Hi Scotty,

I finally decided to get a new car before the depreciation completely takes down the value of my Giulietta.

I'm buying a used 2017 Lexus RC 300h with 109,451 km. This will be my first Lexus.

It appears that the car has received all regular services from Lexus dealers. The car seems to have only a few parking scratches on the wheels and some minor stone chips.

I've watched some online reviews about this particular model, and most reviewers say that the performance does not match the sporty looks and that the weight of the car affects the acceleration.

I trust your judgment. My 2014 Alfa Romeo Giulietta still runs amazingly thanks to your advice. I never ever skip regular service.

Is Lexus/Toyota's 2.5L 4-cylinder engine reliable? Is there anything in particular I should focus on when I get the car?

I'm looking for a rear-wheel-drive comfortable daily driver that can be zippy on the rare occasions I might need it to be. Is the RC 300h a good choice?

Here in Italy, anything above 180kW comes with insane government yearly fees, so the choice came down to the RC 300h, BRZ/GT86, or Alfa Romeo Giulia. On the fuel economy side, the RC 300h is much better.

Thank you,

Much love from Italy. Love your videos.

Mik