Yea lol I never understood the obsession with that 😂 like you get the coupe for the obvious reason of not caring for the rear seats or else you would get the IS haha
Ex-aaactly!! It's a sport coupe!! If you want full length back seats buy a mini van!! If you want a muscle car buy a Camaro or Mustang...you get a V8 with mediocre interior quality with one of those. So take your pick people. This car is very well balanced over all in my opinion. Great video!!
They put seats back there to keep insurance costs down, not to actually use them. In most states, it costs more to insure a 2 seater because they are used for personal use and not mass transportation.
In some coupes adults can actually fit in the back comfortably. It's always nice to have the option to throw people in the back only if needed. With this RC the backseats are completely non existent even for kid's.
I am a first time Lexus owner. I wasn't really looking for a new car but I was curious to see what the Nissan Maxima was like so I went to the dealer to check it out. Across the street was a Lexus dealer so I figured why not take a look. Sitting in the showroom was this amazing looking 350 F Sport (never heard of it before or even saw one) so I sat in it and that was it. Aside from the gorgeous body design, the interior design was even better. Just sitting in the seat, the comfort level alone was incredible.Looking around the cabin/cockpit was pure glee. I was impressed as hell with the overall design, looks, and quality. It felt right. Perfect. Like I said, I wasnt looking for a car, so I went home. I didn't take it for a test drive or talk numbers. I thought about that car for two straight days and watched quite a few youtube video reviews. I couldnt sleep. I called the next day, 3 days later, and it was still available. I went home with it that very day. I didn't even test drive it, I just had to have it. I figured it's a Lexus, how bad can it be plus I saw plenty of positive reviews. Well, as impressed as I was with the exterior/interior was nothing compared to the performance and comfort level on that ride home. I was in a machine! in 3 months will mark 2 years of driving this car. I have one complaint. The storage bins on the doors are too narrow for me to get my hand it, and there isn't much on board storage to place things. It is such a minor thing. I love driving this car. I sit in traffic mostly, and I have no need to go 0 to 60 in 4 seconds. It has plenty of get up and go for me. I drive to and from work every day, about 20 miles round trip. I have just over 8k miles, so it is a very low mileage vehicle. The outside is black metal-flake, they call it caviar, and the interior is a light camel color. The contrast is beautiful. Sometimes I cant believe I drive this car. It's an AWD too and handles snow as good as any SUV out there. I highly recommend this car. I've had people in the backseat. It works if you have to, but I didn't get this car for multiple people, but in a pinch the backseat will work for average body types.
Beautiful breakdown sir I enjoyed reading this and I know it will help those that are in the market for this car. It really is a special vehicle, glad you appreciate it and massive congrats on your purchase. I’m sure it will serve you well for many years to come
Tariq Mansour - I’m glad you enjoyed my comment. Best thing to do is take a test drive if you can and see which stands out to you, which feels right. They’re both nice cars, either way you’ll wind up with a nice looking and quality car. Good luck!
Hi thanks again Joel, massive congrats yes it is a lovely car and it never gets the appreciation it deserves from the media. Especially after BMW ownership, I'm sure you can really appreciate the ride quality and being an F Sport, the handling is not far off from a BMW either. Great Street car and looks amazing too, enjoy and stay blessed my friend
@@MeynMotorGroup I'm looking at 2016 RC 200t F-sport for $27k with 83k miles. One owner no accidents....... should I buy? My only concern is the mileage.
@@AgeniszSamadhi did you end up getting it? I would recommend getting the v6 rc 350 as I just picked one up for 31k otd. It was one owner clean carfax no accidents and only 26k miles!
Feel the same way, after being in car business over 7 yrs., driven pretty much everything out there, & I still cannot put my finger on exactly why I love my everyday car - 98' lexus gs400 so much, it's now 23 yrs. old & now has 196k miles, just awesome!!
Just test drove one of these today and I loved it! It had great pick up, was whisper quiet on the road and I loved the sound of the engine. Great review, btw! I really like the “real world” reviews as they provide more for me than some dude at a dealership telling me how great the car is that he’s selling.
Bought a Lexus RX coupe yesterday, drove heavy traffic leaving the Huntington Beach air show, great vision, and then up to rim of the world, a blast ‼️ used to drive my 911, now 40 years old now owned by my son, both hold the road, am so thrilled with my and my son's choosing this gentle reliable fabulous car for my 70th birthday ‼️ plan on being driving this car until I am 90
I put nearly 200k on my fully loaded RWD 2006 IS250. I originally bought it in 2008 w/ 20k miles for $32k. It had zero problems, was garaged and was immaculate. Sold it in 2017 for $9500 within 7 days to the very first person who came to view it. Trouble-free ownership, and the only issues i did experience were covered under warranty. Lexus makes Solid cars and the service experience is light years better than BMW.
@@hassansmw5634 Agreed! I am a huge fan of Lexus, but am thinking of trading in my 2015 GS F-sport... what do you think would be a good "next car" from Lexus?
@@RonYates1 Me too!! GS is a great car, why do you want to trade it in? I don't know your preference, but for me the ES350 is a solid car, amazing comfort, ridiculous smoothness, power, resale value, and top notch quality
Very cool and wow yea that’s KM so around 50k miles, yea the owner of this went crazy driving this around lol. Great car and continue lot enjoy the ride!
@@chrisbartholomew3252 Hi Chris, I fit a Clek car seat both rear facing and front facing in the rear seat, no problem.. you will likely have to move you passenger seat up a bit for extra roo., but fits and installs perfectly.
This car has such good looks, especially in white as I think it looks classier. I recently got a 2015 IS350 and was amazed at just how comfortably it rode.
Kevin, I agree with everything you say about the Lexus experience! When people rag on Lexus I always think they must not own one to even know what they’re talking about! LOL! I am still amazed after almost 10 years of driving my 2010 Lexus RX 350 at how well it drives and has aged so well! I mean it still drives like new. my family comments on it, friends that have ridden in it comment that they cannot believe this car is 10 years old! And everything still works on this car! OK, maybe my power tailgate doesn’t work occasionally when it gets chilly outside! Ha-ha! But other than that, it is solid and bulletproof! I love those style of wheels on that Lexus RCF sport! It looks sharp!
