Two time IS300 owner, considering SC300TT
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Hi,
I have been a member here for a long time now, since 2000 when I got my first SBM IS300 (so many good memories with that car!)
![](http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n193/s2000tuner/2001%20IS300/IS3002.jpg)
![](http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n193/s2000tuner/2001%20IS300/IS3001.jpg)
I had it for a good 3 years, returned it since it was a lease, tried out a couple other cars:
![](http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n193/s2000tuner/NSX/NSX2.jpg)
and...
![](http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n193/s2000tuner/S2000/DSC00310.jpg)
And got an 05 IS300 and decided to go the aftermarket Turbo route:
![](http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n193/s2000tuner/2005%20IS300%20Turbo/1105_0002.jpg)
And now I drive one of these![Wink](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
![](http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n193/s2000tuner/Evolution%20IX/1-12-08a.jpg)
So, I have been looking around for a clean SC300 with a 2jzgte nicely swapped, I have found a 97 which I believe it pretty clean.. has 160k on the entire car.. but 30k on the motor/turbos/tranny. It is on eBay, and I am planning on driving to the seller and checking out the car. Here is the ebay link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lexus...spagenameZWDVW
I am not a "hands on" type of guy and I really do not want or need a big headache or problems right now. My hands are full with other priorities and it was always one of my dreams to find a nicely done SC300 2jzgte swap complete with the original ecu, and 6-spd Getrag.
I was thinking about getting rid of my evo and having this as my new project. I just wanted to get some opinions from the experienced SC300 TT guys out there. Of course if I decide to buy, I will have it checked out thoroughly at a local Toyota dealer in the city. Your opinions really count.
Thanks again.
I have been a member here for a long time now, since 2000 when I got my first SBM IS300 (so many good memories with that car!)
![](http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n193/s2000tuner/2001%20IS300/IS3002.jpg)
![](http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n193/s2000tuner/2001%20IS300/IS3001.jpg)
I had it for a good 3 years, returned it since it was a lease, tried out a couple other cars:
![](http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n193/s2000tuner/NSX/NSX2.jpg)
and...
![](http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n193/s2000tuner/S2000/DSC00310.jpg)
And got an 05 IS300 and decided to go the aftermarket Turbo route:
![](http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n193/s2000tuner/2005%20IS300%20Turbo/1105_0002.jpg)
And now I drive one of these
![Wink](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
![](http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n193/s2000tuner/Evolution%20IX/1-12-08a.jpg)
So, I have been looking around for a clean SC300 with a 2jzgte nicely swapped, I have found a 97 which I believe it pretty clean.. has 160k on the entire car.. but 30k on the motor/turbos/tranny. It is on eBay, and I am planning on driving to the seller and checking out the car. Here is the ebay link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lexus...spagenameZWDVW
I am not a "hands on" type of guy and I really do not want or need a big headache or problems right now. My hands are full with other priorities and it was always one of my dreams to find a nicely done SC300 2jzgte swap complete with the original ecu, and 6-spd Getrag.
I was thinking about getting rid of my evo and having this as my new project. I just wanted to get some opinions from the experienced SC300 TT guys out there. Of course if I decide to buy, I will have it checked out thoroughly at a local Toyota dealer in the city. Your opinions really count.
Thanks again.
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I'm not saying you won't enjoy an SC, I love mine, but coming from another boosted IS guy.......... it's a whole new world. If I had to do it over, I'd have continued building my IS.
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A couple of things to watch out for.
1. You get an Untercooler, which I am guessing is a more modern version of an Intercooler
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2. When you are selling a $15,000 car I would expect a large description of the car with everything it has, maintenance, problems, history etc. A three line description with a spelling mistake would be enough to send me running in the other direction
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3. One feedback over a year ago in which he bought something is not enough for me.
As for a modded SC. I have one and it is a serious PITA. Last time I will go FI on a car.
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Thank you for all of your valued advise. I have changed my mind and will stick with my current EVO. Thanks again for your time.
Hopefully I will become a Lexus member yet again once I decide on an IS/GS
Hopefully I will become a Lexus member yet again once I decide on an IS/GS
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