I will be purchasing a used RC white with red interior. I really love those vent thingys on the side; even if they are not functional they look good to me.Not sure which to choose from 200t, 300, or 350.
Lexus drivers are not speed freak drivers. We are comfort drivers. There is more than enough power in the RC 350 F Sport. Quick sporty and a luxurious interior that is unlike others in this category. Looks unlike anything else on the road AND it is a smooth as silk ride. IF you want FAST...get the top of the line RC F with 479 hp. Don't get why you are reviewing the least powered of the three and whining about it. Mine is a 2022 with many upgrades on tech and and even better ride. THIS IS NOT A PERFORMANCE COUPE!!! Go to AMG or BMW M if you want fast.
I bought one today with 36k miles. I’m pretty young and I don’t care about beating some kid in a shit box mustang. This thing is pure class if you are getting a coupe.
Awesome video guys!! I actually love the RC 300. It is more affordable for me than the rivals. Plus I’m 6”1 and can’t really fit in the IS/GT86/Supra. Coming from a 202hp Camry XLE, this 260hp RC is a great sporty upgrade. I think people like me, who want a spicy upgrade from their Camry/Avalon are the people Lexus primarily targets with this model.
@@paulzamora4864 I am not as sold on the newer RC design though from 2019 onwards. I prefer the lights on the front of the older model. It just looked so different with the triple beam lights and seperate DRL's that double as a front blinker.
The owners of the RC 350 F Sport's rely on owning the car for longevity and low costs maintenance, unlike the German cars: BMW's, Benz's and Porsche's who perform much better with very high maintenance costs later. Lexus owners desire image and comfort with sufficient speed upon demand. The RC's rear passenger seats are more suitable for shorter individuals; however, it is rare that we have 3 or 4 passengers. The rear seats fold down and increases cargo space (10 sq, Feet+) that is helpful. Unlike the Porshe 718 Boxer, cargo space is about 5 sq, feet, very limited, and the car is very expensive. Lexus is more suitable for the luxury and somewhat sporty class.
If you want performance get the Broke Mans Wish if you want reliability get the lexus !!! The BMW will take off from the start hands down but the lexus will finish the endurance race definitely before the BMW .
@@PerformanceOnWheels bmw is pure performance I love em too but not reliable at all , I hope the japs put some reliability juice on that supra engine 😁😁
Having driven my 2020 RC350 for almost 3 years, I consistently get between 31-32 MPG on the FWY to work, and overall between 24-26 MPG combined. Nothing to fix other than routine maintenance and no driving fatigue after spending up to 4 hours driving without a rest stop. I commute 98% of the time, which is probably similar to many other drivers here in Southern California. I drove and modified street cars back in the 1960's, but cruising Van Nuys Blvd has mostly long vanished in the past 50 years. For a daily driving, it is IMO, one of the best vehicles to own and drive. And, one cannot beat the styling of the car, especially given the questionable designs coming from Europe at this time. Older electronics, for sure, but, they do not leave you stranded. A keeper among ultimately disposable cars.
it’s a great looking reliable car but my problem with it is its performance. i’m looking at this and a 440i. 440i blows it out of the water but the reliability is what i’d be sacrificing.
That bump against the tunnel is from the AWD system and This is the worst combo, the AWD with the 6 speed auto has the worst riding experience and gas mileage. 350 F sport RWD w 8 speed is the best combo
Why this car is heavy? because of the great materials that Lexus uses to make you feel comfortable. You think this car is slow? It needs a little help and you can wake up this thing.. also is not a real sport car but a "Gran Touring" a mix of luxury sedan and a sport coupe a Camry? I think I take a Camry engine over the Audi A5 or any BMW! Who cares about gas milage! I don't think people who drives these type of cars are concern about gas cost. The design is amazing and turns necks of chicks all day! a BMW is another brick in the wall. Good luck with your new car choice!
Great review guys. The RC looks really good. The RC was a missed opportunity for Lexus in the performance department. Your right no reason for the 300 to exist. The 350 should've be the base.
Oh my gosh heaven forbid you’re telling me you don’t like the car because it’s not a sports car, a real sports car hey I’d rather have the Lexus with decent acceleration and I know I’m gonna be trouble free with regular maintenance for at least a good 200,000 miles a BMW or Mercedes every 10,000 miles I’m in the dealership for a major problem. Wow first world problems.
I beg to differ , this is my 7th lexus and there is a reason for that. Now my 2018 lexus rc350 is very unique, I have completely built this car from suspension, to engine up to cosmetics. This car handles better than my 2014 gtr, it is 100% tuned with 560hp and 429ftlbs I don't have any complaints. And if you can't afford gas you probably shouldn't be driving a lexus just sayin, do your own reviews on a car go drive one and you will see why they are amazing cars. 😉
I will take toyota reliability over any gas mileage win euro cars have. Come back with 80k-150k miles and let us know your cost of ownership of any euro car vs any toyota. Eurocars will unleash a wave of devastation on your bank account by then and thereafter, while toyota will be basic maintenance.
I don't disagree with you. However, For the sake of conversation. On the low end a 6mpg difference over 150k is $7k. Throw basic maintenance into that and your cost of ownership is a lot closer than people might think.
@@PerformanceOnWheels Just a bad chain tensioner, bearings, horrible VANOS on any VAG/Euro vehicle = $5-18k or more depending on engine type/size, which is why VAG got sued and lost in a class action lawsuit, along with their horrible oil consumption issues. When that VAG/Euro part goes, that $80 part is financially devastating to anyone owning the car to come up with a new engine for $5-$18k right now, not over 15 years. Would you rather pay $10 more at the gas pump weekly for the next 15 years for reliability that is tested and true, which is not life-changing for anyone, or have a engine failure that you have to pay for in 30 days at the horrific cost of $5-18K? Your argument is based on the idea that euro car won't have catastrophic issues within that time frame, which in my experience is far from expected behavior.