Yes you are correct, when most people speak about cars on the internet 9 times out of 10 they have not owned any of the cars they speak on. A lot of the opinions and drama stem from those who simply judge cars by spec sheets but fail to realize there is so much more to a car than a piece of paper. Lexus ownership is one of the most rewarding and that is why people of the real world gravitate towards the brand. I love German cars, I own a 440i BMW but these are lease cars only
Eleanor, that's a simple cheap thing to fix. You can probably do it yourself. Just buy some new lift gate supports and swap them out. They cost about $30-$80 for a set of two on Amazon.
@@zairnaim93 I wish it was as simple and cheap as that, but that's not the issue. I suspect it's the motor for the power rear door. Whenever it gets cold down here in Florida, the power mechanism doesn't want to work for a few days. It will make the beeping sound but it won't open the door by power and I have to manually open it. Same thing once the door is up, it won't go down by power. It's been very intermittent for the past few years:)
The lift supports help the motors to bring the rear door up. They are filled with pressurized gas so they become weaker in the cold (I live in Canada and they become very weak in the cold as they age). I have to replace them on my mother's 2011 rx which is why is suspected u may have the same issue. In your case though if it's not even coming down by power replacing them may not help.
Hmm. That’s interesting! The struts for the hood have not worked for quite a while now too. I did watch a video about how to replace those. Sounds like sort of the same kind of procedure. Thanks for the heads up!
I have the lexus rc300h hybred in the uk and even though it hasn't got the power of 3.5 v6 or the 5 ltr v8 it's hot good power to put a smile on your face and the hybrid gives good fuel economy. Brilliant car. Good video.
Had my '16 RC 350 F-Sport (AWD because it snows here) for almost 7 months now and it's just the best. It's the perfect amount of grand touring and sport and luxury.
@@BinhFilms as long as it’s not so deep that it’ll get beached it’s great. The snow setting brings some more power to the front wheels so it definitely helps.
Great content. Really considering this coming from an Fr-s. This seems like an overall great upgrade because it has everything I want my current car to have which is more space (but still a coupe) comfortable ride, reliability, nicer interior and a nice look.
Thanks the review is great. I've had aSc430 for 10 yrs 109,000 miles when I sold it. Karat diamond white with saddle interior. Purchased a E350 Amg Mercedes, No comparison to my Lexus. Now going back to Lexus to purchased a 2017 Rc 350 awd f sport I'm picking it up Monday I'm so excited. It's a beauty and I can't wait to feel the luxury and quality of Lexus again. Will never leave Toyota / Lexus such awesome made and reliable cars!!!!!
i have the 2018 rc 350 f sport & it’s always hard finding another lexus rc. & when i finally do it’s always the 200ts. Its a unique & beautiful vehicle!
@@angel951ismHello fellow Rc owner. I haven't seen one yet. So happy to find one with 53,000 miles. It's gorgeous deep red inside. I love the torque in it. What color is yours? They are a beautiful vehicles!
I agree my friend! Unfortunately the LS500 got delayed, apparently had some kind of issue on its way to my place so they sent me the Mazda CX9 for the week instead. Ford Explorer after that and then I should get the LS. Supra may be in the works as well.
I just bought a 2017 RC 200t FSport a few days ago, and it had 33,000 miles on it. Not bad. I’m so scared to add more miles on it lol. But, with all these positive comments about Lexus reliability...I am not too worried.
174'000 miles on Lexus IS300 sportcross Mk1 version. Still runs great. At twenty years, the rubber things need attention. I replaced the door sealings and sunroof seals, Harness, oil pump seal, head gasket, tranmission case seal, engine belt and lower balljoint. Do them all at the same time. Costs you one time, is a two days work, and DONE. Ready for the next twenty years. The 2JZ ge has one weak point, the ignition coils tend to fry after a time. Always carry one with you in the car at all time. Because it WILL give up one day or the other.
Well I just bought the 2021 RC 300 AWD. No F Sport, but I don’t care. I love the look and the way it drives. But if anyone is looking to buy this car, trust me. BUY IT!!!
I think you hit it right on the head. Most people misunderstand this car and what it's supposed to be. I think it was a tough proposition when it was new. But used? It makes a ton of sense. You have something ultra-reliable, unique, luxurious, and enough fun to open it up on the streets without going to prison. And in exchange I forego the latest tech and get a CD player? I can deal with that.
Hey thanks so much for the kind words my friend. Haha 02 Rl is a great ride but you will love this thing! Gotta make sure to get the F sport package tho
Mine just hit 100,000 miles. No issues at all, just basic maintenance. The 100,000 mile service was easy. Just an oil change, coolant flush and replace air filters if needed. I think it only ran me $350 and that was at the Lexus dealership so I’m sure you could get it done cheaper
Absolutely not. I wish my 350 was a tad faster. The 300 does 0-60 in way over 6 seconds. Not what to expect with a car like this. Suck it up and pay a little extra for the 350 performance. If not you'll be more and more disappointed over time.
If 306 Isn't Enough,Put a Takeda or K&N Cai + Exhaust Upgrade.Am Thinking of Flowmaster Cat Back + Taketa Stg.2 Cai ,For Mine.the Stk.FSprt. is Pretty Quite for a Sports Car.If You Check Videos on U Tube,Just a Takeda Stg.2 Cai Makes it Sound Louder,Esp.Above 1250 rpm.
Really like this review. If I could have this RC 350 and a 2007 to 2009 RX 350 as my daily I’d be set. For now my fleet is a 2010 Versa until I finish school.
I'm in the market for one of these and it's so refreshing to see a review of a used RC350 that isn't the F Sport. I'm sure the F Sport is great but not what I want to spend my money on. Great review!
