Choice between two used cars - Please Help
I prefer the 6 for turbo, I prefer the 8 if staying stock. I would buy either (and did).
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2 cylinders, 40-50 HP and the hassle if the starter should ever go bad. They are really similar. Neither is particularly fast but the V8 feels much more peppy. If you don't plan on turbo eventually, there is not much difference but the V8 will pull harder..
I prefer the 6 for turbo, I prefer the 8 if staying stock. I would buy either (and did).
I prefer the 6 for turbo, I prefer the 8 if staying stock. I would buy either (and did).
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Here is one from a dealership, thoughts? I can't lie, love the black on black! This car is sleek...
Price: $6,500
Vin: Click Here for VIN
Mileage: 128,723 miles
Stock #: 002796
Exterior: Black.
Engine: 3.0L I6 Natural Aspiration
Interior: Black.
Transmission: Automatic 4-Speed
Trim/Package: Base 2dr Coupe
Fuel Type: Gasoline
MPG City/Hwy: 17 city / 22 hwy
Price: $6,500
Vin: Click Here for VIN
Mileage: 128,723 miles
Stock #: 002796
Exterior: Black.
Engine: 3.0L I6 Natural Aspiration
Interior: Black.
Transmission: Automatic 4-Speed
Trim/Package: Base 2dr Coupe
Fuel Type: Gasoline
MPG City/Hwy: 17 city / 22 hwy
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found this one on ebay, says radio lights up but doesn't work... thoughts?
Item specifics
Condition: Used
Seller Notes: “1995 LEXUS SC400 V8 AUTOMATIC ONLY 49K ORIGINAL MILES SINCE NEW, NO RESERVE!”
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): JT8UZ30C9S0047824 Fuel Type: Gasoline
Interior Color: Black Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes
Exterior Color: Blue Sub Model: 2dr Coupe Au
Number of Cylinders: 8 Body Type: Coupe
Power Options: Power Windows Mileage: 49202
For Sale By: Dealer Vehicle Title: Clear
Make: Lexus Year: 19950000
Model:
SC
Options: Sunroof
Trim: Base Coupe 2-Door Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 4.0L 3967CC V8 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: RWD
NO RESERVE! You are looking at another fantastic luxury vehicle THAT WE ARE OFFERING AT NO RESERVE! In 1992 Lexus introduced its first sport coupe, the SC400. It’s sleek design and smooth, powerful performance quickly made it one of the most influential new automobiles in recent memory. With rock solid performance and reliability, these cars seem to keep going no matter what the mileage. With only 49,000 ORIGINAL extremely low miles, this car is barely broken in. The paint on the car is in great condition with no major imperfections. Radio lights up but no sound, All the glass is in good condition . The interior or the car is in great condition with no major wear to be found. Radio powers up but no sound, The Black leather shows no wear and is in great condition. The carpet and headliner are both equally as nice as the seats with no major wear to be found. The wood dash and door look great with no cracking or peeling of the finish. All power functions work with no problems on both seats and windows. Under the hood of the SC400 you will find the 4.0 liter four-cam 32-valve V8 engine with electronic fuel injection. It is tied to an electronically controlled 4-speed automatic transmission that features both normal and power shifting settings as well as an overdrive lockout. This power train combination delivers a smooth and quick 250 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque to its rear wheels and propels the SC down the road with abundant controlled power.This is a four owner car that has spent its entire life in Florida than in Massachusettes before it came finally here to New York in May. It is rare you find one of these vehicles with under 100,000 miles on it and even rarer to find one with only 49,000. For the money, you won’t be able to beat the comfort and power of this car. The VIN number is JT8UZ30C9S0047824. The car is being sold on a clean, Missouri title with current mileage showing 49,202.
Condition: Used
Seller Notes: “1995 LEXUS SC400 V8 AUTOMATIC ONLY 49K ORIGINAL MILES SINCE NEW, NO RESERVE!”
