what do you uys think about this 98 sc?
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Clean SC 300 inside and out.
Stats:
Original owner
ODOMETER: 270,000+ highway miles (South Brunswick to Brooklyn and back at least 5 times a week)
Exterior: Platinum
Interior: Black Leather with Wood Trim
Motor: Original 2JTZ, 3.0 L, 6 cyl. motor
Trans: Original 4 spd Automatic transmission w/ power option
Sound System: 12 Disc CD changer sound system with cassette
Options: Power windows w/ driver side power one touch down, power locks, power telescopic and tilt steering, power moonroof, spoiler, fog lights, digital climate control, Heated seats, auto headlights
Issues: A/C does not work - needs recharge, car needs left lower control arm, O2 sensor, and front tires. Brakes need work.
Clear Title in hand and available.
Car is sold as is/where is
Asking $3995 or best offer.
![](http://img164.imageshack.us/img164/5497/98sc3.jpg)
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i currently have a 94 5spd and i was offered $5000
thinking of picking this one up![Sad](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/sad.gif)
need some advice
Stats:
Original owner
ODOMETER: 270,000+ highway miles (South Brunswick to Brooklyn and back at least 5 times a week)
Exterior: Platinum
Interior: Black Leather with Wood Trim
Motor: Original 2JTZ, 3.0 L, 6 cyl. motor
Trans: Original 4 spd Automatic transmission w/ power option
Sound System: 12 Disc CD changer sound system with cassette
Options: Power windows w/ driver side power one touch down, power locks, power telescopic and tilt steering, power moonroof, spoiler, fog lights, digital climate control, Heated seats, auto headlights
Issues: A/C does not work - needs recharge, car needs left lower control arm, O2 sensor, and front tires. Brakes need work.
Clear Title in hand and available.
Car is sold as is/where is
Asking $3995 or best offer.
![](http://img164.imageshack.us/img164/5497/98sc3.jpg)
![](http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/2416/98sc3inteior.jpg)
i currently have a 94 5spd and i was offered $5000
thinking of picking this one up
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need some advice
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Uhm no, consider the way higher mileage than your current 5spd, and the fact that your current is a 5spd that it woops the vvti 2jz in that 98 every day of the week. Interior doesn't look that clean from the picture and seriously silver and black interior sc are not all that rare.
Sorry for bashing, you asked for honest opinion.
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I dont know why so many are concerned about miles, ITS A 2JZ!!! not to mention if you sold yours for 5k and got the 98 for 3.5k you would have enough to fix the minor crap wrong with it. 5-speed isnt all its cracked up to be, they are weak stock so you have to swap an R154 anyway if you make any power. Id rather have a 97+ automatic than a 92-96 5-speed and if it bothers that much just swap it, most people would swap the motor anyway eventually.
Most people havent owned an pre 97 and post 97 as i have and there was some changes made that you just cant replicate, too many little "improvements" that all add up. Trust me if you go with the 98 you wont regret it, i would NEVER own a 92-96 again after having my 97, nor would i own another horrible tan interior. Consider this also, if you plan on keeping an SC and modding it, if you cover it with full coverage insurance whats worth more a 94 or a 98???
Most people havent owned an pre 97 and post 97 as i have and there was some changes made that you just cant replicate, too many little "improvements" that all add up. Trust me if you go with the 98 you wont regret it, i would NEVER own a 92-96 again after having my 97, nor would i own another horrible tan interior. Consider this also, if you plan on keeping an SC and modding it, if you cover it with full coverage insurance whats worth more a 94 or a 98???
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psst...it's 270,000 Miles!!
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I dont know why so many are concerned about miles, ITS A 2JZ!!! not to mention if you sold yours for 5k and got the 98 for 3.5k you would have enough to fix the minor crap wrong with it. 5-speed isnt all its cracked up to be, they are weak stock so you have to swap an R154 anyway if you make any power. Id rather have a 97+ automatic than a 92-96 5-speed and if it bothers that much just swap it, most people would swap the motor anyway eventually.
Most people havent owned an pre 97 and post 97 as i have and there was some changes made that you just cant replicate, too many little "improvements" that all add up. Trust me if you go with the 98 you wont regret it, i would NEVER own a 92-96 again after having my 97, nor would i own another horrible tan interior. Consider this also, if you plan on keeping an SC and modding it, if you cover it with full coverage insurance whats worth more a 94 or a 98???
Most people havent owned an pre 97 and post 97 as i have and there was some changes made that you just cant replicate, too many little "improvements" that all add up. Trust me if you go with the 98 you wont regret it, i would NEVER own a 92-96 again after having my 97, nor would i own another horrible tan interior. Consider this also, if you plan on keeping an SC and modding it, if you cover it with full coverage insurance whats worth more a 94 or a 98???
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thanks for the opinions guys i didnt sell my sc i was just offered $5000 and was thinking about getting this one but dont think im gonna go for it.yea most 97+ sc owners say they would only buy a 97+ and up sc.i too hate the amount of miles on the 98
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here's the link if anyone's interested
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http://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/1245295861.html
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