Need Advice for trading my 98 SC400 for a 97 SC300 5SPD
03-30-10, 09:58 AM
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I never got the deal with the 97 5sp rareness (120 yay?).. only like the (driver) knows it is rare while driving the car on the road, Thats like... being the smartest kid with down syndrome? Everyone else thinks its just a 5sp with a 97+ conversion unless told or sees your gauge cluster but even after that you STILL look like every other sc out there.
And I'll ASSume your down syndrome reference was an attempt at humor. It comes off as anything but and is quite possibly the most ridiculous thing I've read since the hood scoop thread.
03-30-10, 10:20 AM
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Everyone doesnt get cars that are "rare." I guess it boils down to what the individual wants and the availability of the other option. How often are 97 5 speeds available? How often are 98-00 400's available? My guess is the latter is much easier to find, and the former in the case looks to be in EXCELLENT condition and it has fairly low miles. Believe it or not, some of us aren't concerned about image. Who really cares if someone can't tell if your car is rare or not? I giveth not thy d@mn about someone elses feeling towards my car as long as I know what I have and I like it. I honestly don't get what difference it makes, but to each his own. Good thing some men don't have to walk around with their package out, that might really perpetuate a feeling of inadequacy.
And I'll ASSume your down syndrome reference was an attempt at humor. It comes off as anything but and is quite possibly the most ridiculous thing I've read since the hood scoop thread.
And I'll ASSume your down syndrome reference was an attempt at humor. It comes off as anything but and is quite possibly the most ridiculous thing I've read since the hood scoop thread.
9k for a 5sp is not worth it unless its turbo'd
03-30-10, 01:21 PM
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and marshall when r u gonna bring ur whip out man...i still havent seen it in action yet
03-30-10, 01:34 PM
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As do I my man. It appears my point didnt really hit home, I guess thats why Kenny said you need to know when to fold them. I think its uber cool to have 1 of 120 of ANYTHING that had a 9 year production run. Excellent find and good luck with it 
04-01-10, 07:43 PM
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If I had a 97 5sp I would trade for a 98-00 sc400 in a heartbeat.
I never got the deal with the 97 5sp rareness (120 yay?).. only like the (driver) knows it is rare while driving the car on the road, Thats like... being the smartest kid with down syndrome? Everyone else thinks its just a 5sp with a 97+ conversion unless told or sees your gauge cluster but even after that you STILL look like every other sc out there.
But with the 98-00. you get that 290hp
You want to gain HP I would consider running OBD1 pre 96 year cars for turbo n such less headaches
Same thing with supras hate em looks wise. Only thing good is the engine!
If just comes down to if you want Manual or Auto imo. I would keep the sc400 and buy a pre 96 5sp sc300 to turbo.
I never got the deal with the 97 5sp rareness (120 yay?).. only like the (driver) knows it is rare while driving the car on the road, Thats like... being the smartest kid with down syndrome? Everyone else thinks its just a 5sp with a 97+ conversion unless told or sees your gauge cluster but even after that you STILL look like every other sc out there.
But with the 98-00. you get that 290hp
You want to gain HP I would consider running OBD1 pre 96 year cars for turbo n such less headaches
Same thing with supras hate em looks wise. Only thing good is the engine!
If just comes down to if you want Manual or Auto imo. I would keep the sc400 and buy a pre 96 5sp sc300 to turbo.
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