You, sir, are a master at your art. Now THAT'S what you call a car review. If I saw this review in the movie theater, I would have given it a standing ovation. From your camera angles, video quality, music selection, to your voice.. Everything is perfect. I will never buy the cars you review, but I will always watch your reviews. Thank you, Savagegeese.
Not really keeps calling this car a sports car and it's not it's grand touring car nothing more or less he wants it to be more of a sports car and compares it to sports cars he needs to compare this to grand touring
I just purchased the RC350 F and I love it. Powerful, beautiful and fun. a great mix of Sports Car and luxury. Key thing is value!! Great presentation!!
Lexus does not make "Sport Cars", they make luxury performance vehicles, that's what makes them special. It won't be until ppl can understand that, that they'll be able to appreciate a lexus. Even if it has an F-Sport Badge, doesn't make it a Sport Car.
Late comment but here. What you said is true, however thats the problem. For example when you think about it, the lc, gsf, rcf are the same car. But the difference in the praise they get is laughable. Its because the lc competes in the luxury perfomance coupe class AS A LUXURY PERFOMANCE COUPE. The gsf competes in the luxury perfomance sedan class AS A LUXURY PERFOMANCE SEDAN. The RC/RCF competes in the sports car class......... as a luxury "grand tourer".
@@ronanthony5654 I have a 2016 Mini Cooper 3D Hatch in the Sport trim. It's only a 4 cylinder turbo charged engine, does not produce more than 189HP. But it's one damn fun little car to drive because of the way it rides and the way it manages to use its power in the right way. To me, it's not a sports car, there are other modified models like the JCW that are more sporty/performance. My S-Model is more of a Luxury Performance Vehicle because of the package I chose. It gives me HP, Torque, good ride, handling and a big smile...
A Sports Car Doesn't Have to Have 400+ h.p. to be Considered as Such,When I Put Mine In Normal or Sports Mode,ITS a Sports Car.I've Yet To find A Curve It Wouldn't Stay Up W/ Any Sports or Muscle Car & Anyone who thinks It's TOO Quite to be One, Punch It in Any Mode & Exhaust Is Quite Louder.A Taketa or K&N Cai+ Variety of Exhaust Upgrades,Will Change Anyone's Mind,About Not Being One !!
I live in Brooklyn, where theres either a stop sign or traffic light, not to mention speed traps all over the place. I commute to and from brooklyn/Manhattan every day, which means bumper to bumper traffic. Its non stop traffic. I have a 2018 AWD (6 speed) f sport, and it makes putting up with this driving nightmare bearable, even pleasant. I absolutely adore this car. It's perfect for me. It became a part of me.
I live in San Francisco and have test driven a red 2016 and want to get a new one. How is the confort level after long period of driving? Much appreciated👌🏼 enjoy the beautiful coupe✨
@@Limitless415 - I am extremely comfortable, the seats are buttery soft and supportive. It’s more of a touring coup ha sports car, so hit the road in one of these babies and enjoy the ride.
Love how you blocked off the speedo when you were hooning in the turns. BTW, your production values and your unique insight are excellent in this review. I can tell you really put a lot of work into this one. Bravo!
23:05 Wow I love the fact that you actually took sound out of my right speaker in correlation to what happened inside the RC350. Not only that but the non generic speed censoring shows the amount of little touches you put into making these videos is what makes them interesting! Keep up the awesome work!
The RC350 F sport is a phenomenal car! Espically the daily driving! About traction settings I was able to turn of the safety control and the pre-collision system control off by holding down the traction off button until the gauge says that the precolliision system is off. I think that doing that really let you feel true driving, however, the weight can be a disadvantage sometimes if you want to kick the rear end out and if you want a faster 0-60, however, this car was clearly made to be the best overall daily driver sport coupe! It's reliable, energetic, comfortable, safe, fun, and looks gorgeous!
Thanks I was looking for an answer like this, want a nice respectable daily with good handling and power to match the looks. Definitely Lexus but was thinking between the IS or RC
@@eVerProductions1 Well it comes down to practicality vs performance at that point. The RC 350 is a better engineered car because it combines 3 different cars into one(the old IS coupe, the 3rd gen IS 350, and the GS) but if you use those rear seats a lot then I would say go with the IS but if you only want a daily driver with decent practicality then go with the RC. Also if you want to sell your car in the future then I recommend the RC because they have a higher value compared to the IS. Both cars are amazing but personally I would take the RC because I fell in love with how it drove the very first time I drove it and till today I have not been disappointed with how it drives and how it performs, the weight can be a disadvantage in a straight line but it makes up for it in how smooth and comfy the car is.
Just got one too a 2016, same color as the video. Love it so far, gives you a good balance of luxury and sports car at a great price. And if infotainment is a big deal to you just get a kit that allows you to have apple CarPlay or android auto, probably around $800 and can still use the same interface.
I bought one of these a month ago and I could not be happier. I looked at the BMW 4 series, Mercedes C class, Infiniti Q60 but after all the dust settled, this was the standout option.
Eligio, I’d go for this car. It’s more luxurious than the TLX. I have the RC 300 F Sport. I couldn’t afford a 350 with the F Sport. But I test drove an IS 350 and it was a bit more responsive. Mine has been good so far. For the turbo, I drive it in manual mode using the actual stick shift (not the paddles) in order to get a quicker response. It holds its revs in sports mode and the handling is awesome (for me), especially coming from a Camry XSE to the RC 300 F Sport. The steering wheel also tightens in Sport+. I don’t feel like my car loses composure on aggressive turns (unlike my previous sedan). Also, you have five different drive modes: Eco, Normal, Sport, Sport+ and Custom. Mine is a 2019. It has very good voice control and Apple CarPlay. The mouse pad is a bit annoying if you try using it while driving. But it works well enough in setting things up before you take off. I use Apple CarPlay for my radio needs. That works well during driving. So set everything before taking off. If you need something, talk to the car. It’s got Alexa and Siri. Some other positives: The lighting in my car is sensory sensitive. You do not need to touch it. Just hover your hand near the lights and they turn on. I also love the layout of the cup holders vs the mousepad. Compared to the IS it’s a relief. The IS layout gets in the way since your hand has to go over the cups in order to get to the mouse. But different folks = different strokes. Test drive the TLX and this one. I just feel the Lexus is more luxurious.
Eligio C. Yes it does! But let me clarify that! The RC350 is more responsive than the RC300. The RC 350 is rated on the Lexus website as going 5.8s from 0-60. The RC 300 is 7.3s for the same measurement. When I test drove both, I definitely felt the difference but I was not measuring 0-60 in my test drive. I looked for what I consider, real world events. When I approach a ramp, I want to merge with confidence that I can accelerate reasonably well and merge without hoping that I do not get rear ended. I also test to see that if there is someone in front of me, I can immediately enter the fast lane, overtake and then get back in the slow lane. Finally, I want an initial take off speed. Sometimes, when you’re new to an area, you end up in the wrong lane. On a traffic light, if your car is up to it, you could hit the pedal and legally cross over, before others. Of course, after properly indicating. I want a vehicle that can do these things, confidently. The RC350 can, always. The RC300 can, sometimes. Because the RC300 has turbo lag. Manual mode helps to get more confident but that extra little second is there. I suggest trying out the cars of interest to you and envisioning daily driving with your most aggressive style. I’m okay with coming last against anyone trying to race me on the highway. It just means I don’t need to overtake them. I just need great handling and fine enough responsive power. The RC350 can deliver that. The RC300 I feel, handles slightly better than the 350 (but the 350 still felt agile) but lacks in immediate power requirements.
