SC430 - 2nd Gen (2001-2010)

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Old 03-15-10, 06:25 AM
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Default Just got an SC430

Just got a 2003 SC430.

Amazing car, I absolutely love it.

2 questions, one dumb as hell.

How the heck do I get the gas lid open? It seems locked and I cant find a switch anywhere.

Can anyone recommend a place online to get floor mats for the this car?

Thanks!
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There's a button on the left side of the dash that opens the gas lid. It's very low. You almost have to bend down to see it. It's right next to the button that opens the trunk lid. What kind of mats are you looking for? I have exact mats. They are clear plastic that are custom fit for your car. They completely protect your carpeted mats.
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Originally Posted by MDames2
There's a button on the left side of the dash that opens the gas lid. It's very low. You almost have to bend down to see it. It's right next to the button that opens the trunk lid. What kind of mats are you looking for? I have exact mats. They are clear plastic that are custom fit for your car. They completely protect your carpeted mats.
Thanks!

My car came with no mats at all, so I guess I am just looking for something to protect my carpet to start.
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for a quick fix, you can use the back seat mats.
god knows that they'll never be used in their original position.
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Originally Posted by jimmer!
for a quick fix, you can use the back seat mats.
god knows that they'll never be used in their original position.
Amen! 8 1/2 years old and factory new!
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Originally Posted by ErikY
Just got a 2003 SC430.

Can anyone recommend a place online to get floor mats for the this car?

Thanks!
You can try Sewell. Enter a CL code for 10% or so discount.

You can try regular mats (black is most popular) and then protect them with "clear" exact mats.

Have fun with your new car.
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here's a site you may be interested in for factory mats http://www.lexpartsworld.com/scripts...p?idproduct=61
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congrats on the ride and welcome to CL
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Welcome to CL, and congrats on buying the best car built by Lexus !
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Originally Posted by Options2k
You can try Sewell. Enter a CL code for 10% or so discount.

You can try regular mats (black is most popular) and then protect them with "clear" exact mats.

Have fun with your new car.
Great, Thanks!
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Originally Posted by Poqman
here's a site you may be interested in for factory mats http://www.lexpartsworld.com/scripts...p?idproduct=61
Thanks, appreciate it.
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Originally Posted by tromly
Welcome to CL, and congrats on buying the best car built by Lexus !
Thanks, drove it today for the first time since driving it home (bad weather). Unbelievable car! Perfect combination of luxury and sportiness.
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ErikY-congrats! You should be able to get factory mats (I'd recommend black if you have ecru interior to match the dashboard, give your interior contrast AND keep them from looking so dirty) for $109 either on eBay or sewellpartsonline for nice OEM Lexus logo'd mats.

There are few cars that offer what the SC does. Even those of us who ventured away from the SC missed it so much they bought another (me) or still miss it even with a so-called better car! They are addictive. Wait till you start customizing it...

Most people do wheels/tires first. If you have run flats you probably have a jaw-chattering drive.

When you log into www.sewellpartsonline.com and buy the mats, you will add "clublexus" as the discount code when you check out in the shopping cart section.

Let's see some pics!
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Congrats for the car & welcome to the forum
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Check out the for sale section for our SC430 here on Club Lexus. I believe there are floor mats available. Also, what color did you want them in? I also have a set that has never been used.


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