$l1ckr4y

hei guys,
im in the process of getting a new car and the good news is that I'm gonna get a Lexus. Now, out of several Lexus' brand out there, it came down to two cars which is; GS400 and SC400. I like them both, but I can only pick one. How does SC maintenance compared to the GS, which car part's cost more. And what's the deal with the 10 xtra hp on the GS...'cus i thought they're all running the same engine..?? This is gonna be my daily drive and im not thinking about modifying her untill i finish school in about 2-3 yrs, so its gonna be strickly a stocker ride. And what about the backseat on the SCs, can a average man sit comfortably there..?? I know that this is an SC's forum, that's why im putting the same thread over there as well. I looked around for some answer already on the forum, but so far i have no luck. I need to purchase this car before the year's end, so i need you input as soon as you can por favor with sugar on top.

thanks ahead,
Ray

bigmalik00

back seat of the SC is really small..... The SC is not for the average man...prepare to dunp money in it

Ali SC3

iTrader: (10)

the gs will have some of the qwerks the sc has. i dont know about the horsepower difference, seems odd to me.

I have sat in my back seat of my sc before and i am 6' 1".
it is bearable but i wouldnt do it for a roadtrip. kids and shorter people will fit in just fine depending on how tall the driver/front passenger are.

the gs is bigger and more confort, the sc is smaller and more sporty.
comes down to what you will be using it for.

$l1ckr4y

wow...interesting. Are they really that bad..?? why do you think this way, what had been the big problem for you in the past..?? what do you think I need to look for when buying the SCs..??

-Ray

bangdangvn

I think it all depends on which generation sc/gs you are considering. It'll make the choice my easier.

bangdangvn

my fault....writing my medical ethics paper. it should be
much easier*

$l1ckr4y

Well, its gonna be my daily beater such as; going to school, market, workplace, etc. I wouldn't be using this car for any performance usage, since its gonna be a big hassle of smogging it. I'll be riding solo for most of the time and my gf once in awhile.

ScottURnot

iTrader: (33)

I think that the GS will suit you better. Dont get me wrong, I love my SC but the back seat on the SC is small. They both have the same basic engine so no big difference on parts cost. The GS is a little more luxury but the SC is more sporty. Both are great cars but the GS wins for being a great DD.

$l1ckr4y

wow your writing a paper and on the forum as well...that's suicide man GO BACK to your studying...LOL JK. Well...since you joined the fun, I'm gonna have to interrogate you as well hehehe...This is the car spec that I had my eyes on; 1998 GS400 black on black, no navy. system, alll options, $11.500 w/ 94k miles. the second is 2000 SC400 white on tan, all options, $9.995 w/ 92k miles. What do you think, which one would you get if your would've been in my position..??

gracias,
Ray

$l1ckr4y

how can you say that to me mod..?? when the first thing i see in your signature is that your BEAUTIFUL white SC400!!! ohh boi your making it harder...JK. hei, thanks for the input. one more thing, i know that the SC's MPG is a lil' better compared to GS, but can you really tell the difference on the long run.

cheers,
Ray

$loJam

Presonally, I would take the 2000 sc 400, for $9,995 is a STEAL. 98-00 sc 400's are a hard find and usually $15k + Pretty rare. It took me a long time to find my silver/blk w/ 76k miles (then) well taken care of. GS's are a dime a dozen (look outdated too) and you won't get the same looks as you would if you were rollin a sc 400 (still look good). Goodluck on your decision.

ScottURnot

iTrader: (33)

Well, if its a 2000 SC for $10,000 then get the GS and let me know where the SC is!

Kaydee

the SC gets you more looks from the ladies...i think, the GS gets you more street cred from the boys

5sp_jzz30

iTrader: (2)

the sc gets you more looks from the ladies. and the gs will allow you transport more of those ladies with you....in comfort. if youre looking for a DD go with a GS. if you want to do some mods to it go with an SC.

CyberSC4

If you really need the extra space to carry people around...go for the GS. Otherwise, the SC works fine for two and has plenty of room in the trunk for stuff. Powerwise, 98+ SC400 is pretty much the same as the GS4. The 10 extra hp comes from different exhaust routing.