Originally Posted by Dx3

LOL - it is funny everyone is stepping up from their $4,000 SC to their $80,000 LS or AMG!

I am on my 13th SC, most likely I will always own one regardless of what else I happen to be driving at that time.

Jonny

Originally Posted by Vadim540i

Your Sc looks sick.

I totally agree on this one. Newer cars get heavier and heavier. Can't they stop already? I mean wtf a Honda accord now is like BMW 5 series size. Will sedans become SUVs in 10 years?





Can you say E60 looks so out of place? The f10 looks much better than E60.

(source: m5board.com).

Originally Posted by blobs

well according to wikipedia:

"The 4.0 L (3,968 cc/242.1 cu in) all-alloy 1UZ-FE debuted in 1989 in the first generation Lexus LS 400/Toyota Celsior and the engine was progressively released across a number of other models in the Toyota/Lexus range. The engine is oversquare by design, with a bore size of 87.5 mm (3.44 in) and stroke of 82.5 mm (3.25 in).[1] It has proved to be a strong, reliable and smooth powerplant with features such as 6-bolt main bearings and belt-driven quad-camshafts. The connecting rods and crankshaft are constructed of steel. The pistons are hypereutectic.

It's resemblance to a race engine platform (6 bolt cross mains and over square configuration) was confirmed in 2007 by David Currier, vice president of TRD USA, stating that the 1UZ platform was based on CART/IRL engine design. It was planned to be used on GT500 vehicles, however its subsequent use in the Daytona Prototype use was not planned.

The 1UZ-FE was voted to the Ward's 10 Best Engines list for 1998 through 2000."

also:

"The SC 400 débuted on June 1, 1991 in the United States as a 1992 model. The SC 400's 4.0 L V8 1UZ-FE, the same engine as used in the LS 400, was reported to have cost over $400,000,000 in research and development.[3] The SC 400 was honored as the Motor Trend Import Car of the Year for 1992. It also made Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best list for 1992 through 1998."

and:

"The original 1991-97 engines were rated at 225 hp (168 kW)/210 lb·ft (285 N·m) for the 2JZ-GE-powered SC 300. However it is speculated that Lexus underrated the power of the SC 300 as to not cut into the sales of the SC 400. Dyno testing results have shown the SC 300 to produce around 240 hp"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexus_SC
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_UZ_engine#1UZ-FE

with sources linked at the bottom for all statements...

also threads like these...
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...ngevity-2.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...liability.html

Originally Posted by Kira X

I miss the older BMW sedans since they all look the same now. The same goes for most non-sports cars since everything looks the same now.

Originally Posted by Vadim540i

How many of them do you have?

Originally Posted by djyoshi626

My girlfriend wants me to get a sedan

Originally Posted by Vadim540i

Only E90 started to have dual clutch set up. E46 had SMG with one clutch. New one double clutch called DKG.

Originally Posted by spdrcr771

Thanks for the correction, my main point was that its a non torque converter style tranny, which is better. I hate autos but thats what i have to have.

Originally Posted by SC FAN

S2000 or 350z/G35 coupe w/6spd

Originally Posted by Vadim540i

Why? You got kids? E39 M5 may have cheap entrance price (12-18k) but very expensive in maintenance.