Great review! After watching this it may have solidified my decision to go RC 350 F Sport instead of the RCF. I won’t be tracking either one and don’t need 472 hp for street /highway use. The C5 or C6 Corvette still may be an option when I retire in five years but now a RC 350 F sport may have taken over my number one choice ! 😊
@@MeynMotorGroup I’ll be golfing like crazy when I retire so definitely will be using that trunk. I’ll be looking for a 1 owner low mileage excellently maintained RWD model. Love the style of the coupe. Ironically I’ve never seen one on the road. They’re rarer than a c5 or c6 corvette
It’s kinda crazy the RCFs have depreciated more than the RC350s, for the price of buying a used RC350 you may as well spend a little more and get the F. I’ve already seen used RCFs with low miles under 40k
Hey thank you so much my friend. That is awesome love it when local viewers come across the channel, perhaps we will cross paths one day! Thanks again for stopping by
Great review. My wife and I drove a IS350 F sport and then followed with the RC350 F sport. Even though the chassis I believe is the same? (not positive on that) The RC350 felt sportier. Better handling. We have an original IS300 that we are looking to replace and we ended up a little disappointed in the IS350. Curious if you have tried the RC F. Strangely enough the RC F rear body work looks less aggressive somehow than the RC350 missing some vents. But I think the acceleration would be more fun.
Steering response is much better than the M340i I just test drove. This is an underrated car. Glad I didn’t buy the BMW. Depreciation of the BMW is just plain scary.
A Lexus or Toyota with 120,000 is barely broken in. The reliability is hands down unrivaled. An Audi, BMW or Mercedes might be more fun to drive for some people, but at 120,000 miles, they turn into endless money pits.
Thoughts on possibly purchasing a used (under 50k miles) 2017-2019 RC 350 F Sport in 2022? Not sure what the big differences are between the model years
For the 350 NON F sport owners, you haven't met your ride until you turn off traction control and vsc and dip into sport mode. I drove mine for 3 weeks wishing I bought the F before I realized I had traction on. Now plenty of speed. Drop in a cold air intake and that gives just that little +10 hp bump to make the 350 plain enough
I'm local to you, so its kinda strange seeing St. Michaels and Cary passing by in the background lol. I daily drive a 2018 RC 350 F Sport, pretty much love it. I'm just shy of 20k miles on mine so it's good seeing one holding strong at 120k. My previous car, a 2010 328xi, had major problems when it crossed 60k miles. I think the trick with understanding the RC is that it's a GT car. It's meant to slay highway miles and it does it super well. Best road trip car ever.
Haha that's crazy but always great to hear from local viewers. Sick ride my friend yea I really appreciate these cars especially in F sport trim. I'm sure you noticed the minimal traffic at rush hour lol
I think it’s nice to hear about a Lexus car that may be a bit misunderstood. It’s also pleasing to hear that this Lexus is free of any check engine light. The only light in the gauge cluster of a Lexus should be the traction control off light. That’s a fact. Anyway, I am interested in your argument that F sport > non-F sport. In the case of the RX it might not be true. But then again that’s just from what I’ve read online, I have not compared them myself. It might make a good direct comparison, wouldn’t you say?
Yes you might be right about the RX haha it could be irrelevant but I did make a dedicated video on whether or not F sport is worth it one of the more recent videos if you are interested. I did mention that what you get for each model will be different like RX or RC. Latest vid I just posted was a review on the CX-9 Mazda would be cool to compare that with an RX!
Exhaust Sports Auto bro, i own mazda cx 5 and cx 9 before, they were totally garbages. You cant compare garbage with Lexus. Now i own rx 450h f sport, i feel bless.
@@GuuiYae CX-5 from 10 years ago is not the same as todays Mazda lolol I'm glad your blessed but a person driving a Brand new Mazda is equally as blessed. You probably had a Mazda back when Ford still owned them, they are completely Japanese now
@@GuuiYae Wow what about that car did you not like? Fit and finish on those cars is incredible. But to be fair you are not the only one, A few viewers have told me they weren't a fan of their new Mazdas what about it do you find inferior?
Well it just depends if you need the 4 doors or not they are basically identical feeling I guess the RC feels like 1% sharper but could just be a placebo effect or something haha. You will love both my friend. F sport package is mandatory
There still are pplz in this world that thinks a Camry could handle similar to a Lexus f sport models ..lolol!! When you race me in your Camry make sure to throw your girlfriend and mom along with your pink slip !!! Thank you 😊
RC Gang What's Good? I have a Black 2016 RC 200t Base with 37,800 miles. I don't have all the badges, scoops, gills or pepallers on mine but I still get props. It ain't my daily driver but I like driving it I guess. I interested in doing a chrome delete real soon and perhaps upgrading the exhausts in the near future.
Light bulb thieves complain a lot about the rear seats! I honestly think that a coupe is just for two people and if you can't afford to have two vehicles because you have a family then you shouldn't look at one of these beauties. Good review! I prefer quality and reliability than a German car that is going to spend some serious time in the dealer or mechanic!
Personally I don’t think that a 2016 Lexus with 120k stood the test of time. It’s still a fairly new vehicle that has been driven on the highway a lot. Highway miles are much more kind to a car than city driving, in a nutshell this car really has no mechanical wear so therefore everything’s still sorta fresh.
Perhaps that could be the case but I still find it fascinating how people can drive this much regardless. 10 miles in a car is like some insane journey for me lol
@@jarifhossain7624 absolutely as a first car. The 2GR engine is fantastic and very reliable. Having awd makes it very livable, just make sure to use winter tires in the winter.
@@2URLex alright perfect thank you just want to ask because I was looking at a ls 600h l as-well since its a hybrid I was wondering if that would be a better option now I know that this car is a really good viable option thanks to you.
People expect it to be like an M car. It’s not - it’s meant to be a two door grand tourer. If you want to rip and grip, get the RCF or LC. This is meant to be a comfortable daily driver that can go BRRRR when needed
Has anyone ever had sunroof issue? I had a 2015 rc350 fsport and the sunroof would jam open at an angle.. only after 8000km.. lexus had to replace the whole sunroof mechanism.. no issue at all till I got rid of the car at 80km.. then bought a brand new 2019 fsport refresh model.. same sunroof issue at 8000km.. lexus replaced who mechanism and no issue since.. any eles have this problem??
Bought a cpo is 350 fsport 2014. Previous owner had issues with the weatherstripping of the sunroof, was replaced under warranty/adjusted twice. I seem to notice abit of rattles coming from the headliner everytime i hit potholes.
