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Picked up a 2004 SC430,Canadian model { no nav }Silver with 29000 Kilometers,to replace my MINI Cooper convertible.
Thats 18000 miles for you not in Canada.
Car is stock so far, still a work in progress, { new antenna, new timing belt, need to repair right headlight washer} still has run flats.
still some work to do, so fat the timing belt, antenna, tires, alignment, headlight washer have been done. just back from Florida after celebrating my 81 birthday, ready to rust proof and winterize th SC.
Very nice Silver23. Pretty amazing find for a 2004. Only 18k miles. Post some pictures when you get the chance (if you haven't already on another thread).
Hello to all - I purchased a 2005 SC430 last week from its second owner, 88k miles. Pearl white with cream interior. Drives like a dream but a few little things starting to pop up; dome lights only want to come on 10% of the time the buttons are pushed, passenger side mirror wont tip up or down just left to right, climate control unit face shield is peeling off, can't get the headlights to turn off after key removed from ignition in auto mode. I'm sure the answers to all these issues are buried in this forum, just need to get the hang of an effective search. I'm just anxious for summer to return and I can enjoy having the top down!
Looks nice CapeMayDoc. Welcome to the forum and congrats on your acquisition.
Very quickly (since this isn't the thread to address issues): the map light switches (push buttons) need to be cleaned (there's a thread about how to take them apart and clean them by Retroplay) and the sideview mirror might just need to be lubed (spray WD40 in behind it followed by some good silicone lube, it might need some physical intervention to get them moving initially though) hopefully that will correct it and finally the forum has a sponsor Tanin Auto that carries a lens replacement, which I believe that you've seen already.
Congrats and welcome to the club. Headlights will not turn off after removing the key from the ignition. It will turn off in 30 seconds after you close the doors. This 30 seconds delay can be reduced to zero with TechStream.
Thanks Harold - I appreciate the heads-up on where to look for some of the minor issues I've encountered. I used a forum like this when I owned a 2003 Range Rover HSE but that was a never-ending repair/replace, cross your fingers it starts, followed by more calls to AAA for a tow truck LOL. I'll work on cleaning the dome light switches this weekend. Thanks again - CMDoc
Just negotiated a deal on a 2006 SC430 with 16,983 one owner miles. Always garaged and Lexus serviced. I will bring it home in April after snow season stops, change out run flats for Michelin tires and some new rims. May add satellite radio and back up camera, new exhaust as i want a sporty deep exhaust tone so i am reading older posts that talk about the different types of exhausts, to get ideas and welcome any suggestions. Love this place and members are great thanks!
QD - I am super jealous, you scored a great find, such low miles! I love how clear the plastic is on your headlight covers, mine are faded and glazed over just a tad. Please let me know what sound system (Pioneer, Alpine) and back-up camera that you decide to go with as I need to upgrade mine as well. CapeMayDoc
Thanks for letting me know about the 30 sec headlight delay, my 2007 Tundra lets me change the length of time the lights stay on after the ignition key is removed. Sounds like there is an override program that you mentioned that can do this as an aftermarket feature. Do you have a link to that company?
Well... I did it! Purchased a 2006 Blk on Blk two days ago. I don't know if I've been happier about a car purchase. Thank you for all the info collected here if the forum and to those who gave me some great feedback as I was considering the purchase. I've owned a slew of cars in my life, some real heaps and some really beautiful ones, I feel like I'm in on a secret with this SC430! I've been driving it around for a couple of days and... Wow! I feel like I'm driving around in a glass of rare vintage cabernet. I'm starting to see what the passion is all about. I'm turning in a leased Lincoln with every bell and whistle half of which I never used, that cost 5 times as much and I feel like I'm stepping up. Loving this automobile!
Happy Thanksgiving All!
Welcome to the forum QDQC4 & olshep and congratulations on your acquisitions. Sounds like you got a couple of good ones.
thanks, to be honest I am buying mine from my older brother! Buys nice cars and doesn’t drive them too much so i am the beneficiary of this relationship!! I am happy he lets me do this!!!
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