New owner question
08-22-14, 12:02 PM
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New owner question
Just picked my 02 SC430. 50k miles in Twilight Amethyst. It looks new.
It came with a new set of the Bridgestone DriveGuard tires.
I have had other cars with runflats that had a really rough ride.
From what I can tell so far these ride great.
My question is - Did the 02's come with the spare tire kit. Mine has the jack, tool kit, and the well that the spare goes in. It did not have a spare. The cover does not have a tire cutout.
Just wondering if the previous owner added these or they came as standard equipment with only the tire needed to complete.
It came with a new set of the Bridgestone DriveGuard tires.
I have had other cars with runflats that had a really rough ride.
From what I can tell so far these ride great.
My question is - Did the 02's come with the spare tire kit. Mine has the jack, tool kit, and the well that the spare goes in. It did not have a spare. The cover does not have a tire cutout.
Just wondering if the previous owner added these or they came as standard equipment with only the tire needed to complete.
08-22-14, 01:26 PM
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Just picked my 02 SC430. 50k miles in Twilight Amethyst. It looks new.
It came with a new set of the Bridgestone DriveGuard tires.
I have had other cars with runflats that had a really rough ride.
From what I can tell so far these ride great.
My question is - Did the 02's come with the spare tire kit. Mine has the jack, tool kit, and the well that the spare goes in. It did not have a spare. The cover does not have a tire cutout.
Just wondering if the previous owner added these or they came as standard equipment with only the tire needed to complete.
It came with a new set of the Bridgestone DriveGuard tires.
I have had other cars with runflats that had a really rough ride.
From what I can tell so far these ride great.
My question is - Did the 02's come with the spare tire kit. Mine has the jack, tool kit, and the well that the spare goes in. It did not have a spare. The cover does not have a tire cutout.
Just wondering if the previous owner added these or they came as standard equipment with only the tire needed to complete.
08-22-14, 01:49 PM
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08-22-14, 05:40 PM
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WOW! Nice looking ride! By the way, you can pick up a spare for the vehicle if you ever get rid of the run flats. Mine were like Fred Flintstone tires, so I got rid of them. I picked up the Mazda version of the spare on Ebay or what others call Fleabag... :-) Enjoy the ride. I have had mine now about 2 years....best car I have ever owned, and I love to trade cars.
08-22-14, 05:54 PM
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WOW! Nice looking ride! By the way, you can pick up a spare for the vehicle if you ever get rid of the run flats. Mine were like Fred Flintstone tires, so I got rid of them. I picked up the Mazda version of the spare on Ebay or what others call Fleabag... :-) Enjoy the ride. I have had mine now about 2 years....best car I have ever owned, and I love to trade cars.
I also trade fairly often but this might just be the exception.
As I said, these run flats seem to ride very smooth. Supposed to last longer also.
If I do decide to replace with regular tires I would definitely go with one of the spares, Looks like they do not take up too much trunk space.
Forgot to mention we also have a RX400h. Wifeys car. She loves it.
Last edited by tennman117; 08-22-14 at 05:58 PM.
08-22-14, 06:04 PM
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We must be on the same wave... We have an 06 400h. But that is actually my every day car and my wife drives a Fiat 500. The SC is our fun weekend car, or car to drive to work in the morning when it is nice and I can put the top down.
08-22-14, 06:26 PM
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Our RX is an 06 also.
The SC will be a weekend driver with some occasional weekday use.
Sold one of my Harleys and this is a replacement. I know it will see much more use than the bike.
Seems like every time I took it out I ended up dodging someone texting or talking. Very dangerous times to be riding these days.
The SC will be a weekend driver with some occasional weekday use.
Sold one of my Harleys and this is a replacement. I know it will see much more use than the bike.
Seems like every time I took it out I ended up dodging someone texting or talking. Very dangerous times to be riding these days.
08-22-14, 09:24 PM
#13
Great looking TAP/ECRU, but I have to say I am biased ! Show a few pics with the sunlight hitting the paint and the amethyst really comes through. We could be twins except I am riding on OEM twisties and you're on the TRDs. Welcome to the SC430 world. Nearly 7 years with my TAP/Ecru, now my daily driver and could not be happier.
08-23-14, 10:53 AM
#14
Beautiful car!
I bought the Spare Tire Kit from Sewell shortly after purchase. I was lucky to get it or $750 on sale. The kit comes with new mount hardware, back wall trim, floor tool cover and the tire cover.
It looks much more elegant then other options. However, a lot of trunk space is sacrificed.
Enjoy that wonderful ride!
Regards, Dan
I bought the Spare Tire Kit from Sewell shortly after purchase. I was lucky to get it or $750 on sale. The kit comes with new mount hardware, back wall trim, floor tool cover and the tire cover.
It looks much more elegant then other options. However, a lot of trunk space is sacrificed.
Enjoy that wonderful ride!
Regards, Dan
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