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): JT8UZ30C9S0047824 Fuel Type: Gasoline
Interior Color: Black Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes
Exterior Color: Blue Sub Model: 2dr Coupe Au
Number of Cylinders: 8 Body Type: Coupe
Power Options: Power Windows Mileage: 49202
For Sale By: Dealer Vehicle Title: Clear
Make: Lexus Year: 19950000
Model:
SC
Options: Sunroof
Trim: Base Coupe 2-Door Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 4.0L 3967CC V8 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: RWD
NO RESERVE! You are looking at another fantastic luxury vehicle THAT WE ARE OFFERING AT NO RESERVE! In 1992 Lexus introduced its first sport coupe, the SC400. It’s sleek design and smooth, powerful performance quickly made it one of the most influential new automobiles in recent memory. With rock solid performance and reliability, these cars seem to keep going no matter what the mileage. With only 49,000 ORIGINAL extremely low miles, this car is barely broken in. The paint on the car is in great condition with no major imperfections. Radio lights up but no sound, All the glass is in good condition . The interior or the car is in great condition with no major wear to be found. Radio powers up but no sound, The Black leather shows no wear and is in great condition. The carpet and headliner are both equally as nice as the seats with no major wear to be found. The wood dash and door look great with no cracking or peeling of the finish. All power functions work with no problems on both seats and windows. Under the hood of the SC400 you will find the 4.0 liter four-cam 32-valve V8 engine with electronic fuel injection. It is tied to an electronically controlled 4-speed automatic transmission that features both normal and power shifting settings as well as an overdrive lockout. This power train combination delivers a smooth and quick 250 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque to its rear wheels and propels the SC down the road with abundant controlled power.This is a four owner car that has spent its entire life in Florida than in Massachusettes before it came finally here to New York in May. It is rare you find one of these vehicles with under 100,000 miles on it and even rarer to find one with only 49,000. For the money, you won’t be able to beat the comfort and power of this car. The VIN number is JT8UZ30C9S0047824. The car is being sold on a clean, Missouri title with current mileage showing 49,202.
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I'm going to test drive the black on black right now... I'll give feedback when finished.
Do you think the mileage is to high, over 120K? or keep looking?
I might can buy the one on ebay right out, but there may be alot of bidders too. uggghhhhh.
You can get great 1UZ or 2JZ for less than $500 all the time.
Don't worry, just have a really good, SC knowledgable mechanic go over it well.
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120K Sc's are young adults with long lives ahead of them. The good thing is, they outlast most motors and trannys AND those parts are really cheap if they ever fail.
You can get great 1UZ or 2JZ for less than $500 all the time.
Don't worry, just have a really good, SC knowledgable mechanic go over it well.
You can get great 1UZ or 2JZ for less than $500 all the time.
Don't worry, just have a really good, SC knowledgable mechanic go over it well.
that SC drives like butter!!!!! It was so smooth, I fell instantly in love.
That particular car did have problems such as a vibration coming from the gas pedal. It was a weird sensation since I never felt that before. The gas was on E so I don't know why it happened. The passenger door lock was having trouble too, couldn't open from outside... scratches and a loud grinding noise coming from the back. I was told it was the antenna going up and down. It was loud and unpleasant.
But the ride, it was nice!!! I'm now going to search harder for something I can buy at a reasonable price.
man o man
that SC drives like butter!!!!! It was so smooth, I fell instantly in love.
That particular car did have problems such as a vibration coming from the gas pedal. It was a weird sensation since I never felt that before. The gas was on E so I don't know why it happened. The passenger door lock was having trouble too, couldn't open from outside... scratches and a loud grinding noise coming from the back. I was told it was the antenna going up and down. It was loud and unpleasant.
But the ride, it was nice!!! I'm now going to search harder for something I can buy at a reasonable price.
that SC drives like butter!!!!! It was so smooth, I fell instantly in love.
That particular car did have problems such as a vibration coming from the gas pedal. It was a weird sensation since I never felt that before. The gas was on E so I don't know why it happened. The passenger door lock was having trouble too, couldn't open from outside... scratches and a loud grinding noise coming from the back. I was told it was the antenna going up and down. It was loud and unpleasant.
But the ride, it was nice!!! I'm now going to search harder for something I can buy at a reasonable price.
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but I think it does have real issues...I googled the vibration from the gas pedal...that is a serious issue.
If the dealership bought down the red SC300 to 10K, I would get it. Its two hours away from me, but I'm going tomorrow to test drive it. Compare the difference in the two.
And I'm convinced ppl place craigslist ads to see if there is a market. Each ad I responded to, no answer!??
I am a female and won't be able to tweak and fix things like you guys...like I said, I know nothing about cars. I just want the car because I liked the looks. Driving it sealed the deal.
but I think it does have real issues...I googled the vibration from the gas pedal...that is a serious issue.
If the dealership bought down the red SC300 to 10K, I would get it. Its two hours away from me, but I'm going tomorrow to test drive it. Compare the difference in the two.
And I'm convinced ppl place craigslist ads to see if there is a market. Each ad I responded to, no answer!??
I am a female and won't be able to tweak and fix things like you guys...like I said, I know nothing about cars. I just want the car because I liked the looks. Driving it sealed the deal.
