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How Long are SC300 Clutches lasting?

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Old 12-18-03, 11:56 AM
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Default How Long are SC300 Clutches lasting?

I've looked at several prospective 5sp SC300s here in Dallas and they have all had clutches replaced by 100k. Is this normal? I own a Mk III supra (which has a similar transmission) and the original clutch has over 170k miles on it.

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i just picked up my car with stock clutch. just broke 101k with no slipping at all
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I have 115k and I'm guessing, but not positive that it's stock- unless a new one was put in before 88k
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Almost have 100k on mine and I believe it's orginal. Still engages smooth and no slip.
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I picked up my car with 74K and the clutch was fine. Im now at 85K and its slipping like crazy. If you dont drift, the clutch lasts longer.
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My car had 68K when I bought it. 2nd gear has always been kind of tight to get into, especially when it's cold. I've got 95K on it now and the clutch seems fine, but the throwout bearing is making a noise. The noise doesn't sound serious and people on this forum have agreed with that opinion in another thread. However, it's really starting to get on my nerves so I'm getting quotes for a clutch replacement now.
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