The Lexus RCF Is a V8 BEAST | Honest Review

[@nemesisc4926]

You are probably the only reviewer ive seen that knows the hood vent is functional

[@ProfessorDrives]

I'm honored :D

[@allenzillmer1917]

yeah.. .makes me nuts when people talk smack about it lol

[@noahjones2556]

How does this guy not have more views? Very good review, good filming, well done mate.

[@ProfessorDrives]

Maybe one day :). Ty very much! You'll be one of the OG's

[@rasmusansin3273]

I mean, half the stuff he said was wrong. This car doesn't come default with a hood vent, sunroof, those brakes and so on - those are cost options. Most cars in the wild don't have it as it was an expensive addon. And... the car has 275s in the rear and he's saying the tires need to be wider?! He's clueless... Would be better if he spent like 30 minutes learning more about the car before reviewing it.

[@ProfessorDrives]

@rasmusansin3273 Sir I was reviewing this specific car lol. The RC F I was in, however I am always looking to make the videos better so I'm happy to start including more general information about the options for the car.

[@donrichter3523]

Likely because he looks to be about 23 yrs old. He acted like he’d never seen a foot actuated parking brake before. Umm…they pretty much were all like that until the nineties.

[@sdlausen1]

Funny how it's only RCF owners watching this review on the car they already own and know everything about. ROFL.

[@mondragonmsaul308]

Supra mk5 owner her I’m interested in one

[@samuelcontreras9248]

cls 63 amg owner here, the RCF looks and sounds great. I want all NA brands lol the LFA is sexy AF but that price tag is ugly

[@solaydbak]

Ford SHO owner. Wanting something new.

[@matthewjocoy4109]

RCF owner here. lol

[@anguschan7653]

IS 300 Owner here😿Wish I have the Luxury of getting one

[@NOLAItsNotOva]

Bought my 15 RCF premium package last year. Drove it from ABQ back to New Orleans. Left at 3pm on Friday, got back at noon on Saturday. Sat at 90-100 the entire trip and still got 27mpg average lol. Took a couple of hours to get used to the seats, but once i did, man was the trip great. Been my daily since and i have zero complaints. Put on an Invidia catback exhaust for more noise, other than that stock

[@mondragonmsaul308]

Thinking about trading in my Supra 2.0 for one of these don’t get me wrong I love my 2.0 but that v8 sound just sounds great

[@carloscrod_]

Been thinking of getting a car and driving it home no matter which state I have to fly to.

[@fernandosanchez8161]

Just picked up my 16 GSF from Atlanta and drove it 30 hours to LA, comfortable af no complaints whatsoever. Also got almost 30mpg on cruise control. Trash mileage in the city tho lol

[@slappagon]

This is the type of car that if you know you just know. Seeing it and driving it are 2 completely different things. Best car I've ever driven for sure

[@Nhxn_]

the sound when it hits the rev limiter is pretty satisfying

[@ProfessorDrives]

IKR. That's my favorite part of the whole car lol.

[@Nhxn_]

@ProfessorDrives lexus always hits when it comes to sound, that's forsure

[@Nhxn_]

​@ProfessorDrives i hope u can drive an LC500 soon, the downshift sounds like a baby LFA

[@likunjian1850]

One of the best reviews I have ever watched! The enthusiasm and also attention to detail, well done

[@JordanFlight25]

Have owned one of these for the last 6 months and this car provides an incredible experience. It’s a beast that’s a rarity on the road; coupled with the fact that I put in the aftermarket Invidia Q300 exhaust, this hits all the right spots.

[@KevLex_RCF]

Yessir! The Invidia exhaust is the perfect exhaust for our RCF's for daily use. Its quite and loud when we want it to be.

[@Giogio-e8s]

Was looking at a borla exhaust system. Would you not recommend ?

[@KevLex_RCF]

@@Giogio-e8s if you’re able to get the 1st gen Borla cat back exhaust that was discounted. Go with that. I believe they only have a new axel back exhaust. You’ve really gotta compare the sounds and see which ones you like the best. BUT. If you go invidia BE SURE to GO WITH GRIMMSPEED GASKETS. Why? The gaskets that come with the invidia are trash and may through a CEL.

[@ICEdominance]

The RCF is limited to 168 on paper but can do 170+ stock and one guy did 177. BMW new M4 and CS has that same peak with more power. The natural V8 is the best choice.