As a recent first time RC owner I asked the same question... why is there a 200t, 300 and 350. And why are all three so closely under powered. I agree with your review, it’s a beautiful car but no muscle 🤙🏼
It was never designed to have it though as Lexus has the RCF For that. These were designed to have the sporty look and feel without the worry of losing your licence when you take off from the lights lol
I just bought my RC350F sport I love it so much it’s amazing. The comfort and long drives is relaxing not for performance. Just too bad doesn’t come with wireless apple play or a bit more features. Other than that it’s a fun car. They are releasing an electric one soon no more RC after 2024. It’s my weekend driver
Alright so get an rc F ??? And plus im in the market for a nice comfortable coupe, I come from a corvette with heads/ cam/ intake upgrade. I want a quiet, comfortable coupe. The tranquility of the rc300 vs a loud gas guzzling Chevy is a no brainer in my situation.
What is its competition? And that costs the same or less? A nice luxurious GT daily car is what I’m looking for. Plus it has ventilated front seats, which the Z does not. I feel the Z is more GT then a sports car.
I’ve now had three: a 2017 200t, a 2021 350 Black Line, and now a 2023 350. All F Sport models. I’m 45 and do use it really for just commuting to work and general cruising. I don’t care much about racing; I don’t anticipate or care about driving Nurburgring types of roads. While I would say the performance is better than mediocre compared to a Camry or some other everyday driver, I chose it specifically for comfort and reliability with a touch of sportiness. I also chose it specifically for its attractive looks. I was cross shopping the BMW 4 Series and anyone I asked for an opinion said the RC hands down was the more aesthetically endowed of the two. For me, the car does exactly what it’s supposed to do and I enjoy it. I don’t feel Lexus duped me into thinking I bought an enthusiast’s racing machine. The looks vs performance may suggest it, but I’m getting precisely what I wanted from it. Feel like racing or you like a harsh ride with less premium materials, by all means go to the competitors. Gas mileage seems fine to me. I have zero critiques.
My basic view is that whether one is considering an IS250, IS300, or RC300, it would be best to skip all of them and settle on the V6 350 RWD version of each model. 300+ horsepower is adequate for a daily driver. Race car it isn't, because it wasn't trying to be one.
Damn this is such ignorant review to the philosophies and point that the Japanese had for this car. The 6 speed is the vastly preferred transmission in the community due to the flexibility of the first two gears. In an 8 speed you have a choppy 2 speed interval where you can only drive slow or fast. I have both an RCF and an RC350 AWD Fsport. The RCF has the 8spd and its a very poor daily due to the gear shift points. Its easy to get into trouble. The RCF is a TRACK vehicle, not a daily. THE RC 300/350 was meant to be "good enough" for the street WHILE giving great comfort, nice looks, high quality finishes, in a reliable package. No it is not a track monster, you do not need that on the road. I have NEVER come across a time where I needed 400+ hp or incredibly agile steering that totally sacrifices road comfort. My 350 easily passes and dominates the highway if I need it to. IMO the RC300/350 is a gentlemans daily sport driver. It is for the more mature owner that wants a spirited daily that looks great and won't give them headaches. All the turbos out there and reliability issues that come attached with the slightly quicker or nimbler steering or fancy gadget there....not worth it! My RCF is a terrible daily, especially in Canada. I used to own an M4 and it was the exact same experience. The moment it rained or any snow, put the car away... start it up in the morning or come home late and all the neighbours complain about the noise. Oh whats that... a pothole / any road debris...feel that in my ass. To me, the fact that the RC doesn't sell as well as German equivalents is a perfect analogy to the lack of sophistication in North America. Everything is 0-60, horsepower numbers, and quarter miles. Everyone is a hotwheels kid. Big truck, fast car /theend. Anyways, this video missed the mark for me. Totally sideways to what the car is supposed to be and spoke nothing of engineering masterclass of these vehicles. Which is not surprising.
Yep totally nailed it. That is exactly why I bought my 2016 RC 350. This car has absolutely no problem punching through gaps in traffic. And with the right exhaust it has a gentleman's growl. Your last statement about people here in the U.S. could not be anymore accurate lol
Be glad it even exists, because there are literally no nice two doors on the market to purchase , except for two maybe... I certainly don't need a four-door sedan.
Bmw 4 series Bmw 2 series Mercedes c class coupe Mercedes e class coupe Mercedes s class coupe Lexus rc coupe Ford mustang Chevy camaro Infiniti q60 Dodge challenger Nissan z Audi a5 Cadilliac ats Honda civic The list goes on much longer
@@PerformanceOnWheels the BMW and Mercedes are twice the price and expensive ,so you can count them out, and you can completely forget about the Honda, the Camaro and the Challenger are discontinued, leaving the Mustang, wich I've owned since the '80s, the Audi is pretty much all that is left, so I consider it very thin pickings for a nice two-door
I have a 2018 rc350 awd fully modded 620 hp with a 100 shot . I also have a 2014 GTR track edition and I will tell you that my rc handles way better than my gtr in the winter and around corners. The interior is red with a carbon steering wheel , console and other small carbon accents pieces. Carbon fiber pieces on the exterior, Straight Pipe with r&r racing headers. Tuned r&r racing. R&r racing super charger . Drilled rotors , 20" rims and Not to mention the comfort and elegance, This is my 7th lexus, never had ANY issues with any of my lexus and I won't buy another brand .
I had a 2015 RC350 for 3 years. Then traded it in for a 2018 Infiniti Q60 Red Sport. Within a day, i wish I had the Lexus back. I HATED the Infiniti. Yeah it was crazy fast but fell way short on everything compared to the RC. I am now looking on getting an RC F instead of the RC350. That will make me not miss the Q60 performance.
@@Jordan-kc7xl Lots of it was the cheapness that nissan put into it. essentially creature comforts. The RC had a power trunk, better stereo, i prefered the lexus infotainment system, no buttons on the doors but touch response locks, the Q had no dome light in the back (pitch black back there at night) when you open a door, preferred the lexus phone app, the map lights where touch sensitive versus a hard button, The gauge cluster is amazing on the RC, crappy on the Q. lots of nit picking but thats what we pay for. The Q is stupid fast but that was all for me.
@@SamusAran1969 No I hear you. Spending that kind of money, its justifiable to be nit picky. Any difference in it's reliability? I'm aware lexus is known for its reliability but did you have any trouble with the Q that you didn't have with the rc?