After deciding on the is350f and the rc350f, this review pushed me towards the RC for sure! Saw both your reviews on both cars and I could really see the difference between them. *You enjoying this one way more and praising it haha* just shopping around for one right now, hopefully in the next month or 2. Thanks again for all your awesome reviews, super high quality!
Okay so I ended up getting a 2014 is350 f sport. I test drove a 2015 gs350 f sport, really nice car and more spacious. I like the way the is350 drives, tighter around the corner and quicker since it weighs less. Haven't gotten a chance to drive an rc350, just because none have popped up in area in a good price range lol
The rc350 is sporty and beautiful gt car. Its fun for daily drive. Ride is comfortable. I dont like stiff suspension cars. Too old for that. Im dont race at the track. Dont care about racing suspension.
this is the best car review ive ever seen. WHY HAS NO OTHER REVIEWER WENT UNDER THE CAR. the way you spoted no camber adjustment bolts left me so impressed!!! thats the minor stuff that can really come into consideration.
The first sensical review I've seen of the RC350. I once owned an AWD, non F-sport, RC350. GREAT car! It's very underrated, quite fast, fold down rear seats give it some practicality, 21 mpg in mostly city driving, and the AWD is incredible in any wet driving conditions. The only downside is a lack of (waste of) interior space, enough cupholders etc. I miss mine!
Funny some folks think this is a race car. Its not designed to race or drag. Its a daily sports luxury roadster. Very practical and fun car. Lobe my rc350
All your reviews man are straight to the point blunt as hell like it needs to be, not total bs that just says get the car, waste money, etc. thank you keep it up your material is amazing.
Love seeing my hometown in the intro shots. Beautiful video. Great review. Honestly just beautiful video. I know I repeated myself but truly amazing job.
I think you pretty much nailed the review on this car though and appreciated the undercarriage info and coverage of things like the rear wheel steering and mention of the adaptive suspension that really do not get the attention they deserve or consider what they actually ad to the car. What I will say first and foremost is If people driving this car first experience S or S+ mode and then had to switch it to default in Eco Mode I think a lot of reviews and opinions about this car would be different. If you take it out of Eco mode and get a little aggressive with it you will quickly realize there is much more to this car than how comfortable the seat is and the straight line performance. I absolutely love my RC350F and most of what some people consider negatives about this car really just don't matter to a lot of people at the end of the day. One of the main complaints against the car seems to be that there is no manual option but if that is a make or break for you then you probably need to be looking at a more pure performance car anyways. I don't think there are many who can argue that a manual can be more fun and it is probably because it is much more engaging to drive. However, for the target consumer group the automatic being an 8 speed (6 in the AWD) makes way more sense especially with the luxury oriented crowd. If you actually spend some time with the car being aggressive in S+ or even better in manual shift mode in S+ it is pretty damn fun will blip the throttle to match RPMs on downshift. It will pretty much obey all your shift commands except trying to downshift all the way to first at speed or keep it at redline too long. I like that it will hold a gear and only shift at redline since there is no reason to hold it that high with 8 speeds. From the power curves I have seen it is still flat a few hundred RPM beyond factory red line so why not. Could it shift faster sure but even though I would love to track it when does that really matter that it is not as fast as a double clutch. Reliability and smoothness for most operators is what matters here but don't think it is slow. I find myself switching in and out of manual mode depending on if I want the engine braking or not since in manual it will blip the throttle when downshifting for you. I offer a couple of things in no particular order that were mentioned in the video. Plenty of power for almost all occasions. If not that can be fixed with a supercharger kit. Not enough noise for you, also another easy fix. Two easy things to fix that most moders or performance enthusiasts are going to do anyways. Why deter the luxury buyer by scaring them off with a snarling beast.... RCF, LC500 drool! Salesman wanted me to test the LC500 which I went to original go look at to size up. Interior amazing! Engine rev amazing, do you want to drive it, absolutely but no, it would ruin me and no RCF in the area. Manual shift with the shift knob is really awkward and you will find yourself reaching for the paddles to downshift if you drive something else without them. I never noticed the lower door light was different or not LED. Maybe it was an afterthought like having to put a little plastic piece on the rear fender well of the RCF so the tires don't legally stick out past the fender, who knows. The the interior lighting at night is actually almost a beautiful thing especially the first time you notice that subtle accent light on the door trim. It almost makes me want to get the lighted door sill kit and drive more at night which I have never really liked doing. It does seam amiss when again time was spent on other lights but is that really a negative? Meh.. Here is one that I for sure feel your pain and dismay with. The seats are not actually cooled, they are only ventilated which is why you think they are not working that well. The ventilated seats help but you don't really feel like they do much unless they are also cooled in the south. The plus side is the climate control can make it comfortable in the car relatively quickly even after the car has been backing in the sun on the asphalt and it is 100F outside. Using a good windshield screen really helps if you can't park in the shade. To me this was one of the comforts that is missing but probably not a whole lot of room to squeeze it in. I would take cooled seats over the heated seats if I had to choose but that is just what it is I suppose and probably one of my own real complaints. Waiting for the front seat to move forward is excruciatingly slow but they probably do it so you don't crush the person if they were in the front seat? Maybe, or it just wasn't as important because they really didn't prioritize the use of the back seat. A minor issue to most probably because if you are buying a coupe for the usefulness of the back seats you are probably looking at the wrong type of car anyways right? The back seats are perfectly functional but much like the front you have to make special effort to get in without hitting your head. Tested this with a tall friends couple that are both over 6'. He is 6'3" and was in the front with his tall wife comfortably behind him. Not squished once you get in there and actually pretty comfortable but again not something that is a priority in this car. They could have sped it up or given a faster manual operation since the rear seat is most likely used for cargo and it takes forever. Again don't buy a coupe with rear seats that are hard to get into or access if that is a priority for you. Not saying the reviewer was this way as it seams like he also really liked the car other than a couple of his ticks but I guess I am really just disappointed with how many people choose one or two little things to be knock this car for when armchair driving when you really can't compare the whole package apples to apples against much else in the price range. But then again I think it is a really amazing car also because I got mine fully loaded in mica blue withe 23k miles on it for a song. I do not think I would be "as" impressed if I paid new price for it but that just makes it even better. In the past 2 weeks I have seen 2 others in my area and the other colors looks so damn boring...lol too much time on this post... if you like the car enjoy, if not don't try to be an expert on it unless you have driven it.
