Good price for a 99 SC?
04-11-17, 11:53 AM
#1
Good price for a 99 SC?
What is a good price for a white 99 SC400 with 79k miles on it? It is in nice shape, but does have some issue with the power steering. It is growling and I couldn't tell where it was leaking from. The suspension feels a bit soft and the power windows don't work. I also noticed it doesn't have traction control. What do you think is a reasonable price to pay for it given all the repairs it might need? I know the miles are low but I think it has been sitting for a while and not driven much.
04-11-17, 06:47 PM
#2
If a 99 sc400 doesnt have traction control its either not an original sc400 or someone removed the trac unit. To my knowledge all SC400 came with traction control. Normally i would say that power windows could just be the regulators but if the car's electrical system has been messed with it could be something more than that. Check the power steering rack bushings. If they are bad the constant shifting of the rack could cause it to leak power steering fluid. If its the pump then youll need to replace it as soon as you can because its likely leaking right on the alternator. The miledge on it is nice but there are alot of red flags if you ask me. Assuming its a clean title with a reasonable amount of owners, the paint and interior is in decent condition, i wouldnt give more than 4k for it.. If the car is actually a 99 then i might go to 5k because 99s are pretty rare. Only 905 made. I would also pay extra if its got a good black interior as those are the most coveted in these cars. Keep in mind im going off prices in Florida.. I see youre in NJ, im not sure what the prices for these cars are like over there but i cant imagine it would be much different. For reference i bought a 99 SC400 with a 9/10 exterior and 7/10 interior, everything working with 150k miles. It needs the timing belt/waterpump service done and there are a few worn out peices in the interior that i will need to change (armrest, steering wheel, shifter ****). Other than that its in great shape. I paid 3200 for it.
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04-11-17, 07:23 PM
#3
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With all the issues you've mentioned I would say Yep at least 4k. The good conditions low mileage ones are getting rarer each day.. Last week I saw a one owner silver/black 99 sc400 with 69k mile locally for $12900. & that's too much i would say lol. Anyway do the research & keep on looking if you're not sure. There are alot of info on this website. Good Luck 
04-11-17, 11:05 PM
#4
With all the issues you've mentioned I would say Yep at least 4k. The good conditions low mileage ones are getting rarer each day.. Last week I saw a one owner silver/black 99 sc400 with 69k mile locally for $12900. & that's too much i would say lol. Anyway do the research & keep on looking if you're not sure. There are alot of info on this website. Good Luck
04-12-17, 11:58 AM
#5
If a 99 sc400 doesnt have traction control its either not an original sc400 or someone removed the trac unit. To my knowledge all SC400 came with traction control. Normally i would say that power windows could just be the regulators but if the car's electrical system has been messed with it could be something more than that. Check the power steering rack bushings. If they are bad the constant shifting of the rack could cause it to leak power steering fluid. If its the pump then youll need to replace it as soon as you can because its likely leaking right on the alternator. The miledge on it is nice but there are alot of red flags if you ask me. Assuming its a clean title with a reasonable amount of owners, the paint and interior is in decent condition, i wouldnt give more than 4k for it.. If the car is actually a 99 then i might go to 5k because 99s are pretty rare. Only 905 made. I would also pay extra if its got a good black interior as those are the most coveted in these cars. Keep in mind im going off prices in Florida.. I see youre in NJ, im not sure what the prices for these cars are like over there but i cant imagine it would be much different. For reference i bought a 99 SC400 with a 9/10 exterior and 7/10 interior, everything working with 150k miles. It needs the timing belt/waterpump service done and there are a few worn out peices in the interior that i will need to change (armrest, steering wheel, shifter ****). Other than that its in great shape. I paid 3200 for it.
It was definitely a 99, but for some reason I did not see a trac off button. Actually, I even turned the key to accessory and that light did not pop up on the dash. Weird. My 97 had it. I will have to check the pump and the rack to see if I can spot a leak. Hopefully the rack itself is not leaking. I was thinking in the $2500-$3000 range for the car, but not sure if the owner will go that low.
04-12-17, 06:36 PM
#6
It was definitely a 99, but for some reason I did not see a trac off button. Actually, I even turned the key to accessory and that light did not pop up on the dash. Weird. My 97 had it. I will have to check the pump and the rack to see if I can spot a leak. Hopefully the rack itself is not leaking. I was thinking in the $2500-$3000 range for the car, but not sure if the owner will go that low.
04-22-17, 12:07 AM
#7
If a 99 sc400 doesnt have traction control its either not an original sc400 or someone removed the trac unit. To my knowledge all SC400 came with traction control. Normally i would say that power windows could just be the regulators but if the car's electrical system has been messed with it could be something more than that. Check the power steering rack bushings. If they are bad the constant shifting of the rack could cause it to leak power steering fluid. If its the pump then youll need to replace it as soon as you can because its likely leaking right on the alternator. The miledge on it is nice but there are alot of red flags if you ask me. Assuming its a clean title with a reasonable amount of owners, the paint and interior is in decent condition, i wouldnt give more than 4k for it.. If the car is actually a 99 then i might go to 5k because 99s are pretty rare. Only 905 made. I would also pay extra if its got a good black interior as those are the most coveted in these cars. Keep in mind im going off prices in Florida.. I see youre in NJ, im not sure what the prices for these cars are like over there but i cant imagine it would be much different. For reference i bought a 99 SC400 with a 9/10 exterior and 7/10 interior, everything working with 150k miles. It needs the timing belt/waterpump service done and there are a few worn out peices in the interior that i will need to change (armrest, steering wheel, shifter ****). Other than that its in great shape. I paid 3200 for it.
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04-22-17, 03:35 PM
#8
That is incorrect, traction control was not standard on any year SC400. ABS was standard but TRAC was an extra cost option. Traction control came as a cold weather package with the heated seats for all model years. If the car doesn't have heated seats, it won't have TRAC. This is not to be confused with the Snow mode that is standard on all SCs since they first came out.
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