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07-03-09, 10:53 AM
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1994 Lexus SC
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Redondo Beach, SoCaL
Posts: 394
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I really had my heart set on buying a Toyota Echo Roxy Edition, but it was out of my price range so I had to settle for my SC
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07-03-09, 11:16 AM
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Lead Lap
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: California
Posts: 739
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I've been saving for a new car, had my SC400 for 6 years.
Got over 20 grand together and I went and looked at the VW Phaeton W12. It's badass car, but has SO much computer controlled BS on it, I was scared off by impending maintence costs. It's a freakin' VW/Audi, very similar car to the A8, so you know it's going to cost a fortune to maintain once it gets up there in miles.
That said...I racked my brain and I couldn't come up with another car that I would feel good about spending all my hard earned money on...So I'm keeping the SC.
I'm treating it to a new pearl white paint job, complete black leather interior out of a 99, a bone stock 1uz motor / a340 trans with 27K miles on it, Stance coilovers and 19" Privat Netz rims (color matched w/ the car). Paint job excluded, I got all the rest for a hair over 3 grand.
I'm doing all the work here myself at my dad's autobody shop so labor and paint is free. Fluids aside, the car should be good to go for another 10 years and 200K miles.
It's got class and tell you what.... It beats having a car payment.
So yeah... I love my SC. It's got 200K on it now and I'm shooting for 500K.
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Michael LeCompte
Industrial Technologist
95 Lexus Sc400
88 Mazda GTX 18psi
82 Toyota Starlet KP61
65 Volvo Amazon
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07-03-09, 11:55 AM
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Lexus Test Driver
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: SoCal 310
Posts: 952
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I'd love mine more if it was a 5 speed  ...
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BUT i STILL love my SC.
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07-03-09, 11:59 AM
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Lexus Test Driver
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Texas/Socal
Posts: 1,089
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Im on my 2nd SC and probably wouldnt be on here if I didnt like it.
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07-03-09, 12:05 PM
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#35
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Lexus Test Driver
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: California
Posts: 927
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SoCaLSC400
I really had my heart set on buying a Toyota Echo Roxy Edition, but it was out of my price range so I had to settle for my SC
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you too?!?! lol. seriously now, why would we all be on a SC forum if we didnt like the car.
"i have an SC but im on here constantly because i HATE it." lol.
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07-03-09, 12:09 PM
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#36
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Lead Lap
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Texas
Posts: 576
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i love the bug eyes! i love her ass! the 2jz is so much fun and super reliable. if you want to fall in love again..try finding some photoshoot threads...
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07-03-09, 02:26 PM
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Driver
2004 Lexus IS My Garage
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: TX
Posts: 122
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Love Mine!! The only other car I drive that I like is my IS300. All other cars bore my when I drive them. Nothing in the same price range and alot in higher price ranges can compare with the SC. Lexus built these cars to withstand the test of time and I would say they did a very good job!!
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07-03-09, 02:56 PM
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Driver
Join Date: May 2009
Location: VA
Posts: 138
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I love my SC after I crashed it probably would have been best to part it out and buy another car... But Im putting the extra money into to fix it
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07-03-09, 02:58 PM
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#39
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Lexus Test Driver
1993 Lexus SC
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Florida
Posts: 906
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93 SC300 - Soarer conversion, RHD, 1JZGTE, 5spd, BigWin Lip, Stance GR+ Pro, 97+ conversion, FMIC, 5Zigen Mega exhaust, Work Meister S1, Mishimoto *Daily driver & Track car*
97 SC300 *RIP*
91 240SX *Sold*
00 GS300
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07-03-09, 03:10 PM
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2000 Lexus SC
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: San Ramon, CA
Posts: 223
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I love my SC's because of all the stated above. You don't get the respect, or the power, or the beauty of other stock cars unless you want to spend three to six times as much for them. The car is amazing. Beauty with a sleeper engine that can be maxed out easier than some other engines. More rare than other cars, with a still modern look for an amazing price. Luxury included, ha hah. That's why I love mine.
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07-03-09, 03:17 PM
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Pole Position
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: UTAH
Posts: 245
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Quote:
Originally Posted by djb5118
if i didn't like it, i wouldn't have bought it...
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Exactly LOL. I like it the way it is when it's bone stock. But after doing the suspension with a set of new wheels. I love it more.  If I had to get another car I wouldn't trade it in.
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07-03-09, 03:25 PM
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Lead Lap
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Deerfield Beach, FL
Posts: 410
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I like it but will probably sell it and get an NB Miata as soon as it's financially feasible.
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07-03-09, 03:25 PM
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#43
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Rookie
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: CA
Posts: 51
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i love my sc...gorgeous car, very fast, luxurious, everything i'd ever want in a car and more....if u dont like the bugeye look than get a 240
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94 Garnett Red sc300 jdm 2jzgte v161 6spd BPU++
- tt brakes, tt LSD
- SFS jdm tt upgrades, HKS 264s, 550cc, 3-row
- JIC Magic catback, custom DP, MAP ECU, Blitzsbc-id
- Megan Racing coilovers, Volk gt-c 18x9.5f 18x10.5r
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07-03-09, 05:36 PM
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#44
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Pole Position
1994 Lexus SC
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Redondo Beach, SoCaL
Posts: 394
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tularisgp
you too?!?! lol. seriously now, why would we all be on a SC forum if we didnt like the car.
"i have an SC but im on here constantly because i HATE it." lol. 
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LoL. I actually wanted a a Tercel but those things are just too rare and exotic so sadly I had to settle for a SC
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07-03-09, 06:24 PM
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Rookie
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: GA
Posts: 65
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Yes..but i miss my 240 Alot
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