Next Generation SC430?
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Tim ...
Before you chat with your dealer about the details of an extended warranty, arm yourself with some information:
http://www.lexus.com/models/warranty...ice/index.html
Note the links to the Platinum Program, the Gold Program, and to a comparison chart of the two programs.
I don't normally purchase extended warranties either, but I will very seriously consider one for this car.
Before you chat with your dealer about the details of an extended warranty, arm yourself with some information:
http://www.lexus.com/models/warranty...ice/index.html
Note the links to the Platinum Program, the Gold Program, and to a comparison chart of the two programs.
I don't normally purchase extended warranties either, but I will very seriously consider one for this car.
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Originally Posted by 1NICESC430
Tim ...
Before you chat with your dealer about the details of an extended warranty, arm yourself with some information:
http://www.lexus.com/models/warranty...ice/index.html
Note the links to the Platinum Program, the Gold Program, and to a comparison chart of the two programs.
I don't normally purchase extended warranties either, but I will very seriously consider one for this car.
Before you chat with your dealer about the details of an extended warranty, arm yourself with some information:
http://www.lexus.com/models/warranty...ice/index.html
Note the links to the Platinum Program, the Gold Program, and to a comparison chart of the two programs.
I don't normally purchase extended warranties either, but I will very seriously consider one for this car.
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Visit www.lexus.jp (click cancel when they ask you to install the languages/fonts).
Under the "Models" tab, you can click on GS(new), but IS and SC are greyed out.
I know that there is a new IS coming out, but is there a new SC??
Under the "Models" tab, you can click on GS(new), but IS and SC are greyed out.
I know that there is a new IS coming out, but is there a new SC??
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Originally Posted by tfischer
For what it's worth, the car has been on the market since April 15 of '01 (with an '02 model designation). I got my car about two weeks later, just at the end of April, and the 4 year warranty runs out in another two months.
Even with 4 years on the market, the "concept car" was shown at the Detroit and Chicago auto shows in February and March of 2000, and there are no differences between that car and the first production cars.
By that standard, the car has been unchanged for about 6 and a half years, although only available for four years. Still, when it's working, why screw around with it? My dealer tells me he seldom has more than 2 or 3 at the most in his new car inventory at any one time. The SC400/300 was in production with very few changes for over 10 years. The one big change they made, adding that stupid "grill" to the front, almost killed the car, considered by many one of the most beautiful designs of a production car ever.
I would not expect to see any changes to the SC430 any time soon. I don't think they've even added any new colors.
Even with 4 years on the market, the "concept car" was shown at the Detroit and Chicago auto shows in February and March of 2000, and there are no differences between that car and the first production cars.
By that standard, the car has been unchanged for about 6 and a half years, although only available for four years. Still, when it's working, why screw around with it? My dealer tells me he seldom has more than 2 or 3 at the most in his new car inventory at any one time. The SC400/300 was in production with very few changes for over 10 years. The one big change they made, adding that stupid "grill" to the front, almost killed the car, considered by many one of the most beautiful designs of a production car ever.
I would not expect to see any changes to the SC430 any time soon. I don't think they've even added any new colors.
Lexus pretty much "perfects" coupes where changes are really not needed or any changes hurt the shape. Many argue the origianl 92-96 design of the SC is more pure than the grill added, skirt laden 97-00 model.
The SC 430 has such a sensuous shape, you can't really change much without destroying the whole car. Lexus I am sure has some models but it probably hurts the overall look.
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I hope Lexus continues it's present methods of keeping a car virtually the same for 7-8 years. I'm not a big fan of the sc430 but it is a decent seller and a nice car. I hate the way some manufacturers like Honda change a car every 3 years. That takes away the soul of a car. Breaks the lineage. Muddles the bloodlines.
A little freshening might be okay but carefully. Like 1sick said, a lot of people think the sc400/300 changes after 96 took away from the car. For the sc430, I would love to see better headlight treatment. I could actually see myself driving one if those darn headlights....oops, I forgot I'm in the sc430 section. It's a very nice car but for me it could use a little refreshening....just a little.
A little freshening might be okay but carefully. Like 1sick said, a lot of people think the sc400/300 changes after 96 took away from the car. For the sc430, I would love to see better headlight treatment. I could actually see myself driving one if those darn headlights....oops, I forgot I'm in the sc430 section. It's a very nice car but for me it could use a little refreshening....just a little.
