View Poll Results: 2006 SC430 VS. a 2006 1st Gen (97+ bodystyle) SC400
2006 SC430
40
13.84%
2006 SC400
235
81.31%
Don't know
14
4.84%
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SC430 VS. a 2006 Model SC400
#61
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (4)
Originally Posted by Pearlpower
This will certainly not replace the SC430 as both cars are worlds apart and even if the Lexus continued the make the SC400 today, both cars would still be marketed to two different market segments. The SC430 is more of a specialty car-the SC400 is more of a daily driver. Both great cars but completely different cars and the feeling in both is just as different.
Ryan
#63
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
Originally Posted by Drocay
i actually love how long our cars our, it gives us a sleek look that very few cars today have. Wider with 430 interior would just push it to the top.
#64
The SC430 is a nice car because its a Lexus. That's about the most I can say for it. It definately has some great cutting edge technology.
The SC4/3 is just a timeless design and perhaps the most beautiful car ever made. It truly was an evolution of what cars were prior to.
How these 2 cars share the SC nameplate I will never understand. Like others have said, the 2 cars are designed and marketed to 2 totally different segements of people. As "good" or "nice" of a car the SC430 might be, it is a departure from the Evolution of the SC world, and an insult to SC connoisseurs and the heritage created by the first gen sc.
Other than a vvti engine, the SC did not recieve many of same updates that the LS and GS series recieved, perhaps in anticipation of an entirely new design on the part of Lexus. However, no doubt, if Lexus had not neglected some of the "little" amenities that the SC deserved, it would have maintained to be a major seller. The SC430 is a very trendy car and have seen the desire for this car drop considerably. I have a friend in the leasing business (specializing in luxury and exotics) and he tells me that they can't give away the 430's anymore. The SC is up for revitalization and we will see the new model soon, but I won't expect to see the SC return to it's former glory. The current 430 is a direct competitor to the benz SL, a segment that is important for lexus to preserve their premium luxury image. I have no problem with lexus making a convertable like the gen2, but it should never have taken an SC namebadge.
The SC4/3 is just a timeless design and perhaps the most beautiful car ever made. It truly was an evolution of what cars were prior to.
How these 2 cars share the SC nameplate I will never understand. Like others have said, the 2 cars are designed and marketed to 2 totally different segements of people. As "good" or "nice" of a car the SC430 might be, it is a departure from the Evolution of the SC world, and an insult to SC connoisseurs and the heritage created by the first gen sc.
Other than a vvti engine, the SC did not recieve many of same updates that the LS and GS series recieved, perhaps in anticipation of an entirely new design on the part of Lexus. However, no doubt, if Lexus had not neglected some of the "little" amenities that the SC deserved, it would have maintained to be a major seller. The SC430 is a very trendy car and have seen the desire for this car drop considerably. I have a friend in the leasing business (specializing in luxury and exotics) and he tells me that they can't give away the 430's anymore. The SC is up for revitalization and we will see the new model soon, but I won't expect to see the SC return to it's former glory. The current 430 is a direct competitor to the benz SL, a segment that is important for lexus to preserve their premium luxury image. I have no problem with lexus making a convertable like the gen2, but it should never have taken an SC namebadge.
#65
This whole topic makes me want to go test drive an SC430 and see....
I personally would choose the SC, but only if like another poster mentioned, it was made wider, a few inches shorter, and had a nice modified look to the 97+ body style. Also would have to have an interior closer to the SC430's
I personally would choose the SC, but only if like another poster mentioned, it was made wider, a few inches shorter, and had a nice modified look to the 97+ body style. Also would have to have an interior closer to the SC430's
#66
Lead Lap
I have driven a 430 before and I must say, it is a VERY nice car but it seems to lack the finesse of the '00 and below... It doesn't feel as solid as the 300/400s and the road noise is actually louder it seems. All in all it's a great car though, but I'm all for the older style
#67
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
I have driven a 430 before and I must say, it is a VERY nice car but it seems to lack the finesse of the '00 and below... It doesn't feel as solid as the 300/400s and the road noise is actually louder it seems. All in all it's a great car though, but I'm all for the older style
#69
Lexus Champion
#70
Lexus Champion
The SC430 is a nice car because its a Lexus. That's about the most I can say for it. It definately has some great cutting edge technology.
The SC4/3 is just a timeless design and perhaps the most beautiful car ever made. It truly was an evolution of what cars were prior to.
How these 2 cars share the SC nameplate I will never understand. Like others have said, the 2 cars are designed and marketed to 2 totally different segements of people. As "good" or "nice" of a car the SC430 might be, it is a departure from the Evolution of the SC world, and an insult to SC connoisseurs and the heritage created by the first gen sc.
Other than a vvti engine, the SC did not recieve many of same updates that the LS and GS series recieved, perhaps in anticipation of an entirely new design on the part of Lexus. However, no doubt, if Lexus had not neglected some of the "little" amenities that the SC deserved, it would have maintained to be a major seller. The SC430 is a very trendy car and have seen the desire for this car drop considerably. I have a friend in the leasing business (specializing in luxury and exotics) and he tells me that they can't give away the 430's anymore. The SC is up for revitalization and we will see the new model soon, but I won't expect to see the SC return to it's former glory. The current 430 is a direct competitor to the benz SL, a segment that is important for lexus to preserve their premium luxury image. I have no problem with lexus making a convertable like the gen2, but it should never have taken an SC namebadge.
The SC4/3 is just a timeless design and perhaps the most beautiful car ever made. It truly was an evolution of what cars were prior to.
How these 2 cars share the SC nameplate I will never understand. Like others have said, the 2 cars are designed and marketed to 2 totally different segements of people. As "good" or "nice" of a car the SC430 might be, it is a departure from the Evolution of the SC world, and an insult to SC connoisseurs and the heritage created by the first gen sc.
Other than a vvti engine, the SC did not recieve many of same updates that the LS and GS series recieved, perhaps in anticipation of an entirely new design on the part of Lexus. However, no doubt, if Lexus had not neglected some of the "little" amenities that the SC deserved, it would have maintained to be a major seller. The SC430 is a very trendy car and have seen the desire for this car drop considerably. I have a friend in the leasing business (specializing in luxury and exotics) and he tells me that they can't give away the 430's anymore. The SC is up for revitalization and we will see the new model soon, but I won't expect to see the SC return to it's former glory. The current 430 is a direct competitor to the benz SL, a segment that is important for lexus to preserve their premium luxury image. I have no problem with lexus making a convertable like the gen2, but it should never have taken an SC namebadge.
#72
New SC430
If the SC 430 was the same length as the SC 400 That car would be Soooooo Tightttttttttt!!! But its not...Unfortunately It looks like somebody smashed it!! I mean come-on, look at the back seats. Even kids would have a problem sitting back there...Lol..lol..lol..And when the top is down It looks so funny seeing the front and back seats so close together.
#75
Lexus Champion
If the SC 430 was the same length as the SC 400 That car would be Soooooo Tightttttttttt!!! But its not...Unfortunately It looks like somebody smashed it!! I mean come-on, look at the back seats. Even kids would have a problem sitting back there...Lol..lol..lol..And when the top is down It looks so funny seeing the front and back seats so close together.