SC430 - 2nd Gen (2001-2010)

SC430 vs SC300

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Old 06-15-10, 11:26 AM
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Default SC430 vs SC300

I have to get rid of one of my coupes a 99 SC300 or the 02 SC430. Both under 100k miles. Can't decide which to keep. What do you think???
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Old 06-15-10, 11:35 AM
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You can drive the SC430 as a coupe, with the top up...you can't drive the SC300 with the top down.

'nuff said.
Old 06-15-10, 12:19 PM
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Habious is right. Just got back from a short trip with the top down on the way home. Just can't beat that.
Old 06-15-10, 12:40 PM
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swap the wheels before putting the 300 on the market?
(fit?)
and would a buyer notice?
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sc300 is relative cheap to sell. You'll get less than $4000 for it but insurance is sure a lot cheaper. sc430 on the other hand is more money thus higher insurance.
So if you want to save money, sell the sc430. If not, sell the 300.
Old 06-15-10, 08:47 PM
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A lot of it depends on what it is you want and need. Do you need to sell it for money or to reduce your outgoing cash flow? Do you need to sell it for the room or because a new car is on the way?

Do you need the room in the car? If not, either car will do.
Do you prefer sunroofs or convertables?

Another point to keep in mind is that the SC430 is 3 years younger, so in theory, it should last longer. I would hope that the SC430 will hold its value longer since it going extinct this summer, but that remains to be seen.

Which car do you enjoy more?

Only you can answer those questions.
Old 06-15-10, 08:52 PM
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id say go with the sc300
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