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Old Aug 7, 2002 | 03:01 PM
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Default SC 330 is a go!

Now, from my understanding, it will indeed be a hardtop convt like the SC 430 contrary to earlier reports of it being a hardtop only. New 3.3 liter V-6 good for at least 240hp.

I am looking for a bump in hp for the 430.
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Old Aug 7, 2002 | 03:53 PM
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1SICK,

Do you know if it will be this model year for the new SC330??
I asked my guys at Lexus last week and they are so lost its not even funny.. Lexus really keeps it hush hush..
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Old Aug 7, 2002 | 04:10 PM
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Default SC330 Confirmed

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The SC330 convertible is officially confirmed through our sources and will be a 2003 model. It should be available by Oct./Nov. 2002.
The RX 300, GS300, IS300 and ES300 change to RX330, GS330, IS330 and ES330 next year.
Lexus is seriously considering an all-wheel drive option on all models of their cars. Look for it to appear first on the GS series.

ANY GUESS ON THE MSRP??? $49K - Loaded???
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Old Aug 7, 2002 | 06:45 PM
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2SAVVY,

This is where I get conflicting info. The ES 330/RX 330 (current bodystlye) and SC 330 may be 2003 models with the 2004 models (what I think) a refreshend ES 330, ALL NEW RX 330 and a SC 330 for 2004. Seeing as sales are also not slow for Lexus, they are in no rush, I would say 2004.

Thing is, I heard a long time ago it would NOT be a convt/hardtop, rather a coupe only....Got some more HW to do
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Old Aug 11, 2002 | 08:21 PM
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Mike, I'm not too sure about that.......
If you recall, I posted something about 2003 Lexus on TL.com about a month ago...
http://www.acura-tl.com/forum/showth...ght=2003+Lexus

I can't really say much beyond 2005..
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Old Aug 12, 2002 | 08:19 AM
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Does nobody see my post above with the "SC330 Confirmed" title???? I think it answers must of the speculation. Sheesh.
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Old Aug 13, 2002 | 06:26 PM
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Default i cant wait till it comes out

i have also comfirmed that the sc330 is going into production in 2003. it is beening kept very secret by lexus. i was wondering if anyone has anymore inside info in the sc330, such as looks, specs, and options. pics would be very nice.
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Old Aug 13, 2002 | 07:02 PM
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Default SC330 V6 Coupe - $40K?

I'd buy an SC330 V6 Coupe - no convertible - for $40K. I figure subtract 10k for the V8 to V6 and subtract another 10k for no convertible.
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If this car is ever made by Lexus I am pretty sure that it won't make its way up to Canada due to the fact that we have a very small market here for coupes. Or at least car makers perceive its small.
I see a lot of SC 400's and 430's as well as lots of CLK's...We never got the SC300 and they pulled the SC400 in 97 for the great white north...
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Old Aug 16, 2002 | 06:32 PM
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Default Re: SC330 Confirmed

Originally posted by Gekko
ANY GUESS ON THE MSRP??? $49K - Loaded???
I would guess $45,995 base with options such as a:
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