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  1. phm14

    Video: Lexus RC F Feature on Top Gear

    Anyone got a link to the video where Randy Probst takes timed hot laps in the RCF and M4 back to back? Clarkson did the same thing when he "tested" the ISF. It's funny because he trounced the new 8 speed, and now 8 speed trannys are everywhere. I looked for that video also but couldn't find it...
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    RC-F love it or hate it?

    Reliability? A vehicle that distinguishes itself, rather than melting into an appearance that most won't differentiate from every other BMW/MB on the block? A naturally aspirated V8 in the upper model range? Better resale? It's easy to let the auto media do our thinking for us, but it's...
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    Lexus RC F Top Gear/Clarkson review of RCF

    Clarkson's terrible review demonstrates an inexplicable hate for the awesome new V8 coupe: Anyone got a link to the video where Randy Probst takes timed hot laps in the RCF and M4 back to back, with something like a .3 second time difference? Clarkson did the same thing when he drove the ISF...
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    Lexus IS F ISF "Fake" Exhaust

    I wasn't expecting neutral, but I was surprised he wouldn't even give the Stig some hot laps. If anyone can find the original Top Gear Clarkson ISF test drive, please post it here. He lambastes Lexus for the 8 speed gear box, which is kind of funny now, given how popular they've become since...
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    Lexus IS F Post Your Favorite ISF Videos

    When watching ISF videos, it helps to know that the car had major revisions in 2011, not least of which were suspension improvements. Here are a few I like:
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    Lexus IS F ISF "Fake" Exhaust

    I recently viewed a YT review of the RCF, and someone parroted Jeremy Clarkson's famous comment that the ISF "exhaust is fake", something to the effect: "the ISF exaust is fake, and that's just wrong". See my reply: I'm sick of hearing nimrods parrot that boob Clarkson that the ISF exhaust is...
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    Lexus RC F RCF Brakes Squeaky

    Brake pads designed for higher temps (read track) typically use compounds that are more prone to squeaking. No squealing in my CPO 2011 ISF, but we'll see how well the pads hold up under track use. I'd be surprised if Lexus can't solve your issue.
  8. phm14

    Video: Lexus RC F Feature on Top Gear

    The RCF "review" is exactly the type of drivel I expect from Clarkson. He did the same thing to the ISF, which I own and love. He drools all over the BMWs he drives, which makes me wonder what kind of compensation he receives for being such a pathetic shill. The RCF and M4 were timed around the...
  9. phm14

    Howdy from Texas

    I definitely notice RCFs and ISFs, but I've only seen 1 other ISF-a black car that's sometimes parked in front of a local business. Estimates are that only ~5-6K ISFs were imported into the US (~half of the ~12K built from 2008-2014). I heard a friend of a friend bought a new RCF in red, but...
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    Howdy from Texas

    Grew up in Westbury (SW), but have lived on the west side, NW side, and now NE (Eagle Springs). My Wife is a vet, and I manage our clinic in Summerwood. Are you in Houston?
  11. phm14

    What was your first Lexus, what Lexus have you owned and what Lexus will you get next?

    Gas mileage impact is in direct relation to miles driven, so the more miles you drive, the more it matters, and vice versa. I've only put ~6K miles on my ISF in the 1st year, so I'm happy with the 18.5 mpg it averages with 420hp. Run the numbers on lease vs own. One of the strong suits of Lexus...
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    What was your first Lexus, what Lexus have you owned and what Lexus will you get next?

    I've heard great things about the GS. The car has a very strong following.
  13. phm14

    What was your first Lexus, what Lexus have you owned and what Lexus will you get next?

    I don't mind the debt when they're offering 0% financing, and the 3 year CPO warranty on my ISF is concurrent with the original, so it just started last month. ;)
  14. phm14

    RC-F love it or hate it?

    I'm expecting it to sound and feel much like my 2011 ISF, and that's a very good thing. I couldn't resist a 160 mph pull in it, on a very secluded stretch of west Texas highway as I drove it home from AZ, where I bought it. The car felt nearly as stable as a Mercedes SLS I had at that speed...
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    What was your first Lexus, what Lexus have you owned and what Lexus will you get next?

    Krew, thank you for all your hard work on the newsltters, and this awesome new site!:)
  16. phm14

    Greetings everyone!

    Welcome Robert. Good to have another Lexuphile on board. :)
  17. phm14

    What was your first Lexus, what Lexus have you owned and what Lexus will you get next?

    The 1st car I bought myself was a 1974 Celica, which followed my 1st-a 1969 Olds Cutlass S, both of which I thrashed to within an inch of their lives. I have owned many Japanese sports cars, as well as Toyota 4x4 trucks for work and play. The many Toyotas I've owned always seemed to beg for...
  18. phm14

    My AMG GT-S Experience

    Nice. My Wife rented a new SLS for my 50th a couple of years ago. Impressive car, even though you'd be lucky to get a suitcase the trunk. I wound up buying a 2011 ISF about a year ago. Feels like ~80% of the car the SLS is, at 1/3 the cost. This last year, she surprised me again with a "Waldorf...
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    What was your first Lexus, what Lexus have you owned and what Lexus will you get next?

    I've been focused on the RCF for the past year or so. I've only had my 2011 ISF for a year, and love it, so it will probably be a couple of years before I pull the trigger. None of the German competition is tempting me. All the auto media German car shills always forget to mention reliability...