I’m currently chasing intermittent electrical issues with ABS sensors, parking brake sensors, and sunroof motor issues. These all go out at the same time and my rear sub stops working too. I’m thinking it’s a bad ground. Anyone have an idea where I should start looking?
Hey thanks so much honestly they are basically the same driving wise some anal people like to tout that because the IS weighs less by like 100 pounds, its more sporty but reality is they drive similar and ride similar. Great cars they just sold this but got an IS 350 non f sport in their inventory
Great video Kevin… I cringe when you floor it .. man that powers for the highway passing etc … leave the high revs to the youngsters that don’t know better :) Pros and cons of caring for this model Lexus
Wait until you saved up the full amount. That's what a real boss does. Literally never bought one car on a loan and I'm debt free in my 30s. I have some RX7s, some LS swap RX8s, LS3 miata etc. You can do it!
Hi Carlos thanks for stopping by. So stock tire size is staggered for RWD models 235 front and 265 in the back. AWD is probably squared. This car had different branded tires in the front and back but I believe Lexus OEM tires were actually run flat tires. That’s how it was for the non F sport IS350 I tried. Hope this helps
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256k miles on GS 350 F sport 2013! Out of the lot at exactly 10 miles! NO MAJOR ISSUES AT ALL!
Wow that is awesome congrats my friend! These are some epic cars for sure. I appreciate you stopping by
incredible machines..lexus is on another level
People really drive to the moon and back I barely drive 10k miles a year if that
@SG2 February Used it to travel a lot, haha. 263k now! Lol.
@@EthanHer I don't blame you. You just wanna eat highways from breakfast in a Lexus!
THANK YOU for not caring about the rear seats. I keep seeing reviews where they complain about the rear seats. Like bro its a damn coup!
Yea lol I never understood the obsession with that 😂 like you get the coupe for the obvious reason of not caring for the rear seats or else you would get the IS haha
Ex-aaactly!! It's a sport coupe!! If you want full length back seats buy a mini van!! If you want a muscle car buy a Camaro or Mustang...you get a V8 with mediocre interior quality with one of those. So take your pick people. This car is very well balanced over all in my opinion. Great video!!
They put seats back there to keep insurance costs down, not to actually use them. In most states, it costs more to insure a 2 seater because they are used for personal use and not mass transportation.
In some coupes adults can actually fit in the back comfortably. It's always nice to have the option to throw people in the back only if needed. With this RC the backseats are completely non existent even for kid's.
Too bad the rear seats don't fold down 😢
I am a first time Lexus owner. I wasn't really looking for a new car but I was curious to see what the Nissan Maxima was like so I went to the dealer to check it out. Across the street was a Lexus dealer so I figured why not take a look. Sitting in the showroom was this amazing looking 350 F Sport (never heard of it before or even saw one) so I sat in it and that was it. Aside from the gorgeous body design, the interior design was even better. Just sitting in the seat, the comfort level alone was incredible.Looking around the cabin/cockpit was pure glee. I was impressed as hell with the overall design, looks, and quality. It felt right. Perfect. Like I said, I wasnt looking for a car, so I went home. I didn't take it for a test drive or talk numbers. I thought about that car for two straight days and watched quite a few youtube video reviews. I couldnt sleep. I called the next day, 3 days later, and it was still available. I went home with it that very day. I didn't even test drive it, I just had to have it. I figured it's a Lexus, how bad can it be plus I saw plenty of positive reviews. Well, as impressed as I was with the exterior/interior was nothing compared to the performance and comfort level on that ride home. I was in a machine! in 3 months will mark 2 years of driving this car. I have one complaint. The storage bins on the doors are too narrow for me to get my hand it, and there isn't much on board storage to place things. It is such a minor thing. I love driving this car. I sit in traffic mostly, and I have no need to go 0 to 60 in 4 seconds. It has plenty of get up and go for me. I drive to and from work every day, about 20 miles round trip. I have just over 8k miles, so it is a very low mileage vehicle. The outside is black metal-flake, they call it caviar, and the interior is a light camel color. The contrast is beautiful. Sometimes I cant believe I drive this car. It's an AWD too and handles snow as good as any SUV out there. I highly recommend this car. I've had people in the backseat. It works if you have to, but I didn't get this car for multiple people, but in a pinch the backseat will work for average body types.
Beautiful breakdown sir I enjoyed reading this and I know it will help those that are in the market for this car. It really is a special vehicle, glad you appreciate it and massive congrats on your purchase. I’m sure it will serve you well for many years to come
a great vehicle. from a quality company.
I really enjoyed reading your comment, thank you
The strange thing that i am now trying to decide between maxima 2017 SR and Rc 350 f 2016
Tariq Mansour - I’m glad you enjoyed my comment. Best thing to do is take a test drive if you can and see which stands out to you, which feels right. They’re both nice cars, either way you’ll wind up with a nice looking and quality car. Good luck!
This was beautiful... I’m in the works of getting my RC 350, it’s going to be my first car ever so yea I’m hyped !
AYEEE I just hit 120k on my RC350. Absolutely zero issues since new!
Nice huge congrats John yea this thing is a beast enjoy it my friend!
@Far 2 great 135k now. I’m in normal 95% of the time. If I’m driving spiritedly I just pop it into manual.
How much for yearly maintenance ?
@@jasminewalker7250 Not much, Just Oil Filters & Oil.
@@SendItMediaCo how much is ur insurance
Finally somebody that appreciates this car!! I just bought a 2020 RC 350 F-Sport and I love driving this car everyday. Great video bro. 👍
Hi thanks again Joel, massive congrats yes it is a lovely car and it never gets the appreciation it deserves from the media.
Especially after BMW ownership, I'm sure you can really appreciate the ride quality and being an F Sport, the handling is not far off from a BMW either. Great Street car and looks amazing too, enjoy and stay blessed my friend
@@MeynMotorGroup
I'm looking at 2016 RC 200t F-sport for $27k with 83k miles. One owner no accidents.......
should I buy? My only concern is the mileage.
@@AgeniszSamadhi did you end up getting it? I would recommend getting the v6 rc 350 as I just picked one up for 31k otd. It was one owner clean carfax no accidents and only 26k miles!
