Rc f

Silly Rabbit · 03-28-2018, 08:24 PM

Thinking about the RC F as a replacement for the Z. Anyone gone this route? I know it's heavy, but in 4 yrs of owning the Z, I have yet to track it. It would be a garage queen, weekend car for fun. Just think I want something more on the luxury end. Seems like a good option for power, performance, style and comfort. The grill is something I'm undecided on too. Also considering the Q60 red sport, but I just don't think it reaches the performance or the luxury.

Edit - Almost 3 months to the day, I took delivery of an RC-F. I don't think you can really compare it to a Z. It is quick and sporty, but less of a sports car. The Z is kinda rough, directly connected to the road, loud, quick and abrupt where the F is fast, smooth, elegant, controlled, refined, quiet and comfortable. I really really enjoyed the Z, no regrets for my time with it and will miss it. Gotta say this is the best car forum I've been a part of and was a big part of my Z experience, Thanks!

ZCanadian · 03-28-2018, 08:56 PM

Might be a left-fielder, but have you thought about a Jag F-type?

JARblue · 03-28-2018, 11:59 PM

What are the odds that you will ever track it?

Seems like that might be your deciding factor based on your considerations.

I would say don't ever sell the Z

Quicksilvers · 03-29-2018, 12:20 AM

Why not bring the Z out for a track day? You will not get any ideas from me you are forbidden to ever sell that beautiful Z of yours drive it and enjoy it.

Nixin · 03-29-2018, 06:29 AM

I also have the hots for the RC F. It is a great car but the lack of a manual transmission is preventing me from making the final jump to a Lexus. Plus, the RC F is a heavy vehicle, not quite as nimble or fun to drive as my Z.

Chuck33079 · 03-29-2018, 07:11 AM

I'm a fan. It's heavy, but the trick e-diff makes it turn a lot better than you would expect. Plus, it sounds fantastic. It's like 90% of an M4 with Lexus reliability.

Nixin · 03-29-2018, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

I'm a fan. It's heavy, but the trick e-diff makes it turn a lot better than you would expect. Plus, it sounds fantastic. It's like 90% of an M4 with Lexus reliability.

I agree Chuck. Plus it costs about 20% less than an M4 and you do not get to wear the "BMW I own the Road/Douche Bag" lapel pin in the RC F.

Esser · 03-29-2018, 11:30 AM

I have driven an RCF both on and off track, it does well considering its power to weight. Speed wise it is no different than a Z, dont let the 470 hp fool you. It rides a little harsh on road, but that is the "F" suspension.

The only thing I really disliked about the RC was visibility over the hood on track. With a Z car you feel like you are sitting "in" the car. In the RCF I felt like I was sitting "on" the car.

ZCanadian · 03-29-2018, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Nixin

I agree Chuck. Plus it costs about 20% less than an M4 and you do not get to wear the "BMW I own the Road/Douche Bag" lapel pin in the RC F.

True, but you have to swap it for an "I drive a Lexus" pin!
(which is fine - if you are a retired doctor, you will fit right in).

Kidding, of course. A lot of Lexus product is under-rated. I drove my boss' 2001 LS430 saloon the other day, and had a total blast. It's basically a V8 Camry with every conceivable luxury, but there's this one button on the dash called "sport" which was VERY compelling. ;-) Bet HE's never hung the tail out while turning left through an intersection, but the car was quite capable of it.

If you just want a car that looks different, sounds good, has some performance stats that won't knock your socks off but aren't bad either, then you could do a lot worse than the RC-F. I wouldn't take it in any trim below the F-Sport, though.

But I'd still cross-shop it against the (V6) Jag.

Chuck33079 · 03-29-2018, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ZCanadian

But I'd still cross-shop it against the (V6) Jag.

Then make sure you test drive whatever they hand out as loaner cars. The Jag is better looking, sounding, handling, etc. But it's a Jag. They're more reliable than they were, but that's not a huge step.

ZCanadian · 03-29-2018, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Then make sure you test drive whatever they hand out as loaner cars. The Jag is better looking, sounding, handling, etc. But it's a Jag. They're more reliable than they were, but that's not a huge step.

With due respect, I think they've come leaps and bounds since Tata bought them out - in terms of product, and reliability. There are a few issues, but they seem to be fiddly things like paint wearing off the paddle shifters. Not even in the league of the problems with old E-Types from days of yore! (and a lot of those were over-blown by the press, although no question that older Jaguars were far from trouble-free, and sometimes the problems were worth walking away from the car for)

BlackZeda · 03-29-2018, 12:50 PM

I love the grill and that it is a Toyota. Unfortunately Toyota is killing me by sandbagging the introduction of the Supra. After all this wait and teasing it better be something special!

