[@fred89pj]

@@moogies3754 Prívate sells are a different thing. Toyota/Lexus usually depreciate less faster than the rest of the car. I have a 2013 GS350 with 150k. Here in Miami is around 15k

[@moogies3754]

@@fred89pj and I have a 2015 RCF lol something tells me I know more about the RC market than you lol.

[@mmr0221]

V6 is amazing. They better never take it away

[@davidp2888]

I always wanted to drive this car. It just looks mean and elegant and extremely capable.

[@adrianrubi5012]

The only luxury brand that still gives us fog lamps.

[@kurtlewis2069]

Hi Joe, another great video. The little light on the left and right corner grill is a cornering light. When you use your turn signal it comes on. They also come on when you put the vehicle in reverse Coming from a 2020 RC350 Fsport owner. Again awesome video!

[@davidwolf226]

Yeah, I tend to agree about the use of black chrome in place of bright chrome.

[@HunterXray]

I have always liked the RC a lot. I wouldn't think of getting anything less than an RC F though. V8! I really like the steering wheel. It's too bad Toyota didn't carry that design over the the newer models of Lexus.

[@luiselapostolfeliz2421]

Hello Joe, I really really love the new Lexus RC class I feel like this RC 350 F sport is the ultra apostle to the Performance cars. I also think that the Lexus Team went over and be of as far as making a luxurious car. Very very nice car.

[@wwesupermiahroblox4460]

This car looks amazing it looks like it will be a lot more popular in the future and the color also looks amazing

[@MercOne]

Why or how would a car from 2015 get more popular in 2023 onward? How does that even make any sense? Sales peaked in 2015 at 14K and they sold a mere 2648 in 2022, the car is literally on it's deathbed.

[@wwesupermiahroblox4460]

This car ain’t from 2015

[@MercOne]

@@wwesupermiahroblox4460 You’re totally clueless. This car hasn’t changed since day one.

[@wwesupermiahroblox4460]

@@MercOne first of all no im not second of all Your saying it’s from 2015 when it’s not third of all your blind

[@MercOne]

@@wwesupermiahroblox4460 Just logoff man you can't even form a sentence.

[@Cgee3]

The Lexus flexes from Long Beach to Texas.

[@lexusbruh904]

Bars! 🔥

[@calsonic1]

I swear I love when this guy does the food and nostalgia references.

[@Mr.Helper.]

What a beautiful color

[@lostalx]

I think you should do RC F, the real deal for this chassis. It's a GS-IS hybrid chassis, and it deserves what it should have the purist F. I love the IS 350 F Sport and RC F, IS 500 F-Sport Performance is not a true F as it lacks the Oil and Transmission coolers that GS F and IS F had, the RC F has it plus they have Torque Vectoring on the F model too. And the interior gets a full leather treatment too, it costs a ton though RC 350 F Sport costs almost as much as an IS 350 F Sport at 60K but RC F with all that costs 80K. Thanks for your videos, always enjoyable fan since 2 years of my car journey still looking for a car that is a Lexus and one that is 100% made in Japan ;) I think maybe 2024 is last for all these NA V6 and NA V8 engines sadly, they axed the GX 460 today with new announcement and they got rid of RX350 too also the 4Runner (kinda expected since GX is gone). So only last ones left - IS 350 / 500, RC, RC F, LC500. The Toyota engineering pride will go down once they all are gone really sad, so please review the RC F.

[@alanincentraljersey]

Sweet looking car and that color is beautiful. We looked at 1 last year for my wife and it just wasn’t fast enough for her. We bought a 2022 Cadillac CT5 V for a few more dollars and it was a great decision.

[@_btcjones_]

Blackwing?

[@alanincentraljersey]

@@_btcjones_ no, but to be clear, I said a few more dollars.

[@_btcjones_]

@@alanincentraljersey true I was thinking rc-f

[@Mr99Burns]

I was at NYC car show and I’m Not Gonna Lie this was the best looking Lexus/Toyota product on display. If only the dash was like Toyota Crown it would be a winner

[@wthrman3]

I absolutely love the design of the RC and had a 2019 RC 350 F Sport AWD and really liked it - The only must before leaving the dealership is putting the Lexus Lowering Springs in the front only to balance the 1 inch gap difference between the front and rear. I am shocked that Lexus would allow this vehicle to roll off the assembly plant after all these years without addressing this problem. It is one thing to have a gap that one would prefer to be smaller, but this is a situation where the gap is uneven from the front and rear. It looks like someone has 2000 lbs sitting in the front and is so embarrassing. Luckily, a few hundred dollars can fix this problem without affecting the ride quality and give the perfect stance for the RC.

[@eliotgarcia21]

I have been looking at used RC 350s and I think this is a sign.