[@2ZZGE100]

I have a 2016 RCF carbon fiber/TVD myself. It does everything exceptionally well. A lot of that weight of 3900 lbs is due to all of the reinforcements to make the chassis very stiff. It certainly has the numbers to back it up with almost 1.00g on the skid pad. I have the optional TVD, that makes it feel like a small and short wheelbase car. These days, even a BMW M2 weighs just under 3900 lbs and about the same size as the RCF. The new M3/M4 are about 5 inches longer than the RCF and weigh similar to the RCF now.

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

I still think this looks better than the new one. The head lights with those separate turn signals just do it for me.

[@aerovaportrail1392]

I have a 2015, it's awesome and I love it! Changed the OEM exhaust to the Apexi N1 catback exhaust w/resonators and it sounds much better. Thanks for the review. Sounds like you enjoyed it.

[@ProfessorDrives]

And you got it in red! Beautiful choice!

[@aerovaportrail1392]

@@ProfessorDrives🙏🏽

[@MyGoogi]

knew this car very well. travelled a lot with. sold it with + 94'000 km still like brand new. it was awesome.

[@rafaelcendejas1087]

Why did you sell it?

[@MyGoogi]

@@rafaelcendejas1087LC500 sport plus version

[@dennisprow7576]

I just picked up a loaded yellow 20 RCF and I must say it is impressive. It is a car that makes you feel like a million bucks. Show up to an event in this car and let people see you step out of it. They will compliment the car. The drive is refined and it really does have plenty of power. I will be shaping the tires out for something a little stickier in the summer because I want more grip on low gear launches.

[@lexusrcf2441]

Yeah and don’t forget that the m4 will also leave you on the side of the road stranded

[@motaz1975]

guess you havent been up on the current state of bmw but their cars a re super reliable now. i own an 2016 s55 f83 m4 and in 42k miles it owes me nothing.

[@slappagon]

​@@motaz1975let's revisit this when your m4 hits 90k+ miles

[@motaz1975]

@@slappagon again do your homework, plenty of high mileage f80s on the road. they are very robust. the newer b58 is even better, so much better that even toyota uses it for the supra. so ya tell me something i dont know.

[@slappagon]

@@motaz1975 I've had 2 BMWs in the past and I would never again go back. My E39 had 330k miles when it got totaled but it took a lot of $$$ to get it there. I've heard how bulletproof the B58 engine is but I will never find out. Good luck

[@Ian_sonic_rcf]

Toyota had a lot of input in building the b58 that's y its reliable 😂

[@BH-BH]

Great review, love your enthusiasm - 6 piston front brakes, 4 in the back.

[@rogerulloa2688]

Excellent review. You deserve way more views and likes.

[@frankroselli7963]

Way hotter than the competition it’s a sensational elegant beast

[@idarxko]

Bro, the structure and style of your reviews are just next level, instant sub and you deserve way more views.

[@goldenboy8249]

I finally test drove this car and I can honestly say that it's worth the hype. Way more of an emotional experience than most of the German competitors (specifically f80 m3). Power delivery, sound, and interior quality is almost unmatched. The only other car that put this big of a grin on my face was the new RS3.

[@raider20231]

😂 ok clown

[@the_gold_canopy]

Great review. The RC F and LC 500 are my dream cars. Can't even afford to dream about the LFA 🤣

[@ATLballer]

white with black rims and tires is always a want for me in every car brand

[@chrisbullard5901]

As a GM guy all my life (first car was a ‘68 GTO), I never thought I’d cheer on Toyota for a 5 liter V8. But so much of this Lexus hits the same objectives as the 80s IROC-Zs, Monte Carlo SS Aero coupes, and Buick T-Types. Throw in some poly-graphite suspension bushings, unibody stiffening armatures, and a proper gasket to seal the air intake against the functional hood, and you’ve got something really potent.

[@jamestorres5582]

Beautiful ride . Any lexus with a v8 is money . Craftsmanship build quality materials comfort durability n reliability is top notch . I gotta get one . Any one . Nice review Sir n new subscriber

[@nonstopper]

Btw, the painter tape on the cluser will cause damage to the anti glare coating

[@Lunarrr2028]

I’ve been debating on getting one, I think you’ve just convinced me

[@Lunarrr2028]

Update, I got it

[@restocke]

@@Lunarrr2028do you like it?

