SC430 - 2nd Gen (2001-2010)

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Old 07-23-13, 07:44 PM
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I have been dreaming to own this beautiful sc430 for years. My wife has not been a fan of convertible and she said that I could own any Lexus models except convertible.

I have checked LS460, GS430, IS250, IS350, M35, and M45. I like them all, but they are not my dream car. Last week, I finally convinced my wife to take a ride of SC430 and she was impressed. I immediately took the opportunity and purchased the 2004 Silver Metallic with less than 50K miles.

The seller does not know the car well, he told me the tires are RFT, but I have noticed they are not after taking the car home. I just bought a Rx8 spare tire.

I have completely cleaned the car from inside to outside even everything under the hood. It is beautiful and I love it.

I drove my car for 40 miles last weekend. It was the most exciting drive I have ever experienced. I have own IS300 and Rx400h, but. I like my sc430 the most.

I was checking other convertible just for compare before the purchasing, one original owner was selling his well kept SL500 with 63K mile for $18,000. It costed additional $30K comparing to SC430 when it was new, I can not believe that it asked for less than the sc430 at the same model year. However, I still like SC430 better and decided to purchase the higher price SC430 instead.

I am looking forward to drive my car at the weekend. Driving the sc430 is so enjoyable and I am considering that I am taking a vacation when I drive my dream car.

Tom
Old 07-23-13, 07:48 PM
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Congrats OP please post pics. I considered getting an even older SL500 before I got my SC430. No regrets - Toyota reliability is the way to go.
Old 07-24-13, 10:39 AM
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Congratulations Tom. Enjoy your new ride!
Old 11-17-13, 01:49 AM
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Congratulations! I just became a happy SC430 owner today too!
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Originally Posted by lolabunny
Congratulations! I just became a happy SC430 owner today too!
Congratulations on your aquisition and welcome to the forum.

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Old 11-17-13, 06:17 PM
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Congrantulations and Welcome, and good choice
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Originally Posted by lolabunny
Congratulations! I just became a happy SC430 owner today too!
Today must be "Buy an SC430" day!
Old 11-17-13, 08:51 PM
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congrats, which part of Texas are you from ?
Old 11-18-13, 01:15 AM
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Welcome to the best car forum in the world ! Good luck with your new SC, great choice to eliminate the MB SL and go with the finest car LEXUS has ever produced!
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