Used 1997 Lexus SC 400 Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1997 SC 400, so we've included reviews for other years of the SC 400 since its last redesign.
Luxury Coupe
Steve Abrahamson, 08/30/2008
1996 Lexus SC 400 2dr Coupe
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
The Lexus SC 400 is built like a tank and was made to last. I bought my beauty 12 years after it was assembled, but it had only 70,000 miles on it. The car is heavy duty, and weights a ton, but this creates an amazingly smooth ride. The car is not street light to street light quick, but has great power on the freeway. Perhaps I do not have the lead foot of some others, but my 12 year old car gets very respectable mileage. I have gotten as much as 24 miles per gallon on an entire tank, and rarely get under 20 miles per gallon - very respectable for a V8 with 260 HP.
Beast of No Nation
hajmaja, 12/06/2014
1995 Lexus SC 400 2dr Coupe
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
I never met or heard about this car until I met it at an auction in DC. The way the car was looking at me , I know it wants to go home with me. I tried my luck among numerous young folks who wants to buy the car, and I won. I bought this car less than 3 grands with 170,000 miles, but to my utmost surprise, the engine of the car has never being touched. No single dent in the body, and the interior scores 85%. The first time I drove this car, it was like I have never driven in my life. Talk of perfect, the car is perfect. Talk of elegance, the car has it. Talk of strength, the car is always ready for confrontation. Thank you Lexus for making this rear angel. It is mine forever!
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Robert, 06/21/2008
1995 Lexus SC 400 2dr Coupe
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I found this car under several inches of dust on the back lot. It was just traded in. It was stored for 7 years. 69,383 actual miles - I kid you not! After completely flushing/replacing ALL the fluids and detailing it inside and out it is absolutely immaculate. Runs, looks and performs like new. Really. This is one of the best machines ever designed, engineered and built. I still can't believe I actually own such beauty. Believe it or not, it gets 24 around town and 27 on the highway.
Great Car
Ray C., 04/21/2003
1997 Lexus SC 400 2dr Coupe
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car is a very good combination of luxury and performance. Fast but quiet V8 engine with exceptional handling. Ride is great for a sport coupe. Traction is good most of the time except in snow condition.
Great car - thinking about a 430
Driver 1, 09/05/2003
1997 Lexus SC 400 2dr Coupe
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I wanted a small, reliable reasonably fun luxury coupe. The styling is good, the ride is excellent (and a lot of fun, although I find it difficult to maintain a legal speed), reliability outstanding. The car accelerates well and although I rarely drive it long distances, it almost drives itself the 60 miles to the airport. It's not a Porsche, but it wasnever meant to be - it's a very comfortable ride without the insurance.