Yesterday, the J.D. Power 2006 Initial Quality Study (IQS) ranked the Lexus SC 430 at the top among "Premium Sporty" models.

 

About time......I've been reading about all the other exotic, domestic and import coupe/convertibles that get attention and get the recognition for this and that pertaining to their perfomance, luxury, etc. As a result, I rarely or never hear anything about a mention of the SC430 as being ranked "top" for something individually for a certain category.

But now after hearing this, it makes me feel that I bought this car for what it's worth, quality, build and worksmanship.

 

This is not the first time the SC430 has won this award, they won the last couple years too.

The JDPower VDS (vehicle Dependability Survey) for 3 year old cars is more meaningful, but the SC430 did extremely well in that one last year too.

 

No surprise there, even with the top mechanism and other technologies. Congrat Lexus.

 

THAT'S EXACTLY WHY I BOUGHT THE CAR.

 

2006 J.D. Power's Initial Qualty Study
Based on responses from 63,907 owners and lessees of new 2006 model-year cars and trucks. They were surveyed after 90 days of ownership.

Highest-ranked vehicles
Sub-compact car: Kia Rio/Suzuki Aerio (tie)
Compact car: Toyota Corolla
Compact Sporty Car: Mazda MX-5 Miata
Compact premium sporty car: Porsche Cayman
Entry Premium car: Lexus IS250/IS 350
Midsize Premium Car: Lexus ES330
Large Premium Car: Lexus LS430
Premium Sporty Car: Lexus SC430
Premium Sporty Car: Toyota Solara
Midsize Car: Toyota Camry
Large Car: Pontiac Grand Prix
Compact Multi-activity Vehicle (MAV): Hyundai Tucson
Midsize MAV: Toyota Highlander
Large MAV: Toyota Sequoia
Midsize Premium MAV: Lexus GX470
Large Premium MAV: Lexus LX470
Large Pickup: Chevrolet Silverado LD
Midsize Pickup: Ford Ranger
Van: Chrysler Town & Country

 

Yes Sir.................That and the sex appeal.

 

I noticed the survey result really straddled a broad range of brands, from Kia to Porsche. But a very huge portion of the bell curve was owned by Lexus/Toyota. Good job! I've never seen a survey such as this where Acura/Honda was not present. Just an observation for whatever it's worth.