what to look for when buying an SC.
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i just bought mine without really looking it over too good. turned out i got lucky. now my friend is looking to buy one, what are some of the major things to look at specific to the sc3/400?
also my friend would like to if anyone would like to donate to the cause, he's kinda brokeish.
also my friend would like to if anyone would like to donate to the cause, he's kinda brokeish.
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You will need an accountant to watch over your bank accounts.
Seriously, almost every piece will need to be replaced on a 20 year old car. Brakes, bushings, shocks, springs, water pump, timing belt, radiator, gaskets, interior...the list goes on and on. Just use the search key when things fail (which they will). Tons of stuff in the DIY sticky section. This site has kept my car alive for almost 2 years.
Seriously, almost every piece will need to be replaced on a 20 year old car. Brakes, bushings, shocks, springs, water pump, timing belt, radiator, gaskets, interior...the list goes on and on. Just use the search key when things fail (which they will). Tons of stuff in the DIY sticky section. This site has kept my car alive for almost 2 years.
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You will need an accountant to watch over your bank accounts.
Seriously, almost every piece will need to be replaced on a 20 year old car. Brakes, bushings, shocks, springs, water pump, timing belt, radiator, gaskets, interior...the list goes on and on. Just use the search key when things fail (which they will). Tons of stuff in the DIY sticky section. This site has kept my car alive for almost 2 years.
Seriously, almost every piece will need to be replaced on a 20 year old car. Brakes, bushings, shocks, springs, water pump, timing belt, radiator, gaskets, interior...the list goes on and on. Just use the search key when things fail (which they will). Tons of stuff in the DIY sticky section. This site has kept my car alive for almost 2 years.
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We would all love to donate...... our past experiences and knowledge. Tell your friend if he needs donations then an sc3/4 is not for him. buy a honda.
a couple things to look for when buying an sc.
when was 90k service done if over 90k
door panel condition
Quality of replacement parts.... I only use denso or OEM parts on my car.
Were all toyota fluids used? i.e toyota red, toyota atf etc
If car is modified watch out for chewed up wiring harness, previous turbo or nitrous lines or fittings
biggest thing with these cars is maintainence records man maintainence is KEY
a couple things to look for when buying an sc.
when was 90k service done if over 90k
door panel condition
Quality of replacement parts.... I only use denso or OEM parts on my car.
Were all toyota fluids used? i.e toyota red, toyota atf etc
If car is modified watch out for chewed up wiring harness, previous turbo or nitrous lines or fittings
biggest thing with these cars is maintainence records man maintainence is KEY
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We would all love to donate...... our past experiences and knowledge. Tell your friend if he needs donations then an sc3/4 is not for him. buy a honda.
a couple things to look for when buying an sc.
when was 90k service done if over 90k
door panel condition
Quality of replacement parts.... I only use denso or OEM parts on my car.
Were all toyota fluids used? i.e toyota red, toyota atf etc
If car is modified watch out for chewed up wiring harness, previous turbo or nitrous lines or fittings
biggest thing with these cars is maintainence records man maintainence is KEY
a couple things to look for when buying an sc.
when was 90k service done if over 90k
door panel condition
Quality of replacement parts.... I only use denso or OEM parts on my car.
Were all toyota fluids used? i.e toyota red, toyota atf etc
If car is modified watch out for chewed up wiring harness, previous turbo or nitrous lines or fittings
biggest thing with these cars is maintainence records man maintainence is KEY
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Here we go again....here you go:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...a-used-sc.html
Awesome thread, wish I got to read it b4 I bought mine![Egads!](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/pat.gif)
My advise throughly check everything...main things Pwr Steering hose, steering rack, timing belt, ....you know what its in the thread...happy reading
Y isn't this thread a sticky
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...a-used-sc.html
Awesome thread, wish I got to read it b4 I bought mine
![Egads!](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/pat.gif)
My advise throughly check everything...main things Pwr Steering hose, steering rack, timing belt, ....you know what its in the thread...happy reading
Y isn't this thread a sticky
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or u can buy mine that everyone on here already knows i spent a crap ton of money updating all the parts that go bad with receipts to proove it.
subframe replaced
rack and pinion
lower control arms
starter
new springs nf210
alignment
tires
to name a few lol... its for sale in the classifieds... actually both of my sc's are
subframe replaced
rack and pinion
lower control arms
starter
new springs nf210
alignment
tires
to name a few lol... its for sale in the classifieds... actually both of my sc's are
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That's what I really enjoy about this board- a lot of folks of varying ages who really enjoy talking about cars and helping each other. I made the mistake of not looking at what I was getting into the first time, and if I'd kept the car it would have needed about $5k in work just to get to the point of being a 4500 car.
This time, I waited and bought a car with fewer miles and issues. And now I find excuses to go driving.
This time, I waited and bought a car with fewer miles and issues. And now I find excuses to go driving.
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leaks check valve cover leaks the seals around the spark plugs those are common leak points
check the trans for torque converter issues
check for low idle usually the FPR or FP ecu go wrong with them
check the trans for torque converter issues
check for low idle usually the FPR or FP ecu go wrong with them
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or u can buy mine that everyone on here already knows i spent a crap ton of money updating all the parts that go bad with receipts to proove it.
subframe replaced
rack and pinion
lower control arms
starter
new springs nf210
alignment
tires
to name a few lol... its for sale in the classifieds... actually both of my sc's are
subframe replaced
rack and pinion
lower control arms
starter
new springs nf210
alignment
tires
to name a few lol... its for sale in the classifieds... actually both of my sc's are
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lol... yup u gotta make that gas money... check your PM... i have a 99 sc300 also blk on blk
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Tabaka, I only meant that MOST times a lower mileage car with a higher price CAN be a better car.
And I did the fixer upper route before and like about cooked to death in my SC with no AC. Damn GA summers!
Grrr...
And I did the fixer upper route before and like about cooked to death in my SC with no AC. Damn GA summers!
Grrr...
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