@@Jordan-kc7xl We only owned it for about 9 months before getting rid of it. No issues at the time. the 2017 had bad turbos and was a ticking time bomb. I am trying to lean away from anything charged. We are looking to get an RC F currently as we want the speed of the Q but the RC back. its the best of both worlds other than the rear wheel drive as we live in minnesota, the AWD is awesome.
why did you buy the RC in the first place if you didn’t like it to begin with that’s of a waste time and money it’s actually country to popular believe it’s a good car but it’s not a race car it’s a grand touring car and a reliable one at that that will go up in value one day unlike it’s competitors yes it might be slower and heavier than everything else but it’s more reliable than everything else and it will be a good time to have in the future I feel like it’s especially misunderstood by the time people really start to understand what this car is about and what makes it so good that will be when prices start to go up but it it will be a while from now 15 to 20 more years from now mine is a 2017 I see 300 that I just got the other day in fact it has 27,000 original miles on it color is ultrasonic metallic blue fantastic color and the interior is a light tan when the car was new it was $52,000 with the F sport package which is what it has I paid 41,000 so the depreciation hit was only $11,000 on a 5 year old gt car you can’t get that from a BMW M4 or an Audi nothing else holds value quite like a Lexus well except maybe Porsche and another thing about the Lexus versus pretty much all of them you can go on a long trip for 10 days or more and you don’t even have to leave the battery connected on a trickle charger and when you come home it starts right up not to mention there’s no droppings on the ground for you to see when you move it oil or coolant you can’t say that about the European competition even a Porsche is guilty of that I have a 986 the five speed manual I leave it on the trickle charger all the time for that reason when I don’t use it but other than that the Lexus RC is not a rubbish car you shouldn’t of put it in the first place if you’re going to complain about how terrible it is it’s not a race car yes Lexus was overcompensating for something when they made this car compete with the BMW M4 and all the other European luxury cars it was supposed to compete with but if you recall Lexus was never really in the sports car game it was a luxury car first actually started as a luxury car only until the IS line which was a bit more sporty not much but a bit And then the SC came along which also was more of the grand touring coupé than anything it was a bit sporty but again it paid more attention to luxury but they never were known for that sports car image so you have to cut them some slack the only successful sports that’s not really a sports car because it’s a super car is the Lexus of a really made with the LFA but I did make the RCF with the 5 L V8 it’s just that exact RC 350 that you’re trading and because you don’t like it but it has a V8 in it but that was is a limited production run car which it’s faster but it still a gt car with more cylinders but the RC is not a sports car it’s a grand touring car a BMW M4 is a sports car that luxury comes second to sports with the Lexus RC it’s the other way around luxury comes first sports come second as well as reliability and good build quality in the interior being king of the whole thing the whole reason the RC model gets a bad wrap is because no one actually understands the car for what it is it’s a luxurious GT car that you can still have fun with maybe not as much fun as a BMW but name me one BMW owner that doesn’t worry about their BMW sports car having a catastrophic injury failure and leaking coolant on top of that it’s like range anxiety in an electric car in any sport European car it’s when will this break anxiety I also on a 1997 jaguar XJ6L so I know a lot about the break anxiety this got very lengthy apologies
Just buy the car and get the D3 performance tune. Fantastic car for anyone interested. This seems more like a "bash the car before I trade it in" type video.
could youelaborate on this? Im in the market for 350 but im willing to go 300 if the tunes indeed work and dont "destroy the engine/electronic assists/gearbox" etc. I saw a lot of plug n play + chip tune boxes for 700 CDN +. Thats really not bad imo to bring the rc 300 back to 300-320 HP. lmk nice comment! il search D3
As an RC 350 owner the performance is lacking against many cars but the interior beats them all. The comfort is on another level. Very driver oriented, the materials are far better than most. Sure I’m not the fastest but who cares.. there always someone faster n then you’ll be chasing number dropping 100k overtime. If you wanna be next level.. get a supercharger.. you’ll net 450 wheel horsepower for another 20k.. hear me out. RCF 55k Supra 55k 392?? Bro everyone has one. Mustang? Really?.. An RCF would need full bolt on which is 20k on top of the 55k just to win. I know trust me 450wheel beats them all for 35k car plus 20k mods.. you’ll have comfort and speed. Do you sacrifice reliability.. sure. Even if you get beat. Wow bro you beat a Lexus? No surprise.. then when you beat them.. Lmao you got smoked by a Lexus
anyone getting a Lexus V8 simply wants reliable luxury performance vehicle. he won't be measuring performance in micro seconds, for sure this thing would be fun to drive if not the very best. about the weight yes it slows the car down a bit, but that weight for sure adds to hefty and drive feel, 3700 pounds for sure will feel like a tank like seriously this time lexus defeated germans in tank making.
The W204 C class came with the same engine options; a C300 with a 3.5L putting out 245hp and a C350 making 306hp. This might have been something engineers were looking at in terms of diversity of the ever-so-reliable V6.
I don't know what these so call experts are saying. Look I have the RC 300 2016 I love it I did do my own upgrades 20inch rims Br racing suspension and Takada performance exhaust system and performance intake and stage 2 performance tune 😂 what are talking about I track race mountain road spirit driving I have raced Honda 2.0t Mazda, Nissan z cars no problem I even raced dodge challengers v6 and shut them all down. I having fun and now just keep oil brakes and check my fluid s lol BMW, audi, Nissan maintenance sucks I race and commute love driving this car FYI forget the f sport I made better than f sport. It's one of one lol
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That’s just Lexus owners they don’t care about performance just want a car that looks luxury without worry about luxury car breaks down costs. Me personally tho I want a fun car if I wanted a daily nice car I just get a regular car with max out options.
@@PerformanceOnWheels I did a lot of research (C63, M4, RCF, etc) and could not ignore the reliability and cost of ownership factors. And honestly, i don't care if the M4/C63 are a little quicker. Its not like I'm pushing the limits anyway.
I own a Lexus RC 300 2016 I love driving it still after 7yrs. I bought the base model so could I customize the car to my specifications i.e the interior exhaust system suspension and 20inch I love driving it I get compliments on my car all time cops, the young the old women and men
Glad you have been enjoying it Bruce. A key part of what you said is 7 years later. I bet it still looks and runs like new it's one thing you definitely cannot beat with A lexus
@@PerformanceOnWheels I have a 2016 RC 350 RWD and added the Nvidia Quad exhaust to it. Bolstered the interior door jams to racing ones and added lighted step plates and the RCF cup holders for the rear seats. I get so many compliments . If you get a Silver one with the beautiful Roja red interior that is no longer available they always look so good.