Great review, as usual. Love my RC-350 24:04 F-Sport. It’s a better car than I am a driver. I don’t track and it’s as sporty as I care to get: having some sense of my own mortality. It’s an extremely fun, practical, everyday driver/road trip car, that is utterly reliable.
You give awesome reviews on cars you’ve help me fall in love with my RC again it’s funny whenever I start feeling bad about my car I just put your video up and it rejuvenates my love for my car again I know it sounds kind of weird but it is what it is and I think you for that
I’ll say it again, I love these reviews! Especially, since I’m considering this car right now to get as a daily driver. Thanks for that review, I learned quite a bit about this vehicle.
This is a great, great review. You could tell it's done by someone who's experienced because you've touched on everything one would want to know about this type of car. Thank you for this review that's given more perspective on the car. It is now one of my next car candidates for sure because you showed me what this car will have to offer on the road: a great balance.
After watching several video reviews on his car, I can say hands down that this review was far and away the best. There was no cheesy commentary, I learned everything I needed to know about the car and the overall professionalism of the camera work was excellent. I would go so far as to say it was this video that convinced me to take the plunge. I even liked seeing the car in Cobalt Blue so much, that I now have a carbon copy of the car in the video sitting in my garage. The colour is so much better in real life and in the week and a half I've had the car, I have had a tonne of complimentary comments. This is my first Lexus after 2 Merc's and 4 BM's, and I am looking forward to a far more reliable run than I've had in any of the German's. My wife's had an RX350 for 4 years now, while it's not what I'd pick for myself, it has been brilliantly reliable and she absolutely loves it, and after 2 Merc's and 3 BM's of her own, there is no going back. For me the RC350 F Sport is the first Lexus I had been willing to for myself and your video convinced me it was the right decision. It might be over $80k with all the kit here in Australia, but it is so worth it! Lexus cut this guy a cheque! Keep up the good work. Luke - Australia
+Emma hug Read Amazing feedback thanks a bunch, glad you enjoyed the video and it somewhat helped your decision. It's interesting to see your logic and previous ownership experience. I will be curious to see how you like it over time and if you have any issues. It does look great in person, the blue and red are just unique. We have a close out RC200t video coming next week where we recap, and while the 4 banger is not my choice the 350 and RCF are just really good cars, one of the few that was enjoyable most every drive. Enjoy it and thanks again.
First review I saw from you! I Really enjoyed this review of the RC 350 F sport. I took one for a test drive a month ago and talked the numbers. Really debating on getting it next summer/fall!
I own this car in pearl white and this is my take from ownership Coming from genuine sports cars Evo X / 8, supra skylines bmws Audis etc Lexus RC350 f sport is most definitely not a sports car it’s a very comfortable beautiful sophisticated elegant riding GT car that’s more luxury then GT again
Great review, and I'm not concerned with your sports car gripes. For me, it's having fun on the street, not pushing limits on the track. Thanks. I'm excruciating on the choice between a used IS or RC. I like the back seats on the IS, but keep longing for the RC. So grateful for the Lexus reliability.
A good driving review. I'm tired of reviews that focus on the infotainment system over anything else. People should just get over it. It's not a sports car. It's a grand touring car. Quit trying to make it something it's not. It was never intended for drags with a Challenger. Sheez.
Ikr! Complaining about the infotainment system. I think it works fine. I own rc350 fsports. Agreed. Its designed for daily driving. Its not designed for drag or track!
this guy is for real, the little editing backs he does like when he was explaining the screen going black or the sound cutting out on one side, attention to detail is 💯 please come to my wedding Savage Duck
Is it the same size as the pre facelift? My dad has a 2015 IS350 F sport and it’s so perfectly small but the RC looks absolutely HUGE in videos/pictures Are my eyes deceiving me or is it close in size to the IS?
Wow your whole production is top notch! I typically dont even finish 5 min car reviews but I was glued to your vid from the jump all the way till the end. Your shots are freakin awesome and you do an excellent job of breaking down the car. Your mechanic buddy is hilarious too. Keep up the great work!
I have to agree with LFTD. As a technical person, this is the review that I like to see. So far, I am a permanent fan. thank you. from North California
Love your reviews. You touch on a lot of points most others do not, and you speak like an adult and you obviously have an engineering background. Just subscribed.
I've been having trouble sleeping the last week or so but then i stumbled across your videos while watching the smoking tire and you and your videos put me straight to sleep. god bless you!
YearLongBender i wanna say no , i was quite interested through out the whole thing . this helped me choose the vehicle i want . choosing this over a 335
Love your videos man, so great! I'm from the northwest suburbs too. Don't know if anyone said this already but I got this model a year ago and just realized the a/c needs to be on to some degree in order for there to be more air pressure and cool air going into the seat! No separate a/c unit which seems great from a reliability standpoint. Guess they assume you'll run the a/c when you need the seat cool but not always the case! Also had the power lumbar go out a month after the 60 mo warranty expired and lexus covered the part cost when i called to ask them for assistance. It was like $1000 wild
idk about the RC but on the IS there is an ac vent under the seat which can be directed into the seat ventilation which gives you proper ac seats. There’s a few posts about it on club lexus.
You should of done a little more research on that Lexus 3.5 Liter Engine. Even though it is the same size and HP & Torque output on paper as the GS350, it actually has a bigger bore and stroke than the GS350 engine. I personally have driven all three the GS350 F-Sport, IS-350 F-Sport, and RC 350 F-Sport. though each do have the same engine (on paper) I am banking on the smooth & almost DCT feel of the 8-speed transmission in the RC350 F-Sport as the best and most powerful of the three.For the average every day driver the RC 350 F-Sport has enough power & handling to make it a very entertaining car! Also you forgot to mention the almost perfect 50/50 weight distribution, this is very good attribute for any sports luxury coupe like the RC 350 F-Sport has. Most of the Internet reviews of the Lexus 350 F-Sport all say the same thing, not enough power and all show and no go. Please don't listen to this! and don't worry about the Only 306 HP & @77 Tq. GO TEST DRIVE ONE AND SEE FOR YOURSELF!!! In Sport Plus Mode the car is. well let's just say Fast Enough!! The RC 350 F-Sport is a Very FUN Car to drive!Just do what I did to test drive one, I called Lexus of Marin (San Rafael, Ca) and made a appointment to pick up a brand new RC 350 F-Sport and drive out to Point Reyes for lunch and back, if I liked the car I told them I would buy it. From San Rafael I took Sir Francis Drake Drive, on the way there is a very scenic but twisty curvy road through the California Redwoods, I put the car in Sport Plus and drove through 20mph curves at between 40-45mph!! And I never heard any tire noise and never had the rear end break loose! My wife drove it back, round trip test drive took 2 and a half hours and covered 60 miles! We were SO Impressed when I got back to the dealership I bought it! This is a car if you test drive it I am sure you will buy it!!!
got to love that Camry engine!!!! Kidding, kinda...not really as just like Nissan/Infinity, Lexus uses this engine in everything. While the engine is rock solid, it is not special at all. If I were to spend higher end $$$$ on a car, I want a special engine.
