It's definitely a great daily drive. Most of its negatives (mainly the weight and transmission) are what make it a great commuter. The weight gives the suspension some compliance, and though it's firm and does respond well it's not harsh and doesn't wear you out. I've driven it 9 hours on the highway and I felt fine at the end of it. The transmission at low speed is very smooth, and driving it around normally it certainly feels like a traditional Lexus. The V8 is just great. Sounds good, and gets the car off the line quickly. For all the rhetoric about DCTs (which BMW dropped for a torque converter in the new M4, by the way) the car still gets to 60mph in 4.5 seconds and it shifts fast enough under load. I've never driven my car and thought "it needs more power" or "it needs faster shifts". So I'd say if you're looking at a standard RC F, view it from this mindset: Lexus first, performance second. If you do that, then you won't be disappointed. I certainly agree with AMD about the track edition though. It's just too expensive and the weight saving doesn't justify the extra cost. The brakes on the regular F are already expensive enough, and knowing how much the CCs cost to replace is, quite frankly, a deal-breaker.

May not be as fast as a BMW M5 but I guarantee you'll spend more time driving your RCF and less time in the shop compared to an M5

@@mattyb.5628 0-60 mph in 4.0 seconds in C&D tests. The weight is a non-issue as even an M2 these days weighs 3800+ lbs, which is how much the TE weighs. RCF's weight of 3902 lbs is due to the very rigid chassis that has a lot of reinforcements. Having been on the track many times, RCF is a phenomenal double-duty car. I have an RCF CF/TVD. Both on the streets and the track. Also, as my videos shows, it is very quick and fun.

Their beautiful machines and the duel track use is epic man.

@@mattyb.5628 not to mention, with the carbon bits, you can get all of it on a regular F without the track pack. The only downside is that they're bundled with other stuff in the carbon package, and that's $17k(!). I wish they broke out the carbon parts and BBS wheels separately like they did with blowing out the IS handling pack recently - I'd jump in line to trade my IS350 now for a ~$75k RC-F, but $91k is a tough pill to swallow.

" read between the lines fool"

Lexas,Lexas,Lexas

For me, its ease of service, reliability and efficiency. Everything fails eventually, so having something that can be repaired in my garage is a major plus, or reduced labor cost for a shop.

yep, I got a 4runner. May do a lexus at some point

The price also is important

The four things I wish don’t exist anymore are German cars, British cars, Korean cars and electric cars.

great comment!

Awesome bro

I figured that was the case.

2020 are the sweet spot you got all the internal additions and the better gear ratios for acceleration and lighter components. ( on the track its great out of turns with the newer ratios ) kudos! The 10 speed would overheat and actually be slower sadly but it would sound cooler lol

Awesome! congratulations...maybe the driver can lose a few pounds?😜

​@@RandenMontalvoThe 10 speed is not slower nor would it overheat if Lexus simply added a trans cooler like they did to the 8speed iirc

@@FAUNASO bud there are documents showing it’s slower in certain instances remember the 10 years where not done for strictly performance. And it’s not my opinion it’s a data thing it’s a bi-product of their design iteration of the trans at temp; also I’m glad we agree the trans does overheat because it’s a known thing you can’t run them in Sport+ for extended periods or it will go into limp mode. The LC of course was not designed for track abuse.

@@RandenMontalvo I would love to see those docs myself because every mention of the LC trans puts its shifting times faster than the RC F. I know for a fact that the downshifting has a better logic and it's faster on the LC, I have put nearly 25k miles on a 2015 RC F and on a 2020 RC F TE and have driven the LC plenty of times. As for the trans cooler, that's obvious, if Lexus was to put it on the RC F as he implied then a cooler would have to be installed, just like the RC F has. In fact, Lexus already has a trans cooler available in Japan for the 24 LC's that can be retrofitted and the parts are available online. Ultimately not an issue unless you are buying an LC for hardcore tracking lol and even you might only get issues if you do 3+ extended laps as per the reports.