[@lexusbruh904]

Do it!!! Haha .... They're awesome

[@dominickirkwood]

I love this car look good and Joe and Lori and keep up the good work and I love the video 👍

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you like this one Dominic!

[@DannerBanks]

Those headlights are gorgeous

[@RaitisRides]

Lexus does a great job with those as well.

[@SergCarReviews]

Hi mate if you like Lexus reviews, I have plenty with the RC350 and with the IS350 😄 Feel free to check it out 😊

[@husnainkhan5717]

Nicely done

[@ferrarriohh]

So I think the reason there is so much rim gap is that Lexus offers an upgrade for F Sport springs, $600 Probably lowers the overall less than 2” bringing that back to a “sport tuned” look

[@sethi100]

Nice color. Hoping the RC even in regular (not F sport) will be around next year. A 250 or even 300 is on my list for early 2024

[@SergCarReviews]

Hey mate if you like Lexus reviews, I have plenty with the RC350 and with the IS350 😄 Feel free to check it out 😊

[@noelsilva8887]

Nice and love the color sweet. And the interior is sweet

[@SergCarReviews]

Hey mate if you like Lexus reviews, I have plenty with the RC350 and with the IS350 😄 Feel free to check it out 😊

[@Mr99Burns]

This is a time capsule. Is this the last year for this relic? Might be time to buy

[@SergCarReviews]

Hey mate if you like Lexus reviews, I have plenty with the RC350 and with the IS350 😄 Feel free to check it out 😊

[@Cobra_460]

I’m digging this Lexus joe my setup would be a blue rcf 😊 and awesome camera work Lori

[@loriraiti4924]

Thank you!

[@Cobra_460]

@@loriraiti4924 here. Have a Twinkie and a cup of Joe(coffee) you two deserve it!

[@loriraiti4924]

@@Cobra_460 😁

[@thomasgriego7515]

Such a beautiful car! Love they still offer the RC BUT! The steering wheel is soooo outdated. I had the steering wheel on my 2013 GS350. Makes me wonder if they are going to discontinue it. Either cut the the mode or update the 10 year old steering wheel and center stack.

[@davidkucher5.0Coy]

It's a sharp looking car Joe, can't wait to see the driving video. Great job as always Lori. 😎👍👌

[@MrHappyDuckie]

I love that they kept the matte black interior instead of switching to that cheap piano black in the IS.

[@SergCarReviews]

Hey mate if you like Lexus reviews, I have plenty with the RC350 and with the IS350 😄 Feel free to check it out 😊

[@mattlittlej]

That six speed auto will always be the bottleneck for these cars in AWD.

[@diegolopez-9439]

The bulge for the awd is on the passenger side if you live in Japan that's why is on the left side.

[@RaitisRides]

Interesting

[@OpeLemmieSchoochBy]

I don't know why they keep making this car. It finally just caught up to a 2013 Honda Accord V6 from a performance standpoint.

[@bryanwashington9511]

I'll take this one please!🔥🔥

[@mattbender519]

This guy can get me to buy every lexus he shows😂

[@MuhammadUmar-ip6ch]

Fantastic 🤩

[@pantiesgonewild358]

looks great but still kindof outdated, better off getting a slight older rc 350 to save money, needs the refresh like the is300/350

[@Mr99Burns]

TO THE DOOR PANEL!!! 2015 is calling

[@EvaSlash]

I love Lexus but the fact there's still a CD player in the car clearly tells you how much they give a damn about the RC and IS line

[@anwarjaw2260]

Lexus is another level !

[@dejonbuick6070]

I love the Lexus product and I love the color of the rc model.😊😊😊.

[@anthonydannunzio134]

Beautiful car on the outside, but a CD player on the inside….scratching my head thinking about what the design teams were thinking. Great review as always!

[@MariioJi]

Just like the new 2024 GTR with a CD player. Same old car just a few changes and call it a new car.

[@bd9057]

Don't mind the cd player much..I prefer options. But their infotainment system is always so dated and bad.

[@ronaldhitchings1847]

When this car came out in 2015, many manufacturers were still installing cd players in their vehicles. The fact that the RC hasn't been redesigned is why the cd player and the touch pad are still there. Also, any Lexus that still doesn't have wireless Android auto is in need of a redesign (out dated multimedia platform). Why does Lexus have a problem bringing redesigned up-to-date models to market? Forget the BMW 4 series. Buy a 2023 M340 or M3. Yes, the BMWs cost more... but they are up-to-date.

[@anthonydannunzio134]

@@MariioJi agreed I saw Raiti’s video on that and I was baffled at that interior, especially considering the price!

[@anthonydannunzio134]

@@bd9057 I agree as well it just seems to be dated all the time. Stylish exteriors and very classy, but lame-ish interiors

[@NissanQuestGuy96yt]

Hi Joe! Remember Me? I WAS THERE ON WEDSDAY! THATS A SEXY SHAPE, BUT ITS TO DAMN GOOD!