Very glad to have found your reviews. So refreshing to hear a review from someone who knows wth their talking about. I have seen a dozen video reviews for this car and this is by far the best. I am going back and forth on if I want this cat (really want the RC F but it's too pricy) or the new Mustang GT, and while I am still split I am leaning more towards this after seeing both you reviews. Great job.
I really wanted the Lexus. I was unable to get the price I wanted for my budget. I ended up buying the Mustang GT Convertible. while it wasn't my first choice, I am digging the power and it has all the advanced tech in it I wanted. Perhaps I will get a Lexus for my next purchase.
At 23:08 the sound cuts out on the right channel just as he’s talking about that same glitch in the stereo. I’ve seen this review a few times, but right now I’m wearing headphones. Otherwise, I never would have noticed it. Nice touch!
fantastic review as always....i love in particular the commentary on their success with tactile surfaces. i find it interesting that virtually none of the RC350s out there for sale have the LDH. and none of the reviewers have reviewed the car without it. am i missing something here?
+andrew campbell What is strange is when I spec'd out the car it says nothing about LDH on the F-Sport and from what I have been told is that it is standard.
+savagegeese When did you spec it out? I just spec'd a 2015 on lexus.com and was able to select an option called "VARIABLE GEAR-RATIO STEERING (VGRS) WITH DYNAMIC REAR STEERING" for 1900 bucks... After pressing a couple of salespeople, they told me it is a special order. Similarly, I found 1 GS350 with rear steering in the greater southern california area. Said rear steering figured prominently in some reviews I read. The current 2015 brochure at www.lexus.com/documents/brochures/2015/Lexus-RC-Brochure.pdf refers to the variable steering and DRS as "available." In any case, the somewhat uniform praise of the car in the press is based on a car that's pretty much not available on lots. And there are a lot on the lots around here!
Almost bought an IPL G37, not for performance but the ground effects and rims looks great. Then I seen a black f sport RC350 and changed my mind. Again not for performance but for looks. I have/had my share of fast cars. 94z28 pro charged that ran 11.56, 2017 camaro SS stock ran 12.2, I just want a nice looking cruiser to just drive in. First thing people ask is how fast the car is, I lol and say it will do 60 mph easy.
My wife has one. I teased her and told her we should sell it and get her a Dodge and I’ll keep my GS. (Looks of doom and despair ensued)Awesome car and stupid reliable.
They should put a quad cam alloy 4litre v8 like the early 90s coups etc and up tune them ... nice little lexus engine .. more get up and go .. give the engine a modern make over ... then this would be a nice sports car ....
Nice review Mr. Geese, I am looking at a RC 350 (non F sport) for better ride, no robot gauge, real leather, cheaper tires, and no piped in engine noise. The infotainment arguments get stale, I mean you turn on the car & put in a CD select track and never touch it again. There aren't any hidden Easter eggs in the infotainment that you have to click every button or option to uncover.
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You, sir, are a master at your art. Now THAT'S what you call a car review. If I saw this review in the movie theater, I would have given it a standing ovation.
From your camera angles, video quality, music selection, to your voice.. Everything is perfect. I will never buy the cars you review, but I will always watch your reviews. Thank you, Savagegeese.
LFTD Thanks for the high praise, you are going to give Scott a big ego!
yeah.. I was kinda like, is the car looking at the sunset?
can you believe he makes his own music... :o
Yeah, great reviewer. But it's Por-shuh, dude, not Porsh. And put you freaking phone in your pocket. Is it glued to your hand?
Not really keeps calling this car a sports car and it's not it's grand touring car nothing more or less he wants it to be more of a sports car and compares it to sports cars he needs to compare this to grand touring
holy shit when you were mentioning sound loss out of the right speaker and cut off right stereo sound... absolutely brilliant.
I just purchased the RC350 F and I love it. Powerful, beautiful and fun. a great mix of Sports Car and luxury. Key thing is value!! Great presentation!!
Mark Barr 👍
I’ve been thinking about trying to get a bmw but I don’t think all those reliability issues will be worth it, I’m gonna test drive a rc350 soon
Mark Barr Just curious how the Rc350 is holding up?
@@Jazz-331 its a new car. Cant say much on reliability yet. My rc350 is 58k miles. Good as new i supposed. Lexus is known for its reliability.
how tall are you? I'm considering this car, but I'm really tall, so i'm not sure
Lexus does not make "Sport Cars", they make luxury performance vehicles, that's what makes them special. It won't be until ppl can understand that, that they'll be able to appreciate a lexus. Even if it has an F-Sport Badge, doesn't make it a Sport Car.
Late comment but here.
What you said is true, however thats the problem.
For example when you think about it, the lc, gsf, rcf are the same car. But the difference in the praise they get is laughable.
Its because the lc competes in the luxury perfomance coupe class AS A LUXURY PERFOMANCE COUPE.
The gsf competes in the luxury perfomance sedan class AS A LUXURY PERFOMANCE SEDAN.
The RC/RCF competes in the sports car class......... as a luxury "grand tourer".
Yeah whatever
@@ronanthony5654 I have a 2016 Mini Cooper 3D Hatch in the Sport trim. It's only a 4 cylinder turbo charged engine, does not produce more than 189HP. But it's one damn fun little car to drive because of the way it rides and the way it manages to use its power in the right way. To me, it's not a sports car, there are other modified models like the JCW that are more sporty/performance. My S-Model is more of a Luxury Performance Vehicle because of the package I chose. It gives me HP, Torque, good ride, handling and a big smile...
A Sports Car Doesn't Have to Have 400+ h.p. to be Considered as Such,When I Put Mine In Normal or Sports Mode,ITS a Sports Car.I've Yet To find A Curve It Wouldn't Stay Up W/ Any Sports or Muscle Car & Anyone who thinks It's TOO Quite to be One, Punch It in Any Mode & Exhaust Is Quite Louder.A Taketa or K&N Cai+ Variety of Exhaust Upgrades,Will Change Anyone's Mind,About Not Being One !!
aer you working Lexus designer in Japan factory
I live in Brooklyn, where theres either a stop sign or traffic light, not to mention speed traps all over the place. I commute to and from brooklyn/Manhattan every day, which means bumper to bumper traffic. Its non stop traffic. I have a 2018 AWD (6 speed) f sport, and it makes putting up with this driving nightmare bearable, even pleasant. I absolutely adore this car. It's perfect for me. It became a part of me.
I live in San Francisco and have test driven a red 2016 and want to get a new one.
How is the confort level after long period of driving?
Much appreciated👌🏼 enjoy the beautiful coupe✨
@@Limitless415 - I am extremely comfortable, the seats are buttery soft and supportive. It’s more of a touring coup ha sports car, so hit the road in one of these babies and enjoy the ride.
@@nja3224 how is it in the snow ? Cos I wanna get one to daily all year round
@@Spiderfang-pu2zr - surprisingly well. 👍
Love how you blocked off the speedo when you were hooning in the turns. BTW, your production values and your unique insight are excellent in this review. I can tell you really put a lot of work into this one. Bravo!
