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Old 08-06-12, 08:51 AM
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Default 37K mile '98 SC3... decisions, decisions.

I know i can't post up links of the for sale ad, but i think i can of the CARFAX= http://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistory...CD32Z1W1001870 ==take note of extensive maintenance records==

story: been out f the SC game for a few years now. Lately, I've been on a hunt for a *4 door* vehicle as a daily. For ish and giggles i looked up a few Lexus possibilities and stumbled across a 98 green SC3 with tan(, but spotless) interior.
dealer is asking $12,700... what do you guys think would be a reasonable *dealer* price, with that extensive maintenance records from palm beach, FL Lexus?
I keep telling myself not to go and test drive this thing, b/c i was really looking for a 4 door , but this is a little tempting! I just wish this was a 400...

I do miss my old SC4 quite often....



side note: anybody find the thread with SC's with other OEM Lexus wheels? i thought we had one, i can't seem to find it though...

thanks guys!
Old 08-06-12, 09:35 AM
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Very nice SC4 especially the pearl white.
Sounds pretty high of a price even for a 98, but it does have very low mileage.
I just tried to find that thread, but didn't have any luck. ill let you know if I come across it.
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Originally Posted by Ali SC3
Very nice SC4 especially the pearl white.
Sounds pretty high of a price even for a 98, but it does have very low mileage.
I just tried to find that thread, but didn't have any luck. ill let you know if I come across it.
thanks! yeah, that pearl white was nice...
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I saw 37k and thought, BUY IT!!!
Old 08-06-12, 10:28 AM
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I paid $9300 for my 99 with 105k this year.
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...37k original miles...12,700...you'll regret it if you don't pick it up.
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It depends if you're paying in cash or not, money talks haha.
If youre gonna finance offer 12, if you're paying cash, then haggle with them lol.
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Originally Posted by SC400slide
I saw 37k and thought, BUY IT!!!
yeah me too! i'm really just trying to be more practical these days...but this is making it tough!

Originally Posted by Newchapter
I paid $9300 for my 99 with 105k this year.
not bad! i wish this was a 99/00

Originally Posted by Twirl
...37k original miles...12,700...you'll regret it if you don't pick it up.
i know, i know...

Originally Posted by durps
It depends if you're paying in cash or not, money talks haha.
If youre gonna finance offer 12, if you're paying cash, then haggle with them lol.
i would offer less than 12K, i'm a decent haggler. we'll see, i'll keep you guys posted...
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It's a nice car, but it's not a

~ 4 door
~ 400
~ 98+ with all the goodies.

Keep looking, it's close but not close enough.
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there are a few 99/00's in the houston area with black interior and ~60k miles for about that price range

37k is amazingly low though
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I think you should keep looking! I purchased my 99 w/ 60k on it for 12. That was back in 07.
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I think it's ALL a matter of opinion...
It's not a bad deal, so if you want it a lot, get it.
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offer 10,500
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Originally Posted by O. L. T.
It's a nice car, but it's not a

~ 4 door
~ 400
~ 98+ with all the goodies.

Keep looking, it's close but not close enough.
Originally Posted by Kohinoor
there are a few 99/00's in the houston area with black interior and ~60k miles for about that price range

37k is amazingly low though
Originally Posted by DY3VERSITY
I think you should keep looking! I purchased my 99 w/ 60k on it for 12. That was back in 07.
all this is true, but in NY(or in the northeast for that matter), SC's are far and few between... esp in this condition

Originally Posted by SC400slide
I think it's ALL a matter of opinion...
It's not a bad deal, so if you want it a lot, get it.
I'm trying not to want it a lot.

Originally Posted by 2JTsc300
offer 10,500
i will, if/when i go... $11k out the door(tax/tags/etc) is what i was thinking

thanks again guys!
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I dont know but I def think the transmission has been changed. That shifter/**** does not look like an 98.. 98 has gated shift with different ****. And the trunk and wing is pre 95, def not 98 trunk too.. I dont know but that car seem stretchy.

I seen lots of ads saying it 98+ just because they did the conversion, but looking for minor details, it is not 98+.


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