You're kind of like my Doctor, giving me a dose of reality. I literally had the Abarth and this RC as well as the AWD 350 IS on my short list of possible purchases. You're honest assessment has me thinking twice about what my priorities are, which I guess is what you're supposed to do. :) Thanks for the review. Now what about the Audi TTS?
There's only a few "Luxury" cars that are not just "rebranded" consumer goods. Cadillac, Mercedes, BMW, Porsche, Lambo, Ferrari, Bentley, Maserati,. That's about it. Lexus is a Toyota, Acura is a Honda, Infiniti is a Nissan, Genesys is a Hyundai, Audi is a Volkswagen..
lol the gas mileage is "poor" compared to the competition? False. Also...coming from a previous audi s6 owner... reliability and maintenance is a way bigger deal than these guys portray it to be.
This is one of of the next cars I want I own a 2012 ford focus SEL And god damn this pile of shit is a money pit I am A autobody repair man but I fixed 2 RC350's of these in 3 years iv been fixing cars and fell in love with its look it felt amazing it wasn't over done but pushed as much as the dollar can hold for the quality iv always loved working on the body and structure of a Toyota its forgiving not over done not extremely complex its .
If I would have bought any car in my life for gas mileage, the broads would have thought I was lame and my car's would have been lame. But kids, I'm talking about back in America. A place you wouldn't understand. The mk ultra is thick in all of you and may the force try and remove it back to normal.
Trying to find an "upgrade" from my Mazda 6 Signature. But it's hard. I had my hopes up for the RC. But here in Sweden we really only have the 300h and the F. F is out of my budget by far, and the 300h seems to heavy and boring. My only hope really is that the -19 and up Kia Stinger drops in price someday... But right now the only option is another 6...
You had to buy the car to know it's not a car enthusiast's car? I'm an old woman, but even I don't need to buy it to know it's not for the enthusiast, lol.
If you think your yearly fuel cost over an Audi or BMW in the Lexus will be be a bigger number than the cost of repairs on the German cars you’re smoking crack.
@@hardestgainer609 the new one is called RC300 despite having 2.0l 4cyl Turbo..this pre-facelift RC300 (AWD) in the video is a 255hp 3.5L V6... no idea why that exists when you have the 320hp RC350..
I thought about getting one of these until I saw the power ratings. 260hp is absolutely gutless. It's barely faster than my tdi commuter. For the guy saying Lexus drivers don't care about performance maybe you should think with a little business sense. If you're going to market a "sport" model it should have some sport capability.
Lexus drivers don't care about raw sporty performance. We care about luxury, looks and reliability ... and solid performance. This car is a winner.
Big statement on behalf of all lexus drivers wouldn't you say?
@@PerformanceOnWheels probably is a bit of a sweeping generalisation 😂 but you get my gist! Haha
I agree
I will be purchasing a used RC white with red interior. I really love those vent thingys on the side; even if they are not functional they look good to me.Not sure which to choose from 200t, 300, or 350.
@@Yummy2u 350 please
Lexus drivers are not speed freak drivers. We are comfort drivers. There is more than enough power in the RC 350 F Sport. Quick sporty and a luxurious interior that is unlike others in this category. Looks unlike anything else on the road AND it is a smooth as silk ride. IF you want FAST...get the top of the line RC F with 479 hp. Don't get why you are reviewing the least powered of the three and whining about it. Mine is a 2022 with many upgrades on tech and and even better ride. THIS IS NOT A PERFORMANCE COUPE!!! Go to AMG or BMW M if you want fast.
We are simply saying the RC300 F-sport doesn't need to exist. The RC350 F-sport is great
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🤣. Love the RC-F
Or Hyundai N for a more reasonable price❤
Reliability reliability reliability is all I care about at this point. Not bad for a daily driver.
I bought one today with 36k miles. I’m pretty young and I don’t care about beating some kid in a shit box mustang. This thing is pure class if you are getting a coupe.
Awesome video guys!! I actually love the RC 300. It is more affordable for me than the rivals. Plus I’m 6”1 and can’t really fit in the IS/GT86/Supra. Coming from a 202hp Camry XLE, this 260hp RC is a great sporty upgrade. I think people like me, who want a spicy upgrade from their Camry/Avalon are the people Lexus primarily targets with this model.
I’m with you. It isn’t all about power. The car looks amazing and gets slightly better gas mileage than the 350.
@@paulzamora4864 I am not as sold on the newer RC design though from 2019 onwards. I prefer the lights on the front of the older model. It just looked so different with the triple beam lights and seperate DRL's that double as a front blinker.
How much gas you waste mane
That's why I love being 5'7 now worries about any vehicles all made for me lol.
The owners of the RC 350 F Sport's rely on owning the car for longevity and low costs maintenance, unlike the German cars: BMW's, Benz's and Porsche's who perform much better with very high maintenance costs later. Lexus owners desire image and comfort with sufficient speed upon demand. The RC's rear passenger seats are more suitable for shorter individuals; however, it is rare that we have 3 or 4 passengers. The rear seats fold down and increases cargo space (10 sq, Feet+) that is helpful. Unlike the Porshe 718 Boxer, cargo space is about 5 sq, feet, very limited, and the car is very expensive. Lexus is more suitable for the luxury and somewhat sporty class.
or low budget to say the truth
If you want performance get the Broke Mans Wish if you want reliability get the lexus !!! The BMW will take off from the start hands down but the lexus will finish the endurance race definitely before the BMW .
There are some very reliable bmws out there as well.
'broke man's wish' lol. tbh a lot of people I know who has bmw's or are wishing to purchase one are normally earning shit wages and in dept...
@@PerformanceOnWheels reliable bmw lol 😂😂😂😂 unless Japan comes out with a new bmw brand
@@nel777tt9 I wonder why Toyota uses a BMW motor. 🤔
@@PerformanceOnWheels bmw is pure performance I love em too but not reliable at all , I hope the japs put some reliability juice on that supra engine 😁😁
The guy shows up wearing a benz cap. A total lack of respect towards Lexus owners... Please don't disrespects us Lexus lovers,,,,
Having driven my 2020 RC350 for almost 3 years, I consistently get between 31-32 MPG on the FWY to work, and overall between 24-26 MPG combined. Nothing to fix other than routine maintenance and no driving fatigue after spending up to 4 hours driving without a rest stop. I commute 98% of the time, which is probably similar to many other drivers here in Southern California. I drove and modified street cars back in the 1960's, but cruising Van Nuys Blvd has mostly long vanished in the past 50 years. For a daily driving, it is IMO, one of the best vehicles to own and drive. And, one cannot beat the styling of the car, especially given the questionable designs coming from Europe at this time. Older electronics, for sure, but, they do not leave you stranded. A keeper among ultimately disposable cars.
