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One photo after a pre-winter cleaning.

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Old 12-09-11, 05:52 PM
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Default One photo after a pre-winter cleaning.

I bought my first Lexus last weekend, a '99 SC400. Pretty impressed so far. It was 20* today, but I managed to get out the propane heater and wash her off, put on a coat of NXT and S100 before we get snowed on and detailed the interior. She isn't perfect by any means - got a quote for about $300 from a reputable PDR place to get some dents out next week... and I'll give it a big go-around come spring (clay bar, buff, paint).. but I'm happy with it.

The color is Angora Beige Metallic. I wasn't too keen on it at first, but it's pretty striking in the sunlight, and from what I can tell not too many were produced in this color? No mechanical issues whatsoever... I can hardly hear it at idle. 138k on the odo. If anyone is curious, I picked it up for $4400. I just hope she handles decently in the winter with some snow tires on.

I was freezing cold, and the sun was almost down, but I manage to shoot a photo inside/outside before I put her away for the night. The weird lighting made the interior look a little wonky... everything matches in person, though. Enjoy!

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Old 12-09-11, 06:13 PM
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Nice pics, great looking car...I've always loved that paint color too!
Old 12-09-11, 06:29 PM
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I love being able to drive my SC all year round.
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I like the blue tint filter look on the exterior plus the Z32 in the back ground makes a nice photo. That interior is so clean. Love it.... Im jealous on how clean it is.
Old 12-09-11, 06:55 PM
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That was a nice deal! Where about in WI are you? I'm down in the Milwaukee area....we should have a SE WI Lexus Meet in Spring.
Old 12-09-11, 07:01 PM
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Nice pickup. Need to come south so you can drive it more. Heck with all that ice, sleet, freezing rain, and snow blizzards. Lol
Old 12-09-11, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by CrazySC300
I love being able to drive my SC all year round.
I hear that...down here in Florida its nothing but sunshine
Old 12-09-11, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by BoostAddct
That was a nice deal! Where about in WI are you? I'm down in the Milwaukee area....we should have a SE WI Lexus Meet in Spring.
That would be cool. I live in Milwaukee, actually. South-side. I'm also part of a Z club in Chicago (my Z in the background). I love going to car meets/shows during our few nice months. Where in Milwaukee are you?
Old 12-09-11, 08:22 PM
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You got a great deal on it.
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you got a great deal, im loving those non ripped seats
Old 12-09-11, 09:28 PM
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very nice car man. and i wish i could drive my car year round so much
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Originally Posted by micdjunior
That would be cool. I live in Milwaukee, actually. South-side. I'm also part of a Z club in Chicago (my Z in the background). I love going to car meets/shows during our few nice months. Where in Milwaukee are you?
I used to live in the suburbs of Milwaukee in Greendale....Now I moved a little bit out to the Germantown area.
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very clean car my friend
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nice congrats
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Congrats on joining the VVT-i SC400 club. If your gonna have a 400, 98-00 is the one to have.


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