Man I love Lexus I got two and my older one just hit 280k & runs perfect! So reliable
That’s awesome my friend great to hear! Enjoy those rides
wow, that is crazy!
What ones do you have if you dont mind me asking? I have a 99 ls400
Feel the same way, after being in car business over 7 yrs., driven pretty much everything out there, & I still cannot put my finger on exactly why I love my everyday car - 98' lexus gs400 so much, it's now 23 yrs. old & now has 196k miles, just awesome!!
😳 Damn. How do u guys reach to over 200k? Holy shit... 😅, I thought I have over done mine but I'm barely 180k
Just test drove one of these today and I loved it! It had great pick up, was whisper quiet on the road and I loved the sound of the engine. Great review, btw! I really like the “real world” reviews as they provide more for me than some dude at a dealership telling me how great the car is that he’s selling.
Got a used 2015 Lexus Rc350 Fsport. Out the door $33,000 with 30,000 miles in california. Love it
Good deal! I'm currently shopping for a used one here in LA too. Did you go certified used with Lexus?
@@kennetha.1937 yup got it at Lexus of Fremont in Northern Ca. I fought them to lower price
I missed out on a 2016 for $29,000 with only 30k miles … 1 day late 😢
Bought a Lexus RX coupe yesterday, drove heavy traffic leaving the Huntington Beach air show, great vision, and then up to rim of the world, a blast ‼️ used to drive my 911, now 40 years old now owned by my son, both hold the road, am so thrilled with my and my son's choosing this gentle reliable fabulous car for my 70th birthday ‼️ plan on being driving this car until I am 90
I put nearly 200k on my fully loaded RWD 2006 IS250. I originally bought it in 2008 w/ 20k miles for $32k. It had zero problems, was garaged and was immaculate. Sold it in 2017 for $9500 within 7 days to the very first person who came to view it. Trouble-free ownership, and the only issues i did experience were covered under warranty. Lexus makes Solid cars and the service experience is light years better than BMW.
lexus make solid cars.only luxury cars that are trouble free in the world
@@hassansmw5634 Agreed! I am a huge fan of Lexus, but am thinking of trading in my 2015 GS F-sport... what do you think would be a good "next car" from Lexus?
@@RonYates1 Me too!! GS is a great car, why do you want to trade it in? I don't know your preference, but for me the ES350 is a solid car, amazing comfort, ridiculous smoothness, power, resale value, and top notch quality
@@hassansmw5634 I've just had the car a couple years a was considering getting something else. Nothing wrong with what I have though...
@@RonYates1 I think the ES350 is an amazing car
Wow. I daily drive this and now at 90k km. So far so good. We are proud RC owner dude. 😎👍
Very cool and wow yea that’s KM so around 50k miles, yea the owner of this went crazy driving this around lol. Great car and continue lot enjoy the ride!
Would a child front facing car seat fit in the back seat please?
@@chrisbartholomew3252 yup. No problem.
Mine is just abt to get a 90k km service...
@@chrisbartholomew3252 Hi Chris, I fit a Clek car seat both rear facing and front facing in the rear seat, no problem.. you will likely have to move you passenger seat up a bit for extra roo., but fits and installs perfectly.
This car has such good looks, especially in white as I think it looks classier. I recently got a 2015 IS350 and was amazed at just how comfortably it rode.
Nice huge congrats on your new purchase that’s a beautiful car and it really does drive great. Enjoy that IS my friend
Kevin, I agree with everything you say about the Lexus experience! When people rag on Lexus I always think they must not own one to even know what they’re talking about! LOL! I am still amazed after almost 10 years of driving my 2010 Lexus RX 350 at how well it drives and has aged so well! I mean it still drives like new. my family comments on it, friends that have ridden in it comment that they cannot believe this car is 10 years old! And everything still works on this car! OK, maybe my power tailgate doesn’t work occasionally when it gets chilly outside! Ha-ha! But other than that, it is solid and bulletproof!
I love those style of wheels on that Lexus RCF sport! It looks sharp!
Yes you are correct, when most people speak about cars on the internet 9 times out of 10 they have not owned any of the cars they speak on. A lot of the opinions and drama stem from those who simply judge cars by spec sheets but fail to realize there is so much more to a car than a piece of paper. Lexus ownership is one of the most rewarding and that is why people of the real world gravitate towards the brand. I love German cars, I own a 440i BMW but these are lease cars only
Eleanor, that's a simple cheap thing to fix. You can probably do it yourself. Just buy some new lift gate supports and swap them out. They cost about $30-$80 for a set of two on Amazon.
@@zairnaim93 I wish it was as simple and cheap as that, but that's not the issue. I suspect it's the motor for the power rear door. Whenever it gets cold down here in Florida, the power mechanism doesn't want to work for a few days. It will make the beeping sound but it won't open the door by power and I have to manually open it. Same thing once the door is up, it won't go down by power. It's been very intermittent for the past few years:)
The lift supports help the motors to bring the rear door up. They are filled with pressurized gas so they become weaker in the cold (I live in Canada and they become very weak in the cold as they age). I have to replace them on my mother's 2011 rx which is why is suspected u may have the same issue.
In your case though if it's not even coming down by power replacing them may not help.
Hmm. That’s interesting! The struts for the hood have not worked for quite a while now too. I did watch a video about how to replace those. Sounds like sort of the same kind of procedure. Thanks for the heads up!
I have the lexus rc300h hybred in the uk and even though it hasn't got the power of 3.5 v6 or the 5 ltr v8 it's hot good power to put a smile on your face and the hybrid gives good fuel economy. Brilliant car. Good video.
Had my '16 RC 350 F-Sport (AWD because it snows here) for almost 7 months now and it's just the best. It's the perfect amount of grand touring and sport and luxury.
Nice thats awesome to hear yea it truly is a jack of all trades just such a nice vehicle and very satisfying to drive
Do you daily in the snow and how does it drive? Been wanting to get one and I live where it snows
@@BinhFilms as long as it’s not so deep that it’ll get beached it’s great. The snow setting brings some more power to the front wheels so it definitely helps.
