BMW M4 or Lexus RCF?

jlo370z · 08-29-2014, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by b15

I saw the RCF in person today. Everything but the front end looks great. I hope Lexus tones it down. Other than that, I love the car!

where did you see this?????? i must see it!!!

b15 · 08-30-2014, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by jlo370z

where did you see this?????? i must see it!!!

It was in the lot of their corporate office in Naperville. Had manufacture tags on it. Not sure if it's still there, I'm sure it was some execs company car.

MMC Racing · 09-07-2014, 01:13 PM

M4. I'll be picking mine up next year. Timing it with the 2016 model year to get past those typical first year concerns and doing 2 weeks in Europe driving it around.

The RC-F is interesting, but like the IS-F, there isn't going to be much available for added performance. The aftermarket will be limited. It will have to sell at a discount to the M4 like the IS-F did to the M3 to have a chance of success.

Magic Bus · 09-08-2014, 04:37 PM

Car & Driver did a First Drive of the RC-F, below is their opinion of the car.

Lexus RC F Reviews - Lexus RC F Price, Photos, and Specs - CARandDRIVER

kenchan · 09-08-2014, 04:38 PM

thing looks huge in the sideview...?

aszyd · 09-08-2014, 09:34 PM

I'll take the Lexus. Sure, the M4, with it's turbo engine, would be easy to mod and a blast to drive, but I have heard too many horror stories about late model German reliability. If I could lease, absolutely, but only for the warranty period, not a day longer.

(I drive too many miles for a lease to be economical)

Push370zzz · 09-09-2014, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Magic Bus

Yes it will, the auto trans is a $2,900 option. Was on a BMW forum and one poster wrote that he does not like their turbo engines with a manual trans as there is occasional turbo lag when shifting gears (rpm's drop so turbo must spool up to speed again). While with their DCT there is no lag at all with gearshifts due to ECU and quickness of shifts.

Does that make sense about the manual lag?

I have had a 135i and a 328i (with the turbo 4) and the lag is near imperceptible, though I could see how with a manual you'll notice it much more. Especially if you are the type that shifts around 2-3k rpm and then goes back somewhat heavy on the gas.

SgtGoldy · 09-09-2014, 10:25 AM

May be a bit partial here but: M4 alllllllllllllll the way.

Zoren 370 · 09-09-2014, 10:31 AM

I hate to say this I wont buy any of it.
Because I cant afford any one of it.

But if by some miracle I hit the Jackpot Ill buy both!

Glover997 · 09-09-2014, 12:32 PM

since both are comfy and have a very nice interior/exterior, i'll go for the faster one

Magic Bus · 09-09-2014, 03:29 PM

Here's Motortrends take on the RCF.

2015 Lexus RC F First Test - Motor Trend

b15 · 09-09-2014, 03:48 PM

4000lbs? RCF needs a little weight watchers help

kenchan · 09-09-2014, 04:14 PM

number wise M4 seems to be winning... design wise M4 seems to be winning... the sedan looks better. imo.

b15 · 09-09-2014, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

number wise M4 seems to be winning... design wise M4 seems to be winning... the sedan looks better. imo.

you're positive about a sedan?!?! lol

Agree. Lexus still has a ways to go....

SgtGoldy · 09-09-2014, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MMC Racing

M4. I'll be picking mine up next year. Timing it with the 2016 model year to get past those typical first year concerns and doing 2 weeks in Europe driving it around.

The RC-F is interesting, but like the IS-F, there isn't going to be much available for added performance. The aftermarket will be limited. It will have to sell at a discount to the M4 like the IS-F did to the M3 to have a chance of success.

Wasnt the exhaust and bumper married on the ISF? I could be wrong but I remember hearing that somewhere...

09-07-2014, 01:13 PM	#108 (permalink)
MMC Racing Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 661 Drives: 2015 GT-R Rep Power: 17	M4. I'll be picking mine up next year. Timing it with the 2016 model year to get past those typical first year concerns and doing 2 weeks in Europe driving it around. The RC-F is interesting, but like the IS-F, there isn't going to be much available for added performance. The aftermarket will be limited. It will have to sell at a discount to the M4 like the IS-F did to the M3 to have a chance of success. __________________ 2014 F150 Raptor, 2014 Mazda 3, 2015 Nissan GT-R

09-08-2014, 04:37 PM	#109 (permalink)
Magic Bus A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,427 Drives: 17 6MT M2 Rep Power: 18754	Car & Driver did a First Drive of the RC-F, below is their opinion of the car. Lexus RC F Reviews - Lexus RC F Price, Photos, and Specs - CARandDRIVER kenchan likes this.

09-08-2014, 09:34 PM	#111 (permalink)
aszyd Track Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 877 Drives: Magma Red 370z T+S Rep Power: 21	I'll take the Lexus. Sure, the M4, with it's turbo engine, would be easy to mod and a blast to drive, but I have heard too many horror stories about late model German reliability. If I could lease, absolutely, but only for the warranty period, not a day longer. (I drive too many miles for a lease to be economical) __________________ Competition Clutch\|Fast Intentions\|Maxbore\|NST\|Setrab\|Stillen\|Tomei\|Uprev\| Z1 Avant Garde\|SPC\|Stance\|Whiteline Aerojacket\|Seibon\|Tanabe\|TRS\|TWM

09-09-2014, 10:25 AM	#113 (permalink)
SgtGoldy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 3,503 Drives: C63 AMG - LSD Rep Power: 650	May be a bit partial here but: M4 alllllllllllllll the way. __________________ C63 AMG LSD - Straight Pipe - EuroCharge v5 - Vossen CV7 - IG: @SuperFastYo

09-09-2014, 10:31 AM	#114 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913653	I hate to say this I wont buy any of it. Because I cant afford any one of it. But if by some miracle I hit the Jackpot Ill buy both! Magic Bus likes this.

09-08-2014, 04:38 PM	#110 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	thing looks huge in the sideview...?

09-09-2014, 12:32 PM	#115 (permalink)
Glover997 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oman. Posts: 71 Drives: 08 infiniti G35 AT Rep Power: 14	since both are comfy and have a very nice interior/exterior, i'll go for the faster one __________________ Brian Crower 4.0 stroked 08 G35 sedan.

09-09-2014, 03:29 PM	#116 (permalink)
Magic Bus A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,427 Drives: 17 6MT M2 Rep Power: 18754	Here's Motortrends take on the RCF. 2015 Lexus RC F First Test - Motor Trend kenchan likes this.

09-09-2014, 03:48 PM	#117 (permalink)
b15 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,229 Drives: 4drz Rep Power: 36571	4000lbs? RCF needs a little weight watchers help

09-09-2014, 04:14 PM	#118 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	number wise M4 seems to be winning... design wise M4 seems to be winning... the sedan looks better. imo.

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