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Old 01-13-05, 08:01 PM
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Ok so I currently own a black 1992 sc400. I have been looking around at other sc's and come upon a very nice one. The price is very good considering the year and everything. It is a 1995 sc300 5spd red with black leather, it is in very good shape, all the goodies cept no cd changer (booo). So I was wondering would you guys buy this car and replace it for your 400 if you were in my shoes, it is close to the same price I bought mine for. Oh and another reason I want this car is because I want to turbo it over the summer
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I've never owned a 400, but I wouldn't image them being to different from the 300. I really love my 300 and I wouldn't trade it for anything, plus I like the gas milage vs. the v-8 in the 400. If you turbo it that all goes out the window anyways, but if the car checks out ok I would do it.
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o yeah good point, what kinda gas mileage do you turbo 300 guys get usually?
Old 01-13-05, 08:29 PM
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i'm always on full throttle so couldn't tell you the gas mileage. however if you need a factory cd changer i would be more than happy to sell you mine.
Old 01-13-05, 08:31 PM
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Actually the SC400 gets better gas mileage than the SC300. I get apprix. 21-24 mpg out of my SC400 depending on how much/little highway driving I do.
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Originally Posted by jeremyp111
Actually the SC400 gets better gas mileage than the SC300. I get apprix. 21-24 mpg out of my SC400 depending on how much/little highway driving I do.
Same, here, from everything I heard and from my own experience with my SC400, the SC400 gets better gas milage than the Inline 6 in the SC300. Eitherway though both cars are near identical in terms of features so the only reason why I personally would trade the 92 SC400 for the 95 SC300 is if you want the passanger airbag, want the black interior, or if you plan on forced induction on the SC300.
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Originally Posted by laxdude362
Ok so I currently own a black 1992 sc400. I have been looking around at other sc's and come upon a very nice one. The price is very good considering the year and everything. It is a 1995 sc300 5spd red with black leather, it is in very good shape, all the goodies cept no cd changer (booo). So I was wondering would you guys buy this car and replace it for your 400 if you were in my shoes, it is close to the same price I bought mine for. Oh and another reason I want this car is because I want to turbo it over the summer

lemme sum it up for u...

do u want to shift?
do u like red or black?
which has less miles/ has been kept better?

everything else is pretty minor.
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I would definately do it
Old 01-14-05, 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by ToySoarer
I would definately do it
me too. In a heartbeat
Old 01-14-05, 02:59 PM
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omg are you kidding me?!?!?!?!? 5 speed sc300 DO NOT PASS THIS UP!!!!!


i smell a 2jzgtte + 6speed getrag swap!!!!

if i could have found a 5speed sc300 i would have bought it but now im stuck with an automatic....
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I went and looked at it today and it is sooo nice, wow I knew that black leather was nice, but damn it was niiice. Leather was is really good condition, just a few minor scratches and such on the paint, engine was clean, clutch and tranny were nice. So it's official now, put a down payment on it today and picking it up tommorow. . Turbo here we come!!!

If anybody is interested in a sc400 pm me.
1992 Black SC400 122kmiles
17inch gold bbs wheels
sylvania silverstars, built in k40 radar detector, new 2.25 piping and magnaflow 14829 mufflers,tinted windows, 12disc changer.
Great condition, runs awesome!
PM ME!
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Welcome to the 5-speed club!
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