Just got a 15 awd f sport with 25k miles.. I won't drive it in the snow because I don't want salt on it.. prob should have got the rwd but 🤷♂️
Finally a no bullshit ar reviewer. Thank you sir.
Great content. Really considering this coming from an Fr-s. This seems like an overall great upgrade because it has everything I want my current car to have which is more space (but still a coupe) comfortable ride, reliability, nicer interior and a nice look.
You would love this car!
Same.
wtf? SAME LMFAO
Thanks the review is great. I've had aSc430 for 10 yrs 109,000 miles when I sold it. Karat diamond white with saddle interior. Purchased a E350 Amg Mercedes, No comparison to my Lexus. Now going back to Lexus to purchased a 2017 Rc 350 awd f sport I'm picking it up Monday I'm so excited. It's a beauty and I can't wait to feel the luxury and quality of Lexus again. Will never leave Toyota / Lexus such awesome made and reliable cars!!!!!
i have the 2018 rc 350 f sport & it’s always hard finding another lexus rc. & when i finally do it’s always the 200ts. Its a unique & beautiful vehicle!
@@angel951ismHello fellow Rc owner. I haven't seen one yet. So happy to find one with 53,000 miles. It's gorgeous deep red inside. I love the torque in it. What color is yours? They are a beautiful vehicles!
The best review I’ve seen so far, and I’ve watched plenty. GREAT VIDEO.
This still looks like a solid 60k on wheels. There's nothing more bling than rolling in a coupe
Looking forward to the LS500 review
I agree my friend! Unfortunately the LS500 got delayed, apparently had some kind of issue on its way to my place so they sent me the Mazda CX9 for the week instead. Ford Explorer after that and then I should get the LS. Supra may be in the works as well.
Bought a 2015 rc f just turned 30000 miles no problems great GT car
Just purchased a RC 300 with over a 120k miles and I love it
How reliable has it been?
Excellent real world insightful review. You covered everything I’m interested in.
I just bought a 2017 RC 200t FSport a few days ago, and it had 33,000 miles on it. Not bad. I’m so scared to add more miles on it lol. But, with all these positive comments about Lexus reliability...I am not too worried.
How much you get it for?
174'000 miles on Lexus IS300 sportcross Mk1 version. Still runs great.
At twenty years, the rubber things need attention. I replaced the door sealings and sunroof seals, Harness, oil pump seal, head gasket, tranmission case seal, engine belt and lower balljoint. Do them all at the same time. Costs you one time, is a two days work, and DONE. Ready for the next twenty years.
The 2JZ ge has one weak point, the ignition coils tend to fry after a time. Always carry one with you in the car at all time. Because it WILL give up one day or the other.
Well I just bought the 2021 RC 300 AWD. No F Sport, but I don’t care. I love the look and the way it drives. But if anyone is looking to buy this car, trust me. BUY IT!!!
I think you hit it right on the head. Most people misunderstand this car and what it's supposed to be. I think it was a tough proposition when it was new. But used? It makes a ton of sense. You have something ultra-reliable, unique, luxurious, and enough fun to open it up on the streets without going to prison. And in exchange I forego the latest tech and get a CD player? I can deal with that.
The total package for the money is easily the best on the entire planet. Most reliable luxury sport coup ever.
Great video thanks for keeping it real. I am definitely going to test drive one of these. Upgrading from an 02 RL so this will be huge.
Hey thanks so much for the kind words my friend. Haha 02 Rl is a great ride but you will love this thing! Gotta make sure to get the F sport package tho
@@MeynMotorGroup What does the f sport package add? I can't seem to tell the difference between wheels and badges.
Mine just hit 100,000 miles. No issues at all, just basic maintenance. The 100,000 mile service was easy. Just an oil change, coolant flush and replace air filters if needed. I think it only ran me $350 and that was at the Lexus dealership so I’m sure you could get it done cheaper
Love Lexus! Great video, thank you.
Thank you my friend! I appreciate your support!
I Own A 2014 IS350 F Sport 64k Miles. Good To Know, It Drives Just As New As Day One, 120k Later. Very Smooth/Underrated Beast Of An Engine😊
It def is a solid ride enjoy!
300hp is all you need to enjoy driving.
Exactly! Perfect power for the streets
Absolutely not. I wish my 350 was a tad faster. The 300 does 0-60 in way over 6 seconds. Not what to expect with a car like this. Suck it up and pay a little extra for the 350 performance. If not you'll be more and more disappointed over time.
@@gregpst77 or you can build your Lexus up there are a lot of aftermarket parts for the RC 300 surprisingly
If 306 Isn't Enough,Put a Takeda or K&N Cai + Exhaust Upgrade.Am Thinking of Flowmaster Cat Back + Taketa Stg.2 Cai ,For Mine.the Stk.FSprt. is Pretty Quite for a Sports Car.If You Check Videos on U Tube,Just a Takeda Stg.2 Cai Makes it Sound Louder,Esp.Above 1250 rpm.
Lexus is literally amazing
Really like this review. If I could have this RC 350 and a 2007 to 2009 RX 350 as my daily I’d be set. For now my fleet is a 2010 Versa until I finish school.
Thanks for the review I just purchased this ride
Oh wow massive congrats my friend yea you will def enjoy that car especially with the F Sport Package.
I'm in the market for one of these and it's so refreshing to see a review of a used RC350 that isn't the F Sport. I'm sure the F Sport is great but not what I want to spend my money on. Great review!
??? He's literally driving the F Sport
@@Huskasin I'm an idiot
Great review! After watching this it may have solidified my decision to go RC 350 F Sport instead of the RCF. I won’t be tracking either one and don’t need 472 hp for street
/highway use.
The C5 or C6 Corvette still may be an option when I retire in five years but now a RC 350 F sport may have taken over my number one choice ! 😊
RC 350 F sport is a fantastic little car practical too
@@MeynMotorGroup I’ll be golfing like crazy when I retire so definitely will be using that trunk. I’ll be looking for a 1 owner low mileage excellently maintained RWD model. Love the style of the coupe. Ironically I’ve never seen one on the road. They’re rarer than a c5 or c6 corvette
It’s kinda crazy the RCFs have depreciated more than the RC350s, for the price of buying a used RC350 you may as well spend a little more and get the F. I’ve already seen used RCFs with low miles under 40k
Not anymore they aren't.. You're looking at 50k plus for rcf and 35+ for rc 350 f sports.. what a difference a year makes 😔
Very good review as always.
