2002 Lexus SC 430 - Consumer Discussions

Lexus SC 430 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Price range for a CPO Lexus SC 430

  Written by: gokaden on May 11, 2006 9:58:52 AM

  Hi, I'm looking at buying a 2002 or 2003 CPO sc 430, and the KBB trade-in and retail values for this vehicle differs about $10K. Therefore, should I expect to pay toward the high or low end of this range for this particular vehicle? I think this is heavily based on the popularity of the vehicle. Any thoughts would help.

Lexus SC 430

• Re: windshield cracking? [Mr_Shiftright]

  Written by: murph33 on Oct 27, 2005 10:16:17 AM

  I realize that the message I am replying to is dated, however I am having the same problem. I have owned two SC 430's new, 2002 and currently a 2004 model. I have replaced two windshields on the 2004 model. (At $1100 each) Both were cracked toward the center of the glass. One from the bottom, the other from the top. I have much experience with RFT's sensors and wind noise ... Read More

• Re: Does anyone want or need a new SC 430? [silvercloudiii]

  Written by: ardo1 on Apr 10, 2005 5:44:23 PM

  I am searching also. However, do to budget constraints only concentrating on 2002 & 2003 SC 430s. No GPS -- but does have NAV. No Lexus Link (remote access). Most come with Runflat tires, thus no spare. No trunk room for a spare, if you had one. Hard top nice feature for sound. Handles very well.

• Rotating tires

  Written by: karklin1 on Sep 17, 2004 4:40:44 PM

  I own a 2002 Lexus SC-430 I would like to rotate the tires myself I have Bridgestones run flat tires if I switch front to back would that mess up my air pressure censor?        thanks for your help Leo-K

• Tire Problems

  Written by: onfire1 on Mar 12, 2004 5:17:19 PM

  Listen to ipsadoodle folks on tire issues with SC430.. Switch to Dunlop 5000 DSST and ask Lexus dealership for a refund.. Bridgestone RFT(runflat) /GoodYear EMT(Extended Mobility Technology) tires are trouble..I switched to Dunlop last year after driving 30K miles on my 2002 SC 430, no problems thereafter..

• 500SL vs. SC 430....the truth based on experience

  Written by: bongo59 on Aug 31, 2003 10:19:55 AM

  I have owned 5 500SL's including the new designo....i traded it in 2 months for the SL 55 which i love....but have just sold last night....i still have my lorinser 2003 500 SL but i bought a nieman marcus 2002 SC 430 and for 30 K less this car is worth the price....i do agree the tires and ride and exterior styling are substandard with MB .....but not 30K worth.....I am ... Read More

• SC-430 run flats

  Written by: karklin1 on Jul 7, 2003 5:32:06 PM

  I own a 2002 Lexus SC-430 with run flat tires.I don't like them they are noisy hard riding and seem to pull sideways when hard braking. I am thinking of getting high performance tires is there enough space in the trunk for a doughnut spare? Any help would be appreciated.            Leo-K

• C-320

  Written by: karklin on Jun 22, 2002 9:07:27 AM

  I own a C-320 and nothing but a pain in the neck. I purchased it new in March 2001 and I counted 6 different problems.Water in the fog lights water in the trunk mulfunction in the fuel gage tail light problem, problem with belts,frozen front wheel.Some of the promblems they did not want to fix.I owned Acuras 2 no problems. I also own a 2002 lexus SC-430 not a single problem. ... Read More

• Edmunds TMV SL500$79k vs. SC430$61k

  Written by: w210 on May 1, 2002 2:56:10 AM

  2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Luxury Convertible (2002) Consumer Rating 9.8 True Market Value: $79,143 - $122,816 What Edmunds Says: The most technologically advanced two-seater currently sold (despite its navigation system). Pros: Seductive style, retractable hardtop, commendable performance, ride and handling. Cons: Heavy for a "sports car", limited cargo capacity, nav system is old-tech CD-rom format. --------------------------------------- 2002 Lexus SC 430 Luxury Convertible Consumer Rating 9.1 True Market Value: $61,117 What Edmunds Says: ... Read More