23:05 Wow I love the fact that you actually took sound out of my right speaker in correlation to what happened inside the RC350. Not only that but the non generic speed censoring shows the amount of little touches you put into making these videos is what makes them interesting! Keep up the awesome work!
The RC350 F sport is a phenomenal car! Espically the daily driving! About traction settings I was able to turn of the safety control and the pre-collision system control off by holding down the traction off button until the gauge says that the precolliision system is off. I think that doing that really let you feel true driving, however, the weight can be a disadvantage sometimes if you want to kick the rear end out and if you want a faster 0-60, however, this car was clearly made to be the best overall daily driver sport coupe! It's reliable, energetic, comfortable, safe, fun, and looks gorgeous!
Thanks I was looking for an answer like this, want a nice respectable daily with good handling and power to match the looks. Definitely Lexus but was thinking between the IS or RC
@@eVerProductions1 Well it comes down to practicality vs performance at that point. The RC 350 is a better engineered car because it combines 3 different cars into one(the old IS coupe, the 3rd gen IS 350, and the GS) but if you use those rear seats a lot then I would say go with the IS but if you only want a daily driver with decent practicality then go with the RC. Also if you want to sell your car in the future then I recommend the RC because they have a higher value compared to the IS. Both cars are amazing but personally I would take the RC because I fell in love with how it drove the very first time I drove it and till today I have not been disappointed with how it drives and how it performs, the weight can be a disadvantage in a straight line but it makes up for it in how smooth and comfy the car is.
Annnnnnd I'm going to get one. The things you weren't a fan of, matter little too me.. which helped me understand... Time to go test drive.
So? Did u get rhe chance to get one? Howd u like it? Think about practicality of the car.
@@troytruong8246 I just got one and I'm loving it. It looks really good in person, comfortable, luxury, and got balls to go quick
Just got one too a 2016, same color as the video. Love it so far, gives you a good balance of luxury and sports car at a great price. And if infotainment is a big deal to you just get a kit that allows you to have apple CarPlay or android auto, probably around $800 and can still use the same interface.
I just bought a 2015 and it's magnificent. I'm coming out of an RX8, and it feels like a luxury version of that car with better performance.
Currently working very hard to get 2015 f sport ✌️😖✌️, hopefully by December I get it
I bought one of these a month ago and I could not be happier. I looked at the BMW 4 series, Mercedes C class, Infiniti Q60 but after all the dust settled, this was the standout option.
Xanhorn you can’t go wrong with a Lexus reliability and comfartabilitty
its a gem
Eligio, I’d go for this car. It’s more luxurious than the TLX. I have the RC 300 F Sport. I couldn’t afford a 350 with the F Sport. But I test drove an IS 350 and it was a bit more responsive. Mine has been good so far. For the turbo, I drive it in manual mode using the actual stick shift (not the paddles) in order to get a quicker response. It holds its revs in sports mode and the handling is awesome (for me), especially coming from a Camry XSE to the RC 300 F Sport.
The steering wheel also tightens in Sport+. I don’t feel like my car loses composure on aggressive turns (unlike my previous sedan). Also, you have five different drive modes: Eco, Normal, Sport, Sport+ and Custom.
Mine is a 2019. It has very good voice control and Apple CarPlay. The mouse pad is a bit annoying if you try using it while driving. But it works well enough in setting things up before you take off. I use Apple CarPlay for my radio needs. That works well during driving. So set everything before taking off. If you need something, talk to the car. It’s got Alexa and Siri.
Some other positives: The lighting in my car is sensory sensitive. You do not need to touch it. Just hover your hand near the lights and they turn on. I also love the layout of the cup holders vs the mousepad. Compared to the IS it’s a relief. The IS layout gets in the way since your hand has to go over the cups in order to get to the mouse.
But different folks = different strokes. Test drive the TLX and this one. I just feel the Lexus is more luxurious.
Eligio C. Yes it does! But let me clarify that!
The RC350 is more responsive than the RC300. The RC 350 is rated on the Lexus website as going 5.8s from 0-60. The RC 300 is 7.3s for the same measurement. When I test drove both, I definitely felt the difference but I was not measuring 0-60 in my test drive. I looked for what I consider, real world events.
When I approach a ramp, I want to merge with confidence that I can accelerate reasonably well and merge without hoping that I do not get rear ended. I also test to see that if there is someone in front of me, I can immediately enter the fast lane, overtake and then get back in the slow lane. Finally, I want an initial take off speed. Sometimes, when you’re new to an area, you end up in the wrong lane. On a traffic light, if your car is up to it, you could hit the pedal and legally cross over, before others. Of course, after properly indicating. I want a vehicle that can do these things, confidently. The RC350 can, always. The RC300 can, sometimes. Because the RC300 has turbo lag. Manual mode helps to get more confident but that extra little second is there.
I suggest trying out the cars of interest to you and envisioning daily driving with your most aggressive style. I’m okay with coming last against anyone trying to race me on the highway. It just means I don’t need to overtake them. I just need great handling and fine enough responsive power. The RC350 can deliver that. The RC300 I feel, handles slightly better than the 350 (but the 350 still felt agile) but lacks in immediate power requirements.
your in-depth reviews are amazing!!
After deciding on the is350f and the rc350f, this review pushed me towards the RC for sure! Saw both your reviews on both cars and I could really see the difference between them. *You enjoying this one way more and praising it haha* just shopping around for one right now, hopefully in the next month or 2.
Thanks again for all your awesome reviews, super high quality!
Which one did u buy?
Jeremy I’m debating between 2016 RC 350 f sport or Gs 350 f sport. Can I ask why you like the RC compared to the others?
Okay so I ended up getting a 2014 is350 f sport. I test drove a 2015 gs350 f sport, really nice car and more spacious. I like the way the is350 drives, tighter around the corner and quicker since it weighs less. Haven't gotten a chance to drive an rc350, just because none have popped up in area in a good price range lol
The rc350 is sporty and beautiful gt car. Its fun for daily drive. Ride is comfortable. I dont like stiff suspension cars. Too old for that. Im dont race at the track. Dont care about racing suspension.
@@Jeremy_alfa So...what's your 2yr review? What do you think?
Your like the only reviewer that actually talks about stuff that they don't like. You got a new subscriber
Thanks for the review. My wife has expressed some interest in this car so I was happy to see a review from someone with an opinion I trust.
“this is for the wife” lol... best line from the review.
this is the best car review ive ever seen. WHY HAS NO OTHER REVIEWER WENT UNDER THE CAR. the way you spoted no camber adjustment bolts left me so impressed!!! thats the minor stuff that can really come into consideration.
The first sensical review I've seen of the RC350. I once owned an AWD, non F-sport, RC350. GREAT car! It's very underrated, quite fast, fold down rear seats give it some practicality, 21 mpg in mostly city driving, and the AWD is incredible in any wet driving conditions. The only downside is a lack of (waste of) interior space, enough cupholders etc. I miss mine!
