HELP!! Looking for Candid Feedback on SC400
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HELP!! Looking for Candid Feedback on SC400
HI There All – I’m looking to get serious advise about where or not to purchase a ’92 SC 400 that currently has 151K miles on it. The person is asking $5300 and it has only had 2 owners.
I’m looking for a NICE “beater” that I can enjoy driving to work during the weekdays and still not fell like it’s a “beater”. I’ll typically be putting on about 250 miles a week and driving another car on the weekends.
I wanted to get experienced feedback from folks with high mileage SC400/300s. I’d look to keep the car as long as possible to get the best utility as possible for the $$ spent.
Your thoughts and advice is much appreciated!!
I’m looking for a NICE “beater” that I can enjoy driving to work during the weekdays and still not fell like it’s a “beater”. I’ll typically be putting on about 250 miles a week and driving another car on the weekends.
I wanted to get experienced feedback from folks with high mileage SC400/300s. I’d look to keep the car as long as possible to get the best utility as possible for the $$ spent.
Your thoughts and advice is much appreciated!!
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You would really need to tell us the condition, maintenance records, etc.
No way we can comment without that. That being said, for $5300 the car better be in top shape for a 1992.
As far as reliability.....my 92 SC400 still gets 20mpg average and purrs like a kitten at 204,000 miles.
No way we can comment without that. That being said, for $5300 the car better be in top shape for a 1992.
As far as reliability.....my 92 SC400 still gets 20mpg average and purrs like a kitten at 204,000 miles.
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You would really need to tell us the condition, maintenance records, etc.
No way we can comment without that. That being said, for $5300 the car better be in top shape for a 1992.
As far as reliability.....my 92 SC400 still gets 20mpg average and purrs like a kitten at 204,000 miles.
No way we can comment without that. That being said, for $5300 the car better be in top shape for a 1992.
As far as reliability.....my 92 SC400 still gets 20mpg average and purrs like a kitten at 204,000 miles.
Thanks MKORSU for your quick reply and encouraging response!!
I’m heading over to the dealer today to look at the car and get additional details on the maintenance. I’m hoping that I can negotiate with them a bit. I’m not is huge rush to get a beater either….but I think I’ve settled on Lexus and most likely SC400/300 family as my first pick….second would be the LS series.
Any additional insights on the typical maintenance that I should be looking for with this type of mileage would be helpful!
Zombie Slayer
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Welcome to the club!!!
When you go to the dealer, check to see when the timing belt was changed, oil change details, and check the power steering pump (it can leak onto the alternator).
When you go to the dealer, check to see when the timing belt was changed, oil change details, and check the power steering pump (it can leak onto the alternator).
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