[@Peetskeet]

how u like it, i wanna get this car as a G37 driver

[@rafaelcendejas1087]

@@Lunarrr2028how much did you pay for it?

[@Lunarrr2028]

@@restocke I love it.

[@anthonymendez1394]

I got a 2017 rcf best investment ever i have red interior but sadly i don’t have tvd it was hard to find but im so happy with it , interior is amazing and the sound is awesome, i fall in love with it everytime i drive it

[@slappagon]

Same

[@roddyrich2335]

How much did you get her for?

[@MW_1420]

Own one of these. Best car I have ever owned; but comes with major lifestyle incompatibilities for me (2dr, no folding seats, not roof rack compatible). Makes me wish Lexus would bring back the IS-F with this drivetrain and the new IS styling. The IS500 just doesnt do it for me due to all the missing F perks. On the hunt for a GS-F.

[@Jb-mp1in]

Is 500 ?

[@manicoasis4200]

@@Jb-mp1in it has the exact same engine and transmission but has 4 doors and utilizes the compact sedan IS body style. The LC 500 also has the same engine but of the three has an updated center console (the RCF and IS500 have ones from like 2014, which while good and built well are still outdated)

[@tounovtwin]

What was the MPG like..

[@heyykilluaa]

Seeing an RCF on the freeway is lowkey rare

[@SweepAndZone]

You'll see me by the end of the year 😮😅

[@mannyrosado9887]

This is a different animal altogether. Better and more reliable than anything BMW, MB, or Audi are putting out now. It's not the fastest, but the best.

[@jacquesknight5387]

Great review. The functional spoiler and hood scoop caught my attention. The roaring of the engine is outstanding. I would definitely choose this Lexus model over the BMW M4. The RCF has a beautiful interior and awesome stitching. Bravo to this review!

[@tyajjjjjjjjy]

An easy way to tell the difference between the rcf and rc350 is the side fender and hood.

[@pyramo3170]

I own an IS500 that I’ve driven for just under 7500 miles. I love it. Admittedly I wanted a V8 but needed 4 doors otherwise I too would have an RCF. These things can take an absolute beating. And they look good, sound good and ride well. What more can you want?

[@RevLexus]

As a Lexus LC owner, superb video

[@Inline3speedy]

i hope you get a gsf and then compare it with this car! love the reveiws.

[@KenneMCL]

Great review! I started with a 2001 IS300 then a 2006 GS430, an RCF or GSF might be my next car

[@ethanacton408]

Great review, I'm still stuck with my 03 corrolla for the past 3 years(still a great car) but when I get out of college this will be a sick car when its hopefully depreciated some more and isnt as much

[@WDPTL2006]

I just picked up a 2019 10th anniversary edition with blue interior and matte grey paint

[@nebula_rcf]

I own the 10th anniversary rcf the blue interior and matte paint had me sold 🥵

[@cartere9981]

Just found one for barely over 30k near me, ugh I want one!

[@kamil5624]

Too bad you can’t afford one you poor mf😭

[@kalonbuchanan]

You killed it!🔥🔥

[@hernanj.cisneros5553]

Great review, love your enthusiasm 🙏💯

[@loc107]

I have a RC 350 I love. I was thinking of RCF but I don’t have RCF Money

[@trizneh1]

I traded my M3 for an RCF. My biggest regret was buying the M3 😢

[@ProfessorDrives]

WOW. I'm going to be driving an M4 this Thursday, I'll make a video on it, and I'll try to remember to compare it to this car.

[@TWHISPERER]

Why? Reliability?

[@shahrozhussain7499]

Love it! That's got to be an aftermarket exhaust though - which one is it? Great review, definitely subscribing!

[@ProfessorDrives]

I didn't get that info from the owner when I had the car :(. But yay! Glad to have you here :)

[@saintfrancis9619]

I’m gonna get this car in couple years

[@qnunyuh8417]

I like that the mustang and m4 can make a lot more power for less ,but I would choose the F product, it's a little more rare and reliable... and fit finish and trim is better than a mustang gt, now what's strange is that you think the parking break is strange when Toyota/lexus has been using it since the 90's . other brands as well.

