Jmai22

I just went to go look at some SC today and i am soo disappointed. I parked my car (stock) next to a SC also stock, also black like mine. My GS looks soo much better than the SC. they sc looks too round and the back isn't very attractive. i think i'm going to sell my 93 gs and get a 96-97 first gen gs. Here is my question

starting in 95 the SC had the audible alarm, so when you arm and disarm the door lock it makes a beeping nose(sounds soo dam good). i was wondering if the first gen gs also had the same noise. anyone of you 95, 96, 97 owners have factory keyless entry that makes a beeping noise when you press the botton?? Thanks.

btw. i'm looking to get another black on dark grey leather gs. exactly like what i have now. and with lower miles so you guys can look forward to TURBo. lol

CyberSC4

I have a 96 GS and yes, the factory keyless makes the beeping sound just like the current models.

Captain Bone

I believe the 96-97 also have the 5 speed automatic transmission. Not a bad idea to upgrade.

-Anthony

LB Lex

The last version (not SC430) of the SC300/400 looks pretty nice. It has a different front-end and rear-end that makes it look pretty slick. I prefer this version over the first version of the SC300/400. Some people in the SC300/400 forum retrofitted their older version with the new bumpers and it looks really great. Just another option.

Here is a thread where the person converted their 95 to a 2000. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...300+conversion

This thread lists the parts needed for the conversion. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...300+conversion

Jmai22

but those cars go for like 18,000 or so for a 97+. or if i get a pre 97 and convert it it will cost me a good grand or more. i prefer to spend 15 or so on a gs that has a little more space and looks much meaner and than the sc. the gs can be fixed up so much nicer than any sc i've seen.

LB Lex

The SC and GS are both very nice cars, and of course, it all comes down to personal preference. I prefer the GS because of the room and because it is bigger so it is a little more imposing. I also like the look of the car.

LB Lex

BTW, did you figure out the problem with your engine stalling?

Jmai22

thanks for asking bro. i switched in the new rotor for the distribcap and it seem like it helped a lot. much smoother throtlle and no more wierd idle probelms. engine light came on ONCE after i started the engine the other day for like 30 sec but dunno why.

octane300

If youre patient, you can get a great condition 97 sc300 for about $16,000, but most likely, this will be from a private owner. I say go for the 97 unless you are fortunate enough to find a 5 speed in good condition.

Wald GS

iTrader: (1)

So is the 96-97 GS better in a way? Besides the fact that it has a 5 speed and the audible alarm...
thanks

alexamparo

Jmai....I noticed one of the guys said the 96 has the chirping sound...that may only be true for the 96,97. I've had two 95's and none of the two chirp.....just to let ya know

Jmai22

i've seen a couple of 95 sc with chirp. i guess the chirp started in 96 for the gs. so i'll be looking at a 96+ then.

indypwr

heyk john....you want to buy my car?.....he.h.ehe................................not!!!
just keep yr car man....just get another car, not lexus, and make it a project car. get something lighter,
not 3500 lbs like ours...!!....ha.ha.ha......just get a daily driver car, bro.....im getting one at the end of this
year....maybe a nissan 240sx se.....i prefer 1995 and up....

Jmai22

i'm going for luxury/speed mang. tell me how many 19 your old you know thats gonna be rolling in a nice fixed up lexus that i will be paying for myself including sound system and exterior looks.

alexamparo

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