LexusFan09

Hello everyone. I am a pure Lexus Fan all the way. I love the Lexus brand and I love the way they ride and I love how reliable they are. I have owned, ES, GS and LS and they have never let me down. By the end of the week I will be having a 2003 Lexus SC430. It is black on black with 119,000 miles. Is there anything I need to know before buying this car? Is it reliable like its brothers and sisters? I heard the run flat tires on these cars are a pain. This 2003 SC comes with some aftermarket rims and tires on it. Thanks for looking

mohrd

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Are you getting all past service records? For sure ask the previous owner for documentation on when the timing belt was changed.

mrblister

There is a sticky thread you should read in this forum, Tells you what you need to look out for
Good luck

LexBrett

There is a sticky "FAQ on the sc430" you can check it, very very helpful

Harold57

Here are the two stickie threads that you should read first.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...ned-sc430.html

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...the-sc430.html

kuWuPt

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Goodluck! Hope everything pans out for you.

tromly

Ensure the timing belt was changed ! This is a total damage engine when it breaks. You will be looking at $10,000 for new or $5,000 for a used engine in replacement costs.

chrisv78

A note on the aftermarket rims. When I bought mine used it also had rims, but I later found out they were cheap ones and made a lot of noise. Many forum members have them, but I went back to original rims with the rattlesnake covers.

Harold57

"Rattlesnake covers"? That's a new on to me.

Bgw70

It appears you are a drop a question and depart. With that said, if the car has no maintenance records, make sure you can turn wrenches or have plenty of money for your favorite mechanic...