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Old 09-29-04, 08:55 PM
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Just happen to get a 1997 Sc300 5speed in today from a trade-in.. Its black on black, with 120k miles on it. The body and paint are in ok shape, its got some water marks, nicks, and so on.. Inside is good with only the shift **** showing wear.. It's totally stock minus the tinted windows and gold badges.. Its not overall a mint condition vehicle, but can be polished and brought back to nearly great shape.. The previous owner seemed to rag on it a little bit, bit not badly.. So better much it comes down to a 97 5spd Sc300 w/120k miles fair shape, for a great price of $7,500.. I am almost there with buying it, but need some advice from other SC owners... Please let me know...
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Old 09-29-04, 09:05 PM
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I would jump all over it.
Old 09-29-04, 09:12 PM
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For a '97 in your area and it's a 5-speed, sounds good to me. Just check the service history and you'll be set! Good luck!
Old 09-29-04, 09:22 PM
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man, if i can have a 97 black on black sc300 5sp, i will give up my 93 5sp and get that one right away.
Old 09-29-04, 09:24 PM
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tap that. If you don't, PM me the number of the dealership.
Old 09-29-04, 09:24 PM
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I am going to be getting a 97 black on black AUTO with 105k for 10 grand and I thought that was a deal. If you dont buy this car I will, and sell the auto
Old 09-29-04, 11:58 PM
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i'll take it for $7,500 if you dont want it.
Old 09-30-04, 07:01 AM
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Look at the list of possible/frequent problems and check them out on the SC. Also check the tint to see if it passes state inspection if it's required to in VA. It is in MD and it can be a royal Pain in the @#$.

I sent you a PM.....
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Pm me the number so I can buy it for 9k...
Old 10-02-04, 01:29 AM
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Well bought the Sc300 today for $8,500.00.. Already finished 1 wax job and cleaning up the minor things it needs.. Had the fog light and tail light bulbs burn out on me. Also it needs still new tires, rear brakes, and 3rd LED brake light.. Oh well good thing I work for Lexus and can fix them cheap.. just found out only in 1997 only 250 5spd Blk on Blk Sc300 where made.. Yes, very happy about that.. Does anyone know where I can get a intake to fit a 97? Keep finding every intake only fits up til 95.. Please let me know, I'm tried of trying to find it.. Already going to be getting a custom single side exhuast made if I can't find one.. Please help me out.. Kevin
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Good buy .
Old 10-02-04, 07:38 AM
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For the intake, do the BFI. Search for more info.

And I thought you were getting it for $7.5k?
Old 10-02-04, 11:03 AM
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Vitmn R, which lexus you work for?
there's less than 250 blk on blk. there's only about 50 BLACK 5spd 97's overall.
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that car is worth twice what you paid. people would pay 15k for one. You got yourself a steal.
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I could sell my black on black auto right now and make money buying this 5spd. and there would only be a 2 year 9 thousand mile difference! take it!


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