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Old 07-05-12, 08:01 AM
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Default My 1997 SC300 5-speed

Hello all,

I'm new to the forum, but not new to Lexus ownership. I have owned two 1992 SC400's (one of them being a hardtop), a 1991 LS400 and my current 1997 SC300 5-spd.

I bought my SC300 a few years ago after searching for quite some time for a manual transmission. It's funny that I stumbled upon a 1997 since it is the rarest/last year for the manuals. If my memory serves me correctly, there were only 120 manuals built in 1997. Mine is #000066.

It is still and always will be bone stock except for the ALT rush 17x8 wheels with 245/45/17 Pirelli P-Zero Rosso tires. Although I really do admire how SC's look when they are low, living in New England, I just can't justify compromising the exceptional ride quality of this car for the look.

Anyway, here is a picture of my current car.

Does anyone know how much the passenger and driver's seats weigh in a 1997 SC?
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Old 07-05-12, 08:07 AM
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Looks great man. Don't feel pressured into slamming your car. Especially if you daily it, it doesn't make sense.
Old 07-05-12, 08:21 AM
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Great pickup! Very rare car indeed
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Looks good..
Old 07-05-12, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by 97-SC300
Looks great man. Don't feel pressured into slamming your car. Especially if you daily it, it doesn't make sense.
Nonsense its good for the frame rails! lol

Clean sc, im jealous you got a factory 5 speed
Old 07-05-12, 02:11 PM
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another 97 5-speed! nice car!
Old 07-05-12, 02:21 PM
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Welcome to the 120 club sir, fine sc you have there
Old 07-05-12, 03:47 PM
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Thats a very nice find!
Old 07-05-12, 04:50 PM
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Clean pick up, and welcome to the family!
Old 07-05-12, 06:02 PM
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Nothing wrong with having a bone stock 1997+ SC. Beautiful car!
Old 07-06-12, 06:35 PM
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Love the color of your wheels.
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Those seats are extremely heavy, I drag a pair around the shop every morning when I pull all the cars out!
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Looks great man
Love the pearl white color.
Another 97 5 spd!
Old 07-07-12, 11:36 AM
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Well, welcome back to the SC community again. Any interior pictures?
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Looks nice, why do you have an older style rear bumper though?


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