Help looking to buy sc430
Pole Position
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From: CA
While it's no M3 the SC430 has plenty of get up and go when you need it. For the price there aren't many cars that drive as well and get as much as attention as this one. The fact that the hard top retracts in under 30 seconds is a bonus. You really need to test drive one to appreciate it! Btw, the repair costs of the ABC suspension alone on a Mercedes SL could equal the price of an SC430 so you're wise to pass on it. I once had a friends SL55 stuck in my driveway for a week because he couldn't move it out of park...there is a plastic piece that is prone to breaking in the shifter. That's just one of the many issues he's had with it. Our SC430 with 110,000 miles has pretty much been problem free.
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From: New York
While it's no M3 the SC430 has plenty of get up and go when you need it. For the price there aren't many cars that drive as well and get as much as attention as this one. The fact that the hard top retracts in under 30 seconds is a bonus. You really need to test drive one to appreciate it! Btw, the repair costs of the ABC suspension alone on a Mercedes SL could equal the price of an SC430 so you're wise to pass on it. I once had a friends SL55 stuck in my driveway for a week because he couldn't move it out of park...there is a plastic piece that is prone to breaking in the shifter. That's just one of the many issues he's had with it. Our SC430 with 110,000 miles has pretty much been problem free.
Pole Position
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From: AZ
Thanks you guys have been a great help and i'm really leaning to the Lexus. Funny you mentioned the M3, that was one of choices along with the sl or slk. I want a sporty coupe, drop top is a plus, 2 seater is ok. Not sure if i'll be content with 288hp [other car is an '02 z06 vette].
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From: ma
Whats up guys? Its been a few days. I found this one what do you guys think?
https://www.nalleylexussmyrna.com/VehicleDetails/used-2006-Lexus-SC_430-2dr_Convertible-Smyrna-GA/3295436923
https://www.nalleylexussmyrna.com/VehicleDetails/used-2006-Lexus-SC_430-2dr_Convertible-Smyrna-GA/3295436923
Lexus Test Driver
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From: Fl
Whats up guys? Its been a few days. I found this one what do you guys think?
https://www.nalleylexussmyrna.com/Ve...-GA/3295436923
https://www.nalleylexussmyrna.com/Ve...-GA/3295436923
https://www.nalleylexussmyrna.com/Ve...-GA/3295436923
it looks nice...the previous owner had a bad habit of closing the door on the seatbelt...I would ask the dealer to fix all of those marks in the drivers door jamb.
Last edited by Bgw70; Oct 8, 2018 at 07:37 AM.
Pole Position
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From: CA
Instructor
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From: California
Zack If you find a clean SC, you have to be ready
To purchase and pull the trigger or it will be sold.
As long as you like the color, it has a clean CARFAX
AND all the Vin stickers are on all the panels, get it!
I wanted a clean Pearl white and when I found one
where I could confirm all the panels were original, clean CARFAX
and did a PP inspection at the dealer, I bought my SC
within a few hours.
I bought the car within a few hours
To purchase and pull the trigger or it will be sold.
As long as you like the color, it has a clean CARFAX
AND all the Vin stickers are on all the panels, get it!
I wanted a clean Pearl white and when I found one
where I could confirm all the panels were original, clean CARFAX
and did a PP inspection at the dealer, I bought my SC
within a few hours.
I bought the car within a few hours
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,163
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From: California
The SC is starting to have a cult following
And Buyers are willing to travel for the right
color and clean car.
I owned a few SC’s and before I bought my
pearl white Gold crystal, I sold my 04 Blue SC
with 30K in mint condition within 2 days up
in Northern California with 3 buyers interested.
And Buyers are willing to travel for the right
color and clean car.
I owned a few SC’s and before I bought my
pearl white Gold crystal, I sold my 04 Blue SC
with 30K in mint condition within 2 days up
in Northern California with 3 buyers interested.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Mar 2014
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From: NV
Going to look at this one today
Check out this Very Clean Lexus SC430 Hard Top Convertible ! Beautiful Car for $8,700 on OfferUp.
https://offerup.co/NlhGNibCXQ
not sure of the TB so will negotiate price to replace TB. Any comments.
also this one
https://prescott.craigslist.org/cto/...718471394.html
i think the 2003 is a better deal (price). Any advantage on the 2005 otter than TB was changes. Mileage about the same
https://offerup.co/NlhGNibCXQ
not sure of the TB so will negotiate price to replace TB. Any comments.
also this one
https://prescott.craigslist.org/cto/...718471394.html
i think the 2003 is a better deal (price). Any advantage on the 2005 otter than TB was changes. Mileage about the same
Last edited by Rhinoevans; Oct 13, 2018 at 01:39 PM.