True that ! ! !
I think my rc300 gets worse gas mileage because it is the same 3.5L just restricted, I only get 22.0 mpg and that’s highway driving at 70 mph
it’s a great looking reliable car but my problem with it is its performance. i’m looking at this and a 440i. 440i blows it out of the water but the reliability is what i’d be sacrificing.
That bump against the tunnel is from the AWD system and This is the worst combo, the AWD with the 6 speed auto has the worst riding experience and gas mileage. 350 F sport RWD w 8 speed is the best combo
I thought its a nice leg rest position :D
Why this car is heavy? because of the great materials that Lexus uses to make you feel comfortable.
You think this car is slow? It needs a little help and you can wake up this thing.. also is not a real sport car but a "Gran Touring" a mix of luxury sedan and a sport coupe
a Camry? I think I take a Camry engine over the Audi A5 or any BMW!
Who cares about gas milage! I don't think people who drives these type of cars are concern about gas cost.
The design is amazing and turns necks of chicks all day! a BMW is another brick in the wall.
Good luck with your new car choice!
Thanks for checking in!! Beautiful and comfortable ride for sure.
Great review guys. The RC looks really good. The RC was a missed opportunity for Lexus in the performance department. Your right no reason for the 300 to exist. The 350 should've be the base.
There's a 250 to but that's a 4cyl
@@PerformanceOnWheels even less of a reason for 250 to exist. Camry XSE 4 cylinder would be a better value and may have more performance chops.
Very true I'd assume it's the same motor
The 350 would be better if it was turbo’d. I own one and it’s slow as dick
@@EAK1437 would you pay the extra and get a rc f instead if given the chance?
I have had the 350 RWD for over 5 years and it has been such a great car.
I'm sure the RWD is a much more compelling option
Try the awd ; it might surprise you
AWD as a Six speed automatic is not it.
How about on the snow?
What a bunch of cranky old men. Jeeze.....
I'm 19 bruh
@@PerformanceOnWheels and still a cranky old guy already…
What does that even mean
Oh my gosh heaven forbid you’re telling me you don’t like the car because it’s not a sports car, a real sports car hey I’d rather have the Lexus with decent acceleration and I know I’m gonna be trouble free with regular maintenance for at least a good 200,000 miles a BMW or Mercedes every 10,000 miles I’m in the dealership for a major problem. Wow first world problems.
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I beg to differ , this is my 7th lexus and there is a reason for that. Now my 2018 lexus rc350 is very unique, I have completely built this car from suspension, to engine up to cosmetics. This car handles better than my 2014 gtr, it is 100% tuned with 560hp and 429ftlbs I don't have any complaints. And if you can't afford gas you probably shouldn't be driving a lexus just sayin, do your own reviews on a car go drive one and you will see why they are amazing cars. 😉
I will take toyota reliability over any gas mileage win euro cars have. Come back with 80k-150k miles and let us know your cost of ownership of any euro car vs any toyota. Eurocars will unleash a wave of devastation on your bank account by then and thereafter, while toyota will be basic maintenance.
I don't disagree with you. However, For the sake of conversation. On the low end a 6mpg difference over 150k is $7k. Throw basic maintenance into that and your cost of ownership is a lot closer than people might think.
@@PerformanceOnWheels Just a bad chain tensioner, bearings, horrible VANOS on any VAG/Euro vehicle = $5-18k or more depending on engine type/size, which is why VAG got sued and lost in a class action lawsuit, along with their horrible oil consumption issues.
When that VAG/Euro part goes, that $80 part is financially devastating to anyone owning the car to come up with a new engine for $5-$18k right now, not over 15 years. Would you rather pay $10 more at the gas pump weekly for the next 15 years for reliability that is tested and true, which is not life-changing for anyone, or have a engine failure that you have to pay for in 30 days at the horrific cost of $5-18K?
Your argument is based on the idea that euro car won't have catastrophic issues within that time frame, which in my experience is far from expected behavior.
As a recent first time RC owner I asked the same question... why is there a 200t, 300 and 350. And why are all three so closely under powered. I agree with your review, it’s a beautiful car but no muscle 🤙🏼
It was never designed to have it though as Lexus has the RCF For that. These were designed to have the sporty look and feel without the worry of losing your licence when you take off from the lights lol
@@DEVILTAZ35 true finnaly someone with knowledge
I just bought my RC350F sport I love it so much it’s amazing. The comfort and long drives is relaxing not for performance. Just too bad doesn’t come with wireless apple play or a bit more features. Other than that it’s a fun car. They are releasing an electric one soon no more RC after 2024. It’s my weekend driver
Alright so get an rc F ??? And plus im in the market for a nice comfortable coupe, I come from a corvette with heads/ cam/ intake upgrade. I want a quiet, comfortable coupe. The tranquility of the rc300 vs a loud gas guzzling Chevy is a no brainer in my situation.
What is its competition? And that costs the same or less? A nice luxurious GT daily car is what I’m looking for. Plus it has ventilated front seats, which the Z does not. I feel the Z is more GT then a sports car.
I’ve now had three: a 2017 200t, a 2021 350 Black Line, and now a 2023 350. All F Sport models. I’m 45 and do use it really for just commuting to work and general cruising. I don’t care much about racing; I don’t anticipate or care about driving Nurburgring types of roads. While I would say the performance is better than mediocre compared to a Camry or some other everyday driver, I chose it specifically for comfort and reliability with a touch of sportiness. I also chose it specifically for its attractive looks. I was cross shopping the BMW 4 Series and anyone I asked for an opinion said the RC hands down was the more aesthetically endowed of the two. For me, the car does exactly what it’s supposed to do and I enjoy it. I don’t feel Lexus duped me into thinking I bought an enthusiast’s racing machine. The looks vs performance may suggest it, but I’m getting precisely what I wanted from it. Feel like racing or you like a harsh ride with less premium materials, by all means go to the competitors. Gas mileage seems fine to me. I have zero critiques.
