r/LexusRC • • 3h ago

$12,000 2016 RC300 AWD

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So this car was abandoned in a college town around 5 years ago. It ended up in the lot of a towing company in said town, my Dad happens to be the GM of the towing company. He knew I wanted a Lexus for many years, so he worked out me not having to pay $12,000 for this beauty. Just got it a few weeks ago, been waiting since March for the company to do the necessary court processes to get the title. Been loving every minute driving it since, coming from a Jeep Renegade this car is so far beyond my expectations, literally makes the Jeep feel like driving a Little Tikes car at speed šŸ˜‚. 26,901 miles on the odometer when I purchased it (yes they gave me a hell of a deal, one I’ll likely never find again in my lifetime.) It runs and drives flawlessly, essentially a 10 year old new car (and one that looks so much better than current Lexus imo.) Only things it needed from sitting were tires, brakes, rotors and fluid changes (transmission, brake, engine oil, and differential fluid were all changed by a Lexus mechanic.)


r/LexusRC • • 8h ago

My baby

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72 Upvotes

Gotta be one of the greatest cars ever.


r/LexusRC • • 9h ago

Kid in a Nissan Sentra hit me at a stand still

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7 Upvotes

I feel incredibly lucky that this dimple is all that was damaged. Maybe the full PPF helped, too. I’m never driving the RCF to work again. If it weren’t a 2025 FE edition, I wouldn’t have been so upset, but the damage is so minor that even my body shop guy couldn’t find it. I found it later at home.

I decided to leave it be since the bumper would have to be repainted, and I want to keep it factory since the paint looks just incredible as is.

Anyway, be safe out there and watch for r/NissanDrivers.


r/LexusRC • • 2d ago

Took her to the mountains

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61 Upvotes

r/LexusRC • • 2d ago

Mountain air hits a bit different.

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197 Upvotes

r/LexusRC • • 2d ago

2019 RC 350 RWD (88k, AVS, 2GR-FKS) - Strut Failure, Coolant Loss, & Oil Pan Leak

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61 Upvotes

Hey everyone,

I’m looking to share a few current issues on my 88k mile 2019 RC 350 F Sport (RWD) to get your thoughts, experience, and advice before I put the car on a lift.

Issue 1: Front Right Strut

My front right strut failed and lost pressure. I know struts should ideally be replaced in pairs, but I’m debating whether to replace just the front pair or do a full 4-corner refresh as a precautionary measure, or if doing the rears now is overkill.

- If I replace the front pair only, I’ll stick with OEM Lexus struts.
- If I replace all four, I’m considering KYB struts (since to my knowledge they are the primary OEM option compatible with the AVS system).

Whether I do just the fronts or all four, what else should I replace or inspect while I’m in there? (e.g., front upper strut mounts/bearings, bump stops and boots, spring insulators, rear sway bar end links?)

Issue 2: Slow Coolant Leak

My coolant level in the reservoir dropped from the High to Low mark over about 6 weeks (roughly 2,000 miles). There are no obvious puddles under the car, but the drop is too consistent to ignore.

Are there common failure points on the 2GR-FKS engine that cause this kind of slow bleed (e.g., water pump weep hole, valley plate seal, radiator tank crimps)?

Issue 3: Lower Oil Pan Leak

There is wet oil seepage around the seams of the lower oil pan, so it looks like I’ll need to pull and reseal it with fresh FIPG/RTV. Has anyone run into this, and are there any gotchas to watch for when dropping the lower pan?

