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The Perfect Car For Me Lexus SC 430 2002

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Old 08-29-13, 06:40 AM
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My sc430 2002 is the perfect car for me. It looks great, economical (have replaced the radio antenna , two interior light bulbs, service is $ 150.00 per year, the most comfortable car I have ever ridden in, retractable hard top, with plenty of power. What else is there?
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I couldn't agree more.
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Originally Posted by igorxx
My sc430 2002 is the perfect car for me. It looks great, economical (have replaced the radio antenna , two interior light bulbs, service is $ 150.00 per year, the most comfortable car I have ever ridden in, retractable hard top, with plenty of power. What else is there?
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...-sc-430-a.html
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I love mine too. Perfect. Can't imagine driving anything else.
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Agreed. Love the car. Enjoy!



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Originally Posted by igorxx
My sc430 2002 is the perfect car for me. It looks great, economical (have replaced the radio antenna , two interior light bulbs, service is $ 150.00 per year, the most comfortable car I have ever ridden in, retractable hard top, with plenty of power. What else is there?
well said sir!
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how about better gas mileage

Originally Posted by igorxx
My sc430 2002 is the perfect car for me. It looks great, economical (have replaced the radio antenna , two interior light bulbs, service is $ 150.00 per year, the most comfortable car I have ever ridden in, retractable hard top, with plenty of power. What else is there?
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Originally Posted by Alex818
how about better gas mileage
SC gets better MPG than my SL500 did and I like the ride much better.
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Your 07 will but not an 02. There are differences. Even the seat reclines further back in an 07 than an 02. 07's engine is also tuned differently. Not to mention an overall newer car VS a 2002.



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SC gets better MPG than my SL500 did and I like the ride much better.
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I just never considered gas mileage as a factor when buying a car like this.
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Default Fuel economy

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I just never considered gas mileage as a factor when buying a car like this.
I think that's probably true of most SC owners even though we're still aware of the amount of fuel we put in the tank for a given number of miles. Regarding the possible difference in fuel economy of a '02 vs. '07 model, I believe most folks who actually know about these cars would agree there is no difference in the engine tune and any improvement in fuel economy can be attributed to the six speed tranny of the '06 and newer models. I have no complaints regarding the fuel economy of my '06.

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Lucky you both of my 02's gulp up the whole tank.

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I think that's probably true of most SC owners even though we're still aware of the amount of fuel we put in the tank for a given number of miles. Regarding the possible difference in fuel economy of a '02 vs. '07 model, I believe most folks who actually know about these cars would agree there is no difference in the engine tune and any improvement in fuel economy can be attributed to the six speed tranny of the '06 and newer models. I have no complaints regarding the fuel economy of my '06.

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It's like my wife says" Do you think a couple of hundred dollars a year really effects which car I will buy?"
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Originally Posted by igorxx
It's like my wife says" Do you think a couple of hundred dollars a year really effects which car I will buy?"
She's a keeper man!

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I agreed too!
But there some jerks in UK rated this as the worst car in the world LOL....


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