2006 SC 430 Info
03-17-05, 11:38 PM
#46
Originally Posted by BigHat
Are you high? ANYONE can drive the SC. The question is do you want to. Yes, the quality is awesome, the features are awesome, but it's a femme car. Maybe that's why you like it and write in French. Let's hope they make it more BMW/MB like in '06. They probably won't though. LEXUS cars are typically BORING for about 2-3 years before they realize an update it REQUIRED>
and boring? you must haven't been reading lexus news lately what they have coming
03-18-05, 05:01 AM
#49
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Yes to all of your questions above, including the one about being high, and yes, it's a little bit of a sissy-boy car, but I have coompensated by adding this masculine accessory to my SC430.
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03-18-05, 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by loflin
Man, PLEASE tell me your dealer!
Kelly Bluebook on 2002 SC430 loaded (i.e. Nav and Spoiler) with just 1000 miles (not 10k) and in EXCELLENT condition is:
Trade In = $39K
Private Party sell = $44K
Retail = $49K
That is WAY more than $4K difference from what I paid for my 2002!
Kelly Bluebook on 2002 SC430 loaded (i.e. Nav and Spoiler) with just 1000 miles (not 10k) and in EXCELLENT condition is:
Trade In = $39K
Private Party sell = $44K
Retail = $49K
That is WAY more than $4K difference from what I paid for my 2002!
03-18-05, 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by sc430blue
Femme car? I thought you were the one asking all these questions about what model year SC to buy. I'd better go get my facial before I write something I'll regret.......
Other points.
MB / BMW quality doesn't compare. Never said it did, in fact said just the opposite. Lexus and Infiniti quality is the best out there.
Sorry, STILL believe Lexus goes too long between facelifts. The SC4XX could have great potential, but it looks dated already. I say that in DC/VA. In SoCal I was sick fo them a year ago.
The mods (especially the ball sac) do help, but it's still not a performance car like an M-series or AMG car. You get the worst of both worlds -- too compliant a suspension and run-flat tire sidewalls. Interior is awesome though and the nav and stereo are peerless. They continue to almost get it right. The stock wheels? They sucked initially and they waited too long to admit it.
I guess some male owners take this personally. Sorry, didn't mean to flame, but the comment I responded to made it sound like the ultimate car. It could be damn close, but Lexus ignores the male car lover that wants performance, luxury and quality.
Too bad really, they could kill the AMG/M car market if they just woke up.
03-18-05, 12:48 PM
#52
well, indeed lexus woke up already. new GS now, new IS by end of the yr. new LS by end of next year. new engine for the GS next yr. is350 will have comparable power as the m3. at the same time they are talking about GT version of all 3 cars, and the corporate is running ideas on the performance division already. with all that, i don't think the sc is going to stay long
03-18-05, 01:18 PM
#53
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Originally Posted by tfischer
yes, it's a little bit of a sissy-boy car, but I have coompensated by adding this masculine accessory to my SC430
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Ive never seen any girls drivin' around with one of those.. would even make a Citroen 2CV look like a lumberjacks car
03-18-05, 01:46 PM
#54
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"... you wanna get a bumper dumper."
ABSOLUTELY!
I must have one of those for my Lexus.
Life is too short not to live it up a little. Thanks for that tip.
Best "mod" yet.
ABSOLUTELY!
I must have one of those for my Lexus.
Life is too short not to live it up a little. Thanks for that tip.
Best "mod" yet.
03-18-05, 02:38 PM
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1. I don't think Lexus goes to long between facelifts. As a matter of fact, the Lexus designers are reluctant to change as they feel many times they have prefection the first time around. Also, the less change helps with resale values. Luxury cars exteriors are not supposed to change every 2-3 years, if you like that buy a Honda/Acura.
2. The SC is still selling strong for a 70k car that debuted 4 years ago.
3. Femme car? I've seen women in every car possible here in Atlanta. You want a man car, buy a Mustang or Hummer.
4. Lexus stated 12k sales the first year and 10k thereafter. So sales are on target.
2. The SC is still selling strong for a 70k car that debuted 4 years ago.
3. Femme car? I've seen women in every car possible here in Atlanta. You want a man car, buy a Mustang or Hummer.
4. Lexus stated 12k sales the first year and 10k thereafter. So sales are on target.
03-19-05, 06:16 AM
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Yes, I don't think a luxury model should have a lifespan of less than 6 years, although you probably can't have a 8+ years model run as some of the luxury brands had before, with the stiff competition today.
03-19-05, 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by rominl
so i have one of the 42k sc430 here in the US, that's pretty nice to know
Do you think you see too many SC430's there on the road?The SC430 is still a rare sight up here
The market for an expensive luxury convertible here is not nearly as big. There's a white,a black & a silver that I occasionally see in the vicinity of my neighborhood, & I haven't seen a red one on the road yet anywhere, the only red one I' ve seen is in a showroom 3 years ago.
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03-19-05, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by AmethySC
Yes, I don't think a luxury model should have a lifespan of less than 6 years, although you probably can't have a 8+ years model run as some of the luxury brands had before, with the stiff competition today.
and i am glad that lexus is changing the whole philosophy now. bad for the value of the car, but good for the business image