jstyles129

Im looking at a pretty decent 93 sc400 I can get it for 2800 it has 195000 on it and runs very good. It needs some paint and a new fender if need be. Cars interior is in pretty good shape also. Im not sure on this one. I no if something goes wrong i can get a used engine for like 400 bucks but its still that dought there.

DriftNsc3

Thats not that bad of a price man,I paid more for my sc300 and it had 201k miles on her.If you can get an engine for only 400$ then i say go for it.I would do it if it was me.
Richard

neurocity

iTrader: (17)

Just remember something that old with that many miles can "nickle and dime" you to death.

If your mechanically inclined and not afraid to get all up in that car then go for it. make sure the dude selling is straight with you, and the car doesnt have like major frame damage.

scsrock

Even if you have to donate your SC later, you can still recover $1500 in tax.

scdisciple

I would go ahead and pass, '.doubter beware' as they say...

cip

I'm not sure where you're going to get a 1uz used motor for "400 bucks", but that is the least of your concerns on buying the car. When neuro4you@ says "something that old with that many miles can "nickle and dime" you to death" what he really means is hundreds & many hundreds... Lexus parts are not cheap... even when going to Toyota or the discount Lexus dealers through this site, this is not a Chevy!

If you're not willing to work on the car yourself when the control arms, door handle, brakes, radiator, ps pump, timing change, etc, etc, etc need attention, then I'd say pass..

BUT if you like to tinker..go for it. That's still a good price for an SC400

Matt L

Mileage is irrelevant as long as the car was properly maintained.

The big expense items will be timing belt/water pump, control arm bushings, starter and air conditioning. There are plenty of SC's and LS's out there with over 300K miles. Hell, my 1996 SC400 has 203K and runs better and looks better than most SC's with 50K miles. Just trying to say mileage is not a sole factor in purchasing a car.

bigmalik00

I think you should go for it... I didn't have problem with my car until I had others work on it...utilze this forum they have some good info or PM me....

JohnEd

iTrader: (1)

I replaced my starter on my sc400. It took me 4 days and I will have a post that will solve the "it can not be done" problem with tightening the starter bolts soon. I got the starter at Schucks for $135 and charged myself zip for labor. $400 plus $500 at the shop. If you can do that you can afford a new one.

I agree that you start to have problems when shops start working on your car. There are exceptions to that , my local Lex dealer in Eugene being one, but gererally diy for best results. I started doing my own work BECAUSE of shop work.

I traveled for 8 months a year and went to college full time. That is a trick, I know. Every time I had my vintage Z car repaired I had one problem fixed and two injected(if I was lucky). I ended up keeping three Z cars so that I could put one "away" till I had the opportunity to fix it and still drive the car I wanted to drive. It worked for me.

I also get enormouse satisfaction from resolving problems with ANY mechanical device. Cars are at the top of my list. When I wore a three piece suit with a gold chain and Gucchie loafers, the wrenching was therapy. Since retiring it is just fun and a way for me to keep a second car that is outside the budget of most, including me if shops are my only choice.

Unless you are seriously challenged, you save money even if you have to do stuff over and buy all your tools. Really!

I love this car!

Play hard and safe

John