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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 01:56 PM
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I finally purchase my first Lexus!! I never intended on getting rid of my previous car until my oldest sister was in dire need of a vehicle. So i ended up offering her my car for free. My Previous car was a 2008 Acura TL Moroccan Red Pearl. Leading away from the Honda/Acura scene that I have driven my entire life was very uncomfortable. However, after test driving a SC430 it really changed me. So here I am now driving a 2003 SC430 Black Onyx coming from a 2008 Acura TL MRP...

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I'm looking forward for a great experience in modding this car and hopefully meet up with some local Club Lexus members for some joy and fun!!
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 03:52 PM
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Looking good. Tell us more details about the car...mileage, where you bought it, etc.
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 04:10 PM
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My sc430 is a 2003 model

currently odometer is clocked at 91k miles..

i bought the car from Westside Lexus in Houston, Texas ... off Katy Fwy... Found it on autotrader for 15,950...

i got the car for 15,950 right out the door...


Mandy is there a vendor here who sell aftermarket parts for our sc models?.. stuff such as cleared sidemarkers... the 06 tails/headlights etc....exterior items..
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 04:22 PM
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You can check the classifieds. Depending on what you want, but if you are looking for OEM parts, Sewell Lecus would be the way to go. We do have a discount being with CL.
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 04:41 PM
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Welcome to the Lexus world...you will not be disappointed.
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 05:40 PM
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I came from an Acura CL Type S; still miss that thing. Well... I went to an ES350 then the SC but you'll love it either.

I still troll Acurazine.
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Anion
My sc430 is a 2003 model

currently odometer is clocked at 91k miles..

i bought the car from Westside Lexus in Houston, Texas ... off Katy Fwy... Found it on autotrader for 15,950...

i got the car for 15,950 right out the door....
Excellent price.

Do you know if the 90k service was done? You can check service history completed by Lexus dealers by using your vin number and registering at http://drivers.lexus.com/lexusdrivers/home

The 90k service includes timing belt and its an important one.

JR
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 10:01 PM
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Yo that TL is CLEAN.
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Welcome to the CL family OP. Like you, I had quite a number of Honda products (two different generation Preludes) and my still in service Acura RL before getting the SC as my first ever Toyota product. I hope you will be as happy as I have been with my 430. This forum is the best one ever and people here are most helpful. Good luck !
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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 04:45 AM
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Welcome to club! Nice!!
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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 04:58 AM
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On my 6th Toyota product. Every one fantastic. Wishing same for you. This forum will provide much useful information. Enjoy!
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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 05:11 AM
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welcome to the darkside!
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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by c-low
welcome to the darkside!
FTFY: Welcome to tbe BRIGHTSIDE!

Just wait for those Springlike days - you will fond yourself putting that top down every time you get in it!! Welcome.

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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 07:43 AM
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Welcome to CL. You will forget all about that Acura the moment you drop the top. Enjoy your new ride!!
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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 04:57 PM
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Thank you for a warm welcome everyone!!

Indeed i enjoy riding this car more than my TL...both cars are good and reliable cars... but i believe this is more of an enjoyable one...

ill try and keep everyone updated on my mods and things i do to my sc... at the moment im in market for air suspension trying to aim for air ride but a good comfort air suspension...i want my car to ride like stock but a mild lowering height...

as for the 90k service i havnt checked but i need to see myself...ty everyone for helping out
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