Thank you so much my friend and I appreciate you stopping by!
Shoutout Cary, NC
Great content, so local aswell! I'm from the Goldsboro area
Hey thank you so much my friend. That is awesome love it when local viewers come across the channel, perhaps we will cross paths one day! Thanks again for stopping by
Love the RC so much I got myself a RCF and going to get a rc350 fsport soon 🤣
Great review.
My wife and I drove a IS350 F sport and then followed with the RC350 F sport. Even though the chassis I believe is the same? (not positive on that) The RC350 felt sportier. Better handling. We have an original IS300 that we are looking to replace and we ended up a little disappointed in the IS350.
Curious if you have tried the RC F. Strangely enough the RC F rear body work looks less aggressive somehow than the RC350 missing some vents. But I think the acceleration would be more fun.
Hey thanks so much my friend I appreciate you watching. So I have not tried the F cars I would love too tho!
I love mine 2016 rc350 fsport 53k miles and i enjoy driving it
It is a great car! Thanks for watching and enjoy the ride my friend!
how many times have you replaced your tires? How many miles they last you?
9:35 - 9:48 Funniest comment, loved the review!
Steering response is much better than the M340i I just test drove. This is an underrated car. Glad I didn’t buy the BMW. Depreciation of the BMW is just plain scary.
A Lexus or Toyota with 120,000 is barely broken in. The reliability is hands down unrivaled.
An Audi, BMW or Mercedes might be more fun to drive for some people, but at 120,000 miles, they turn into endless money pits.
I had no clue this is the first time I'm hearing this
Thoughts on possibly purchasing a used (under 50k miles) 2017-2019 RC 350 F Sport in 2022? Not sure what the big differences are between the model years
Nice review, thank you.
For the 350 NON F sport owners, you haven't met your ride until you turn off traction control and vsc and dip into sport mode. I drove mine for 3 weeks wishing I bought the F before I realized I had traction on. Now plenty of speed. Drop in a cold air intake and that gives just that little +10 hp bump to make the 350 plain enough
I'm local to you, so its kinda strange seeing St. Michaels and Cary passing by in the background lol. I daily drive a 2018 RC 350 F Sport, pretty much love it. I'm just shy of 20k miles on mine so it's good seeing one holding strong at 120k. My previous car, a 2010 328xi, had major problems when it crossed 60k miles. I think the trick with understanding the RC is that it's a GT car. It's meant to slay highway miles and it does it super well. Best road trip car ever.
Haha that's crazy but always great to hear from local viewers. Sick ride my friend yea I really appreciate these cars especially in F sport trim. I'm sure you noticed the minimal traffic at rush hour lol
Great review.
Thanks so much my friend
I think it’s nice to hear about a Lexus car that may be a bit misunderstood. It’s also pleasing to hear that this Lexus is free of any check engine light. The only light in the gauge cluster of a Lexus should be the traction control off light. That’s a fact. Anyway, I am interested in your argument that F sport > non-F sport. In the case of the RX it might not be true. But then again that’s just from what I’ve read online, I have not compared them myself. It might make a good direct comparison, wouldn’t you say?
Yes you might be right about the RX haha it could be irrelevant but I did make a dedicated video on whether or not F sport is worth it one of the more recent videos if you are interested. I did mention that what you get for each model will be different like RX or RC. Latest vid I just posted was a review on the CX-9 Mazda would be cool to compare that with an RX!
Exhaust Sports Auto bro, i own mazda cx 5 and cx 9 before, they were totally garbages. You cant compare garbage with Lexus. Now i own rx 450h f sport, i feel bless.
@@GuuiYae CX-5 from 10 years ago is not the same as todays Mazda lolol I'm glad your blessed but a person driving a Brand new Mazda is equally as blessed. You probably had a Mazda back when Ford still owned them, they are completely Japanese now
Exhaust Sports Auto it was Cx 5 2018
@@GuuiYae Wow what about that car did you not like? Fit and finish on those cars is incredible. But to be fair you are not the only one, A few viewers have told me they weren't a fan of their new Mazdas what about it do you find inferior?
I love all your luxury car reviews! Can I recommend you try reviewing a Camaro? I would love to hear your knowledge and view of it! Thanks!
I prefer newer vehicles with high milage than a older car with high milage because I assume the newer vehicle was mostly highway miles.
Now I’m torn between the IS F sport and the RC F sport. I daily drive my Camry for work 2 hours a day
Well it just depends if you need the 4 doors or not they are basically identical feeling I guess the RC feels like 1% sharper but could just be a placebo effect or something haha. You will love both my friend. F sport package is mandatory
If it's your toy, spring for a V8 model!
Get the RC F bruh. Be apart of that coupe life bro!
@@Edmac12 if you got the money. Get the F model for weekends thing. Tbe RC 350 is practical for daily work.
There still are pplz in this world that thinks a Camry could handle similar to a Lexus f sport models ..lolol!! When you race me in your Camry make sure to throw your girlfriend and mom along with your pink slip !!! Thank you 😊
I love this car. Not a fan of the F-Sport edition. But whatever trim you get this car is sharp.
I agree. I am a fan of the dual dial gauges in "standard" RC as opposed to the single "digital" gauge in the F.
Loving my 2015 rcf
RC Gang What's Good? I have a Black 2016 RC 200t Base with 37,800 miles. I don't have all the badges, scoops, gills or pepallers on mine but I still get props. It ain't my daily driver but I like driving it I guess. I interested in doing a chrome delete real soon and perhaps upgrading the exhausts in the near future.
I love it im getting one
Light bulb thieves complain a lot about the rear seats! I honestly think that a coupe is just for two people and if you can't afford to have two vehicles because you have a family then you shouldn't look at one of these beauties. Good review! I prefer quality and reliability than a German car that is going to spend some serious time in the dealer or mechanic!
Oh nice cary I'm there times to. Great video!