Funny some folks think this is a race car. Its not designed to race or drag. Its a daily sports luxury roadster. Very practical and fun car. Lobe my rc350
All your reviews man are straight to the point blunt as hell like it needs to be, not total bs that just says get the car, waste money, etc. thank you keep it up your material is amazing.
Love seeing my hometown in the intro shots. Beautiful video. Great review. Honestly just beautiful video. I know I repeated myself but truly amazing job.
Nice censoring on your speed ;)
13:16 made me laugh out loud. 55 mph...ya right.
Top gear style
Your best review to date! Love the cinematic shots and the location scouting. Keep it up!
Lewis Leong Thanks, usually when shooting the mindset is, "This looks like shit hope it comes out."
I think you pretty much nailed the review on this car though and appreciated the undercarriage info and coverage of things like the rear wheel steering and mention of the adaptive suspension that really do not get the attention they deserve or consider what they actually ad to the car. What I will say first and foremost is If people driving this car first experience S or S+ mode and then had to switch it to default in Eco Mode I think a lot of reviews and opinions about this car would be different. If you take it out of Eco mode and get a little aggressive with it you will quickly realize there is much more to this car than how comfortable the seat is and the straight line performance.
I absolutely love my RC350F and most of what some people consider negatives about this car really just don't matter to a lot of people at the end of the day. One of the main complaints against the car seems to be that there is no manual option but if that is a make or break for you then you probably need to be looking at a more pure performance car anyways. I don't think there are many who can argue that a manual can be more fun and it is probably because it is much more engaging to drive. However, for the target consumer group the automatic being an 8 speed (6 in the AWD) makes way more sense especially with the luxury oriented crowd. If you actually spend some time with the car being aggressive in S+ or even better in manual shift mode in S+ it is pretty damn fun will blip the throttle to match RPMs on downshift. It will pretty much obey all your shift commands except trying to downshift all the way to first at speed or keep it at redline too long. I like that it will hold a gear and only shift at redline since there is no reason to hold it that high with 8 speeds. From the power curves I have seen it is still flat a few hundred RPM beyond factory red line so why not. Could it shift faster sure but even though I would love to track it when does that really matter that it is not as fast as a double clutch. Reliability and smoothness for most operators is what matters here but don't think it is slow. I find myself switching in and out of manual mode depending on if I want the engine braking or not since in manual it will blip the throttle when downshifting for you.
I offer a couple of things in no particular order that were mentioned in the video.
Plenty of power for almost all occasions. If not that can be fixed with a supercharger kit. Not enough noise for you, also another easy fix. Two easy things to fix that most moders or performance enthusiasts are going to do anyways. Why deter the luxury buyer by scaring them off with a snarling beast.... RCF, LC500 drool! Salesman wanted me to test the LC500 which I went to original go look at to size up. Interior amazing! Engine rev amazing, do you want to drive it, absolutely but no, it would ruin me and no RCF in the area.
Manual shift with the shift knob is really awkward and you will find yourself reaching for the paddles to downshift if you drive something else without them.
I never noticed the lower door light was different or not LED. Maybe it was an afterthought like having to put a little plastic piece on the rear fender well of the RCF so the tires don't legally stick out past the fender, who knows. The the interior lighting at night is actually almost a beautiful thing especially the first time you notice that subtle accent light on the door trim. It almost makes me want to get the lighted door sill kit and drive more at night which I have never really liked doing. It does seam amiss when again time was spent on other lights but is that really a negative? Meh..
Here is one that I for sure feel your pain and dismay with. The seats are not actually cooled, they are only ventilated which is why you think they are not working that well. The ventilated seats help but you don't really feel like they do much unless they are also cooled in the south. The plus side is the climate control can make it comfortable in the car relatively quickly even after the car has been backing in the sun on the asphalt and it is 100F outside. Using a good windshield screen really helps if you can't park in the shade. To me this was one of the comforts that is missing but probably not a whole lot of room to squeeze it in. I would take cooled seats over the heated seats if I had to choose but that is just what it is I suppose and probably one of my own real complaints.
Waiting for the front seat to move forward is excruciatingly slow but they probably do it so you don't crush the person if they were in the front seat? Maybe, or it just wasn't as important because they really didn't prioritize the use of the back seat. A minor issue to most probably because if you are buying a coupe for the usefulness of the back seats you are probably looking at the wrong type of car anyways right?
The back seats are perfectly functional but much like the front you have to make special effort to get in without hitting your head. Tested this with a tall friends couple that are both over 6'. He is 6'3" and was in the front with his tall wife comfortably behind him. Not squished once you get in there and actually pretty comfortable but again not something that is a priority in this car. They could have sped it up or given a faster manual operation since the rear seat is most likely used for cargo and it takes forever. Again don't buy a coupe with rear seats that are hard to get into or access if that is a priority for you.
Not saying the reviewer was this way as it seams like he also really liked the car other than a couple of his ticks but I guess I am really just disappointed with how many people choose one or two little things to be knock this car for when armchair driving when you really can't compare the whole package apples to apples against much else in the price range. But then again I think it is a really amazing car also because I got mine fully loaded in mica blue withe 23k miles on it for a song. I do not think I would be "as" impressed if I paid new price for it but that just makes it even better. In the past 2 weeks I have seen 2 others in my area and the other colors looks so damn boring...lol too much time on this post... if you like the car enjoy, if not don't try to be an expert on it unless you have driven it.
Agreed. Cant say anything if u havnt tried. No cupholder on the door? They have 2 in the center! Bought 1 recently also. Love the car.
Next time. Try not to write a book on yt comment bro. Lol
@@troytruong8246 I must have been drinking that night.... lol
Great review, as usual.
Love my RC-350 24:04 F-Sport. It’s a better car than I am a driver. I don’t track and it’s as sporty as I care to get: having some sense of my own mortality.
It’s an extremely fun, practical, everyday driver/road trip car, that is utterly reliable.
You give awesome reviews on cars you’ve help me fall in love with my RC again it’s funny whenever I start feeling bad about my car I just put your video up and it rejuvenates my love for my car again I know it sounds kind of weird but it is what it is and I think you for that
Did you get rid of it? How has it been?
Love these extensive reviews. You keep making them, i'll keep watching them.
this is really strong, really major quality right here. Savage job Mr. Geese!
Another excellent vehicle review with quite an AMAZING introduction!
Love the cynical dry humor.
Keep up the good work, y'all rock!~
Thanks glad you liked it! We loved the intro on this one.
I’ll say it again, I love these reviews! Especially, since I’m considering this car right now to get as a daily driver. Thanks for that review, I learned quite a bit about this vehicle.
Second video of yours that I've watched. You're among the best reviewers that I have ever seen.
Savagegeese does really good side shots and drone shots their Videography / shots are better than most official car commercials
This is a great, great review. You could tell it's done by someone who's experienced because you've touched on everything one would want to know about this type of car. Thank you for this review that's given more perspective on the car. It is now one of my next car candidates for sure because you showed me what this car will have to offer on the road: a great balance.