[@sconartist]

5.0 V8 or bust V6 isn’t bad, but for how great this car looks, it’s underpowered

[@tyhyhh]

some people really dont care lol look at Adam LZs mom with her 400hp v8 swapped solstice she said the fastest she has ever been in it is 65....

[@jw3384]

It's awd

[@kromahj]

​@@tyhyhh right, most of these sport cars don't even be speeding.

[@DJJAW11]

... Is the Lexus incognito Grey, a darker shade than Toyota cement Grey ?.

[@islandon22]

Absolutely a splendid car. All the power 90% of you may ever need in daily driving. As far as speed addicts, this is not the brand I would search to feed your habit. Like it or not, this is primarily a "Boulevardier Cruiser". Otherwise, it's a Mustang Mach 1 for YOU!🤣

[@mickey2036]

Wish it had a little more power, but really nice looking and AWD.

[@ameraboukoura6091]

Lexus RC>>>>German coupes This is just about as sexy as it’s bigger LC brother 😍😍

[@lanceslick9416]

Would have been relevant as a car to own if the F sport badge lines had the twin turbo from a tacoma or something that set it apart from the base. I would expect by now that toyota would at the least try to give the rc350 f sport some more love since it is such a great looking coupe(and have an AWD option) but it lacks some excitement for an F badge(IS,GS whatever) all across like what is the point of having that badge why is it a thing. They have a F line V8's so why even have an F sport variant when it lacks even a spit of performance compared to its counterparts for the price? I still love this car though but i realized that if you are going to get a lexus whatever year do not matter they will be the same pretty much(interior and exterior).

[@SergCarReviews]

It really is a shame the updates are rather lack lustre! Also mate if you like Lexus reviews, I have plenty with the RC350 and with the IS350 😄 Feel free to check it out 😊

[@Batolocor22]

2 doors car supposed to be a sport car then Why don't they eliminate the back seats and reduce weight? 🤔

[@Lambosown]

I've driven many of these. They're great, I love them and plan on purchasing one used within the next decade. But make no mistake, this is no sports car by any means. It is a luxury car that is capable of being fun at times.

[@kovalm3]

Definitely worth it.

[@SergCarReviews]

Hey mate if you like Lexus reviews, I have plenty with the RC350 and with the IS350 😄 Feel free to check it out 😊

[@diamondknight4815]

The front end of the car is absolutely beautiful 😍

[@Alexsepulveda27]

I want a coupe car and this one has my attention

[@ElKiwiProductions]

I thought the "fog lamps" were side lights? That when you come to a corner and turn signal is on, it lights up the side more for visibility.

[@vampyrelycan99]

AWD is NG on the IS/RC. Also the system loses the rear Torsen diff option (only Torsen center fiff transfer)...... And then of course the other thing to zonk is the footbrake design......

[@caseybryant7409]

That wheel gap looks horrendous!!! Needs a two inch drop!

[@ZeeshanKhan-qm9uv]

Excellent

[@edwardbroadnaxjr2592]

Thanks Lorie!

[@GOD999MODE]

Lexus designs beautiful cars, but certain aspects of them are outdated and the pricing is rarely ever competitive. More than often they are overpriced by at least $10k for the performance they offer.

[@AlexandreCardinal50]

I want them to put the IS headlights and tail light (the long one that goes accross the back) on the RC300/RC350 so bad. That would be the best looking luxury coupe by far

[@SergCarReviews]

That would look sooo good!! Also mate if you like Lexus reviews, I have plenty with the RC350 and with the IS350 😄 Feel free to check it out 😊

[@nqobilemahlaba2230]

This car is dated in reality and the changes are way to minimum. In reality it's made for a guy like me. I don't need all thees features that all these new cars offer. I need a 2 door coupe, naturally aspirated engine, CD player, decent boot with a great sound system. So this car not only appeals to me but I absolutely, undoubtedly love it

[@tomdrummy4984]

Hmmm, I would just get a bigger piggy bank and save up for the LC500 😃🥰

[@kennetha.1937]

As a current RC owner, that's exactly what I'm trying to do 🤣

[@benworth9968]

The RC is a good looking car. I would buy one if I didn't have my hart set on the LC 500 convertible though.

[@klynch572]

not a fan of dark color rims. And, I didn't like the red interior.

[@anique1990]

Keep up the good work

[@speterson894]

Not a fog light in the front, those are lights that come on to illuminate your turn

[@speterson894]

@Paul that would be nice.

[@CaliPaliGuy]

Great car and definitely would take over the German/american competition,m

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you like this one.

[@ericB3444]

Chris jello would trade his fusion for this, but he don’t wanna admit it

[@AAly-hf5mg]

Great review

[@mystictk4149]

That’s a beautiful Lexus for sure.