Can u feel the front wheels ?
My basic view is that whether one is considering an IS250, IS300, or RC300, it would be best to skip all of them and settle on the V6 350 RWD version of each model. 300+ horsepower is adequate for a daily driver. Race car it isn't, because it wasn't trying to be one.
From what I've read, the bulge has to do with AWD. I assume the RWD version won't have it.
Damn this is such ignorant review to the philosophies and point that the Japanese had for this car.
The 6 speed is the vastly preferred transmission in the community due to the flexibility of the first two gears. In an 8 speed you have a choppy 2 speed interval where you can only drive slow or fast. I have both an RCF and an RC350 AWD Fsport. The RCF has the 8spd and its a very poor daily due to the gear shift points. Its easy to get into trouble. The RCF is a TRACK vehicle, not a daily. THE RC 300/350 was meant to be "good enough" for the street WHILE giving great comfort, nice looks, high quality finishes, in a reliable package. No it is not a track monster, you do not need that on the road. I have NEVER come across a time where I needed 400+ hp or incredibly agile steering that totally sacrifices road comfort. My 350 easily passes and dominates the highway if I need it to.
IMO the RC300/350 is a gentlemans daily sport driver. It is for the more mature owner that wants a spirited daily that looks great and won't give them headaches. All the turbos out there and reliability issues that come attached with the slightly quicker or nimbler steering or fancy gadget there....not worth it!
My RCF is a terrible daily, especially in Canada. I used to own an M4 and it was the exact same experience. The moment it rained or any snow, put the car away... start it up in the morning or come home late and all the neighbours complain about the noise. Oh whats that... a pothole / any road debris...feel that in my ass.
To me, the fact that the RC doesn't sell as well as German equivalents is a perfect analogy to the lack of sophistication in North America. Everything is 0-60, horsepower numbers, and quarter miles. Everyone is a hotwheels kid. Big truck, fast car /theend.
Anyways, this video missed the mark for me. Totally sideways to what the car is supposed to be and spoke nothing of engineering masterclass of these vehicles. Which is not surprising.
Yep totally nailed it. That is exactly why I bought my 2016 RC 350. This car has absolutely no problem punching through gaps in traffic. And with the right exhaust it has a gentleman's growl. Your last statement about people here in the U.S. could not be anymore accurate lol
This is an amazing vehicle
Be glad it even exists, because there are literally no nice two doors on the market to purchase , except for two maybe... I certainly don't need a four-door sedan.
There's quite a bit more than that
@@PerformanceOnWheels like what ?
Bmw 4 series
Bmw 2 series
Mercedes c class coupe
Mercedes e class coupe
Mercedes s class coupe
Lexus rc coupe
Ford mustang
Chevy camaro
Infiniti q60
Dodge challenger
Nissan z
Audi a5
Cadilliac ats
Honda civic
The list goes on much longer
@@PerformanceOnWheels the BMW and Mercedes are twice the price and expensive ,so you can count them out, and you can completely forget about the Honda, the Camaro and the Challenger are discontinued, leaving the Mustang, wich I've owned since the '80s, the Audi is pretty much all that is left, so I consider it very thin pickings for a nice two-door
@@PerformanceOnWheels I consider the RC the only nice two-door and that Infinity ,that's in a affordable segment.
It's not a bad car the 2.5L or 3.0L engines has better fuel consumption than the rivals.
Great Cinematography! Keep up the great work!
Thanks for taking the time to complement! Many high quality videos to come in the future!
I have a 2018 rc350 awd fully modded 620 hp with a 100 shot . I also have a 2014 GTR track edition and I will tell you that my rc handles way better than my gtr in the winter and around corners. The interior is red with a carbon steering wheel , console and other small carbon accents pieces. Carbon fiber pieces on the exterior, Straight Pipe with r&r racing headers. Tuned r&r racing. R&r racing super charger . Drilled rotors , 20" rims and Not to mention the comfort and elegance, This is my 7th lexus, never had ANY issues with any of my lexus and I won't buy another brand .
Very well done video! Love the intro
Glad you enjoyed it! Many to come
I would never use a car wash brush on any part of the car. The bottom of a truck maybe.
I had a 2015 RC350 for 3 years. Then traded it in for a 2018 Infiniti Q60 Red Sport. Within a day, i wish I had the Lexus back. I HATED the Infiniti. Yeah it was crazy fast but fell way short on everything compared to the RC. I am now looking on getting an RC F instead of the RC350. That will make me not miss the Q60 performance.
Fell short in what exactly. I’m in the market and I’m trying to decide between the two.
@@Jordan-kc7xl Lots of it was the cheapness that nissan put into it. essentially creature comforts. The RC had a power trunk, better stereo, i prefered the lexus infotainment system, no buttons on the doors but touch response locks, the Q had no dome light in the back (pitch black back there at night) when you open a door, preferred the lexus phone app, the map lights where touch sensitive versus a hard button, The gauge cluster is amazing on the RC, crappy on the Q. lots of nit picking but thats what we pay for. The Q is stupid fast but that was all for me.
@@SamusAran1969 No I hear you. Spending that kind of money, its justifiable to be nit picky. Any difference in it's reliability? I'm aware lexus is known for its reliability but did you have any trouble with the Q that you didn't have with the rc?
@@Jordan-kc7xl We only owned it for about 9 months before getting rid of it. No issues at the time. the 2017 had bad turbos and was a ticking time bomb. I am trying to lean away from anything charged. We are looking to get an RC F currently as we want the speed of the Q but the RC back. its the best of both worlds other than the rear wheel drive as we live in minnesota, the AWD is awesome.
