Thinking of Selling my 2009 SC 430 Pebble Beach
#16
It would be wrong for any individual to own TWO 09 PB at once. The local Lexus dealer is trying to see a certified 09 PB with 30.5k miles for $48k.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lexus...mZ370536498088
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lexus...mZ370536498088
#17
#18
It would be wrong for any individual to own TWO 09 PB at once. The local Lexus dealer is trying to see a certified 09 PB with 30.5k miles for $48k.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lexus...mZ370536498088
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lexus...mZ370536498088
#19
Interesting dilemma. Thats why buying these cars used seems to make so much sense...kinda takes the resale component of the buy decision off the table...or at least puts it much further down the list.
I've had my '03 14 months and already put on 19k. Hope to put on about 100k more. At which point it would have about 270k and i wonder if i could get even $8,000. If you love the car and driving experience, you could always sell it and get an earlier model year for about 1/2 the cost and pocket the diff.
I've had my '03 14 months and already put on 19k. Hope to put on about 100k more. At which point it would have about 270k and i wonder if i could get even $8,000. If you love the car and driving experience, you could always sell it and get an earlier model year for about 1/2 the cost and pocket the diff.
#20
Looked at your link. I was actually at Sewell Lexus this past Saturday and saw that very car. I was checking out the IS convertible. The IS did not impress me at all. My SC is identical to the one at Sewell other than the addition I had Lexus add for the iPod connection. Yes, even at my age, I enjoy all of the latest technology (iPhone, iPad, Nano, iTouch, MAC). I love it all! I could not "run" each day without listening to my music! Sewell is an excellent Lexus dealer!
#21
Interesting dilemma. Thats why buying these cars used seems to make so much sense...kinda takes the resale component of the buy decision off the table...or at least puts it much further down the list.
I've had my '03 14 months and already put on 19k. Hope to put on about 100k more. At which point it would have about 270k and i wonder if i could get even $8,000. If you love the car and driving experience, you could always sell it and get an earlier model year for about 1/2 the cost and pocket the diff.
I've had my '03 14 months and already put on 19k. Hope to put on about 100k more. At which point it would have about 270k and i wonder if i could get even $8,000. If you love the car and driving experience, you could always sell it and get an earlier model year for about 1/2 the cost and pocket the diff.
Yes, I have given much thought to the fact that you can buy older SCs and still have the same car. Mileage is a concern to me so I would try to find the SC with the least mileage. I think the navigation systems have been updated periodically. Although, not a big deal. I typically use my iPhone navigation.
It does bother me a little that the technology in the SC is outdated, but not all that much. Okay, I will admit that I would love to have some of the features the new vehicles have today. I wish there was a way to have the ambient lighting in my SC430.
I do not know what others have done to enhance the beauty of the SC. I have the standard PB. Do any of you have suggestions? I was wondering if I should replace the PB wheels, etc. I could really use some help with this issue.
Thanks!
#22
You will laugh....one issue that my other Lexus vehicles had was that the battery would go dead because I rarely drove them. I would forget to even go out and start the car! Just really busy working during that time I owned those cars. After they were a couple of years old, I would sell them with 5,000 - 6,000 miles on them. I have, of course, driven the SC430 more and hope to retire and drive it ALL OF THE TIME!
So, no, not the lady in North Dallas. Hope you can catch her one day!
Have you done anything to enhance your SC430 (interior/exterior)? Just looking for suggestions?
#23
Guess you missed my post as to my location. I had a house built on some acreage out in the country in Ellis County. Very quiet. The Lexus dealerships are all at least an hour's drive from my home. Lexus has been good to come out to my house when necessary, pick up my previously owned cars, and bring me a loaner. Never had to do anything like that with the SC430.
You will laugh....one issue that my other Lexus vehicles had was that the battery would go dead because I rarely drove them. I would forget to even go out and start the car! Just really busy working during that time I owned those cars. After they were a couple of years old, I would sell them with 5,000 - 6,000 miles on them. I have, of course, driven the SC430 more and hope to retire and drive it ALL OF THE TIME!
So, no, not the lady in North Dallas. Hope you can catch her one day!
Have you done anything to enhance your SC430 (interior/exterior)? Just looking for suggestions?
You will laugh....one issue that my other Lexus vehicles had was that the battery would go dead because I rarely drove them. I would forget to even go out and start the car! Just really busy working during that time I owned those cars. After they were a couple of years old, I would sell them with 5,000 - 6,000 miles on them. I have, of course, driven the SC430 more and hope to retire and drive it ALL OF THE TIME!
So, no, not the lady in North Dallas. Hope you can catch her one day!
Have you done anything to enhance your SC430 (interior/exterior)? Just looking for suggestions?
#24
No, I read the post about your location. I was just saying why I was curious about where you lived. The only thing I've done to enhance mine is add the aluminum pedals, VAIS Ipod Connector (the dealer probably added this to yours already), and just had the Luxlink installed. I'm on the edge about installing the Injen Intake. Not totally sure if I want to do it. Aside from tint, that's about it so nothing major. I like the 09 PB just the way that they are so no need to change it up or else I would have just gotten a non PB.
You have been a tremendous help! I had no idea about the Luxlink. I just thought no option. Where did you get it installed? $$$? I do not know anything about Injen intake either. Nor, the aluminum petals. True, I guess PB is nice the way it is, but have heard/read about others saying SC's need different wheels, etc.
Thank you so much for telling me about the options. Let me know where for Luxlink.
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I don't have a PB, but one option that I installed was a back-up camera. Works with the Nav screen. I love it, and so does she. The injen intake will give you a growling sound when you step on it. Didn't help the gas mileage, because we both are always stepping on it, to hear that sound. The aluminum pedals really set off the interior. We also have a wind screen, took it off for the winter and haven't put it back on so far this year. I also have the luxlink, but it's not installed yet, just got it last week. Looking forward to that getting done.
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#26
I don't have a PB, but one option that I installed was a back-up camera. Works with the Nav screen. I love it, and so does she. The injen intake will give you a growling sound when you step on it. Didn't help the gas mileage, because we both are always stepping on it, to hear that sound. The aluminum pedals really set off the interior. We also have a wind screen, took it off for the winter and haven't put it back on so far this year. I also have the luxlink, but it's not installed yet, just got it last week. Looking forward to that getting done.
#28
Thanks for your response! I have had the backup camera on two previous Lexus vehicles I have owned. Nice feature. I am going to look at the aluminum petals. I am not sure where to get Luxlink nor where to have it installed. I am little apprehensive about anyone installing something on my Lexus unless a Lexus dealer.
I cannot speak for any Lexus dealer, but I do believe that it is the current policy of both Lexus & Toyota to not install anything that is not a factory part or factory option.
When asking, so far that has been the response.
Jerry Baumchen
#30
They said no to the intake and the Luxlink. Not sure sure about the aluminum pedals since that's such an easy job.