After watching several video reviews on his car, I can say hands down that this review was far and away the best. There was no cheesy commentary, I learned everything I needed to know about the car and the overall professionalism of the camera work was excellent.
I would go so far as to say it was this video that convinced me to take the plunge. I even liked seeing the car in Cobalt Blue so much, that I now have a carbon copy of the car in the video sitting in my garage. The colour is so much better in real life and in the week and a half I've had the car, I have had a tonne of complimentary comments.
This is my first Lexus after 2 Merc's and 4 BM's, and I am looking forward to a far more reliable run than I've had in any of the German's. My wife's had an RX350 for 4 years now, while it's not what I'd pick for myself, it has been brilliantly reliable and she absolutely loves it, and after 2 Merc's and 3 BM's of her own, there is no going back.
For me the RC350 F Sport is the first Lexus I had been willing to for myself and your video convinced me it was the right decision. It might be over $80k with all the kit here in Australia, but it is so worth it!
Lexus cut this guy a cheque!
Keep up the good work.
Luke - Australia
+Emma hug Read Amazing feedback thanks a bunch, glad you enjoyed the video and it somewhat helped your decision. It's interesting to see your logic and previous ownership experience. I will be curious to see how you like it over time and if you have any issues. It does look great in person, the blue and red are just unique. We have a close out RC200t video coming next week where we recap, and while the 4 banger is not my choice the 350 and RCF are just really good cars, one of the few that was enjoyable most every drive. Enjoy it and thanks again.
I'm glad your driving safely at 55mph at all times... Good job!
Best RC review hands down
First review I saw from you! I Really enjoyed this review of the RC 350 F sport. I took one for a test drive a month ago and talked the numbers. Really debating on getting it next summer/fall!
It's absolutely before, more unique than a 4 series for sure!
Holy smokes. I’ve been watching all the newest stuff going back 2 years. Can’t believe that the video quality has been good for this long.
I own this car in pearl white and this is my take from ownership
Coming from genuine sports cars Evo X / 8, supra skylines bmws Audis etc
Lexus RC350 f sport is most definitely not a sports car it’s a very comfortable beautiful sophisticated elegant riding GT car that’s more luxury then GT again
Great review. Your main points are on point. Just picked up one of these. It’s a sweet ride.
That sound channel going out in the right while wearing headphones was perfect!
Best reviewer on the network. Even Scotty showed a little interest in this one, thanks to both of you for your unbiased opinions.
Great review, and I'm not concerned with your sports car gripes. For me, it's having fun on the street, not pushing limits on the track. Thanks. I'm excruciating on the choice between a used IS or RC. I like the back seats on the IS, but keep longing for the RC. So grateful for the Lexus reliability.
Amazing camera work guys. I had no idea this cars lines all sweep in together by the looks of pictures itself.
A good driving review. I'm tired of reviews that focus on the infotainment system over anything else.
People should just get over it. It's not a sports car. It's a grand touring car. Quit trying to make it something it's not. It was never intended for drags with a Challenger. Sheez.
Ikr! Complaining about the infotainment system. I think it works fine. I own rc350 fsports. Agreed. Its designed for daily driving. Its not designed for drag or track!
Your vids are shot beautifully. Super sharp, smooth transitions, and very detailed review. Excellent job
TheDoltonboy Thanks, glad you liked the end results.
The new Lexus design language really peaks in low light shots when you can see all the body lines. Your intro really shows that off, great shots!
Thanks!
I love this channel, he's not like everyone else trying to sell you the car, he tells it how it is
Wonderful reviews!!! Excellent cinematography & choice of music... Come on my fellow car fans this channel deserves 1 million subs
this guy is for real, the little editing backs he does like when he was explaining the screen going black or the sound cutting out on one side, attention to detail is 💯 please come to my wedding Savage Duck
Just bought my '21 RC 350 F Sport last week. Great car, my plan is to keep her 12+ years at a minimum. She's rock solid and fun to drive.
Is it the same size as the pre facelift?
My dad has a 2015 IS350 F sport and it’s so perfectly small but the RC looks absolutely HUGE in videos/pictures
Are my eyes deceiving me or is it close in size to the IS?
Wow your whole production is top notch! I typically dont even finish 5 min car reviews but I was glued to your vid from the jump all the way till the end. Your shots are freakin awesome and you do an excellent job of breaking down the car. Your mechanic buddy is hilarious too. Keep up the great work!
damn these reviews got to me! the amount of detail and music got me sold. im definitely subscribed now.
I have to agree with LFTD. As a technical person, this is the review that I like to see.
So far, I am a permanent fan.
thank you.
from North California
You are a skilled driver! And your reviews are the best out there. Cheers
The cooled seats work amazing!
@Csab yea
Turbowski walking into frame at 11:00 with the friggin face shield on his head, omg I laughed. Never change, Scott.
Excellent cinematography!
Great looking car, great sounding, super reliable, super fun, enough said !!
Just got a 2016 rc350 fsport and love it!!
Love your reviews. You touch on a lot of points most others do not, and you speak like an adult and you obviously have an engineering background. Just subscribed.
Thanks hopefully we dont disappoint.
I've been having trouble sleeping the last week or so but then i stumbled across your videos while watching the smoking tire and you and your videos put me straight to sleep. god bless you!
Good to hear, grab a blankie and sleep well.
Just a joke, but your videos do lack a bit of excitement
YearLongBender i wanna say no , i was quite interested through out the whole thing .
this helped me choose the vehicle i want . choosing this over a 335
Juan Mora One of the best car reviewers on RUclips,in my opinion.
Absolutely love your reviews and videography... Very well done, as always..
You can turn all the traction control etc off by performing the "pedal dance". Once you've done it a couple of times its pretty straight forward
Love your videos man, so great! I'm from the northwest suburbs too. Don't know if anyone said this already but I got this model a year ago and just realized the a/c needs to be on to some degree in order for there to be more air pressure and cool air going into the seat! No separate a/c unit which seems great from a reliability standpoint. Guess they assume you'll run the a/c when you need the seat cool but not always the case! Also had the power lumbar go out a month after the 60 mo warranty expired and lexus covered the part cost when i called to ask them for assistance. It was like $1000 wild
idk about the RC but on the IS there is an ac vent under the seat which can be directed into the seat ventilation which gives you proper ac seats. There’s a few posts about it on club lexus.
😂 the floating 55mph over the actual speed @ 13:16
Again a great review. Really enjoyed watching it. Looking forward to the next one :)
The mechanic dude has no clue and seems lost :-). Great review Bro !
He’s so cute though.
"Could go to White Castle' lol
Excellent presentation! Informed me of more than everything I wanted and needed
i didn't know u were making reviews 6 yrs ago.. it's like a mash of British arts reviews and American rock!
I cant believe its still going to be honest.
