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Old Sep 11, 2013 | 07:53 PM
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Would you upgrade and modify it or leave it completely stock as there are not too many left. I'm torn because I have a great example of a completely stock 2kSC but wouldn't mind changing a few things. All feed back is appreciated.
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Old Sep 11, 2013 | 07:56 PM
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it depends, which look do you prefer, stock or loaded? you can always keep the parts and put them back when you want to sell it.
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Old Sep 11, 2013 | 08:02 PM
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I wouldn't lower a 2000 SC, I would feel bad, I love that car in its stock form. my 93 with a rebuilt title is another story
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Old Sep 11, 2013 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by SC4o0
it depends, which look do you prefer, stock or loaded? you can always keep the parts and put them back when you want to sell it.
True. But storing parts can be a problem. At least keeping them nice once removed anyway.

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I wouldn't lower a 2000 SC, I would feel bad, I love that car in its stock form. my 93 with a rebuilt title is another story
I still have my 94 but it is no where as nice. I changed the front clip to a 97, audio and had 20 inch rims that I changed back to the chrome stocks. I agree with the stance. It looks pretty nice as is.
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Leave it Stock, and Enjoy it.. Only 324 SC400's made in 2000!
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Old Sep 11, 2013 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 1QWKGS4
Leave it Stock, and Enjoy it.. Only 324 SC400's made in 2000!
Yes Sir. Wonder how many of those 324 still exists. Let alone in stock form.
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well considering its been almost 14 years. Probably not many.. (unless we have a few "car hoarders" who keep them locked away with low miles) Its possible Some guy on here pick one up last year with like 12K miles..
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The GS or RX woodgrain steering wheel is a must for ANY SC imho. A Supra or LS front brake (at least) upgrade is a very close second. After that, I would leave well enough alone.
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Old Sep 11, 2013 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 1QWKGS4
well considering its been almost 14 years. Probably not many.. (unless we have a few "car hoarders" who keep them locked away with low miles) Its possible Some guy on here pick one up last year with like 12K miles..
Wow I think I placed an offer on that one. He paid 20K from a Bay Area Lexus dealership and had it shipped out. 20K I believe was the asking price. If its the same car it had black interior but not the chrome stocks correct? Can you tell I've been looking for quite some time? lol
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Originally Posted by kbb
The GS or RX woodgrain steering wheel is a must for ANY SC imho. A Supra or LS front brake (at least) upgrade is a very close second. After that, I would leave well enough alone.
I would like to see what that steering wheel looks like on a SC...
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Old Sep 11, 2013 | 11:00 PM
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I would mod it for sure and enjoy it. It's not a collectors item lol.
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 06:16 AM
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I've been keeping my 99 stock, but the wheels are starting to bother me since it's not flush, i might run spacers with stocks, and im getting a woodgrain wheel when i find one!
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 07:45 AM
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yea I dont see anything wrong with some tasteful upgrades, RX woodgrain wheel, coilovers, wheels and tint

They are all 100% reversible if for some reason u change your mind, so no harm done
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 07:56 AM
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If it was me, I'd keep it completely stock. But mint. Hey, you asked!
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 08:27 AM
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oem tt shocks and springs/rear sway bar, newer lexus wheels w/small spacer, roll fenders for clearance no pull.

leave the brakes alone just make sure its tip top. throw a chrome lexus badge on the oem steering wheel or leave it alone. nice tints, hid's, wax and leather condition on the regular!!!
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