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Old 04-29-05, 04:36 PM
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Its very suprising that the SC300/400 body ages so well, especially when it first came out in 1992. Other cars from the early 90s that ages well that can think of is the NSX and the Supra. To me, cleanly tuned SC300/400 looks as almost as good or as good as other luxuries that are out there right now such as the Audis and BMWS.
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Originally Posted by xknowonex
Its very suprising that the SC300/400 body ages so well, especially when it first came out in 1992. Other cars from the early 90s that ages well that can think of is the NSX and the Supra. To me, cleanly tuned SC300/400 looks as almost as good or as good as other luxuries that are out there right now such as the Audis and BMWS.
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I had very similar impressions today. OEM wheels are to cheasy thou.

Good wheels plus moderate drop and ole SC still shines and turn heads.
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Totally. that one kinda reminds me of a Mercedes CL. Thats my favorite one by far
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eww not the best example
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Old 04-29-05, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Nitekids
eww not the best example
how predictable.

For those of us who don't love stickers all over a car, and unpainted carbon fiber, a few great examples of how the SC is a timeless design would be SC300Turbo's SC, and SW's (Formerly Clint P's) 97 SC300.

SC300TURBO




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That black one is sooo clean. Looks like either a rappers car or some executives. what size wheels? 18?
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Originally Posted by xknowonex
That black one is sooo clean. Looks like either a rappers car or some executives. what size wheels? 18?
those are 19" CCW 505As (IIRC)

The car is owned by SW down in Texas... and it did low 10s last season.
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Ohhhh man. That things beautiful. I must have a Supra TT motor I guess
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Originally Posted by xknowonex
To me, cleanly tuned SC300/400 looks as almost as good or as good as other luxuries that are out there right now such as the Audis and BMWS.
Yep, that's exactly why I bought one. The right mods and bingo. Pimp Status for less than a Civic. [tm]

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Originally Posted by CleanSC
Yep, that's exactly why I bought one. The right mods and bingo. Pimp Status for less than a Civic. [tm]

Agreed. Just the other day, a couple white guys in their 40's with an E-Class were checking out my car when I was coming out of the grocery store. They were telling me how much they love it. That says a lot.

It is one thing to get love from the ricers, but a whole new level when old white guys appreciate it. The SC is a timeless classic.
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Originally Posted by kaotiq
Agreed. Just the other day, a couple white guys in their 40's with an E-Class were checking out my car when I was coming out of the grocery store. They were telling me how much they love it. That says a lot.

It is one thing to get love from the ricers, but a whole new level when old white guys appreciate it. The SC is a timeless classic.

Funny thing because when I put my wheels on, I got a lotta lovin' from the african american crowd. One lady told me to roll my window down, then said "hey honey, can I ride with you?" (and she was driving her own car). I laughed so hard my ribs hurted. The day after, a dude in his escalade with 24s gave me a thumbs up. Then I goto the spot where all the local car guys meet and hang out on the weekends and one really old dude comes up and started aww-ing at it. I was like... um ok? but he sure loved it.


This one's one of the cleanest SC's imo though.

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A damn cop pulled me over and said nice car. then he gave me a fix it ticket
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that black one just has the factory 97+ body work right? Thats all i'm looking to do. And 18" rims and a small drop.


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