you guys talked me into this car about 30 posts back. I jsut need time this summer to sell ym camry and search fro a 1jz SC3.

 

i bought an sc4 a couple of weeks ago and i have still yet to be able to drive it

 

Ive had my SC300 for more than 5 years now. It has been extremely reliable and they only time its been down for more than a day was 2 weeks ago when the alternator gave out while i was on a 2500 mile road trip. I wasnt too happy with her then cause I was in the middle of nowhere in colorado. Most of my problems with the car have started in the past year, it has 156k+ now. The windsheild has grown a crack in it, which has not explantion why it happened. The alternator went. I have had problems with a caliper seizing. Now im getting excess tire wear from the right rear. Ive had a problem with the traction control system that comes and goes, it seem to work itself out now. I have had other issues with rust and it causing problems, it is a 92 and its lived its whole life in ohio except the 7 months i was out in cali. I do all my own repairs and I think its a pretty reliable car. Most of this stuff were fixed in less than a couple hours but I am now thinking of getting another car. I will keep the SC possibly for daily drive or as a back up car for the nice days and when I have to repair my other car. I am also thinking of turboing her and getting all the rust fixed. Put it this way, the SC is not getting sold anytime soon, she might go to my brother for a while but she will get ran into grow by me or someone in my family.

 

I've had my 95 SC400 for about 2 years now at 122000 miles. It has never given me any problems mechanically (some minor electrical stuff only). What I love is that the engine oil still looks fresh before every oil change.

I keep a Subaru Legacy Outback for the winter and to transport things larger than two golf bags.

 

I bought my 95 SC400 about 5-6 years ago with around 95k miles. Now at 159k miles its still the best car I have ever owned in my 46 years of living.

I will confess to the death spiral on a slow power steering pump leak that eventually took out my alternator. l knew about it but kept putting it off.

The worst thing about these cars (and any other high quality car) is that they are so damned reliable, they invite lower maintenance and unassuming owners can become lax as a result.

 

I've had my 5spd sc for about a year and a half. By far the greatest car ive owned!
Year: 1993
Mileage: 150,000

 

Don't waste your time. Just buy a Toyota Soarer from Japan that is already setup and legalized for U.S. for $8,000. A lot of SC300's are overpiced .

 

i love my 94 sc3 as my daily driver.out of all the cars i owned (mazda 323, honda civic, mazda 929 ,acura integra)its been the most costly but i love her .preety reliable 110 on the dash and no engine problems .changed a/c compressor, transmission, bushings,tons of alingments now i need shocks (my own fault) ,not too good on gas either .but its a fun car. no regreats here

 

No problems at all. Drive everyday 150k miles and going.

 

2k miles a month.. no problems as of yet. 120k on the car

 

Best car I've ever owned, have had nearly all sports cars.

 

REALLY?

That's a LOT of cars to have owned.

 

I DD my SC400. 125K miles. Bought it w/50K. No major problems. Meticulous w/maitainence has proven to be key. I do have a hesitation problem that I've heard is rare at 40-45 MPH and am looking for input from other SC400 owners.

 

PS: Can anyone recommend a set of speakers for Nakamichi in 95 SC400. Drivers side speaker is buzzin...thanks!

 

No problems with mine. I'm dropping in a 1JZ. Same gas milage of the GE that is in it now, and smooth power band. A no brainer.

I actually enoy my SC a tad more than my supra. Supra has the agressive looks, but also attracts a more "interesting" crowd. The lex is a supra under it's skin, with all the luxury goodness on top hehe