Lexus RC350 AWD | Thank You, Next 

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Had an RCF for awhile. We all know it's pros and cons, but one of the things I liked about it most was I almost never see an RC anything on the road, and most bmw, audi and merc enthusiasts hate Lexus and hate the RCs which makes me like these cars even more. That and they never break.

9:12 The day he makes a right turn on this intersection is the day we know Apocalypse is coming.

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CANT WAIT FOR THE IS500 review !!

Sitting in my RC watching this video about the RC. Meta

ah my monday dose of the Geese, relaxing!

He’s right about everything. I watched his review for 2015 rc350 and bought an AWD one because of the bad climate in MN. Transmission is shifting slow, AWD steals some power too, and car is heavier. But I still love it. Because it’s unique, it’s refined and it’s reliable.

Mr.Goose needs to make a Spotify playlist of his favorite tunes so we can listen to them on our way to and from Applebees. He obviously cares a lot and knows a lot about music and sound. It would be great and it would make the smell of Applebees food takeout in my car bearable.

Honestly Lexus interiors are my favorite. I am still interested in a used IS for my next car because the interior is just such a nice place to be... Same design language still in this car.. I really like that.

I am real hyped for that IS500 review

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Savagegeese, I picked up mine LC500 in nightfall mica on the 18th. Thank You is all I can say and I love your work. If you ever come to Toronto, Canada, please give me a shout. We will grab lunch and I will show this wonderful city

Thanks for the drive to support this charity! I didn't know that was part of the swag, but love our gear!

You summarized my feelings on a lot of Lexus products perfectly. They're definitely weak on paper, and a lot of journalists write them off for that. But the interior quality, the ergonomics, the use of simple and reliable controls, and the reliability of everything else makes me love and appreciate them. I loved daily driving my CT200h until it got totaled, and you were basically the only reviewer to give it a good review. And it was a very flawed car, just like this RC 350 AWD, but it was a great feeling car. And after it got totaled, I went with a 2020 Mazda 3. Bought a t shirt for support!

The Interior looks so sturdy, high quality and durable. Like a good pair of jeans.

"Here's the illusion of a sports car, now don't you dare even try being irresponsible with it!" Toyota, probably

Getting my RC 350 F SPORT AWD next week and I can't wait. I fell in love with this car the 1st time I saw it in the road.

Thanks for mentioning how we can support you. I know that's never been your style to throw your stuff out there asking for support but for me I never knew beyond my long time subscription how to help you guys like the merch or patreon.

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Always the best at weighing out passion vs facts. Excellent video!

I love your reviews because you tell it like it is.

I have a 2015 RC 350 Luxury trim level; it is way too heavy to be a sports car. The staggered tires make it an expensive as the stock tires are an odd size, tough to find and quite frankly, atrocious. I like the styling as it is unlike any other car on the road and it has a gorgeous cabin. Makes for a great highway cruiser and will drive it until fails. 1000x more reliable than the BMW I replaced!

This is the type of car we'll be begging them to make again 20 years from now

I own a 2019 RC350 AWD F Sport white ext, red interior and I have to tell ya - it turns heads for my daily commute, and it is really fun to drive when i switch it to sports plus!

Hands down Savagegeese does the best reviews on all of RU-vid. I greatly appreciate the honesty, thoroughness, and the ability to understand different consumers have different wants and needs, which is apparently lacking from so many other automotive journalists.

The RC F is actually amazing, one of the last naturally aspirated V8s

I’ve owned a used 2017 for 1.5 years now. And I absolutely love it. It’s not the the fastest, it doesn’t have the best entertainment features. But to me it has a soul. My parents have a 2018 BMW 330 and I would take my 2017 RC over it any day of the week. If you stop caring about the spec sheet and take in the lines and build quality, it makes u feel something which I can’t say for other cars. I also live in the northeast, so I NEED AWD, RWD is just not an option.

I’m not sure why people want to keep trying to compare this car to BMW, Mercedes , Audi’s and others. I own a RC 350 F sport , there are multitude of the above mentioned brands in my neighbourhood, nothing special, a dime a dozen and all probably leased. No one hangs on to a BMW for 10 years, you go through to many check engine lights! My buddies Mercedes spent more time in the shop and cost more in repairs in the 2 years than all of my Lexus and Infiniti cars combined (this is the 3rd Lexus, 2 Infiniti’s between my wife and me) I keep all of my cars for around 10 years and nothing I’ve found or seen is more reliable than Lexus. The RC is refined, comfortable, kind of sporty, not fast ( but I gave up road racing about 35 years ago) unique and won’t be spending a lot of time in the shop like the models it’s being compared to. There’s a reason you lease a BMW and other German “engineered” cars and buy a Lexus.