If the dealership bought down the red SC300 to 10K, I would get it. Its two hours away from me, but I'm going tomorrow to test drive it. Compare the difference in the two.
And I'm convinced ppl place craigslist ads to see if there is a market. Each ad I responded to, no answer!??
I am a female and won't be able to tweak and fix things like you guys...like I said, I know nothing about cars. I just want the car because I liked the looks. Driving it sealed the deal.
I don't know anything about a wobble in the gas pedal but i'll look around.
Could it be a wobble from the front end that you are feeling? maybe a wheel, tire, bearing, suspension part etc?those would vibrate everything. Did you feel it in the wheel? They would increase at higher speeds i'd think.
You seem to be approaching this like someone who KNOWS about cars. You knew enough to come here before buying. Post more info on the red one.
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Oops! Sorry i assumed you were male. My bad.
I don't know anything about a wobble in the gas pedal but i'll look around.
Could it be a wobble from the front end that you are feeling? maybe a wheel, tire, bearing, suspension part etc?those would vibrate everything. Did you feel it in the wheel? They would increase at higher speeds i'd think.
You seem to be approaching this like someone who KNOWS about cars. You knew enough to come here before buying. Post more info on the red one.
I don't know anything about a wobble in the gas pedal but i'll look around.
Could it be a wobble from the front end that you are feeling? maybe a wheel, tire, bearing, suspension part etc?those would vibrate everything. Did you feel it in the wheel? They would increase at higher speeds i'd think.
You seem to be approaching this like someone who KNOWS about cars. You knew enough to come here before buying. Post more info on the red one.
No, it wasn't shaking, it was a vibration. I thought it was a Lexus feature alerting the driver the gas is low, LOL, Only the gas pedal vibrated, like a foot massage.
Here is info on red SC300:
** CLEAN CARFAX ** GARAGE KEPT!! ** METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED ** SUPER LOW MILES!!! ** LEATHER ** AUTO LIGHTS FOG LIGHTS ** ** ALLOYS ** SECURITY SYSTEM ** WOOD TRIM ** POWER DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATING ** MEMORY SEATING ** SUNROOF ** THIS CAR IS IMPRESSIVE AND WONT LAST LONG ** COME ON IN TODAY BEFORE YOU MISS YOUR CHANCE TO OWN THIS GORGEOUS LEXUS !!! ** Koons Easton Toyota is proud to offer this wonderful 2000 Lexus SC. This car is nicely equipped with features such as 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, 7 Speakers, ABS brakes, Alloy wheels, AM/FM radio, Auto-dimming Rear-View mirror, Automatic temperature control, Cassette, CD player, Cloth, Dual front impact airbags, Front anti-roll bar, Front Bucket Seats, Front fog lights, Fully automatic headlights, Genuine wood console insert, Genuine wood dashboard insert, Genuine wood door panel insert, Heated door mirrors, Illuminated entry, Leather Shift ****, Leather steering wheel, Outside temperature display, Power driver seat, Power passenger seat, Power windows, Rear anti-roll bar, Rear window defroster, Remote keyless entry, Security system, Speed-sensing steering, Sport steering wheel, Telescoping steering wheel, and Tilt steering wheel. THIS CAR IS BEAUTIFUL AND HAS SO MUCH TO OFFER!! Come on down to Koons Easton Toyota where we're gonna "WOW" YA!
Price: $14,877
Trim: 300
Doors: 2 door
Mileage: 25,676 miles
Engine: 3L I6 MPI
Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Type: Gasoline
VIN: JT8CD32Z9Y1007371
Model Code: 9200
Stock #: 50920A
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Red one is Nice, but it is Pricey
That Red one at Koons is very nice and looks very clean. Basically it is a 15 year old car with two years worth if miles. I am sure in 2003 a Lexus SC300 with 25,600 miles would have sold for way more than $15K, but that seems like a very high price.
In April I did purchase this one owner 1997 Lexus SC300 with 83K miles for $7,200. Before going to look at the car they replaced the brakes and rotors. As part of the deal I had them do a complete timing belt with seals and water pump. These engines do need to have the timing belt serviced at 90K and that can easily cost ~$1,500.
But you are correct, these are great driving and handling cars.
Good Luck with your search.
In April I did purchase this one owner 1997 Lexus SC300 with 83K miles for $7,200. Before going to look at the car they replaced the brakes and rotors. As part of the deal I had them do a complete timing belt with seals and water pump. These engines do need to have the timing belt serviced at 90K and that can easily cost ~$1,500.
But you are correct, these are great driving and handling cars.
Good Luck with your search.