why did you buy the RC in the first place if you didn’t like it to begin with that’s of a waste time and money it’s actually country to popular believe it’s a good car but it’s not a race car it’s a grand touring car and a reliable one at that that will go up in value one day unlike it’s competitors yes it might be slower and heavier than everything else but it’s more reliable than everything else and it will be a good time to have in the future I feel like it’s especially misunderstood by the time people really start to understand what this car is about and what makes it so good that will be when prices start to go up but it it will be a while from now 15 to 20 more years from now mine is a 2017 I see 300 that I just got the other day in fact it has 27,000 original miles on it color is ultrasonic metallic blue fantastic color and the interior is a light tan when the car was new it was $52,000 with the F sport package which is what it has I paid 41,000 so the depreciation hit was only $11,000 on a 5 year old gt car you can’t get that from a BMW M4 or an Audi nothing else holds value quite like a Lexus well except maybe Porsche and another thing about the Lexus versus pretty much all of them you can go on a long trip for 10 days or more and you don’t even have to leave the battery connected on a trickle charger and when you come home it starts right up not to mention there’s no droppings on the ground for you to see when you move it oil or coolant you can’t say that about the European competition even a Porsche is guilty of that I have a 986 the five speed manual I leave it on the trickle charger all the time for that reason when I don’t use it but other than that the Lexus RC is not a rubbish car you shouldn’t of put it in the first place if you’re going to complain about how terrible it is it’s not a race car yes Lexus was overcompensating for something when they made this car compete with the BMW M4 and all the other European luxury cars it was supposed to compete with but if you recall Lexus was never really in the sports car game it was a luxury car first actually started as a luxury car only until the IS line which was a bit more sporty not much but a bit And then the SC came along which also was more of the grand touring coupé than anything it was a bit sporty but again it paid more attention to luxury but they never were known for that sports car image so you have to cut them some slack the only successful sports that’s not really a sports car because it’s a super car is the Lexus of a really made with the LFA but I did make the RCF with the 5 L V8 it’s just that exact RC 350 that you’re trading and because you don’t like it but it has a V8 in it but that was is a limited production run car which it’s faster but it still a gt car with more cylinders but the RC is not a sports car it’s a grand touring car a BMW M4 is a sports car that luxury comes second to sports with the Lexus RC it’s the other way around luxury comes first sports come second as well as reliability and good build quality in the interior being king of the whole thing the whole reason the RC model gets a bad wrap is because no one actually understands the car for what it is it’s a luxurious GT car that you can still have fun with maybe not as much fun as a BMW but name me one BMW owner that doesn’t worry about their BMW sports car having a catastrophic injury failure and leaking coolant on top of that it’s like range anxiety in an electric car in any sport European car it’s when will this break anxiety I also on a 1997 jaguar XJ6L so I know a lot about the break anxiety this got very lengthy apologies
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That is one long sentence
They should of put an upgraded 2jz into it that would have been beautiful
Just buy the car and get the D3 performance tune. Fantastic car for anyone interested. This seems more like a "bash the car before I trade it in" type video.
Can you elaborate on that?
could youelaborate on this? Im in the market for 350 but im willing to go 300 if the tunes indeed work and dont "destroy the engine/electronic assists/gearbox" etc.
I saw a lot of plug n play + chip tune boxes for 700 CDN +. Thats really not bad imo to bring the rc 300 back to 300-320 HP. lmk nice comment! il search D3
As an RC 350 owner the performance is lacking against many cars but the interior beats them all. The comfort is on another level. Very driver oriented, the materials are far better than most.
Sure I’m not the fastest but who cares.. there always someone faster n then you’ll be chasing number dropping 100k overtime.
If you wanna be next level.. get a supercharger.. you’ll net 450 wheel horsepower for another 20k.. hear me out.
RCF 55k Supra 55k 392?? Bro everyone has one. Mustang? Really?..
An RCF would need full bolt on which is 20k on top of the 55k just to win. I know trust me
450wheel beats them all for 35k car plus 20k mods.. you’ll have comfort and speed. Do you sacrifice reliability.. sure.
Even if you get beat. Wow bro you beat a Lexus? No surprise.. then when you beat them.. Lmao you got smoked by a Lexus
The six speed is better bro, 8 speed is heavier and shorter gear ratios
I was thinking of trading in my 2010 Audi A5, and after I test drove I appreciated my Audi for what it is.
When you take the Audi to the shop for repairs you will be saying something different...lol
@@tom11zz884 another commenter who knows another person's bank account 🤡. SMH
A depreciating unreliable turd
anyone getting a Lexus V8 simply wants reliable luxury performance vehicle. he won't be measuring performance in micro seconds, for sure this thing would be fun to drive if not the very best. about the weight yes it slows the car down a bit, but that weight for sure adds to hefty and drive feel, 3700 pounds for sure will feel like a tank like seriously this time lexus defeated germans in tank making.
The W204 C class came with the same engine options; a C300 with a 3.5L putting out 245hp and a C350 making 306hp. This might have been something engineers were looking at in terms of diversity of the ever-so-reliable V6.
Yes, good comparison
Well dang. I was going to get it for the looks but now I don't know.
The competitors have more speed at the risk of reliability and maintenance. The performance of the competitors isn't completely used by most drivers
the car is beautiful ... i would like white interior
Had the car two months and doing a review but haven't yet had it on a lift ? Hmmmmmm. 🤨
I don't know what these so call experts are saying. Look I have the RC 300 2016 I love it I did do my own upgrades 20inch rims Br racing suspension and Takada performance exhaust system and performance intake and stage 2 performance tune 😂 what are talking about I track race mountain road spirit driving I have raced Honda 2.0t Mazda, Nissan z cars no problem I even raced dodge challengers v6 and shut them all down. I having fun and now just keep oil brakes and check my fluid s lol BMW, audi, Nissan maintenance sucks I race and commute love driving this car FYI forget the f sport I made better than f sport. It's one of one lol
Lol, awesome.
holy fuck this is a solid video. keep up the great content guys!
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I missed the part where you explain why you sold 😅
That’s just Lexus owners they don’t care about performance just want a car that looks luxury without worry about luxury car breaks down costs. Me personally tho I want a fun car if I wanted a daily nice car I just get a regular car with max out options.
I got the RCF ad I can say that there is no lack of performance. I don't understand the point of the 300 at all.
RCF is an entirely different machine. One of the best sounding N/A V8s out there
@@PerformanceOnWheels I did a lot of research (C63, M4, RCF, etc) and could not ignore the reliability and cost of ownership factors. And honestly, i don't care if the M4/C63 are a little quicker. Its not like I'm pushing the limits anyway.
All of which are amazing cars! Glad you found one you liked!