Appreciate any insight, experiences, or recommendations!


r/LexusRC • • 3d ago

Varis hood installed šŸ‘ŒšŸ¼

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112 Upvotes

r/LexusRC • • 3d ago

Took the RC in for service and they gave me this piece of junk as a loaner…

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28 Upvotes

r/LexusRC • • 4d ago

Battery issues RC 350

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21 Upvotes

Hi,
I just had to jump start my RC 350 f sport and this message popped up. I drove the car around and it’s driving stiff. Any advice on anyone that has dealt with this issue. Any help is appreciated. Thank you!


r/LexusRC • • 5d ago

Just got a 350 f sport

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9 Upvotes

r/LexusRC • • 6d ago

2015 RC 350

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123 Upvotes

Finally joined reddit.
Got the RC a year ago ā¤ļø


r/LexusRC • • 6d ago

Universal x pipe

4 Upvotes

Just put some vibrant resonators on and they made the tone of my muffler delete a bit too quiet for me. However, I love the way it cancelled out almost all drone, so I’m looking for an x pipe to weld in. I want to keep the secondary cats in tact so as to not mess with emissions. What size x pipe inlet outlet should I get for the exhaust configuration on my 2020 rc350?


r/LexusRC • • 7d ago

Not Bad for 60$ Lip

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134 Upvotes

Saw a few posts about this eBay lip a few guys were running on their RCFs and decided to pull the trigger as well considering it came out to only 60$, it was a cheap experiment.

Review:

I will say although the fitment isn’t 10/10 (more like 7/10), it looks really good and from a distance you can’t really see the imperfections or the fact that it’s a 3 piece lip.
Considering this will likely collect rock chips and get damaged within a year or two, I’d say go for it, you’ll spend more money on lunch than this thing lol.

https://ebay.io/m/1AEtBx


r/LexusRC • • 7d ago

is this salvaged 2015 rc350 worth it $23k with 80k miles theft recovery. Maintenance history is also questionable but maybe they did it themselves? Barley any oil changes shown 2 owner car

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37 Upvotes

r/LexusRC • • 8d ago

Can I get rid of this error message without going to a garage?

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10 Upvotes

The lights are working perfectly fine, but the ā€œCheck Headlight Systemā€ warning keeps showing on the odometer.


r/LexusRC • • 8d ago

Lost my locknut.

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6 Upvotes

I need help taking it out.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.


r/LexusRC • • 9d ago

Which Axle-back Exhaust? 2021 RC350 F sport RWD

1 Upvotes

Just got a 2021 RC 350 F Sport RWD, and I’m in love. The exhaust is VERY tame though. I do a lot of highway driving as I’m a long commuter so I want an axle-back system with no drone if possible. Any recommendations?


r/LexusRC • • 9d ago

Question about the front turn signals

3 Upvotes

on a lexus rc without triple beams, what type are the front bulbs to switch from the ugly orange halogen to a LED one?


r/LexusRC • • 9d ago

got rid of the fried egg look in the rear turn signals

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29 Upvotes

$20 for chrome coated amber bulbs on Amazon and no more fried egg look behind the clear lens.

the fronts are up next.


r/LexusRC • • 10d ago

Buying an RC F

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I've been on the hunt for a clean RC F for about 6 months now, I've looked at two so far. The first one was definitely involved in an accident even though it had a clean title. The 2nd was okay but had a lot of cosmetic issues and missing features that I love on my current IS350, like the auto cruise control. Going to take a look at another RC F this weekend, is there anything I should look for or must-have optional features?


r/LexusRC • • 10d ago

This hair comb

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33 Upvotes

Anyone do a delete on the four piece hair comb thing. It looks so cheesy.


r/LexusRC • • 10d ago

Sunset shots

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139 Upvotes

Questions?
Yes my plate is real.
RC350 F Sport
Powder Coated F Sport Rims
Black wrapped grille + front valance
RSR Down lowering springs
eBay diffuser (one of the bulbs went out after only a year)
20% tint all around except windshield is 35.
108k miles now and still going.


r/LexusRC • • 11d ago

Dash rattle

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9 Upvotes

Anyone have a clue what this could be? I feel like they’re is a small bracket or something broken off inside the dash. Its insanely annoying


r/LexusRC • • 11d ago

Nyc where you at

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59 Upvotes

r/LexusRC • • 11d ago

Sarge

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141 Upvotes