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Old 05-15-07, 10:17 PM
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thinking about buying a lexus sc 400 that has high miles, 190,000, but is in good condition. it cost 2600 and needs new catalytic converters. It is in over all good condition, tranny is shifts well and engine is strong. Was wondering what you lexus folks think>???? is this a good buy??? Also do these engine run for a long time...???
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Originally Posted by vanhorn2
thinking about buying a lexus sc 400 that has high miles, 190,000, but is in good condition. it cost 2600 and needs new catalytic converters. It is in over all good condition, tranny is shifts well and engine is strong. Was wondering what you lexus folks think>???? is this a good buy??? Also do these engine run for a long time...???
IMO it's a really good buy, especially if the engine is running strong. I would suggest taking it to a mechanic to double check the engine. Also, catalytic converters are easy to come by so that wont really be too much of a problem to fix. For the miles, I'm sure that the engine will continue to run for another few hundred thousand miles so you have no problem there
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190k? pshh tahst nothing ;] haha jkjk thats a good buy..

dont buy OEM cat converter.. just go with the hyflow like.. magnaflow ones.. then well might as well just upgrade your exhaust! :] and be happy
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okay, thanks guys. I currently drive a land rover so I know very little about how long lexus' last, but from what I have heard they last along time. I have a buddy who use to drive one of these and loved it. Anyways, thanks guys.
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The engines are great, but be carfull when checking the car for faults to do with the engine. Time the amount of seconds it takes to shift in each gear when not moving. If it takes more than a second or two, than that could lead to expansive transmission issues within a few thousand, or hundred km.
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how do you know it needs cats?
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Hows the interior and paint?
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Did you get it? How about posting some pics? If not, what's wrong with it? I would love to finally get an SC.
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u got it for 2600??
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good price. too good..... wonder what is really wrong.....
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Originally Posted by O. L. T.
good price. too good..... wonder what is really wrong.....
i agree. make sure you really check it out. search the forums for common problems that occur with this car and see if its will be a problem in the future cuz i keep seeing new owners post and complain that they bought it and common stuff like ps is leaking, windows not working, car shuts off, etc will cost them more $ that they werent anticipating.
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Originally Posted by O. L. T.
good price. too good..... wonder what is really wrong.....
yeah thats why i asked if that was how much u got it for cus thats insanely good...something is up..check stuff out
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