Next vehicle narrowed down.....

teggy

So i finally pulled the trigger and bought a 16 tacoma, now i could be looking at replacing my nismo next summer, im down too ether a 2015 Lexus RCF or a 2016 gt350. I never ever thought i would say it but i love the new mustang. Im really 50/50 with these two cars i love the raw power or the mustang and i love the luxury feel of the rcf. What would you guys choose?

Lvcky69

my next car would be either a z1 or a viper acr, if you have the money..

Waiz

What Taco trim did you buy?

Of the 2 suggestions I would go with the GT350, RC-F is too heavy and luxury focused

Personally I have considered both cars as possible future additions but have instead pivoted to the M4

triso07

GT350. I don't like the RC-F's bubble face. The LC is a beautiful striking car though, and the only one I think the Lexus face works on.

teggy

Ended up with the limited, wanted the non functional hood scope but couldn't turn down the brown leather lol. I would of looked at something like an acr if I didn't spend as much as I did on a new daily, and I have zero interest in the z1 some reason I just hate them.

teggy

only thing about the ford is i worry about the reliability already read about issues of transmissions and rear diff over heating during hard driving and a recall on the engine for oil issues, with the lexus im getting the most reliable brand out there.

BlackZeda

RC-F all the way. It turns my head every time and the spindle grille is unique and beautiful. Mustangs, Camaros and Challengers don't even register with me anymore. I am very biased as I will take a Toyota over anything.

UNKNOWN_370

I think unique died when they put that hideous grille on every damn model.

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BlackZeda

Ah, that's silly. You know that is their signature grille style, but if you appreciated it, you would see that they are all different between models. The RC-F's is bigger and has a cool pattern. I dig the looks, but my lord it is 4000lbs! The frame must be constructed from I-beams. Good thing it has 467hp.

Luxury weights a lot apparently.

Nixin

I love that RC F! Mooostang, not so much. They are a dime a dozen.

triso07

lol@ a GT350 being a dime a dozen.

520hp 8250 redline with recaro seats and an insane braking package.

ZCanadian

So, what's the purpose for the car?

Sounds like you might not be clear on that yourself just yet.

The Tacoma you bought has a fair bit of luxury, and is a pretty economical and practical vehicle (unless you deal with tight parking spots or only bought the access cab and want to take rear passengers who aren't double-amputees).
So do you want/need another luxury car?

If yes, then the Lexus all the way. I fear it might disappoint on the performance scale (seems to me, reviewers are split on a bunch of the newer Lexi in that regard, but I've also learned not to give much credit to their reports anymore).

The Mustang is pretty cool these days, and in GT350 trim it is both very sporty and still somewhat usable for travel beyond getting back and forth to a race track. But I don't see it as a luxury GT cruiser the same way as the RC-F is.

Since your are considering replacing not just a Z, but a NISMO version, I'm thinking the Mustang would be more up your ally. But that's making a lot of assumptions on my part.

I don't think you can make a wrong choice here, except if you want something out of a car that it isn't intended to provide. Certainly, a year older Lexus will be a better value than a newer Mustang. And the Toyota will likely be more reliable and hold its value better in the long run (if you plan to keep it for a while).

But, if we are talking next year, there could be some very nice third alternatives that come up in the mean time. So go ahead and dream, but keep your mind open to that as well.

UNKNOWN_370

Me hating both mustang and Lexus. I have respect for the gt350. That gets my vote.

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cigarclifford

Had a new 2017 GT 350 rumble up next to me at a stop light

That new Voodoo V8 has a amazing sound

Sounds like a Ferrari on steroids

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teggy

truck a dbl cab, mainly used too use as a daily and used in winter. the next vehicle doesn't matter if it has 2 seats or 5. Just want something with 2 doors, i do like the mustang just not sure i trust the reliability yet hopefully going too get in one soon too see if i like it.