7 years since it's debut and still going strong....Do you still LOVE your SC430?
#61
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I am pretty sure that my next car will probably be an SC 430. After I finish up my GS, I'll start a nice little savings jar for the SC
I'll definitely get an '06+ but I am not sure what color combination I want...
Black/Saddle
Black/Camel
Matador/Camel.
Any suggestions?
I'll definitely get an '06+ but I am not sure what color combination I want...
Black/Saddle
Black/Camel
Matador/Camel.
Any suggestions?
And if you pay attention, the latest Lexus show cars at major car shows have that color combo, LF-A roadster, IS350C. You know that color is good if they picked it for their show car.
So you put some GS4 OEM 17" wheels on your 03' GS3?
#62
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In response to jimmer!!! Buck this.........! As nice as the LS 430 is, your optimistical view for the SC is well misplaced as sport coupes and convertibles go they have always had higher values compared to their four door counterparts it terms of classic and antique valuations!
I own both an 04 LS and 02 SC and one thing I can tell you is they are two totally diff. cars is trems of ride, handling, acceleration, braking you name it, keep in mind they target two vastly different audiences, lifestyles, mindsets, practicalities......and the lists goes on. But a very wise choice on your part to buy an LS.....and you're right it will be a classic, as will the SC!
I own both an 04 LS and 02 SC and one thing I can tell you is they are two totally diff. cars is trems of ride, handling, acceleration, braking you name it, keep in mind they target two vastly different audiences, lifestyles, mindsets, practicalities......and the lists goes on. But a very wise choice on your part to buy an LS.....and you're right it will be a classic, as will the SC!
#64
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I am pretty sure that my next car will probably be an SC 430. After I finish up my GS, I'll start a nice little savings jar for the SC
I'll definitely get an '06+ but I am not sure what color combination I want...
Black/Saddle
Black/Camel
Matador/Camel.
Any suggestions?
I'll definitely get an '06+ but I am not sure what color combination I want...
Black/Saddle
Black/Camel
Matador/Camel.
Any suggestions?
Indigo Ink no longer available for 06+ though, replaced by the Blue Onyx, a darker metallic blue, while very nice (looks great on the LS460), I like the Indigo Ink more for the SC430.
I also like the Matador Red paint too, I prefer it over the Absolutely Red paint it replaced.
#65
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Matador red/Ecru is the most striking, it is what we got. It turns heads everywhere, even make people in much higher end cars stare at it.
And if you pay attention, the latest Lexus show cars at major car shows have that color combo, LF-A roadster, IS350C. You know that color is good if they picked it for their show car.
So you put some GS4 OEM 17" wheels on your 03' GS3?
And if you pay attention, the latest Lexus show cars at major car shows have that color combo, LF-A roadster, IS350C. You know that color is good if they picked it for their show car.
So you put some GS4 OEM 17" wheels on your 03' GS3?
And yes, I did swap wheels on my car. I wanted something a tad larger with the OEM look, while not sacrificing ride or gas mileage. Overall it worked out perfectly
#67
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#72
Matador red/Ecru is the most striking, it is what we got. It turns heads everywhere, even make people in much higher end cars stare at it.
And if you pay attention, the latest Lexus show cars at major car shows have that color combo, LF-A roadster, IS350C. You know that color is good if they picked it for their show car.
So you put some GS4 OEM 17" wheels on your 03' GS3?
And if you pay attention, the latest Lexus show cars at major car shows have that color combo, LF-A roadster, IS350C. You know that color is good if they picked it for their show car.
So you put some GS4 OEM 17" wheels on your 03' GS3?
#73
I can afford new, but you're right, buy a three year old SC and invest the difference. No one knows the year of your car unless they ask, why waste money? If you're a down to earth type of person, why not pay a down to earth price? I would never buy new, since there are always great deals on used to be had!
#74
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I can afford new, but you're right, buy a three year old SC and invest the difference. No one knows the year of your car unless they ask, why waste money? If you're a down to earth type of person, why not pay a down to earth price? I would never buy new, since there are always great deals on used to be had!
I believe doesn't matter how rich I become, I would never buy new, let's say I can afford a $70k new SC430, but I would rather have a slightly used Bentley Continental GT for $70k. Or if I can afford a new Continental GT for $160k, I rather have a slightly used Rolls Royce Phantom coupe....etc...etc.
Until I can afford the most expensive things in the world, like private jet, private island in the caribbean.......I think I will always buy used.
Last edited by BNR34; 05-15-09 at 07:31 PM.