Originally Posted by reggiek
I hope Lexus continues it's present methods of keeping a car virtually the same for 7-8 years. I'm not a big fan of the sc430 but it is a decent seller and a nice car. I hate the way some manufacturers like Honda change a car every 3 years. That takes away the soul of a car. Breaks the lineage. Muddles the bloodlines.
A little freshening might be okay but carefully. Like 1sick said, a lot of people think the sc400/300 changes after 96 took away from the car. For the sc430, I would love to see better headlight treatment. I could actually see myself driving one if those darn headlights....oops, I forgot I'm in the sc430 section. It's a very nice car but for me it could use a little refreshening....just a little.
A little freshening might be okay but carefully. Like 1sick said, a lot of people think the sc400/300 changes after 96 took away from the car. For the sc430, I would love to see better headlight treatment. I could actually see myself driving one if those darn headlights....oops, I forgot I'm in the sc430 section. It's a very nice car but for me it could use a little refreshening....just a little.
for me the headlights are ok. the taillight are what i would complain about, if ever
Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Wow I agree
Lexus pretty much "perfects" coupes where changes are really not needed or any changes hurt the shape. Many argue the origianl 92-96 design of the SC is more pure than the grill added, skirt laden 97-00 model.
The SC 430 has such a sensuous shape, you can't really change much without destroying the whole car. Lexus I am sure has some models but it probably hurts the overall look.
Lexus pretty much "perfects" coupes where changes are really not needed or any changes hurt the shape. Many argue the origianl 92-96 design of the SC is more pure than the grill added, skirt laden 97-00 model.
The SC 430 has such a sensuous shape, you can't really change much without destroying the whole car. Lexus I am sure has some models but it probably hurts the overall look.
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Originally Posted by rominl
haha that's funny mike, i must be crazy but if i have to choose sc, i actually like the later yr one, it looks more elegant to me somehow
I actually like the SC better with the grill 
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I'd think that LEDs in the tails and maybe front headlight blinkers would be nice, and hope that they'd eliminate the yellow lens in the tails IMHO. They'll probably do something with the headlights like they did with the current ES. I guarentee that the grill will be revised somehow.
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Originally Posted by tfischer
The SC400/300 was in production with very few changes for over 10 years. The one big change they made, adding that stupid "grill" to the front, almost killed the car, considered by many one of the most beautiful designs of a production car ever.
Remember also it's not just the grille, the lower portion of the bumper was streamlined and less boxy.For example!
My car when I bought it:
And after a few tweaks (including that "horrid" grille):
I have to consider the newer bumper a slight improvement from the old.
It just looks lightyears more modern now.And as for the 5-speeds, they were available from '92-'97. Mine's a 5-speed and I highly recommend the experience.
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Originally Posted by delirium
Does anyone Know when the next generation SC is due to come out? The current model has been out for about 4 years?
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Originally Posted by Lexusfreak
what was the 'year range' on the previous generation SC? That might give you an idea of when the next generation is due out.
92-94, 95-96, 97-00.
lexus cars tend to be around 7 to 8 yrs anyway, so i think we are safe
and yeah, love that grille imho
now that i look at the sc430 taillights, wonder if we can clear the amber
and yeah, love that grille imho
now that i look at the sc430 taillights, wonder if we can clear the amber
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It can't look "lightyears more modern" because a light year is a unit of distance, not of time.
On the other hand, I did hear that the stick shift 300 models were a lot of fun to drive.
Over and out.
On the other hand, I did hear that the stick shift 300 models were a lot of fun to drive.
Over and out.
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Originally Posted by rominl
man you are asking for it huh
for me the headlights are ok. the taillight are what i would complain about, if ever
for me the headlights are ok. the taillight are what i would complain about, if ever
Yeah, I'm a glutton for punishment.
Seriously though, the sc430 is sweet. I guess a lot of us just think it is too much of a departure from the 400/300 lineage....taking the sleekness out. I would have liked it better if it was called the c430 or gt430 (coupe or grand tourer). Sportcoupe, to me that means sleek sporty coupe. My wife loves it. I'm planning on getting the g35. She wants me to get the sc430. The Lexus is a better car but it's more expensive and not giving me what I want for the price. Sleekness and quickness. Plus, I'd have to mod the heck out of it to like it. The g35 only needs a set of wheels.
Again, sc430 is a sweet car. No question about that.