Can't wait for IS500 review.

I am beyond excited to see Marc get some time with the IS500. I never thought a lexus would be one of my most anticipated cars this year.

Thank you for an honest assessment

So glad you'll be reviewing the IS 350 soon. Just ordered my 2021 IS 350 RWD. Should be delivered from Japan soon. Can't wait to come out of my current NX to the IS 350!

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The only thing I dislike on this car are the door panel storage bins. I wholeheartedly agree. Aside from that, this car totally works for me in every way. Getting from point A to point B is my only goal, and I have a most enjoyable ride getting there.

One of the best to do it. Very informative and good back story.

Very honest review that's why I love you guys! -------An ISF owner.

Been watching so long I think I could drive this test drive route with my eyes closed

I love my RC350 AWD. It definitely lacks the quickness that it gives the appearance of having but overall it's a fantastic car. The interior is gorgeous and the reliable of lexus is what made me choose it

Can't wait for the IS500 F video!

I couldn't be more excited for the IS500. After having an L-Tuned series II, I'm a fan for life.

I'll take an aging yet proven platform over a first year model thank you. New and exciting can be a 2 edge sword.

hurts to see you car thrashed like that ..🥲 but Mr Goose was spot on. Having this as my first “sporty” car though probably saved my life since i hopped in and drove it like a complete tool from the moment i bought it till now. It has just enough excitement to be fun but not uncontrollable. Really excited for the is500 review because i want to upgrade soon and i’m torn between that or a lotus (i know random).

Mark, following one your older reviews of this car prompted me to look into it as a daily drive. So I do around 80 miles a day to get to work and I came across a Lexus corporate car that was just on 4yrs old with less than 13,000 miles on it for $40K AUD (about $30K USD). Considering that new, here in Australia, this version was around $90K AUD. The car is great coming out of an older Mazda 3 it has enough grunt for me and with every conceivable option included, I love it.

really love the look of this car ,seen the new ones in person,love it

I love all your RC videos.

Good honest review, seems like a very honorable person.

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I follow a lot of top bloggers you are the best bro how you explain and your selection of words passion taking vehicles into shop putting on hoist its amazing. keep up the great work you put you should be at 1 million subscribers by now :) Abbas from Canada.

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Lexus interiors are among the best in the business, but man, the infotainment is like a samurai saying; "YOU DISGRACE MY FAMILY" and then falling on a sword.

I've had ours for just over a week now and I really love it! The design is unique and very interesting with the many angular lines. Almost went towards the LFA but reeled it back into what we see here. It is a very well handling, powerful and probably one of the easiest to drive GT or lux-performance cars on the road. Lexus is not focused on speed. but it did give the RC more than enough to handle itself very well. What he calls floatly is actually an ultra smooth and comfortable ride. The seats are both comfortable and supportive as well as being very well designed. The fit of the interior is second to none....even those costing double or triple the RC. BTW, the base on my car was $54,000 and with options and taxes, it was around the $64,000 bracket. I can't believe most of those reviewing Lexus products are surprised there isn't more available power but that is not what Lexus is seeking with the RC. You want fast and rough, BMW not Lexus. I would much rather be comfortable surrounded by premium materials than a noisy poorly designed interior.

Very much looking forward to SG's review of the IS500.

it's a well made, sharp looking, coupe. good enough for me.

I drove this and the IS350 recently. I found a lot of the same things you did. I'm waiting for the IS 500, and hopefully it hits all the right notes. I can't wait for your review of the IS.

The RC has always been one of my favorite coupe's. I miss my IS300, I want another one.

How did I spend so much time watching Rich Rebuilds when this quality content was awaiting me?

I like how you segmented to the merchandise, but I would recommend not blacking at "thank you for your support". Rather use a tone to end the segment after the thank you announcement. PS Thanks for supporting a cause that impact not only families but ripples to many communities!

Very beautiful car inside and out you could stare at this car all day but I agree this car is an emotion car you have to fall in love with it once you see it and sit inside it’s cabin your sold right away because it feels special. it’s not something that you fall in love with on the spec. Its a great car for daily if you can get it for a good price.