It’s actually a great feature it puts the engine in the Atkinson cycle and you can literally drive home with zero engine note and save a lot of gas. Works great on the highway.

Yup.. and the Track Edition got input from the RC F GT3 car

Fun fact, that winning car's front suspension has nothing in common with the showroom model hehe.

@@lancewood1410 I mean they are race cars lol

In my country Indonesia, it was sold for ~$300,000 new (because of 250% luxury sales tax) and because RCFs are so rare here, the used price is still strong around ~$200k, so my question is is RC F worth the money, or 981 Cayman base, a mid engine Porsche is a better deal for the asking price about ~$120-150k?

Of course not! LOL. The paddle shifters are the same tho.. which I find interesting. The engine is almost the same... Bored out slightly@@lancewood1410

I am a huge fan. Not necessarily built by Lexus.. loved the mid 2000s BMW M3, MB C Class amg, Audi S4 wagon.. with a clutch!

It’s not what you want anymore. It’s a political agenda from the government standpoint as far a MPG and other strict requirements that has the car manufacturers pulling their hairs I’m sure. Gonna miss the V8’s and V6’s. 😢

this review was very disappointing. Instead if applauding the car it’s like he’s mad it’s here lol. Guess we wants us in EV crossovers soon ☹️

@@MikeForsythe probably because AMD knows Toyota/Lexus can and should have done better, especially for the price

@@UpgradeUrWinRARTrial did he drive the car? It’s not a numbers car. It’s a soulful playful thing on the road and track. I’m in one now typing this lol… Definitely not arguing the price is tough for most people but 105k is tough for most anyone for any car. You simply won’t see another with 50 or less than 50 made 😄

Not Dodge??? 🤣

RCF engine is a completely different engine than the ISF engine other than the bottom end block. Everything else was redesigned for RCF. None of the parts are swappable. Higher compression, higher redline, bigger throttle body, lighter internals etc. It is a lot more rev happy and revs higher.The chassis, suspension, TVD etc, all were developed extensively from the ground up on the track. Being an owner of the IS platform and the RCF platform, the RCF platform is on a different level with more than double the rigidity. Besides, the RCF has 12% more power 472 HP vs 416 HP, which is why all things being equal RCF is faster both in a straight line or on the track. It is 10 years newer so it should be and it is. The RCF TE did a Nurburgring lap time of 7:48 seconds with a regular non-pro driver and with traffic. The compelling case I agree for ISF is that, you can get it for much cheaper in the used market. It can than be used it towards the mods and end up building everything to your liking.

IS500 is the answer for your next car

RCF is a completely different car with a different engine and a lot more power. Lexus put a, lot of effort into giving it a, lot of track hardware and the added weight is due to much higher chassis stiffness. The RCF TE actually weighs the same as the ISF at 3800 lbs. The non-TE RCF is the one that is 3900+ lbs.

I am happy for you. You must have modded your ISF and I would say keep it. For someone like me looking fresh as a starting point and had the budget for it, RCF offers a better platform as a starting point in almost every way.

Agreed with everything except I would pick RCF over the ISF all day. I have driven both on the track and RCF feels like a car where everything was designed to go fast around the track as the chassis, suspension, engine etc. all work in harmony with each other while ISF feels like the flimsy 2IS chassis with a transplanted monster V8 up front that is trying to go fast around the track, but feels too jiggly and unruly over bump stops etc.

They are pricey Lexus cannot scale like other brands but if you look around everyone else in the M4 range is pricy also. These are not cheap cars news by design of course but Toyota has the 86 line for a more cost effective entry into the GR world....which F cars are a bi product of GRs efforts etc.

@@RandenMontalvo These cars are just overpriced fanboy turds. They aren't fast, they don't have manual options, they can't really be modded, they aren't super reliable and they are expensive to work on and fix. You just have to be a lexus fanboy to want this crap.

I have one and dude you will love it ....notice he could not mention what technology is exactly being asked in terms of missing I find this interesting, I can tell you coming from M cars it has CarPlay which im unsure what other tech you would want as everything is voice activated lol. I have never felt iDrive had an extra feature other than screen size and hand gestures lol.

