RC-F for sale

wendle · May 25, 2017

Hi Ladies & Gents,

My pristine Lexus RC-F will up for sale within the next few weeks so just wanted to see if there may be any interest from forum members before advertising else wear.

Lexus RC-F, 5.0 V8, March 2015 ( 15 )

5900 miles. ( max at time of sale )

Lexus warranty till 5th March 2018.

Azure Blue with Grey Leather Interior.

ML sound system, electric tilt / slide sunroof.

The Number plate is not included in the price.

Crystal Serum paint protection.

£34,000.

If you’re interested or require any more info please pm me and ill give you my mobile number so we can have a chat.

emjay82 · May 25, 2017

I've seen this car at the Bluewater meet last year and it's a lovely example. Out of my reach but good luck with the sale.

Big Rat · May 25, 2017

@wendle Looks like a great example the next owner will be a fortunate person, clearly been cared for and fantastic value for money........ now if only it had two more doors 😏

Big Rat

Warrington guy · May 25, 2017

Umm now you have me thinking . Looks a beauty. And the price is good . Big rat HELP

Dave McDave · May 25, 2017

I've seen this at the Bluewater meets as well and it's a lovely car with the right colour combo for me.

Sorely tempted but personal circumstances won't allow at the moment........

rayaans · May 25, 2017

Very nice, If I was younger and didn't need the extra doors and seats I would have snapped it up tonight!

May I ask what you're moving to?

Big Rat · May 25, 2017

1 hour ago, Warrington guy said:

Umm now you have me thinking . Looks a beauty. And the price is good . Big rat HELP

@Warrington guy I know Dave I fully understand mate it ain't easy trying to behave and you know we all love you like a brother and your isF is right up there with the best.

But we're all car blokes and needs must so if your tempted to it's ok with me 🤗

The big envious Rat

wendle · May 25, 2017

9 minutes ago, rayaans said:

Very nice, If I was younger and didn't need the extra doors and seats I would have snapped it up tonight!

May I ask what you're moving to?

Well i have a test drive in the LC next month, so lets wait and see.

NemesisUK · May 25, 2017

1 minute ago, wendle said:

Well i have a test drive in the LC next month, so lets wait and see.

Do please report back with your impressions!

Neil E · May 25, 2017

I too saw this at Bluewater and it's simply superb.

Do you have to serve time in an ISF before graduating to an RCF or is there a fast-track route?

Big Rat · May 25, 2017

5 minutes ago, Neil E said:

I too saw this at Bluewater and it's simply superb.

Do you have to serve time in an ISF before graduating to an RCF or is there a fast-track route?

@Neil E Nope just a big fat wonga wedge 😂

🐀

MNMJ · May 26, 2017

That is a really good price for one in the equal best colour and with such a low mileage.

What do you think of the Crystal Serum protection Chris? I am pondering it now I've decided to keep mine for another few years. Was yours professionally done or DIY?

wendle · May 26, 2017

Just now, MNMJ said:

That is a really good price for one in the equal best colour and with such a low mileage.

What do you think of the Crystal Serum protection Chris? I am pondering it now I've decided to keep mine for another few years. Was yours professionally done or DIY?

i am very happy with it, very easy to keep the car clean and as you can see still looks great after 2 years, once its on you shouldn't polish your car only use wax, i use R222 i had it done from new, you can't buy the crystal serum and DIY, its only sold to registered detailing studies, i used Ultimate Finish at brands hatch. https://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/car-care-blog/new-car-protection/lexus-rc-f-born-on-fuji-speedway-protected-at-brands-hatch/

i will defiantly have it done on my next car.

Mark G · May 26, 2017

I will be very interested on your opinion of the LC500 in comparison to your car Chris, I have read some conflicting comparisons.

wendle · May 26, 2017

I will do a report after the test drive in 2 weeks, it will only be on private ground, so iam not sure how far we will be able to go, the LC demos are not in our showrooms yet.

i have looked and read most of the reviews, but like the RC-F reviews most negative reviews are about the car being to heavy, not enough power, etc,

i don't know why Lexus insist on using race tracks for the journalists and car reviewers to drive the cars on, they immediately assume its supposed to be a sports car, even though Lexus themselves have said its a luxury coupe.

The NX has pretty good reviews, but i bet if the launched the NX at a racetrack the reviews would have been very different.

I love my RC-F, i would just like something with a little more comfortable ride, i knew the RC was going to be fairly firm, and test driving it on a race track wasn't the best option for me to asses that, although it was great fun, but you don't get many pot holes or speed bumps on a race track.

MNMJ · May 27, 2017

19 hours ago, wendle said:

i am very happy with it, very easy to keep the car clean and as you can see still looks great after 2 years, once its on you shouldn't polish your car only use wax, i use R222 i had it done from new, you can't buy the crystal serum and DIY, its only sold to registered detailing studies, i used Ultimate Finish at brands hatch. https://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/car-care-blog/new-car-protection/lexus-rc-f-born-on-fuji-speedway-protected-at-brands-hatch/

i will defiantly have it done on my next car.

Thanks Chris, the adverts make it sound impressive, but its useful to have corroboration from another RC-F owner. I'll see who does it locally and find out what the charge will be. I suspect it will need some minor paint correction, as they call it

Flytvr · May 28, 2017

Is there no adaptive suspension option on the RCF?

Martin F · May 28, 2017

Nope.

Toothy · May 28, 2017

50 minutes ago, Flytvr said:

Is there no adaptive suspension option on the RCF?

17MY update
https://lexusenthusiast.com/2016/12/15/2017-lexus-rc-f-gs-f-updated-with-adaptive-variable-suspension/

Martin F · May 28, 2017

That's for US cars. Not sure whether it's been confirmed for UK cars yet.

rayaans · May 28, 2017

4 hours ago, Toothy said:

17MY update
https://lexusenthusiast.com/2016/12/15/2017-lexus-rc-f-gs-f-updated-with-adaptive-variable-suspension/

Yep it was confirmed by Lexus UK a while back - I believe they started from 66 plate onwards

Toothy · May 28, 2017

Yep, tried it out on my dads RC-F. Hardest setting is a bit too harsh for UK roads. Skips over little bumps too much. More of a track setting really IMHO.

NemesisUK · May 28, 2017

Just now, Toothy said:

Yep, tried it out on my dads RC-F. Hardest setting is a bit too harsh for UK roads. Skips over little bumps too much. More of a track setting really IMHO.

Exactly as I found in my RC300h, Sport+ unsettles the car too much, the slightest bump deflects the car. Would be fine on track..

Big Rat · May 28, 2017

2 hours ago, rayaans said:

Yep it was confirmed by Lexus UK a while back - I believe they started from 66 plate onwards

The GSF we test drive recently had it and in sport + it's quite a revelation, even on the pock marked rubbish Cotswold roads it was not thrown off line mid corner, I presume the RCF would be broadly similar.

Big Rat

NemesisUK · May 28, 2017

In my RC when one selects Sport+ it will set the suspension to it's firmest setting. My understanding is the 'adaptive' part no longer functions. When in Normal and Sport the dampers will constantly adjust to provide the best ride whilst firming the required damper(s) when cornering to maintain a virtually roll-free stance. Very accomplished IMHO and far better than the AMG airmatic in my previous car.