Hello all!
I am an es and LS owner as of right now but after looking at some of the pics of the Lexus SC 430 Model I have become interested. But when I was searching on edmunds and some other car revierws some people wrote some bad things about the SC 430
, things like a lot of wind noise issues and tires. So I want to know is the SC 430 Models reliable like the LS and ES? Anyone know of what I need to look for when buying a sc 430 model.
Thanks
I am an es and LS owner as of right now but after looking at some of the pics of the Lexus SC 430 Model I have become interested. But when I was searching on edmunds and some other car revierws some people wrote some bad things about the SC 430
, things like a lot of wind noise issues and tires. So I want to know is the SC 430 Models reliable like the LS and ES? Anyone know of what I need to look for when buying a sc 430 model.Thanks
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I have an 02 with 95K miles, well maintained.
First, there are several forum thread 'stickies' (always on the top of the forum list) that you should read. With that said:
1. I don't have wind noise. There is a particular little piece of rubber that gets stretched when the window goes out of adjustment, but these cars otherwise are not noisy, IMHO. Now with the top down there is a little rush of air
2. Tires. There is a consensus that the Run Flat tires that many of these came with have such a stiff sidewall that it makes the ride stiff and jarring. That's why many of us have gone with premium conventional tires. I've owned Mercedes, Audi, etc and my SC ride is right in place.
3. Drivetrains are bulletproof. Top mechanism is complicated but if it were inherently unreliable this forum would be flooded with complaints of the top mechanism. It is not. Stickies point out problems with door speakers.
Great car. My daily driver. Wouldn't hesitate to jump in and drive across the country. Comfy car (as long as you don't try the back seat), luxurious, head turner.
First, there are several forum thread 'stickies' (always on the top of the forum list) that you should read. With that said:
1. I don't have wind noise. There is a particular little piece of rubber that gets stretched when the window goes out of adjustment, but these cars otherwise are not noisy, IMHO. Now with the top down there is a little rush of air
2. Tires. There is a consensus that the Run Flat tires that many of these came with have such a stiff sidewall that it makes the ride stiff and jarring. That's why many of us have gone with premium conventional tires. I've owned Mercedes, Audi, etc and my SC ride is right in place.
3. Drivetrains are bulletproof. Top mechanism is complicated but if it were inherently unreliable this forum would be flooded with complaints of the top mechanism. It is not. Stickies point out problems with door speakers.
Great car. My daily driver. Wouldn't hesitate to jump in and drive across the country. Comfy car (as long as you don't try the back seat), luxurious, head turner.
Do your due diligence and read this STICKY as as well as some of the others. +1 on KJCOLE and BACARDI's comments too.
on KJCOLE and BACARDI's comments too.
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mine 02 sc430 has 101,000 miles when I bought her; but well maintained ; interior like brand new! Very good car; I like her better than the LS. I don't have any wind noise and I'm not running Run flat tires.
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Wouldn't hesitate to jump in and drive across the country. Comfy car (as long as you don't try the back seat), luxurious, head turner.
I'd mention that at least 02 and 03 the FRONT seats hardly recline at all, so longer trips for me do strain my back (more than 5-6 hours).Originally Posted by kjcole
Wouldn't hesitate to jump in and drive across the country. Comfy car (as long as you don't try the back seat), luxurious, head turner.
With our resent move to Florida, I find that we take the SC more over the ES. Unless it's raining or a little chilly. The SC is usually in the garage with the top down, ready and waiting. I don't have the wind noise, and I did get rid of the run flats. Go for it. You only go around once. If she would let me I would get rid of the ES and get another SC, so we both have one.
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My 02 front seats recline as much as I like. Am I the exception?Originally Posted by KBALL
I'd mention that at least 02 and 03 the FRONT seats hardly recline at all, so longer trips for me do strain my back (more than 5-6 hours).
my 04 seem to recline back fine maybe they mean when you hit a certain point dosent it start to slide forward?
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The only other two cars I rather have is a m6 convertible or a aston martin convertible. But I'm not a illuminati member so I guess maybe in the next life xD
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Compared to my friend's 06, hers reclines way far back, almost flat w the seat forward.Originally Posted by jzwu
My 02 front seats recline as much as I like. Am I the exception?
My 03 just reclines a bit...and its something i'd never check on a test drive but i'd like a few more degrees for the long roadie.
That said, its still a blast to take on long beautiful drives. My plate reads CNVIEWS
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Wow you guys drive a lot.
My '02 has 23,000 miles on it now, and I still have the original run flats.
No problems with the car for the last 10 years.
My '02 has 23,000 miles on it now, and I still have the original run flats.
No problems with the car for the last 10 years.
^ you should have the tires checked out I dont think your supposed to have the same tires on high miles or not for ten years. You will get flat spots and potential rot.
I have an 2002 and have the same front seat recline issue.... it won't go back past a certain point. It is extremely annoying, but I've learned to live with it
