A Luxury Car That's Being Discontinued At The End Of 2025 Is One Of The Cheapest To Maintain

The Lexus RC F is one of Toyota's renowned luxury sports coupes, known for its 5.0-liter V8 engine and bold, aerodynamic design. Since its debut in 2014, the car has made a mark in its niche and it's well liked among performance enthusiasts. Positioned as a refined yet aggressive alternative to European rivals like the BMW M4 and Audi RS5, the RC F combines the signature reliability of Lexus brands, while it also has solid track-ready power that delivers 472 horsepower and a 0 to 60 mph sprint in 4.2 seconds.

With all this, it came as a shocker to many when Lexus confirmed that the 2025 RC-F model will be the last of this generation of coupes. Especially as it is one of the cheapest cars to maintain long-term. Lexus announced that the RC and RC F models will be discontinued after the 2025 model year mainly because the brand is shifting focus toward hybrids and electric vehicles, according to Car and Driver.

Fortunately if you own any of the Lexus RC models, you don't need to worry about if repair parts are still in circulation. Usually, depending on the manufacturer, most brands go on to provide 7 to 10 years of post-discontinuation parts support for their customers. This ensures that car owners get sustained accessibility to repairs, pending when they find alternative options.

According to RepairPal, the RC F has an annual maintenance cost that averages $754, which is significantly lower than its competitors; BMW M4 at $2,781, Audi RS5 at $3,006 and Mercedes-AMG C63 at $1,077. For instance, owners of the 2025 model of RC F can have their brake pads repaired for $515 to $847, for both materials and labor costs, as opposed to spending around $1,485 or $1,287 for comparable German models. Air filters for the 2025 models are priced around $53, while the price of alternators range from $672 to $707.

The car is built solid and for most owners, doesn't require constant visits to the mechanic's workshop. Oil changes are required only after every 10,000 miles covered, with a repair cost of $207+. Spark plug replacements become due at 100,000 miles at the total cost of $389 to $491 for both parts and labor. The transmission fluid filter costs $56 or $203 with labor costs, after you've covered 30,000 to 60,000 miles. In contrast to RCs maintenance schedule, BMW's M4 mandates 5,000 to 7,500 mile oil changes at $205+, with synthetic fluids. CarEdge projects a 5-year repair cost of $2,493 for the 2025 RC F. That's $3,064 less than the industry average for luxury Coupe models, which is one of reasons the Lexus brand is one of the car brands that cost the least over time and is a luxury car brand worth your money.

Collectibles — that is what the Lexus RC F models might become. The resale value might experience a downward progress in the short-term, but its status as Lexus' final V8 coupe could improve its desirability among car lovers. Hagerty notes that similar discontinued models, like the Acura NSX T, saw a value rebound by very high percentages after supply dried up.

For owners of any of the Lexus RC models, now is a good time to document your car's service history. You can keep your records using the Lexus Enform or third-party apps like CarFax. In the long run, this will validate the maintenance quality of your vehicle and also boost buyer confidence. Interested collectors would mostly focus on vehicles with low mileage like sub-50,000-miles. They are often more desirable because they tend to be in better condition and have more potential for appreciation in value.

Above all, avoid modifications. Aftermarket tuning has a way of making your vehicle look flashy and personalized, but it can devalue the car. Since taste differs, it's safer to preserve the factory specs. While short-term depreciation is inevitable, the rarity of the RC F's engineering puts it in a prime position that will eventually prove to be a lucrative decision for patient owners.