Lexus RCF1

After speaking to Lexus last week they told me that this is a characteristic of that particular car. Unfortunately, when l asked them about this issue whilst negotiating buying it, they failed to explain this important fact to me that would, without a shadow of doubt, influenced my initial decision to buy the car. Under the sales of good act, if asked they have to tell you. They do not have to say anything unless specifically asked. I am very disheartened and disappointed in Lexus as a whole 8 years no-issue motoring l have had only to be ruined by this inherent issue with their new flagship RCF.

I explained to Lexus customer services today that quite a number of people have experienced this issue in the States and they have had their ECU flashed. I believe some of their issues have been down to a noisy fuel pump too and it supposed to have enhanced their driving performance, in what way, I do not know. The Lexus UK division say they are not aware of any TSB's on this issue or anybody else experiencing the same issue within the UK. I truly believe, this is inherent in this vehicle and would never have traded in my ISF if I had been made aware of this issue with the car. If it is part of the make up of the car, why isn't this made clear to any potential buyers as this major flaw could well influence a decision to buy the car oil the 1st instance; it would of mine, anyway. I have also had this in Sport mode too. When I have been in Sports plus, just over 70 miles an hour, it hasn't held itself in high revs, it has dropped down to 2000 revs and then when I have put my foot down again it experiences the delay too. Have you mentioned this to your dealer too please??

It is extremely dangerous and this is my concern. I had full confidence in my ISF and I have lost it with the RCF. Whats the point of having a performance car when you don't know whether it will accelerate when it supposed to or not. Lexus are saying that it is driving as it should and there is not much they can do, I though more of Lexus than this to be honest with you. I feel that it does require a remap but they don't have one.

It is the 5 litre engine

Hi all I wondering if anybody else in the UK is experiencing the same issues I have and been to visit their dealer please? When the car is in low revs and then I put my foot down sometimes, it can take as long as 2 seconds to accelerate. It almost seems as though it doesn't know what to do. I have gone to overtake and experienced this and wondered whether the car would overtake safely. I would define this as the 'turbo lag'. I think it is because it is coming out of the Atkinson cycle and changing over tot he Octto. The engineer who drove the car experienced the same as myself and are claiming that is just the way the car was designed. I used to have an ISF and never experienced anything like this, the transmission was so smooth both up and down the gears. As it stands I would quite happily have my old car back. This is so frustrating for me as I have had a Lexus for the last 8 years and have always sworn by them. If anybody can help, I very much look forward to any information please on this particular issue. Paul