Joe Peters

SC 430 is not a Sports car its a GT car (Grand Touring).

Some one jump in here and help me out with some definitions.

ES3

Good observations, by the way, how did you get such a GREAT price for an '03 IN '03. That's amazing!

Also, for you and everyone else, what color did you go with? My favorite colors are black or silver exterior, any suggestions?

BloodDoc

I know it's not a "sports car". That was a consideration when I bought it. Call it Sports coupe or GT, it's turned out not to be what I wanted. Purchased from Northside Lexus in Houston. Was dealership executive's car, Indigo/Ecru. Bargained for a month, paid cash which trumped others who were seeking financing. Included "Lexus Link" (which I used to negotiate down) and non-run flats (which I wanted). Price included shipping. Attempted to order new 2004 in August, '04, but Lexus dropped the black interior with Indigo. Since I couldn't get what I wanted new, I researched used and found this on E-bay. Called dealership directly, had relative check it out, played hardball and did OK.

sc430mike

I got mine from Chicago b/c I had to have blue w/ black interior. In San Diego I can have the top down any day but I dont much cuz Ive got a shaved head and it's too hot. I love it though! I like having the small back seat because my english bulldog sits perfectly back there, chicks dig it.

The other cars I compared were:
Cadilac convertable--ugly
BMW M3- rag top is crap
MB- too pricey

Everyone told me the SC was an old persons car but I didnt listen, now that I have 20''s on there I feel good about my purchase.

I just need spacers for my rims and a wald kit and I will be loving my car to death. Maybe a subwoofer in the back seat would be nice for more bass?

ES3

Do you ever miss the handling of say an M3? Vs. the handling of your SC? Of course your is better than the typical SC's with your 20's. I'm just trying to debate whether I want a luxury/sport car or a sport/luxury car...