@@PerformanceOnWheels Thanks! I'm not upset with my choice at all :)
I own a Lexus RC 300 2016 I love driving it still after 7yrs. I bought the base model so could I customize the car to my specifications i.e the interior exhaust system suspension and 20inch I love driving it I get compliments on my car all time cops, the young the old women and men
Glad you have been enjoying it Bruce. A key part of what you said is 7 years later. I bet it still looks and runs like new it's one thing you definitely cannot beat with A lexus
@@PerformanceOnWheels I have a 2016 RC 350 RWD and added the Nvidia Quad exhaust to it. Bolstered the interior door jams to racing ones and added lighted step plates and the RCF cup holders for the rear seats. I get so many compliments . If you get a Silver one with the beautiful Roja red interior that is no longer available they always look so good.
can i take the older gentlemen out or no
Not on Thursday
Can you drive this car in the winter?
Absolutely!
@@PerformanceOnWheels Thanks
You're kind of like my Doctor, giving me a dose of reality. I literally had the Abarth and this RC as well as the AWD 350 IS on my short list of possible purchases. You're honest assessment has me thinking twice about what my priorities are, which I guess is what you're supposed to do. :) Thanks for the review. Now what about the Audi TTS?
I guess we will have to get on it! I'll call audi tomorrow
That's the son's response..... The responsible father says. Buy a M4 or a C43 coupe.
Ever heard of test driving cars dude? Instead of other people's opinions?
There's only a few "Luxury" cars that are not just "rebranded" consumer goods. Cadillac, Mercedes, BMW, Porsche, Lambo, Ferrari, Bentley, Maserati,. That's about it. Lexus is a Toyota, Acura is a Honda, Infiniti is a Nissan, Genesys is a Hyundai, Audi is a Volkswagen..
I want one.
Do it
RC200t is a thing and a lovely one too
I am not taking word from someone using that cursed car wash brush.
Smart move!!
So why are you trading it in?
That was a long time ago. Traded it in for a new Defender
@@PerformanceOnWheels
Talk about a reliability difference a Lexus to a Range rover.
@@arthurl.9985 Right! Hopefully someday Lexus will be as reliable as a Range Rover. 😉.
@@PerformanceOnWheels
Thanks,I needed a laugh this morning.
If only your mic was from Lexus.
We have upgraded since :)
lol the gas mileage is "poor" compared to the competition? False. Also...coming from a previous audi s6 owner... reliability and maintenance is a way bigger deal than these guys portray it to be.
The F is better than the C43 (not C63) and M4. NA V8 that's reliable for a car that's only .5 second slower and cheaper.
This is one of of the next cars I want I own a 2012 ford focus SEL And god damn this pile of shit is a money pit I am A autobody repair man but I fixed 2 RC350's of these in 3 years iv been fixing cars and fell in love with its look it felt amazing it wasn't over done but pushed as much as the dollar can hold for the quality iv always loved working on the body and structure of a Toyota its forgiving not over done not extremely complex its .
"This is simply a daily driver that is all wheel drive that you can drive all year long that is reliable".
SOLD!
I wanna trade my 19 Camry for a rcf 😂🔥
Who doesn't?
@@PerformanceOnWheels we’ll see but I really want it to happen lol
I don't blame you! They sound and look amazing
I traded my 19 Camry for one and it was the best decision I could’ve made. ☺️😃 2015 RWD 350 F-Sport. Silver with red interior. ❤
Are you guys a couple? Did you buy the car together as a couple?
That would be my dad
Sometimes you take pretty over speed.
If I would have bought any car in my life for gas mileage, the broads would have thought I was lame and my car's would have been lame. But kids, I'm talking about back in America. A place you wouldn't understand. The mk ultra is thick in all of you and may the force try and remove it back to normal.
Trying to find an "upgrade" from my Mazda 6 Signature. But it's hard. I had my hopes up for the RC. But here in Sweden we really only have the 300h and the F. F is out of my budget by far, and the 300h seems to heavy and boring. My only hope really is that the -19 and up Kia Stinger drops in price someday... But right now the only option is another 6...
You had to buy the car to know it's not a car enthusiast's car? I'm an old woman, but even I don't need to buy it to know it's not for the enthusiast, lol.
Your old age has brought great wisdom.
Made me laugh, thanks!!
I just wish it came in stick
That would be cool
Outside of an RCF this car is not very inspiring. Backseats are useless. Needs a major update
💯 Agree. And as much as I love the RCF even. With the price point it's at there's just no way I could ever pick it over it's competitors
5 mins into the vid and it’s hard to watch . You both have mentioned the word “competition” yet to name its competitors. The audio was a struggle too
Apologies about 275 mics since. Competition would consist of mercedes c class coupe, bmw 4 series, infiniti q60 etc
If you think your yearly fuel cost over an Audi or BMW in the Lexus will be be a bigger number than the cost of repairs on the German cars you’re smoking crack.
I love the turbo in my 300, I'm glad it's not a faster car, I'd crash it lol
The turbo?
@@PerformanceOnWheels yea the rc300 rwd is a 2.0 liter turbo 4 banger
@@hardestgainer609 the new one is called RC300 despite having 2.0l 4cyl Turbo..this pre-facelift RC300 (AWD) in the video is a 255hp 3.5L V6... no idea why that exists when you have the 320hp RC350..
@HEXME I understand lol, I'm saying I have a 21' rc300 with the 2.0 and it's fun, and I love the turbo it has.
Lil why would you get a 300 if you want sport, sounds like you made the mistake.
I see why you never responded, youre rocking unibodied trucks now lololololol
Well I'll put $10,000 there's more Dodge Challengers and Chargers at the salvage yards. 🧐
63k views and 315 thumbs up?
You could be 316!
You want quick buy a RC F
im so sick of all the videos being on the AWD version, i only care about the RWD version.....snow does not exist here 😂
Sounds like you should buy one and make a video on it!
disagree
ps.. that big bulge is the all wheel drive ...
Horrible audio
You're critical of a car and aren't exacting on your facts about why? You didn't endear anyone to believing your assessment as credible.
Your mama
Terrible understeer terrible
That's alot of money for a V6 Corolla lol
One question. Can I drive 200 with this car or does it stop after 180
Doubt it will even hit 150. Stupid question
I thought about getting one of these until I saw the power ratings. 260hp is absolutely gutless. It's barely faster than my tdi commuter. For the guy saying Lexus drivers don't care about performance maybe you should think with a little business sense. If you're going to market a "sport" model it should have some sport capability.