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very right about that!

[@SergCarReviews]

Hi mate if you like Lexus reviews, I have plenty with the RC350 and with the IS350 😄 Feel free to check it out 😊

[@dablenuno]

This could pass for a 2013

[@lions208436]

It's a nice car, and with the Infiniti Q60 now getting discontinued it's the only Japanese coupe option. Another solid review Joe. No zonks

[@RaitisRides]

This is so very true Greg!

[@milk1472]

You're kidding, right? There's no other Japanese coupes you can think of? Maybe the Nissan Z, the Nissan GT-R, the Toyota supra, the Toyota 86, the Honda Civic SI/type R, and the greatest coupe of all time, the mazda MX-5. There are plenty of options at plenty of price ranges, and frankly the RC350 is well out of its own. Compare the RC350 to the 3.0 GR supra and it's blown away in every performance aspect for less money.

[@lions208436]

@@milk1472 let me clarify. I meant luxury sports coupe, that's Japanese.

[@milk1472]

@@lions208436 that's a lot more specific than just Japanese coupes

[@Lord_Pilaf]

Beautiful car, just wish it had a little more power.

[@SergCarReviews]

Hey mate if you like Lexus reviews, I have plenty with the RC350 and with the IS350 😄 Feel free to check it out 😊

[@Lord_Pilaf]

@@SergCarReviews Nice, i'll check it out!

[@SergCarReviews]

@@Lord_Pilaf Awesome! Let me know what you think😄!

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

Great video as always. The front grill is hideous and for that reason it will never be in my driveway.

[@SammyIsWhammy]

I was at this show!! Wished I could've met you ;(

[@SergCarReviews]

Hey mate if you like Lexus reviews, I have plenty with the RC350 and with the IS350 😄 Feel free to check it out 😊

[@rickewald9257]

I like it. I tried to order one. No go. Wanted to pick my own color and not buy white one on floor.

[@SergCarReviews]

They wouldn't let you order one?

[@gsu4life1]

This is a beautiful car. Right now, I got my eye on this 1987 Ford Pinto, a classic! The seller wants $150 for it. But, I think I can talk him down to around $80. What do you think Joe....should I get this classic?

[@weirdshibainu]

I'd offer 90 to close the deal and not lose sleep of missing out. You're going to roll like a boss in that Pinto...and that whole thing about blowing up when it's rear ended was just media hysteria

[@latino914]

This car still uses an engine from 2006 😯 and outdated interior to go along. Lexus has been a disappointment recently.

[@phillipyau4234]

Hey what's happening Joel I said I loved that Lexus & the color is beautiful 🖐👍🙂🚗

[@SergCarReviews]

Hey mate if you like Lexus reviews, I have plenty with the RC350 and with the IS350 😄 Feel free to check it out 😊

[@TIKTOK-xr5wo]

Lexus❤

[@Lambosown]

Ditch the all wheel drive and go with RWD. Better shifts and more fun.

[@healthyhim]

Joe got paid handsomely to compliment that Engine Cover

[@MyCatIsSmarter]

The engine looks exactly like the one in my 2013 Lexus GS 350

[@SergCarReviews]

Hey mate if you like Lexus reviews, I have plenty with the RC350 and with the IS350 😄 Feel free to check it out 😊

[@marial8235]

I wish the RCF was awd.

[@habibmalik938]

Q60S or Q50 Redsport review please same category as this

[@10jmsoccer]

It’s probably a cornering light not a fog light

[@brooklynbandit9222]

The interior is kick ass!

[@SergCarReviews]

Hey mate if you like Lexus reviews, I have plenty with the RC350 and with the IS350 😄 Feel free to check it out 😊

[@realfakearchitect]

2005 called, they want their interiors back

[@jZx09]

are they ever going to update the interior of this car?

[@RaitisRides]

They did a little bit.

[@ranthony2714]

Really enjoy that Lexus still uses a naturally aspirated v6.

[@SergCarReviews]

Agreed! Also mate if you like Lexus reviews, I have plenty with the RC350 and with the IS350 😄 Feel free to check it out 😊

[@kangruckus5939]

A CD player!?!?! I want it

[@RaitisRides]

It is there for the taking!

[@clays1507]

Have it’s cousin the 2022 IS350. Lovin it… at 50k Also good for gas station hot dogs

[@susanjspaulding]

🇺🇸 *LOVE the red interior on this Lexus RC 250 F Sport* !! *Very competitive price point* !! *LIKE all of the real knobs* !! *Looks like a FUN and tossable car* !! *If I had more $$, would buy it* !! #RaitisRides 🇺🇸

[@ricconamz5501]

Lexus has beautiful cars , but they do know how to keep away customers (both new and old) with their ability to not move with times.

[@RaitisRides]

This is true!

[@crap8011]

Did someone leave the front axle lift on???