fubie

Hi guys, I've been lurking for a couple of months, but finally bought my first Lexus. Yay!! The SC 430 is a work of art IMHO. Anyways, after looking at several, I chose a 2002 w/ 97K miles for $16,200. The owner did absolutely every maintenance recommendation, and had records. It had less than 1k miles on new RFTs. I asked if the 90k had been done; he didn't know so he called his mechanic, who said it had not. So he made an appt for the next day to do the timing belt/water pump. Sounded like a good buy to me.

scyul

Hi, welcome to the club.

It sound like a very good deal... !
We would love some details... Colors, general appearance, any mods done... etc...

grabber2

nice find, especial he did the $1,300 90K service for you. Did he done all the service in the dealer or local mechanic?? Make sure he didn't just ask his mechanic friend to write you receipt and not done anything. otherwise, congrat!!

scyul

I beleive he said the 90K service was not done....
Still, I think it's a good deal.

fubie

It's got no mods (yet) and is silver/black (probably the most common combo?) I found one small ding, but I haven't waxed it yet. (I've found the first waxing is where I say 'dang i missed that!' ) Interior is in great shape as it the paint/body. Runs like a top. The mechanic was a local guy, not dealer. But I don't think he was a friend because he overcharged him a couple of times according to the service records I've got lol. My plan is to put a couple hundred thousand miles on it

Pnuge88

iTrader: (1)

congrats! hopefully hes a good local mechanic. i know A LOT of techs just suck up the brake fluid reservoir and top it off for your "brake fluid flush". doing half *** maint. and overcharging haha.

anyways.. pictures or we don't believe it!

tmf2004

iTrader: (15)

Welcome// Time for pics..

tromly

You got a great deal, with all the maintenance records you can sleep well at night! Congrats on a fine purchase! Best wishes and thanks for joint CL!

mandyfig

Post pics and we will all enjoy your new SC.