ps2cho

Looking for a "project" car to work on, but I am not looking for a money pit....if that makes sense?

Should I even consider looking at an '92 SC400 with 195k miles? All the description states is "engine + transmission strong".

It is close to where I am and asking price is $1900.

Saxxcs1

as far as a "money pit" goes, any project car is. although lexus makes a damn good product, so if its been taken car of I have no doubt it could last a good 100K-200K more, that engine is over-engineered.

for common problems and a basic knowledge of the car, a good place to learn is www.intellexual.net

sc's can be a fun, reliable, and sleek car if done properly.

RedPhoenix

iTrader: (10)

if the car looks good inside and out then yeah. 1uzfe engines are reliable as hell.

NSeagle78

iTrader: (5)

I am where you are at. I just purchased a 1992 SC400 and the owner could not afford to keep it up. My electronic skills inabled me to fix some small problems such as window, cluster, antenna and other such things. However my machanical skills are limited to changing the oil. I have a machanic that I am confident with and he has repaired the line that drops fluid on your alternator as well as replaceing the alternator. In short I just love the car.

Kaydee

maintenance on these cars alone can be that dreaded money pit. Suspension parts alone are pretty expensive if you're on a tight budget.

HeisLegend

281k on mine.

1uzfe.

fo sho's man.

TRD_Power

I'd get it, trash the motor, then put in a Chevy Beretta motor... Far more reliable and much more powerful.

ThomasGS4

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hahah what?^^^^ I just rolled over 180k in my 94, and I haven't had anything mechanical go wrong with it. You should be fine. Go for it!

99SC42

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i would buy it if everything check out fine.
I am i the market for one right now

spooledx2

Awesome motors. Mine is a at 205k now and runs like a champ. Plus you can source them for less than $1,000 all day long with 60k or less.

camberSC

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PM me details.. I'll buy it if you don't want it.

ShakeyBone

My first SC had 210k and had nothing wrong with it. The only reason I decided to sell it was because a manual 300 became avialable.

Decent Deal, you'll have some fun with that car

Mistahxken

i say finding an sc is kind of rare and hard to come by depends on where you live... been trying to look for another one but no luck so far away from where im at.. 1900 sound good pick it up just do maintainance once you get it.

mr2tosc4

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200k is nothing if the 1uzfe is well maintained. check the thread about the high mileage sc's and you'll notice most that reach 300k are 1uz. i just replaced my valve cover gaskets last week, when we opened it up it still looked so clean at 122k. the motor and the tranny when well maintained are indestructible. it's the suspension that you have to look out for, control arms, rack bushings all have to go if they haven't been replaced. engine mounts and tranny mounts too.

Ali SC3

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a non money pit project car is an impossible statement.

but the reason you should get it is nomatter how much you beat on it, it will most likely work well enough to get around. If you would like to stop all the squeaking and clunks that come with a 200k car, be prepared to replace most of the rubber items eventually, especially in the suspension. 1900 is a good price, just fix it up in time.
eventually... they are all moneypits