Should i let my SC to go?
08-31-13, 06:24 PM
#16
It takes an enthusiast to own an SC. Stock or not, they have attitudes (kinda). Like mentioned in the thread "SC Doctrine" by OLT, they are limited to enthusiasts now. Regular parts break, like the PS pump, or the A/C LCD screen, but thats just standard. Misinformed people that own an SC because "ITSA LEXUS!!!", are probably not going to like their new beater...once they're restored, though, they are as reliable as anything gets.
08-31-13, 08:36 PM
#17
How many miles on it????
Also, why did you spray can the interior black??? It looks like **** IMO.
If you had focused your efforts on just restoring the interior back to its original glory in the original light tan colors it would've looked a lot hotter IMO. Most newer cars have that coal black interior which is so ****ing boring and plain IMO. The way Lexus did that two tone tan/brown interior was pretty damn nice IMO.
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Also, why did you spray can the interior black??? It looks like **** IMO.
If you had focused your efforts on just restoring the interior back to its original glory in the original light tan colors it would've looked a lot hotter IMO. Most newer cars have that coal black interior which is so ****ing boring and plain IMO. The way Lexus did that two tone tan/brown interior was pretty damn nice IMO.
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The gas mileage between a v8 and v6/I6 really wont be very noticeable, on top of that everytime you buy a used car its a roll of the dice, you never really know what you are going to get, where as your car you know it intimately.
08-31-13, 09:39 PM
#18
I'd keep it. And I do like the interior work. Personally I like the tan interior more (which I have in mine) but I'd have bought any color interior. I agree with keeping a car original to an extent but 97-SC300 has a point in that getting ANY new or new-looking interior parts of any color for these cars is either difficult, expensive or both. I give kudos to anyone who restores their interior regardless of the color.
As far as fuel economy, all SC's do average to poorly in that department. It's not unlike many other classic rear-drive muscle cars. The feel of these cars is very unique and the fuel economy argument is better mitigated with an additional vehicle.
True, mostly only car enthusiasts buy these cars now which does limit the resale potential to a very small subset of buyers. Many other old and more well known sporty RWD cars fall into the same category. You never get out all of what you put into any older vehicle unless it's a rare exception like a Ferrari (that isn't a 308).
Restored and cared for like yours is, OP, it's a very unique car experience with great reliability.
If you only want one car in your life you have to ask yourself seriously if you like the feel of the newer Lexus GS and IS over the older SC. Go with or stay with whichever car speaks to you more.
As far as fuel economy, all SC's do average to poorly in that department. It's not unlike many other classic rear-drive muscle cars. The feel of these cars is very unique and the fuel economy argument is better mitigated with an additional vehicle.
True, mostly only car enthusiasts buy these cars now which does limit the resale potential to a very small subset of buyers. Many other old and more well known sporty RWD cars fall into the same category. You never get out all of what you put into any older vehicle unless it's a rare exception like a Ferrari (that isn't a 308).
Restored and cared for like yours is, OP, it's a very unique car experience with great reliability.
If you only want one car in your life you have to ask yourself seriously if you like the feel of the newer Lexus GS and IS over the older SC. Go with or stay with whichever car speaks to you more.
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