Hey thanks for watching my friend so awesome to see local viewers stop by on these videos. Hopefully we cross paths one day!
Personally I don’t think that a 2016 Lexus with 120k stood the test of time. It’s still a fairly new vehicle that has been driven on the highway a lot. Highway miles are much more kind to a car than city driving, in a nutshell this car really has no mechanical wear so therefore everything’s still sorta fresh.
Perhaps that could be the case but I still find it fascinating how people can drive this much regardless. 10 miles in a car is like some insane journey for me lol
Great review! Glad to hear some appreciation for these! Who cares about the track pad?! DRIVE the dam car!!! 😂
Watching this cause I might finally be able to pick one up.
Almost to 119k in my RCF. Drives flawlessly.
does the regular 350 all wheel drive good too?
@ sure if you want to use it as a winter car as well but if you want some power out of it you might need to get a supercharger.
@@2URLex perfect thank you would you also recommend it as a first car or start out a bit more relaxed?
@@jarifhossain7624 absolutely as a first car. The 2GR engine is fantastic and very reliable. Having awd makes it very livable, just make sure to use winter tires in the winter.
@@2URLex alright perfect thank you just want to ask because I was looking at a ls 600h l as-well since its a hybrid I was wondering if that would be a better option now I know that this car is a really good viable option thanks to you.
No body understands a Lexus until you drive one.
Very true
When you drive Lexus you don't drive anything else 😎👍
Mine 2016 , only 25k now! lol and I love it so much !
Nice that is awesome! It truly is an amazing car very rewarding to own I’m sure
Would you suggest I wait for the new TLX or get a used 2017 RC350 F Sport with 30k miles for 30k to save money?
Thanks!
People expect it to be like an M car. It’s not - it’s meant to be a two door grand tourer. If you want to rip and grip, get the RCF or LC. This is meant to be a comfortable daily driver that can go BRRRR when needed
They're the most fun street cars honestly most Euro cars aren't that much fun on the street
My RCF has 50k miles and so far it’s perfect
Damn that is a beast! Congrats my friend very awesome car you got there!
What year?
david wade 2015
RCF V8 is bullet proof 👍👍👍
Man i love everything about it. Even though I don't race I still wish it was a LITTLE faster
Its a sweet ride for sure!
For more power intake, header, exhaust and RR Racing Tune 😎👍
That’s what the RC F is for
Has anyone ever had sunroof issue? I had a 2015 rc350 fsport and the sunroof would jam open at an angle.. only after 8000km.. lexus had to replace the whole sunroof mechanism.. no issue at all till I got rid of the car at 80km.. then bought a brand new 2019 fsport refresh model.. same sunroof issue at 8000km.. lexus replaced who mechanism and no issue since.. any eles have this problem??
Bought a cpo is 350 fsport 2014. Previous owner had issues with the weatherstripping of the sunroof, was replaced under warranty/adjusted twice. I seem to notice abit of rattles coming from the headliner everytime i hit potholes.
I’m looking to get into an RC or Q60. Used to have a Q60 but sold it because the turbos blow on them easily.
No doubt Kevin the car has presence 🤸.
Present!
How are you sir? Always great to see you stop by!
Awesome looking car. Most be a real pleasure to drive!
It def drives great!
bro my mom's house literally across the street
Oh wow that is awesome haha
I have concerns about the longevity of the 4 wheel steering, though. Big maintenance bill at 150,000?
Bro just a question on fuel consumption after a 120k miles
So is this basically an is-250 but minus the F-sport package?
I’m currently chasing intermittent electrical issues with ABS sensors, parking brake sensors, and sunroof motor issues. These all go out at the same time and my rear sub stops working too. I’m thinking it’s a bad ground. Anyone have an idea where I should start looking?
Great review! How is this comparing to the IS 350 F Sport as the daily driver?
Hey thanks so much honestly they are basically the same driving wise some anal people like to tout that because the IS weighs less by like 100 pounds, its more sporty but reality is they drive similar and ride similar. Great cars they just sold this but got an IS 350 non f sport in their inventory
Exhaust Sports Auto I see. Thanks for the response! Keep up the good works!
My rc350 2015 has 170k needed a rear pinion seal for the differential though but she rides
Great video Kevin… I cringe when you floor it .. man that powers for the highway passing etc … leave the high revs to the youngsters that don’t know better :) Pros and cons of caring for this model Lexus
could i get a 2015 with a 650 credit score?
Wait until you saved up the full amount. That's what a real boss does. Literally never bought one car on a loan and I'm debt free in my 30s. I have some RX7s, some LS swap RX8s, LS3 miata etc. You can do it!
@@pauli311i bought it it’s been a blast
Considering an Infiniti Q60 or this.
May I ask when is the good time for change sparks and do I ever need to change fuel filter for this car?
According to Lexus, the 2016 Lexus RC F can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 170 mph!
Wat grade gasoline it takes?
Premium fuel is what Lexus recommends that’s what I would put in it
Of course !!
Anyone that Needs More h.p.than Stk.Try Cai Intake,Like Takeda Stg.2 or Upgrade on Exhaust.
I live down the road from that dealership
Is this car discontinued for 2023?
I really like this car I wish I can purchase it.
You can def have it my friend I know you will get it 👍
Do you know if all tires are the same size? Also are they run flats or regular tires with spare tire? Good vid! Thx
Hi Carlos thanks for stopping by. So stock tire size is staggered for RWD models 235 front and 265 in the back. AWD is probably squared. This car had different branded tires in the front and back but I believe Lexus OEM tires were actually run flat tires. That’s how it was for the non F sport IS350 I tried. Hope this helps
Hey I wanted to ask does you Lexus throw out hot air from under the steering wheel or air vents when your A/c is off
yea mine does this
I have a 2015 rc350 fsport. Just wish it was a tad faster, but other than that no complaints.
Solid cars for sure congrats on owning one!
Add VP Racing Octanium,Avail.Online or @ Parts Houses.I , 32 oz.Can Raises ur Octane 7-9 pts.Depending on whether prem.in ur area is 91-94 My plans on mine is to add.TAKEDA STG 2 Intake + Flowmaster Cat Back .