@@savagegeese looking forward to many more :)
You honestly deserve more subs...he quality of the vids are up there
I love how he speeds up but his speed is still 55
You should of done a little more research on that Lexus 3.5 Liter Engine. Even though it is the same size and HP & Torque output on paper as the GS350, it actually has a bigger bore and stroke than the GS350 engine. I personally have driven all three the GS350 F-Sport, IS-350 F-Sport, and RC 350 F-Sport. though each do have the same engine (on paper) I am banking on the smooth & almost DCT feel of the 8-speed transmission in the RC350 F-Sport as the best and most powerful of the three.For the average every day driver the RC 350 F-Sport has enough power & handling to make it a very entertaining car! Also you forgot to mention the almost perfect 50/50 weight distribution, this is very good attribute for any sports luxury coupe like the RC 350 F-Sport has. Most of the Internet reviews of the Lexus 350 F-Sport all say the same thing, not enough power and all show and no go. Please don't listen to this! and don't worry about the Only 306 HP & @77 Tq. GO TEST DRIVE ONE AND SEE FOR YOURSELF!!! In Sport Plus Mode the car is. well let's just say Fast Enough!! The RC 350 F-Sport is a Very FUN Car to drive!Just do what I did to test drive one, I called Lexus of Marin (San Rafael, Ca) and made a appointment to pick up a brand new RC 350 F-Sport and drive out to Point Reyes for lunch and back, if I liked the car I told them I would buy it. From San Rafael I took Sir Francis Drake Drive, on the way there is a very scenic but twisty curvy road through the California Redwoods, I put the car in Sport Plus and drove through 20mph curves at between 40-45mph!! And I never heard any tire noise and never had the rear end break loose! My wife drove it back, round trip test drive took 2 and a half hours and covered 60 miles! We were SO Impressed when I got back to the dealership I bought it! This is a car if you test drive it I am sure you will buy it!!!
+Mark Mesquita This is the coupe Id still recommend for someone who wants a bit of fun, luxury and reliability.
got to love that Camry engine!!!! Kidding, kinda...not really as just like Nissan/Infinity, Lexus uses this engine in everything. While the engine is rock solid, it is not special at all. If I were to spend higher end $$$$ on a car, I want a special engine.
One of the best review I ever saw, thanks
great work. Learned alot. So nice to have a mature adult who loves cars share. Thank you!
They tried a manual in the IS350 F-Sport in 2014 and only sold one... That's why they discontinued the manual trans option.
best review on youtube
you guys deserve more subs like the videos are extremely well done
I'm glad you wrote "War and Peace" that's why I am watching your reviews!
Very glad to have found your reviews. So refreshing to hear a review from someone who knows wth their talking about. I have seen a dozen video reviews for this car and this is by far the best. I am going back and forth on if I want this cat (really want the RC F but it's too pricy) or the new Mustang GT, and while I am still split I am leaning more towards this after seeing both you reviews. Great job.
what did you get? i hope you got the lexus
I really wanted the Lexus. I was unable to get the price I wanted for my budget. I ended up buying the Mustang GT Convertible. while it wasn't my first choice, I am digging the power and it has all the advanced tech in it I wanted. Perhaps I will get a Lexus for my next purchase.
Alex Darby at least you have a v8 mustang, i could only afford the rc turbo f sport so i feel ya
At 23:08 the sound cuts out on the right channel just as he’s talking about that same glitch in the stereo. I’ve seen this review a few times, but right now I’m wearing headphones. Otherwise, I never would have noticed it. Nice touch!
First person to notice that on the edit!
Looks like I’ll have to go through the rest if your videos again. Thanks for taking the time to add the little details!
@@savagegeese I noticed too! :)
Bro..you did a great job in telling everything about this car .im looki g at one EXACTLY ..and i decided im gonna take it.👍👍
fantastic review as always....i love in particular the commentary on their success with tactile surfaces.
i find it interesting that virtually none of the RC350s out there for sale have the LDH. and none of the reviewers have reviewed the car without it. am i missing something here?
+andrew campbell What is strange is when I spec'd out the car it says nothing about LDH on the F-Sport and from what I have been told is that it is standard.
+savagegeese When did you spec it out? I just spec'd a 2015 on lexus.com and was able to select an option called "VARIABLE GEAR-RATIO STEERING (VGRS) WITH DYNAMIC REAR STEERING"
for 1900 bucks...
After pressing a couple of salespeople, they told me it is a special order.
Similarly, I found 1 GS350 with rear steering in the greater southern california area. Said rear steering figured prominently in some reviews I read.
The current 2015 brochure at www.lexus.com/documents/brochures/2015/Lexus-RC-Brochure.pdf refers to the variable steering and DRS as "available."
In any case, the somewhat uniform praise of the car in the press is based on a car that's pretty much not available on lots. And there are a lot on the lots around here!
Top class review... nicely done. My AR Guilia lease is up in July and I think I might just have to buy one of these.
Great review, I appreciate all the good and the bad points for real world drivers.
Guys , Thank you for the report on the RC350 F Sport... I will buy this model .... 2017
This video is a masterpiece
10% less weight + 10% more power and it's going to be amazing. Considering one if the offer is good.
It is my great regret that I have but one like to give. Take it, it's yours! Great video as always Mr
Goose!
Almost bought an IPL G37, not for performance but the ground effects and rims looks great. Then I seen a black f sport RC350 and changed my mind. Again not for performance but for looks. I have/had my share of fast cars. 94z28 pro charged that ran 11.56, 2017 camaro SS stock ran 12.2, I just want a nice looking cruiser to just drive in. First thing people ask is how fast the car is, I lol and say it will do 60 mph easy.
i miss Chicago... I left Chicago in May 2016... now I'm in Leesburg Florida.
The best car reviewer so far.
Maybe the reason it seems the trans shifts faster or it feels like there is more of an aggressive tune it's because to compensate for the rc350 weight
My wife has one. I teased her and told her we should sell it and get her a Dodge and I’ll keep my GS. (Looks of doom and despair ensued)Awesome car and stupid reliable.
They should put a quad cam alloy 4litre v8 like the early 90s coups etc and up tune them ... nice little lexus engine .. more get up and go .. give the engine a modern make over ... then this would be a nice sports car ....
Bro awesome review
But this car isn't for the tuner it's more a sophisticated sleeper and in the real world it's all the car u need
Another great car reviewer, keep it up
Westworld producers got their mood/soundtrack inspiration from this video.
Nice review Mr. Geese, I am looking at a RC 350 (non F sport) for better ride, no robot gauge, real leather, cheaper tires, and no piped in engine noise. The infotainment arguments get stale, I mean you turn on the car & put in a CD select track and never touch it again. There aren't any hidden Easter eggs in the infotainment that you have to click every button or option to uncover.
Agreed. As long it has a good speaker system and wireless phone connectivity, im happy. People worry and concern about irrelevant things. Smh
Best daily sports roadster. Sporty, fun, refined, comfortable, luxury.
Great video, that blue color is just fantastic!
Love your very thorough videos.
What a GREAT review. Sheesh.
very in depth, excellent job