Mine is a "22" RC F. The infotainment ain't so bad; Apple Car Play, Android Auto, (although its a wired connection) Cloud Connected Navigation on a screen with decent resolution and Mark Levinson Audio (835 Watts/17 speakers). Also the car has blind spot 24:11 24:1 24:11 monitoring, lane departure warning (with auto correction if turned-on), adaptive-cruise control, pedestrian detection (cross-warning on the rear) automated braking, remote start via the key-fob and Lexus app. On the other hand, I'm kind of pissed they removed the memory seats, and ambient lighting. In case folks don't realize _ what is old is new again. I rather have semi-analog gauges as opposed to a full length "universal screen" wherein you are dead in the water - without climate, radio and/or Navigation if it fails. Think "Singer Porsche" retro mods are becoming increasingly desirable. A modern car with some analog features/functionality is where it's at. Nothing ages a car more than display screens anyway. Are there things Lexus could do better -certainly. We have an BMW S58 ///M vehicle in the household so I can truly enjoy the contrast. Also, shift manually in the RCF in Sport + @ 7100 - 7200 RPM people don't realize there is a difference. And in closing "The Car Care Nut" didn't mention that the RC F also has oil and Transmission coolers if one desires to venture to the track. Note : the RC F can fit 2 adults' comfortably in the back seats that are shorter than 6ft. I am 6ft 3' and my teenager who is about 5ft "6" does not complain. In comparison you "Can Not" fit anyone in the back of an LC500, The LC500 has absolutely limited trunk space and cabin space, barely a cup holder. For those who could afford an LC500, but need some practicality can find it in the RC F. Admittedly, the Track Edition is overpriced, but the base RC F with options presents a viable option. Decent looks, Legendary V8, Reliable, Rare, and holds it value. In closing it's still faster than the LC500 on track and in a straight line with the Aisin 8 speed in comparison. Judge for yourself not based on the commentary of others. Just because they say so, doesn't mean it is - juss say'n "Mike Drop"!

@@carfan5296 facts on facts when you don’t know you don’t know. The mechanical feel of this car is so wonderful to experience coming from the M world. Lexus really gave a treat here. I have no idea what technology people are taking about….hand gestures?

the 2023s have a touchscreen now and apple carplay/android auto, what else would it need?

And Winning at that 🏆

What year is your rcf

@@jerm_ 2015

Yes listen to a guy who didn't even take a sexy v8 car out for a drive.

beautiful ride man!

@@RandenMontalvo Thank you!

Where did you hit 150 mph?

@@kurtbeck5809 Mexico

It Already Does,This Guy missed that & evidently hasn't even driven one.Lol

@@edcain9492, That's what I was stating. Only I left out the douchebaggery of laughing and making fun of him. Or trying to. He's a great guy, and very knowledgeable. I trust him 100% in everything he has to say.

Bought my sister's house in 2010 for 89k it's worth a lot more now. What would a 2010 rcf go for today? Oh wait, nvm...

@@jaycarl1562 LOL...true. Cannot disagree with you on that

RCF is an amazing car and the video poster is on crack for saying LC500 is better in every way than RCF. LOL are you kidding me? RCF is almost 1 second faster in a straight line. A full 1 second faster and around a track, RCF is meant to go fast around the track and LC500 is not.

2017 RCF owner here and I always look for your comments on all the F videos lol. You are probably the most knowledgeable about the RCF and a true enthusiast. I absolutely LOVE my car that I daily drive.

@@slappagon Thank you. There is a so much ignorance around the RCF. It is sometimes just astonishing as to how terribly skewed some of these reviewers get their talking points. Having owned this amazing car for 7+ years, I can see how the reviewers don't do their homework a lot of times (or just have biases like in this case with that false comparison with LC500).

Same had only M cars prior the TE stole me away something about the package is just special I think F cars in general are some of the most misunderstood cars out there mostly from folks that never lived with them or driven.

The backseats can actually fit medium adults quite decently, children and child seats shouldn't be an issue for most.