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Old 11-22-07, 08:44 PM
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Default 97 SC300 MT or 02 SC430 ???

Silver / Black 97 SC300 5-speed or Silver / Black 02 SC430 automatic (obviously)

i really love my SC300MT, and it's fair to say that finding another low mileage 97 down the road wouldn't exactly be a piece of cake.

i'm really having a hard time with this, but after driving a 430 at the 'taste of lexus' in miami, it really resonated with me.

anyone owned both cars for a good length of time?



Old 11-22-07, 08:46 PM
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430's are great if you like flowery air fresheners and blending into the soccer moms at the field meet.
Old 11-22-07, 08:49 PM
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lol

but you gotta admit they do have some *****

and with the right kit, and wheels i think they can look pretty tough too

eg:


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Go with the 430...i'll buy the sc300 now, how's 1K cash sound...great...see you soon...riiiiight
Old 11-22-07, 10:28 PM
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Dude your car looks amazing, and that wheel is perfect in there (only one I'd want over the '98 Supra one I have). Keep it!!
Old 11-22-07, 10:54 PM
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dood yer 97 is sick.

i'd go for the 430 tho. after all you are in florida, somewhat similar to sunny socal i believe?
Old 11-22-07, 11:37 PM
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stick with sc300... if you dont ill buy your car
Old 11-23-07, 12:01 AM
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I'm BIAS


SC430 all the way, I've owned both SC's but there is a night and day difference.

If you would like a modern car and have the option to go topless at a touch of a button then you know your choice.

If you like to boost and smoke the $h!t outta our 430's then you have your candidate already!
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man i love your sc300
Old 11-23-07, 05:16 AM
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SC430....just hang out in there forum. I don't think they have even tapped into the possibilities for modding... and when else fails...drop the top! I am getting one.
Old 11-23-07, 05:34 AM
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Originally Posted by bigmalik00
SC430....just hang out in there forum. I don't think they have even tapped into the possibilities for modding... and when else fails...drop the top! I am getting one.
what he said^^^^ but if i get my hands in a sc430 a 2jz will be going in there
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Buy the 430. Then call me to find out what time my flight is getting into Miami from Tampa. Pick me up the 300, I 'll drop you off at home. I'll have my checkbook with me. :-)
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That is a AWESOME SC300. But honestly, the 430 and the 300 are 2 different animals. That 300 can be FAST and that 430 can be smooth... you know what I am saying? oh about $20k difference...
Old 11-23-07, 09:47 PM
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I have driven a few SC430s and they don't seem/feel as quality built as my SC400. It's all up to you, man. Good luck
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a 1997 sc with a manual is pretty much hotness


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