Lexus999

i am a serious buyer... and before I dump my entire savings I would like to know one question?


Will the future SC430's come with the new LS engine the 4.6 liter v8 that produces 380+HP. I am only speaking in terms with this SC bodystyle mated with the LS motor thus making it an SC460.... <~~will this ever happen with this generation SC

Gojirra99

Nothing official from Lexus about the next redesigned SC, but I think chances are very slim that they will put the new 460 engine into the current body style . . .

rominl

iTrader: (4)

i agree, very unlikely they will put the 460 engine in the current body style. i might go into the redesign, or might go in as 500 engine

whokiid

well if you've seen the lexus LF-A concept, its rumored to have a 5.0 liter engine and ive heard that itll be named the GT500.

i highly doubt the sc series will feature the 4.6 liter that the ls has.

Lexus999

Im gonna buy the 06 or 07... USed or lease return in the near future hopefully I can get an on 06 by december.... Thanks guys...I think this generation SC will be the last lexus coupe HT conv available with an affordable price tag (Below 100K) Ill keep you guys posted and post pics when I get the car... see ya in a few

rominl

iTrader: (4)

i guess you will have to try used? i think most lease are 3 yrs (at least 2)

good luck!

MBoom

I haven't seen any solid information on an SC successor, but all signs point to a model that, like the LF-A will be significantly more sophisticated, significantly faster, and significantly more expensive. If not $100K, a lot closer to it than the SC's current price.

Pinball

999 - PM me if you are interested in taking over the last year of a lease on an 05 SC - Los Angeles

Lexus999

sorry bro... Im interested in the 06+ just for the reason that they have upgraded headlights and tails also i think the cluster is different.... I dont know why the Sc went down in HP from 300 to 288 but speed doesnt really matter to me...


Nice to know you live in Los Angeles... I love living here

Pinball

Hey 999 - Actually, the SC didn't drop any horsepower at all. The only difference is the recent adoption of SAE regulations governing the measurement of HP - it's still the same as it ever was! And yes, it's nice to live where it's 85 degrees on November 7!

rominl

iTrader: (4)

yup, exactly same engine

and actually 06 are faster too coz' of the 6 speed

Max707

Any infomation on the 0-60 times between the 5 speed transmission and the 6 speed transmission SC430?

rominl

iTrader: (4)

i didn't follow the sc430, but i believe the ls430 went from 6.2 to like 5.9 or 5.8 i forgot

but i think the key is the throttle, which is much faster imho

Max707

Don't think I will drive a new one since I like my 2003 and ignorance is bliss

Gojirra99

Official difference between 06+ & pre-06 SC430 's 0-60 times is 0.1 sec, 5.9 sec. vs. 5.8 sec. So the difference is not significant at all, but like Henry said, it's the throttle response.