Jimbad

Hello, All,
I've done research here on the Forum and believe that I know the answer to my question but I guess that I am insecure enough to want explicit affirmation: Were there any substantive changes to the SC430 after 2006?

I think that there were none.

Thanks,
Jim

FLYCT

Here's a summary of changes after the 2006 model year.

2007 added knee airbags and occupant sensor detection for airbag deactivation
2008 redesigned and illuminated scuff plates
2009 turn signals integrated into side mirrors
2010. Biggest changes, fresh 18-inch alloy wheels, puddle lamps in the exterior mirrors, and an updated navigation/audio interface with a tweaked display, real-time traffic and weather, satellite radio, iPod/USB connectivity and Bluetooth audio.

PhilipMSPT

iTrader: (5)

The 2010s are like the Holy Grail of SC430.

I think there's only 245 or so of them in the U.S.

Autoplak

I agree with you Jimbad,
The 2010 still had a telescoping antennae. Interior and engine compartment virtually untouched. A couple of bells and whistles and a 2002 is 95% a 2010. Makes you wonder that the design engineers did all their work in 2001 and went to sleep for the next 9 years. Very little tech improvements. Not even upgrade the power plant to the 460. How about an SC460? Maybe no room ???
What else could they have done.
1. R/V camera
2. Cooled seats
3. Blind spot monitor (a little push in 2010)
4. Turn signals in side mirrors
Love the car and wish that if they put some real effort into upgrades that the model would still be available in 2014. Or maybe marketing hit the total production on the nose some what like VW did with the "Thing'.

Jimbad

Thanks for the help, fellows.
Jim

Solman

. Close, Lexus claims 329 hence my plate # on my 2010. It was worth the wait-I'm loving it!