I drove this car, its amazing, not crazy fast, but 100% a car you want to drive day to day

Gotta love the lawyers' influence on the cluster. "Traction control is OFF." Since when was the light not enough?

I had a RC 350 F Sort in Australia 3 yrs ago, we don't get AWD but we do get it with the 8 speed Auto which made it very smooth and a little more refined. It was my weekend drive and was perfect for that huge amounts of fun. Your review is spot on it needs a full overhaul, it has a fantastic look and I think Lexus could make something special with this if they really wanted. Just add the twin turbo V6 and remove some clutter from the interior. The IS looks fantastic but again the 3.5 ltr is a bit of a let down. Thanks really enjoyed this review. Brenton 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

I love my rc350. Best car I have ever owned.

Interior quality is great, the mix of digital + analog center gauge is definitely a nice touch that I personally WANT to see stay. Exterior design is unique, less "cookie cutter." I am personally a fan of the wide/aggressive front grille designs. The sliding/moving gauge is also a neat "quirks and features". 100% agree with the infotainment and center console, though. Lexus Inform is a pain in the ass to use, having gotten in a bunch of RX / NX/ UX / IS / ES years + models myself, it sucks, and my close friends who owns 2018+ Lexus' will agree; just use Android Auto or Apple Carplay, and forget Lexus Inform exists for day-to-day.

I have a 2018 rc350 awd and a 2014 GTR , I will be the first to tell you that my rc350 out handles my GTR . The interior is perfect in my opinion . I also have the R&R racing tune with the sprint boost ,let me tell you It is a v6 beast plus the handling you can't beat it I promise you. Let's not forget how reliable it is , sorry in my eyes I see a ton of bonuses.. took mine to play in the snow and it was amazing, my GTR slid around everywhere , the awd rc is one of the best cars I have ever owned and I've owned over 40 cars 7 lexus infact . Make your own judgements go test drive one ..

Somehow the RC's grille looks tame compared to the new BMWs

The kind of Lexus RC 350 F Sport AWD buyers are older buyers with old school mentalities. They are fine with older technologies especially like the CD player, analog and digital clocks. If the car works, why change it? We are expecting sporty looks with the priority on luxury. Most importantly, we expect everything like: AWD convenience, durability, and the powerful 311 horsepower. Lexus technology with the Enform permits me to start or stop the RC with a Smart Phone. Additionally, if the Lexus is stolen, there is a GPS map displaying what roads the Lexus traveling on. Personally, I had the Porsche Cayenne S AWD, but with all the fancy technologies and it was a great disappointment. The Porsche was always in the shop for weeks, then Porsche would give me a Enterprise rental car when I was paying $1,700 on a lease payment. Most of the European cars have a seven year reliability, when Japanese cars can last forever. In ending, older Lexus owners are happy with the car as dependable. I paid $61,000 with all the bells and whistles. Also with an eight year extended warranty, zero deductible from Lexus, all fees and taxed included. Finding Audi's BMW or Benz's are a lot more money than Lexus. I did like some of points of Lexus flaws such as the the extra hump in the driver's area because of the AWD and the AWD's limitation of six speed transmission, however an averaged sized driver is OK with the hump. Bottom line, no car is perfect!

Please take your time in covering the IS-500. You set the bar really high with the LFA documentary and I feel like the IS-500 is a car of such high importance for lexus that it deserves a similar level of dedication when you document it.

i was very surprised to hear the praise at the end of the driving section about how after all that you still wanted to drive it over other press cars and your cars and that it looked special and such. i agree though, when you compare it to a 4 series, its not gonna grab any buyers unless theyre fed up with it being in the shop all the time and dicking around while it gets fixed lol

This Lexus makes me feel super thrifty, cool and responsible when I'm driving to my favorite strip club.

This is a decent stop gap for my LFA Pursuit of Absolute Perfection.

I bought the 2015 model 3 weeks ago... no point getting a new one it's basically the same. I also agree with the usability opinions in this video, not the most practical car but very stylish and well built.

Really is not a bad car. Awesome daily driver and touring coupe. But if you are handy with a wrench or have a warranty, the Germans rivals, especially BMW, dominate it.

My son picked up a 2018 IS350 F Sport for 28K. I really like it and it has me considering a GS.

