Should I? SC400 1997
10-10-11, 07:13 PM
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I am going to agree with everyone else here. That thing is a 92- 94 pass it up. I would hold on for awhile keep saving and buy one from a member here from the classifieds. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/lex...assifieds-154/
If i waited and saved I could have bought one a hr away that is na-t. http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/2623608832.html
If i waited and saved I could have bought one a hr away that is na-t. http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/2623608832.html
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10-10-11, 09:06 PM
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True, so this SC is gone and out the window.
I really REALLY appreciate y'alls help on this
Helping out a young mind. Hopefully can find me another SC very soon.
I really REALLY appreciate y'alls help on this
Helping out a young mind. Hopefully can find me another SC very soon.
10-10-11, 10:06 PM
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Not sure if it'd help much but i got my 1994 sc300 for around 4k$ and it had 168k miles give or take. Soo. that seems like a fair deal considering the year but i dk.. mine is sc300 W/ 5 speed so i dk how that fair out. glwb
10-11-11, 10:01 AM
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Why I didn't look for this thread or something like it when I bought my first SC is beyond me now.
It really sucks, looking for a new car- unless you are making the search part of the adventure. I was fortunate in that I had a reliable DD, so looking for a new whip was something I could do in my free time. Since this is your first car, you're more likely to have buyer's pre-remorse (the feeling of not wanting to make an obvious mistake). I wish I could tell you the search will get easier, but I'd be selling you a bill of goods.
If you have the money to drop on it, then Ebay is generally a good source. I bought mine a month ago, flew to NJ and drove it back (never did that before, will think twice before doing it again). I paid a little more than I had expected, but the peace of mind I have and the joy I get from driving it are priceless. I would caution you against buying a fixer upper, though; as many have stated, ours are not cheap to repair and some of those parts are nigh on impossible to find.
If not, a beater may suffice in the meantime. Just keep saving your $$$, and the opportunity will present itself. I believe in good Kar-ma, but sometimes you have to bank it before you can withdraw it. I owned two POS's in the last ten years before I lucked out in the "sports car" category.
It really sucks, looking for a new car- unless you are making the search part of the adventure. I was fortunate in that I had a reliable DD, so looking for a new whip was something I could do in my free time. Since this is your first car, you're more likely to have buyer's pre-remorse (the feeling of not wanting to make an obvious mistake). I wish I could tell you the search will get easier, but I'd be selling you a bill of goods.
If you have the money to drop on it, then Ebay is generally a good source. I bought mine a month ago, flew to NJ and drove it back (never did that before, will think twice before doing it again). I paid a little more than I had expected, but the peace of mind I have and the joy I get from driving it are priceless. I would caution you against buying a fixer upper, though; as many have stated, ours are not cheap to repair and some of those parts are nigh on impossible to find.
If not, a beater may suffice in the meantime. Just keep saving your $$$, and the opportunity will present itself. I believe in good Kar-ma, but sometimes you have to bank it before you can withdraw it. I owned two POS's in the last ten years before I lucked out in the "sports car" category.
10-11-11, 10:33 AM
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Patience is defintely a virtue when you are looking for one of these vehicles.
I spent over 2 years looking on and off for a nice SC and finally found mine back in February.
Had only 35.5k miles and runs like brand new. I driver it all the time and jus luvs it.
So take your time and keep looking. You'll find it.
10-11-11, 12:45 PM
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I cant see pics, though I can see tha ad (it's in Golden), woulda liked to see the car.
Patience is defintely a virtue when you are looking for one of these vehicles.
I spent over 2 years looking on and off for a nice SC and finally found mine back in February.
Had only 35.5k miles and runs like brand new. I driver it all the time and jus luvs it.
So take your time and keep looking. You'll find it.
Patience is defintely a virtue when you are looking for one of these vehicles.
I spent over 2 years looking on and off for a nice SC and finally found mine back in February.
Had only 35.5k miles and runs like brand new. I driver it all the time and jus luvs it.
So take your time and keep looking. You'll find it.
The seller is on this forum he made a thread but I dont think he put it in the classifieds.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...-for-sale.html
10-11-11, 02:13 PM
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Klaus, thanks for the knowledge. I'm still learning about these cars, so it helps.
And that is one fine looking animal. Here I would ****** in a heartbeat.
And that is one fine looking animal. Here I would ****** in a heartbeat.
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10-11-11, 03:31 PM
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I honestly would pass. Now knowing its a 1992-1994 body.
Also you are planning to do payments so it probably is going to be more than $5000 by the time you are done paying it off.
Save up. Buy outright. Enjoy
Also you are planning to do payments so it probably is going to be more than $5000 by the time you are done paying it off.
Save up. Buy outright. Enjoy
10-11-11, 09:38 PM
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Dude save your money and drive to Dallas. Right now I know where there is a 94 5speed SC300 that you can get for $3200. The interior is clean and the car runs like a bat out of hell. I know because I almost bought it. I ended up buying a 95 SC400 with a full 97 conversion for $1500 because it has a salvage title just need a 97 bumper (I got one in my garage). PM me I can help you with your search.