Minsu · 03-30-2018, 05:42 AM

Agreed with BlackZeda

GraphiteZ · 03-30-2018, 09:27 AM

What about a Porsche Cayman?

Quicksilvers · 03-31-2018, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by GraphiteZ

What about a Porsche Cayman?

I believe that Porsche is highly overrated and paying Porsche tax is no fun. When you go to the Porsche dealership service or parts department you will get racked over the coals every time. It is hard to believe that Toyota is waiting to come out with the Toyota Supra model after all this waiting. The Toyota Supra is a vehicle worth waiting for though despite Toyota’s engine choice for the Supra model.

03-28-2018, 08:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Silly Rabbit Track Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Brookston, IN Age: 55 Posts: 683 Drives: '12 PW Touring Sport Rep Power: 619	Rc f Thinking about the RC F as a replacement for the Z. Anyone gone this route? I know it's heavy, but in 4 yrs of owning the Z, I have yet to track it. It would be a garage queen, weekend car for fun. Just think I want something more on the luxury end. Seems like a good option for power, performance, style and comfort. The grill is something I'm undecided on too. Also considering the Q60 red sport, but I just don't think it reaches the performance or the luxury. Edit - Almost 3 months to the day, I took delivery of an RC-F. I don't think you can really compare it to a Z. It is quick and sporty, but less of a sports car. The Z is kinda rough, directly connected to the road, loud, quick and abrupt where the F is fast, smooth, elegant, controlled, refined, quiet and comfortable. I really really enjoyed the Z, no regrets for my time with it and will miss it. Gotta say this is the best car forum I've been a part of and was a big part of my Z experience, Thanks! __________________ NISMO R Tune Intakes \ Fast Intentions RHFC \ Borla CBE \ EcuTek Tuned\ SPL Camber Arms \ Powertrix Coilovers \ Swift Springs \ Avant Garde \ Wicked CAS \ Morimoto XB Halos \ Custom Fenders \ Hotchkis Sways \ NLP Splitter Last edited by Silly Rabbit; 06-24-2018 at 07:55 AM. Reason: Traded Z for F 3/23

03-28-2018, 11:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	What are the odds that you will ever track it? Seems like that might be your deciding factor based on your considerations. I would say don't ever sell the Z __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

03-29-2018, 12:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
Quicksilvers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,038 Drives: 2017 370z Rep Power: 25464	Why not bring the Z out for a track day? You will not get any ideas from me you are forbidden to ever sell that beautiful Z of yours drive it and enjoy it. Last edited by Quicksilvers; 03-29-2018 at 12:24 AM.

03-29-2018, 07:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	I'm a fan. It's heavy, but the trick e-diff makes it turn a lot better than you would expect. Plus, it sounds fantastic. It's like 90% of an M4 with Lexus reliability. JARblue, BlackZeda and RicerX like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

03-29-2018, 11:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
Esser Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 83 Drives: 2004 350Z Rep Power: 19	I have driven an RCF both on and off track, it does well considering its power to weight. Speed wise it is no different than a Z, dont let the 470 hp fool you. It rides a little harsh on road, but that is the "F" suspension. The only thing I really disliked about the RC was visibility over the hood on track. With a Z car you feel like you are sitting "in" the car. In the RCF I felt like I was sitting "on" the car. sunkist350z and UNKNOWN_370 like this. __________________

03-28-2018, 08:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
ZCanadian A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 1,061 Drives: 2013 370Z Rep Power: 60274	Might be a left-fielder, but have you thought about a Jag F-type?

03-29-2018, 06:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
Nixin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: GWN Posts: 3,488 Drives: Goodbye Z! Rep Power: 19833	I also have the hots for the RC F. It is a great car but the lack of a manual transmission is preventing me from making the final jump to a Lexus. Plus, the RC F is a heavy vehicle, not quite as nimble or fun to drive as my Z.

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BlackZeda A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 1,109 Drives: 19 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 23	I love the grill and that it is a Toyota. Unfortunately Toyota is killing me by sandbagging the introduction of the Supra. After all this wait and teasing it better be something special! eZg likes this.

03-30-2018, 05:42 AM	#13 (permalink)
Minsu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,401 Drives: 2013 MidBlue 370Z 6M Rep Power: 25	Agreed with BlackZeda BlackZeda likes this. __________________ I figured, Get High, Take the Test High, Get HIGH Scoes

03-30-2018, 09:27 AM	#14 (permalink)
GraphiteZ Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Northern VA Posts: 96 Drives: 05 Elise and 13 GTI Rep Power: 32	What about a Porsche Cayman? sunkist350z and Memphis370Z like this.