SC430 - 2nd Gen (2001-2010)

1st,2nd, 3rd how many SCs have you owned?

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Old 12-16-06, 12:55 PM
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Default 1st,2nd, 3rd how many SCs have you owned?

And would you buy another one. I've had mine for about 1 1/2 years and I can't picture myself in anything else, at least for now. How about the rest of you?

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Old 12-16-06, 01:14 PM
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Only one, but Ive had it nearly 3 years and still only done 6,000 miles in it.
Old 12-16-06, 02:04 PM
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i am on my 2nd one. the first one was back in 97' when i bought the 97' SC.

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Old 12-16-06, 05:52 PM
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this is our first one, and if we get another one, it would be the redesign. don't see myself getting another "same" car
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This is my first SC & my first Lexus. 4 years old with less than 30,000 km & still enjoying it now as much as when it was new
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I've owned 3 - `94 SC400, `02 SC430, and `04 SC430. Gorgeous cars! However, in all honesty, I was disappointed that my `04 GX470 has more "luxury" features (rain sensing wipers, back-up camera, voice-activated nav) than my `04 SC430. That, and the SC430's lack of power in comparison to other marque coupes, were all factors in my decision to trade my `04 for a BMW 6-Series convertible.
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My first SC was a 96 SC300 that's still humming along with 70,000 miles on it. (My wife loves it.) My '06 SC430 is another beast entirely, and I definitely would get a third when the time comes. My only complaints are the dreadful stock run-flats (Can you say Michelin PS2? I can. ) and the slight wallowing in corners.
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Originally Posted by LeslieRC
I've owned 3 - `94 SC400, `02 SC430, and `04 SC430. Gorgeous cars! However, in all honesty, I was disappointed that my `04 GX470 has more "luxury" features (rain sensing wipers, back-up camera, voice-activated nav) than my `04 SC430. That, and the SC430's lack of power in comparison to other marque coupes, were all factors in my decision to trade my `04 for a BMW 6-Series convertible.
The 6 is a sweet ride. I have the coupe. Agree with others on the run flats, a little harsh.

I like the first gen SC's, but the new SC430 looks like a bug and reminds me of the 350z. Also, when I test drove the SC430, I felt like it was a woman's car. I did not feel comfortable in it at all. I read somewhere Lexus designed the SC430 specifically for woman.

I shall wait for the redesign to see what's up. Hopefully they will make it more masculine.
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Originally Posted by sdbrandon
The 6 is a sweet ride. I have the coupe. Agree with others on the run flats, a little harsh.

I like the first gen SC's, but the new SC430 looks like a bug and reminds me of the 350z. Also, when I test drove the SC430, I felt like it was a woman's car. I did not feel comfortable in it at all. I read somewhere Lexus designed the SC430 specifically for woman.

I shall wait for the redesign to see what's up. Hopefully they will make it more masculine.
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Old 12-18-06, 05:31 AM
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I am on my 3rd third generation. I have had a '04, '06 and now the '07. The '04 had issues. I got rid of the '06 for the '07 Pebble Beach Edition.
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Originally Posted by LadySC
I am on my 3rd third generation. I have had a '04, '06 and now the '07. The '04 had issues. I got rid of the '06 for the '07 Pebble Beach Edition.
Wow, congratulations I think many of us here would like to see pictures of the 07 Pebble Beach Edition
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This 06 is my first and I guess probably my last as well as I am very happy with it, the ride and especially the look is simply gorgeous, kind of hard to improve much more IMO.
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see sig!

lex coupes are the only way i ride...
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Originally Posted by TEXAS83
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lex coupes are the only way i ride...
You have a couple of beauts for sure!
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I'm on my 2nd SC. My first was a 92 SC400 but I gave it to my brother. My 2nd SC is a SC300 (5spd) and a 01' GS430. I'd like to get a SC430 in the near future!!

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