[@4aprpslivingwithevangelist41]

Excellent review! And let me preface by stating, I LOVE mines! But I can assure you that the exhaust is NOT stock. It’s one of the few things I was not pleased with. Especially, for a V8 5.0

[@feetonland6609]

Give me rcf look reliability and v8 over bmw any day of the week

[@isaiahslucher7400]

Honestly I’m trying to decide the RCF and the LC

[@Pepsiplaya]

I just got into sales and we have a used 2018 rc f at our store with 27k miles for $48k. I’m tempted…

[@philhenderson3516]

That's an incredible deal considering the mileage. Hope you bought it.

[@Pepsiplaya]

@@philhenderson3516 unfortunately I didn’t have the funds nor credit at the time and it sold. Someone came from across the country and drove it back since it was the best priced one in the country…

[@philhenderson3516]

@@Pepsiplaya Oh shoot! Was it a yellow one?

[@Pepsiplaya]

@@philhenderson3516 it was

[@Pepsiplaya]

Did you buy it?

[@RubberChickenMan007]

This car is nice but there are some issues. The interior carbon fiber panels delaminate over time, the climate controls stop working over time (touch pad sensors stopped working for me), lower control arm bushings make the car plow into corners, suspension isn't great for track driving, air cooled seat function is complete trash, sunroof sticks open because the inside tracks get gummed up. Outside of that, its a great car and its easy to maintain. Ive got 96k miles so far and no real major issues. Swap out the LCA bushings with solid units, install ebc yellow pads and ss lines, upgrade to coilovers, and the car is much better.

[@iiix808xiii]

Saw this in person the other day in a parking lot and the exhaust sounded nice 👍. But if I had to choose I would still get a WIDEBODY charger, but this would be my second choice.

[@targa6sp993]

My 26 yr old 993 porsche 0-60 4.5 same this car 😅 is it this car fast

[@cashouttillipassout]

Bro you’re good at KZbin reviews

[@tonydan7749]

Wait the RCF has ambient lighting?

[@ProfessorDrives]

Sort of... It's a special type of ambient lighting on the door panels

[@tonydan7749]

@@ProfessorDrives oh ok cool I didn't know that. Thank you for the review💪

[@ProfessorDrives]

@@tonydan7749 Absolutely :)

[@wtbA29]

In an RCF owners opinion is it worth it to trade my new 2023 IS350 for an Older used RCF?

[@emperortitisyee9458]

Where can I get one ?? With nice spec

[@Edsavage404]

This guy needs to do more research. The pre face-lift RCF comes with 467hp and ALL RCFs come with 6 piston Calipers

[@solaydbak]

I find Lexus cars to be small for larger people. Will this be comfortable for a guy 6’2 250lb?

[@Pressure0.0]

Do interior lights come in standard with the car or did you install them yourself?

[@cagada]

My dream car but in black.

[@JohnWick-wm4pd]

How many miles does it have?

[@erichernandez4179]

I can definitely appreciate the sticky notes on the gage cluster…lol

[@michaelbelloni8184]

What year is this RCF?

[@fegelxx8191]

Great video!

[@ProfessorDrives]

Thank you!

[@carloscrod_]

Which year is the one in the video?

[@adnanagha427]

Do you have an aftermarket exhaust system, if so which?

[@jeremycross8598]

I'd love to trade in my 2019 Mustang GT for one of these, but these RCFs are pricey and hard to find in my area.

[@ProfessorDrives]

The GT is a GREAT car too! Awesome choice.

[@LCculater]

Look at a LC 500 ! Absolutely the flag ship

[@ProfessorDrives]

What car would you buy if you had $45k to spend?

[@huh0123]

BMW F87 M2

[@ProfessorDrives]

@@huh0123 Extremely good choice

[@exemch4826]

super clean 335is n54+dct save the rest...

[@iiroyalty2519]

​@@exemch4826save the rest for repairs

[@luisbarron2452]

Is F

[@elonmusk8667]

The car is to get is the RCF Track edition

[@ProfessorDrives]

That would be the DREAM

[@Blackpanther_risen]

Is it just me or is he shifting late all the time…!?(based on engine rev)

[@ProfessorDrives]

I did for most of the clips to maximize the sound and excitement of the car.

[@YumboYack2521]

I mean this in the most complimentary way possible, but you look and talk like a younger Doug Demuro.

