Nice! You are absolutely correct, the only thing Lexus owners need to think about are the consumables. Get the regular maintenance done and the car will last you for 10+ years. I am an aggressive driver, so I personally drive my IS500 in manual and sport+ 100% of the time. There are times when I've caught the transmission (same one as in the RC F) sleeping, but in manual I can keep the RPMs in the powerband and not have that issue. My gas mileage sucks, but I didn't buy it for efficiency. 😀 Lexus makes great cars and the steady value over its competitors is evident year after year. Thanks for posting!

Good review. I have a 201 RCF CF/TVD version. You hit the nail right on the head when you said the engine, suspension and brakes are the three highlights of the RCF. I would also say the chassis is amazing as well. Regarding your cross shopping of GSF vs RCF, they both have trade-offs. RCF is smaller, lighter, lower, stiffer while the GSF is about 1-foot longer so it gains in practicality with 2 extra doors. You have to use MANUAL mode with SPORT+ for the best performance. The downshifts and upshifts are way faster in manual mode. You did not seem to experience those savage downshifts in manual mode. The OEM Pilot Super Sport tires were a huge let down. Simply did not have stiff enough sidewalls to handle the weight so I went with Pilot Sport 4S with Extra Load sidewalls meant for performance cars a lot heavier than the RCF and it made the car super responsive to rapid transitions. I own a 2016 RCF Carbon Fiber/TVD and have had it for 7+ years. Been modding and enjoying it.

The reason people struggle with the transmission is because most people don't understand the power delivery in a naturally aspirated engine. Gear ratios also matter, but the power delivery is what really affects the car's input. I assume this model has the AISN Toyota 8 Speed. The 5.0 has a large linear band that sits at the top of 3000RPM. You'd have to go all the way to redline to put the next gear at the bottom of the power band(3k). The sport mode calculates this automatically for the driver, but it's much more efficient and fun to know your power band and manually shift it yourself. That's what separates good drivers from ordinary drivers. It's not like a turbo where the band can be started very low from idle/launch which is why a lot of sporty cars have turbo engines now. Most people prefer that instant/accessible power even if it makes the engine less reliable and more expensive to maintain. The RCF is a great car for the money. Lexus kept the low maintenance, comfort, and reliability strengths in all of their vehicles which is why they depreciate slowly. Sadly, most luxury consumers don't understand that which is why you often hear the endless amount of negative connotations about the RCF. To be fair though, I think Lexus should take direction from Chevrolet and the design of the LS6. A small heavy hitting V8 in a lightweight chassis. All of Lexus's sports cars suffer from weight which is it's biggest weakness.

I have a 2015 RC F with 152,000KM. Absolutely zero issues! Always puts a smile on my face every time I drive it.

Great video! I actually just purchased a 2015 RC-F, waiting for it to be delivered. Coming from the 350, I'm excited to have upgraded to an F. Appreciate your insights!

It’s hurting me to see how close to the steering wheel you are for such a big guy

Bro move your seat back 😂

I have a fbo carbon/tvd , swift springs, 265 and 295 tires, f & r bracing ,AOS, Cf Intake, Loi Tunes for 93 and e30, motor and trans mounts, car is a beast on the track, zero issues, regular maintenance you will be happy camper. Do the procedure to get in “test” mode when you go to the track to really have some fun. 😉

Cant decide if i should buy mine used or new

Nice car - nice video!

Nice video and welcome to the F club! I have a 2015 w/ the performance pack, so it has all the good stuff. The car is awesome and a blast to drive. You have done your due diligence so you are somewhat ahead of the game and that’s a good thing. The more you drive it, the more you will love it.

Welcome to the F club, i have an FBO rcf and got some brace kits on it with the TVD, being NA i kept up with a 720s on the dragon which is one of the most curviest roads in the states. I love my rcf after owning for 7 years still drives and pulls hard, the only complaint i have is the weight being 4000 pounds, had it been 3500-3700 itd have easily been on top.

Can’t wait to try and get one, insurance price is going to kill my possibly but hopefully the new job at Boeing can let me afford this

Nice video man

You got a great price for that kind of mileage!

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY......................2018 GSF.................SATX

Wow a lot of F love in the comments, can't wait to get mines too.

Toward the ending I’m kinda the same just a car enthusiast n wanna record but don’t wanna be famous or anything

I’m waiting to graduate to get mine super pumped

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