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Old 01-18-15, 03:20 PM
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Default Whats this sc worth? 1 of 17 RSP sc400

Hello, does anyone know what these RSP sc400's worth? It's a 1 of 17 Black interior, rsp exterior. All original except rims and a touch screen radio. Currently it's a little rough but i really want to restore it completely. 180,000 miles on the odometer.





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What year?
Old 01-18-15, 10:45 PM
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Right. What year? Looks like 97+ tail lights.

The color is fantastic.
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RSP only went on SC's from 97-98.

If it's a 97, and in good shape (no rips in leather, no leaks/squeals, exterior in solid condition) it's realistically worth $5k to the average buyer, maybe $6k to someone who knows what it is.
If it's a 98, with the VVT-i motor you could find someone willing to drop $8k-$9k on it due to rarity and desirability.
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Originally Posted by eknine9
RSP only went on SC's from 97-98.

If it's a 97, and in good shape (no rips in leather, no leaks/squeals, exterior in solid condition) it's realistically worth $5k to the average buyer, maybe $6k to someone who knows what it is.
If it's a 98, with the VVT-i motor you could find someone willing to drop $8k-$9k on it due to rarity and desirability.
^ I agree with this. (I'm a previous 97 RSP/Black SC300 owner)
Old 01-19-15, 09:08 AM
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Quick newb question. Wth does RSP stand for and what's special about it? Always wanted to ask.
Old 01-19-15, 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by SC400Zulu
Quick newb question. Wth does RSP stand for and what's special about it? Always wanted to ask.
Royal Sapphire Pearl.
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Originally Posted by SC400Zulu
Quick newb question. Wth does RSP stand for and what's special about it? Always wanted to ask.
It's special because it's rare and many love the color.
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Originally Posted by Studiogeek
It's special because it's rare and many love the color.
Oohh, so it's the color. Gotcha.
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I want one.
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Originally Posted by SC400Zulu
Oohh, so it's the color. Gotcha.
I have been "stalking" Sc's for years, I have yet to see one on the streets.
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thanks for the info!

it's a 1997 sc400 royal sapphire pearl with Black interior.
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I think Nissan Altima every time I look at that color. I'm curious if the same would hold true seeing it in person.
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Not at all like an Altima, In person it reflects purple in some light and blue in other light, its an amazing color like the rest of the toyota/lexus that end in *pearl* it has extra layers of paint.
Doesn't drive the value up on an SC as much as a supra.

A couple of RSP Supra's would pull a premium one week before race wars.

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Originally Posted by Ali SC3
Not at all like an Altima, In person it reflects purple in some light and blue in other light, its an amazing color like the rest of the toyota/lexus that end in peal it has extra layers of paint.
Doesn't drive the value up on an SC as much as a supra.

A couple of RSP Supra's would pull a premium one week before race wars.
Yeah, I can tell it's nothing like the Altima. I know the blue he's speaking of as well. The altima had a regular blue. Could tell it didn't have many layers. Very basic.

I'd love to find a 98 RSP. I almost bought an 04 g35 coupe instead of this Sc, (& was cheaper with 88k, that had black interior. I always hated tan.... But if I had the $$$ now, I'd buy this one, throw a vvt-I engine from a Gs400, do the manual swap at the same time. Or find one that's a decent shell & swap my engine, mods and 5spd in. Such a gorgeous car. My new favorite for the 400s, as far as factory color.


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