Considering A Lexus Rc-F

[straightliner]

Hi , thought I would join and try and find out owners views on the Lexus RC-F , I currently have a Nissan 370z GT that we are thinking of replacing

[Bluesman]

Hi Rich and welcome to the LOC, we are a
friendly bunch and some of us even know how to pull them to bits and
put them back together again, with of course the one bolt and washer
left over.

We recommend you spend a couple of mins
looking over the rules of the LOC, we will be asking questions later.

http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/terms-conditions/

Regards Mike.

[Stuno1]

Welcome to the forum. What's your criteria? This will determine if it's the correct car for you.

[straightliner]

Welcome to the forum. What's your criteria? This will determine if it's the correct car for you.

We are looking for a fun performance car. We'd like a bit more space than the 370 offers but dont need rear seats , it will be a weekend car , I may do an occasional track days but nothing serious. economy doesnt matter as I have a daily driver

[Steve]

Welcome to the club Rich

[Stuno1]

Don't need back seats... Have you looked at the jag xkr-s?

Sounds like the rcf would be a very good option as well.

[Vroomvroom]

I have one, had it about 2 months , 1500 miles

There is also a forum section on them here http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/forum/181-lexus-rc-owners-club-rc-200t-rc-300h-rc-f-club/

It's fast, loud and stunning interior, the outside looks divide opinion (some love it, others suggest it's a bit ugly)

I know it doesn't matter to you, but the rear seats are really useful (compared to a 911).

It is however a a heavy car, so much more muscle car that "sports car" (think BMW M6, F-type jag, Merc SL/CL etc)

(I've come from a series of 911's, NSX, GTIs and a couple of RS4 avants)

It definitely as fast any any of that much (perhaps faster) but perhaps not A to B

On a track I imagine it would be fun, although it can be just a little dim witted.

If I had to drive to south of France , I would take it in a heart beat, on a special Sunday morning blast with no kids...an older 911 or even something like a F-type convertible might be better.

Mine will be for sale soon (I swap out every 4 or so months) it's already on the Hatfield web site (blue one).

My suggestion is try and get an extended test drive in one, it's truly is beautifully crafted (and full of tech).

[straightliner]

Don't need back seats... Have you looked at the jag xkr-s?

Sounds like the rcf would be a very good option as well.

Jag is £100k, out of budget

[Stuno1]

Don't need back seats... Have you looked at the jag xkr-s?

Sounds like the rcf would be a very good option as well.

Jag is £100k, out of budget

Xkr-s can be had for As low as 45k ish

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201508125990161?page=1&quicksearch=true&make=jaguar&sort=default&search-target=usedcars&postcode=cm29pa&onesearchad=used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew&model=xkr-s&radius=1500&logcode=p

[straightliner]

I dont want a 2 or 3 year old one though , if I was looking at cars of that age the Nissan GTR would be top of the list I think

[Stuno1]

I dont want a 2 or 3 year old one though , if I was looking at cars of that age the Nissan GTR would be top of the list I think

Fair enough. Rcf is a great option then but as stated above is heavy and won't feel nimble like a sports car.

[straightliner]

The Jag is about the same weight though isnt it?

[Stuno1]

Yup, just a completely different animal, a lot more roar and silly power.

[straightliner]

I used to drive this from time to time but I'm not old enough or fat enough for a Jag quite yet ;)