X-Mas Came Early This Year

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Sep 14, 2010 | 07:27 AM

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chashiubow

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From: SFO

nice find.

Sep 14, 2010 | 09:58 AM

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chnk

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Originally Posted by Losaun

What's up everyone, I was searching craigslist like i always do and found a sc400 for sale with a bad motor ("Locked Up") so the owner said. I then called to see how much he would take for the car and when I could look at it. We talked and I went out to look at the car. Lord and behold I was impressed. But after calling around for a JDM engine I was happy with the mileage and price so I ordered it. I then went outside to start removing the Engine in preperation for the new one being delivered. I picked the car up via tow truck from a local toyota dealer. So what the mechanic said was that the engine was locked up and that he could not spin the crank. I then did my own homework. I tookd the plugs out and then engine spun without issue.
I then atemped to start the car and behold it started right up. I then tried to start it again and just got a click. After bi-passing the started if made the same sound. Picked up a used starter from a local yard and purchased some intake gaskets and that this is running like a champion. Enjoy pic's of my new X-Mas gift..

P.S. I bought the car for $895.00

http://s116.photobucket.com/albums/o...view=slideshow

http://s116.photobucket.com/albums/o...Lexus%20SC400/

lol i hate you i was going to go look at it

Sep 14, 2010 | 07:14 PM

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Losaun

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From: Georgia

Thanks guys for all of the well wishes. I really appreciate it.

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Originally Posted by scENFORCER

Love to hear stories like that, a dead SC being reborn lol. And your getting a swap too! Good luck with it!

thanks SCEnforcer, I cancelled the swap. I inspected the engine and it didn't even have one leak. The car has 284K on the dash.

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Originally Posted by scviolence

that is one hell of a deal man...

YSCViolence, you are not joking....

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Originally Posted by kwg

Wow I wish something like that happened to me.

KWG I feel like I hit the lottery too man...

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Originally Posted by Kira X

That's awesome! I wish I could find something like that. What year is it? The color looks different than the Garnet Pearl SC's from 92-94. I noticed it still has the lip too.

Hi Kira, It is a 92. The original color is Navy Blue.. Not sure of the exact name... You think I should lose the lip too huh?

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Originally Posted by IIsylentII

good buy