Soon to be SC owner needs advice...
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Hello all, I've been a CL member for about a year and half now. I've got a 2006 IS350 that I absolutely love! I'm about to start traveling for work for quite a while and will be giving the IS to the wife to drive during the week. I want to get something fun to drive on the weekends and thought a used SC would be a great idea.
After a few days of research in the forum, I've learned quite a bit, but need some advice from you all.
Should I get a late model (1997 SC300) for about $8000 to $9000 that is in GREAT shape all around and wait about a year before dropping the 2JZ-GTE engine in?
Should I get an earlier (1993/94 SC300) for about $4000 to $5000 that needs some work both external and internal and drop the 2JZ-GTE immediately?
Thoughts? Also, I've found a great candidate for the first option but it is about 1000 miles away. Anybody know how much it costs to use a car transport?
Thanks!
After a few days of research in the forum, I've learned quite a bit, but need some advice from you all.
Should I get a late model (1997 SC300) for about $8000 to $9000 that is in GREAT shape all around and wait about a year before dropping the 2JZ-GTE engine in?
Should I get an earlier (1993/94 SC300) for about $4000 to $5000 that needs some work both external and internal and drop the 2JZ-GTE immediately?
Thoughts? Also, I've found a great candidate for the first option but it is about 1000 miles away. Anybody know how much it costs to use a car transport?
Thanks!
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I would get an earlier model SC and use the savings to do some upgrades. A lot of the SCs on these forums look immaculate and you probably would never guess that they're older than a 97... Goodluck!
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As long as you dont care about having the 97+ upgrades, go for an early one and do a swap. I got my 94 5 speed for $5200, and it was pretty clean. Nice paint, ect..
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However, if you can find a 97 SC300 in great shape for $7k, I would buy it in a heartbeat.
My car came from Socal. It cost a bit shy of $800 for shipment to Northeast Indiana. 1000mi will probably run you $500-600.
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