I bought an RC350 AWD F-Sport back in 2015 and then upgraded to an RC-F. To each their own, but I loved it. Of course the RC-F is far better and fits the styling, but the RC350 was a great car. Side note -- the IS500 will be in a different price point, so these aren't exactly the same car despite the numerous similarities.

This was a very honest review with a lot of self-reflection on your own preconceived notions and opinions regarding the marque and its parent company, Toyota. Despite your positive bias toward ToMoCo, you've done a fantastic job covering the vehicle. Bravo.

The saying "good for everyone, perfect for nobody" comes to mind.

My friend has a IS250 and I love that thing, but I agree in your point, it’s a nice platform but the lack of spirit is kind of contra intuitive. Hope she get the IS500

Cant wait for the new is Reviev from You guys! Is it a great idea to upgrade from the old gen is200t 8 speed automatic or is350? :)

Test drove one of these after testing a Stinger GT1. I remember walking away from the Lexus dumbfounded by how much more lively and fun the Stinger felt to drive. I'd go for the RCF if I could afford it, but I gave the RC 350 f-sport a hard pass. Also, I agree about the space. As a 6 foot tall guy, I found the RC 350 a bit claustrophobic.

Great review. The engine noise isn’t fake btw. It’s amplified. Like an electric guitar. Car experts hate on this car so much but it’s one of a kind. Not many on the road and very few left. What’s great about this car is it will never break. Sure get a bmw it’s more performance oriented but you will spend more money and time in the shop. This car is the perfect daily if you are single. Super reliable and it still looks great even with its it being outdated. I think it’s amazing they still make this car with a cd player too. Yes it’s old school and most manufacturers did away with it to save in costs but sound quality is better than just streaming on Spotify. Car has one of the best audio systems in the market as well. One of the most underrated car imo.

LOVE IT!

Wow a review from 2014, you haven't aged a bit

I'd be curious to see how you find the latest refresh to the RC-F.

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I drove the RCF. It felt like a numb current gen Mustang GT but drove heavier and softer with less character. Hard to believe it costed more other than the fit and finish which was better. Looking forward to the IS500, it's gonna be a classic

I have an IS350 Fsport RWD, I either drive in manual mode in S# or auto in eco-mode. I test drove an AWD IS350 Fsport before I bought the RWD, because I live in New England, that 6 speed was a wet blanket, and the paddles were just a suggestion in the 6spd, where as in the 8spd they are great, the RWD handles winter fine, if you're scared leave the nannies on, snow tires are good enough. There is a resonator on the intake tube that amplifies the induction noise. It's such a good daily, it feels and looks well screwed together, I miss having a stick shift though, but will drive the IS into the ground and focus on my project car since I don't have to work on the IS, ever. Wish I had heard the IS500 rumors before I bought the 350 though, more cylinders are better.

The only issue I ever had with my RC was a window washer fluid check valve👍🏼

I almost bought this for my daily driver but thanks to this review, I will instead opt for a 2008 Honda Civic with 190k highway miles. Thanks Mr. Goose

This seems to be the first time you are doing a direct comparison of with vs. without fake engine noise and you managed to do it in a very clumsy way. How about also doing one speedup to redline with and then one without after that? (I mean, the quick comparison at static rev was good for the most easy perception of the difference, in a synthetic way, but that's not giving us an impression of how it actually sounds to drive the car. I assume the footage towards the end is without it. I guess I'd have to jump around in the video and try to catch two segments for comparison.)

Add your support link to the description. Nice Review!

Feeling the wax on wax off intro music

This is not a Sports car not a super sedan, its great for what it is and reliability will be top notch. Anyone who wants real sports car go and get one and dont complain.

Proud owner of a Lexus RC here (Tamiya)

This $50,000 car is outclassed in every way by $25,000 Korean inline-4 compact or mid-size sedans.

I have a rc350 awd fully modded 625hp and I absolutely love it. The handling is amazing and I compare that to my 2014 GTR. Sadly the rc handles better than my GTR in the snow/ice and anything else. Interior is very relaxing. Everyone's opinion is different do your own reviews it's better that way .

You and Scott gave the RC350 RWD a pretty glowing review just a few years ago. Have your tastes changed, is the AWD that bad, or have cars just come that far?

THANKS fpr the honesty. In some cases, you do what you have to, look for one, and buy it at the right price. Otherwise, there are better options.

Caveat emptor, solid review.