[@frederickschulze8014]

Definitely over a Mustang. But cost-wise, this is comparable to a GT350, and that makes it tough to choose.

[@joelperez541]

Uh When the hell did 4 seconds to sixty become slow ??? Everyone can respect that’s rather quick I ride rather quick bikes and can tell you- that’s quick mate

[@barrydevane7969]

I rather have the lexus over BMW that exhaust note won me over

[@banginzaza]

Starting to like it better than the LC 500

[@chrisandsoforth319]

That parking brake works exactly how all parking brakes worked for decades (except hand brakes). Not much of an "automotive journalist" if you're unfamiliar with something as ubiquitous as that.

[@Anthony-dk7de]

Is f better because 4 doors and OG design (feels nicer to drive tbh). RCF better because nicer updated interior (owned both)... want is f back. X force exhaust with muffler delete on both ❤😊

[@2isceez]

I hope these keep getting the hate, it’ll keep the prices down for me in 10 years🤣

[@Gwynbliedd44]

After i pay my first car this baby will be next

[@ATLballer]

2018 GSF....................................THE BEST THING I DID WAS UPGRADE MY EXHAUST .................I LOVE THIS CAR WITH THE NEW EXHAUST AND THE FACT IN MY CITY......I AM ONE OF TWO......AND I HAVENT EVEN SEEN THE THE OTHER ONE........WHATS FUNNY IS ALL THE F SPORT PEOPLE WHO HAS NO IDEA WHAT YOU ARE DRIVING

[@Ian_sonic_rcf]

Keeping my heavy rcf fu*k bmw my sh*t gets more attention more reliable and its fun to drive i love everything around my rcf don't care what yall bmw sh*t mfs wanna say💪🏾✌🏾

[@ProfessorDrives]

BRUTAL. I reviewed the M4 and have to say I'm choosing the RCF too

[@Richard_Fouts]

"If you own this car and don't floor it every three seconds you may have serious psychiatric issues." LMAO.

[@LonestarsSupra]

Sounds good, Almost as good as the 2013-2016 RS5's. Too bad it's slow and heavy.

[@exemch4826]

this over a model 3 ANY day

[@chadmueller9135]

Lol what kind of comparsion is that

[@iamdavid2095]

Odd comparison.

[@alexnutcasio936]

BUT if you're looking to go quick, the Model 3 will absolutely walk and I mean WALK the RCF. The RCF is lucky if it can pull off a 0-60 run in 4.5 seconds, worse if the tyres are wet. Model 3 DMP can rattle off 3.1 0-60 without a thought.

[@supremecarnage5071]

​@@chadmueller9135I told him to say that

[@chadmueller9135]

@@alexnutcasio936 Thats like the most NPC comment i have ever read.

[@NeilRodríguez-z8k]

It’s crazy how people sleep in these cars everyone and they mother driving a scat pack ESPECIALLY challengers lol I’d rather drive a GSF not only will it put a gap on a 6.4 you also RARELY see them I drive a 2006 GS430 and I have only see like 3 in 5 years idk how BMW and mopar people do it I like standing out not fitting in an F is definitely in my near future the styling alone is unmatched ! Oh and the steering wheel coming out is CLASSIC for sure my 06 does it 😎

[@alexacrossman7383]

6082 Bertha Street

[@DjXXS3RL]

Only problem is It’s slow compared to competitors

[@elonmusk8667]

Get the track edition

[@rickymarc7368]

I’m sold 🥲

[@jahdxn9290]

Imma get an RCF or GSF in 3 years watch 🤫

[@JaneRenee-x8j]

Marquardt Light

[@jonathanbrown1176]

927 Bridie Cape

[@wyattherb23]

85k *

[@MacaulayClara-z7g]

Yessenia Summit

[@raider20231]

Funny how some clowns here talking about bmw yet probably never even owned a Toyota. After 2017 bmw been making some reliable cars. and btw the reason bmw breaks more often it’s bcz how drivers have fun with them and sometimes drive super aggressive bcz you can’t do that on your v8 “Toyota “

[@churchtm6539]

Good to drive but, lets be honest, its really slow especially compared to its german rivals.... its the one car i'd own because I like it for what it is, because far as performance at that price, its hopeless

[@probegt75]

A guy who can't shift an auto/manual could never shift a real manual...😂