wow that looks great. Thanks for the brochure kensteele, I really appreciate it.

Jeff

 

Isn't this way better guys??

http://lexus.jp/models/sc/

 

hello sc430/gsxxx owners, recently came back from japan visiting the lexus dealership in kyoto and they gave me a bag of goodies (i keep the is350 stuff ) but i have ONE cool item to give away, you've probably already seen it or read it or know about it, it's probably available on the web or at your local dealership maybe, whatever etc. so not a biggie nothing new but i don't own the sc430/gsxxx, so check back here this thread/forum sometime during the week (during the middle of the day) for details on this tiny item those who like to collect original branded stuff.

{same posted in gs forum}

 

Just curious, do the new '06 models w/ the re-designed headlights turn as you turn or curve on the road? I examined an '06 up close recently and noticed the circular inner headlight.

I know the LS430 has this feature but can someone confirm that the '06 does this as well.

As you turn the car, the headlight turns as well instead of just staying permanent in it's housing.

By looking at the pics from above, I remember researching somewhere on the internet that the SC430 was inspired by the magnificent and luxurious lifestyles of the French Riveria.

I believe Lexus sent a team to the French Riveria to study this lifestyle and that's how the car was conceptually given birth. Also, they mentioned that there were many yachts which also played a key factor in the design of the SC340 body.

Is this true?

 

Tee, yes... the 06 SC has that feature~

 

Uh Oh. Oh Man. someone here is probably thinking "Is it possible to swap out the pre-06 headlights w/ this "Turn as you curve" new headlight feature.

Who's it gonna be? Speak now.

 

that's the AFS headlights, all new lexus have it (ls430, 3gs, 2is, and sc430)

the 06 headlights won't fit on 02-05, the bumper, hood they are all different, the lines don't line up

 

Recently visited a Lexus dealership in Japan and they gave me a goodie bag for my IS.

I also received a GS430/GS350/SC430 Promotion DVD in a nice presentation sleeve and carrier. It contains a couple of short videos which you've probably already seen online some place but the footage is very nice and vivid DVD quality and the audio is sweet. Also there is an interactive menu containing features and specification; everything including the captions is in Japanese. The DVD is Region 2 so you'll need to have a special or region-free DVD player.

I only have the IS350 so I don't need this particular DVD. If you would like it, please send me a PM, first PM I get in my Inbox will get the Promotional DVD plus a small Lexus-branded notepad....all for free. You need to be willing to send me your mailing address and all that I ask is you currently own one of these [newer] models.

The DVD is nothing huge, you can probably find them some place online like ebay or wherever but I thought I would give it away to someone at CL (my favourite online forum) as a collector's item.

 

PM sent for SC430, of course.

 

SGT was the first one.

That's all I have for now, when I go back to Japan/Korea, I'll try to pickup more stuff. Thanks everyone.

 

oh man, hey, i thought i pm'd you couple days ago about this already!!!

 

Is the red interior package new for 2006? Cause thats just plain HOT!

Red interior white car looks soooooo good.

 

I thought the red interior has always been available in Japan ?

They chose to just put it in 2 special edition SC430's here . . .

 

Well I searched lexus.com and found no red. I searched lexus.ca and there was a red'ish interior different from the saddle color for 2005 but not for 2006.

Is there a red interior option in north america for any of the years? Might only come with black paint according to lexus.ca

 

It's because that's the Pebble Beach Edition SC430 with the red interior & Diamond Black exterior paint, available just for 2005 in both U.S. & Canada.

Other than the 2005 Pebble Beach SC430, the only other SC430 available in North America that comes with the red interior is the first ever special edition SC430, the Neiman Marcus edition.