Hello folks. I'm a new member to this forum. I am fairly serious about purchasing a used SC400 but am unable to determine the differences between the 94 and 95 years. I understand the 95 has a cup holder and side beam safety changes. However, one article I read also said there were suspension changes to make it sportier. Can anyone confirm that? Basically, both years fall in my price range and I want to make sure of the differences.

As an aside, is there one special uear that gives the most bang for the buck? I'm thinking the 95 and 97 years might be the best ones. 95 because so much depreciation has been taken out of the car yet it won't have tons of miles. The 97 because its the first year with the big engine.

Thanks for your help!

 

Revised front air dam; extension deleted.
Revised tail lamps.
Revised front air dam; extension deleted.
Revised tail lamps.
New wheel design.
Cornering lamps replaced with foglamps.
Audible remote entry.
Revised power passenger seat.
Parking brake handle moved 0.4-inch farther away from driver's seat.
Climate control and audio system displays changed from green to amber.
Outside temperature gauge added.
Second cupholder added.
Revised audio system.
Meets 1997 side impact standards.
Slight suspension and steering retuning.
New noise-control measures added.
Ivory instrument panel changes hue.
New interior-trim colours: Black Leather replaces Gray Leather
New exterior colours: Renaissance Red, Platinum Silver Metallic and Teal Mist Metallic.

go to the uk soarer site http://www.lexusclub.co.uk/ click on editorial features and then production diary they list all the changes for each year

 

C_irie thanks for that link, I was impressed with their site and link information especially for the SC/Soarer. I truly liked the look of their site too. So how is the site really good our is it all show?


The Ikon

 

The side impact beams- does this mean that my 93's side impact beams are inadequate? Or was it just built to a specification?
Can I buy a kit to bring mine up to spec? getting into the door isn't that hard...

 

Thanks c_irie. Your post and the link were both quite helpful.