SC- 1st Gen (1992-2000)

23K to spend........HELP!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 07-11-03, 08:33 PM
  #16  
asnatlas
Lexus Test Driver

iTrader: (2)
 
asnatlas's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Ohio
Posts: 1,397
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally posted by LeXGs43Rx3
Wow thanks everyone for the reply...I guess I should have explained the sig a bit more...the GS430 is my dads car, the RX300 is my mom's (soon to be RX330)....the car I am looking for will be my first car...after doing some more reading, it seems I would be well off getting an old Sc300 and just swapping the engine. With the price I listed, that is only more for like horsepower mods (no wheels, etc)...I would have an extra 6k or so to spend on visual enhancements. I just can't justify spending 30k on like a new accord coupe, when I can have a Lexus which will dust the coupe like crazy. I am looking for a very high HP car

BTW..
Angel, do you have any 1/4 mile times? I checked your site, but the timeslips part isn't showing.
SC300TURBO, What kind of HP is your SC putting out?
Thanks for all the help.
Man if you go with a Honda over a Lexus you would regret it.... Lexus is like 200 times the car of a Honda.... Seems like you are in the right mind since you are looking for a Lexus now and not a Honda GL on your search and let us know what you find.... Wish I had 28k for my car Damn I could do sooo much.. hell even half that.....

Shawn
Old 07-11-03, 10:05 PM
  #17  
RobSoVIP
Lexus Champion
 
RobSoVIP's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Texas
Posts: 2,206
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

Originally posted by SCLexus3.0
Correction:
$9100.00 (plus any extra cost of purchase)= $~12,000
Headers $900+$300+ to install
Trans Shift Kit: $400+$300 to install
PI Torque Converter: $900+400 to install
Hi-Flow Cats: $900+$300 to install
JIC Exhaust: $1,100+ $200 to install


plus things like: Timing belt, hoses, radiator going out, bad needles, and anything broken.
Get the point
200 to install JIC exhaust???? just climb under your car, with a buddy, unbult the old, and bult on the new...???
Old 07-11-03, 10:19 PM
  #18  
93blusc300
Rookie
 
93blusc300's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 89
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Buy SC300TURBO's car. Thats the answer to your horsepower questions and Im sure you would enjoy the punch he has packed....Awsome car!!! (SC300TURBO owes one favor to 93blusc300) hehehe....But seriously it is an awsome car!!! I mean you could have the SC300 that was in 2F2F!!!hehehe now thats something not many ppl can claim!!! truely awsome car check it out at his site.... www.sc300turbo.com !!!

Last edited by 93blusc300; 07-11-03 at 10:24 PM.
Old 07-11-03, 11:02 PM
  #19  
Angel
Lead Lap
 
Angel's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 737
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

No, I don't have any timeslips yet, I work way too many hours .. and when I am not working, the track isn't open.

Scrape together a couple more dollars and I would also sell my car .... and you can make your own timeslips with it
Old 07-12-03, 01:57 PM
  #20  
SC300TURBO
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (2)
 
SC300TURBO's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Florida
Posts: 1,302
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

my car will be well over 500rwhp more like 600 on just boost...close to 700 on the nitrous.....the car is complete..you will never find another car like it for the cash......gimmie 28k now and the car is yours
i also have the WALD bodt kit on the car.....its one of a kind....and will smoke 98% of the cars on the road today.....
i also have been in 2f 2f....and spent over 60k on the car.....
as a side note...i ran a 11.9@115mph with 440 rwhp on this car.....3yrs ago.....just as a starting point..im not much of a track guy anymore...Jeff
Old 07-12-03, 02:44 PM
  #21  
2Lexus430s
Lexus Test Driver
 
2Lexus430s's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Florida
Posts: 928
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Was is just me, or did you say that this will be your FIRST CAR?

Get a Honda......

Just my opinion..


If your only 16, 17, 18 years old you really don't need to be driving around a boosted Lexus...

You need a nice big Crown Victoria or something..

Be Smart.... If you do get something fast, don't be stupid like many kids and try and race on the streets..

better yet, get a Sebring! lol..

Last edited by 2Lexus430s; 07-12-03 at 03:00 PM.
Old 07-12-03, 02:45 PM
  #22  
wmulli
Lead Lap
 
wmulli's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 727
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

If you can scrape together $30k, you really should SERIOUSLY consider SC300T's car. Do a search on it and check out the mods. Everything is top-of-the-line and absolutely gorgeous! Like he said, after you paid for an SC300, you could easily spend another $60k and STILL not have as nice a car!! Unless you really want to "do it yourself", check out Jeff's ride! I'd go for it in a heartbeat if I had the $$ right now

Then again, his car probably isn't the best choice for a "first" car...
Old 07-12-03, 08:31 PM
  #23  
LeXGs43Rx3
Driver
Thread Starter
 
LeXGs43Rx3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 106
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Thanks for all the help guys...I still have a few months before making my purchase, and SC300T, if your car is still up around then, I will def consider it as a strong possibility.

SCLexus3.0...
Yeah...this will be my first car, but I just absolutely cannot justify spending that money and coming out with like a Honda...the high school that I go to, etc. is pretty crazy in terms of wealth, sooo many e46 bimmers, is300s, actually two S55 AMGs, a few CLKS, a few SLKS, an SL (current generation), and alot of others, just in this year's graduating class. I have been really into cars for yearrrrs, and I know better than to not race in the street if I have a quick car. Englishtown isn't too far from me and that is where I will be testing the real power of the car.
Old 07-13-03, 06:34 PM
  #24  
2Lexus430s
Lexus Test Driver
 
2Lexus430s's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Florida
Posts: 928
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I'll tell you what, I'll let you drive my fathers 360 Spider for a day and they will all shut up.

well nevermind, I guess if those kids are driving around $120,000.00 cars....

My child will be driving a SUV probably..

Last edited by 2Lexus430s; 07-13-03 at 06:46 PM.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
boothhead
SC- 1st Gen (1992-2000)
4
05-29-06 09:59 AM
Silverback
Performance & Maintenance
7
07-06-04 06:28 AM
livesc400
SC- 1st Gen (1992-2000)
3
02-27-04 02:54 PM
nysupraman
SC- 1st Gen (1992-2000)
37
10-12-03 07:33 AM
Sc_300_Dude
Performance & Maintenance
4
08-23-02 01:36 AM



Quick Reply: 23K to spend........HELP!



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 05:37 PM.