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Used 2002 Lexus SC 430 Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Awesome car

Mike111, 06/04/2002
2002 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
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All I can say is awesome. What a fun car to drive. I have only had it a few days, but I absolutely love it! A little more room in the back seat would be the only thing I would change..

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Lexus SC430, My Opinion

Eddie Varnadore, 07/24/2002
2002 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
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I purchased my SC430 in March, 2001. One of the first delivered in Marietta, Ga. I enjoy the car. Styling is great, It's a head turner. Overall I rate it an excellent automobile. Problems I've had are as follows: Clunking sound (metal to metal) in rear of car over rough bumps.) Road noise from no-flat tires, wind noise from rear seat belts when top down. Also, car bottoms out over bumps.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Smooth Operator

KapaluaBreeze, 04/15/2002
2002 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
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This is a great car on its own right. It is also the best value for the money. The closest match (2003 Mercedes SL-500) costs $40,000 more when equipped similarly!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

You gotta drive one to understand

Can't Believe It, 07/26/2002
2002 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
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This car is unbelievable. Bottomless silky power. Shifts are invisible and the ride is top notch. I find it is quieter than the GS 430. Car is a real head turner. What a sound system! Simply a pleasure to drive.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love It!

sTRIDER, 02/10/2004
2002 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
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I have always wanted a retractable hardtop vehicle with a great stereo system that was fun to drive. I have achieved my dream come true.

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5 out of 5 stars

best car for me

jim, 05/05/2023
2002 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
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mine has 150 thousand miles a silver 2002 super nice car get some stares from people. Had to replace ball joints tie rods and valve cover gasket. Love this car its not as fast as my 350z but it is so cool to drive with the top down. Good stereo the speakers aint cheap the ride is pretty brittle but other than that its the best car i have ever owned

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great car!

Dog, 05/12/2002
2002 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
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The Lexus Sc430 is a very good car. It's a good car because it has many little devices inside of it. Such as heited seats, and a navigation system. It is also a convertble. It is a hard top convertble. The top goes in the trunk. The Sc430 also has very good wood and leather. It also has a very good trunk space when the top is up. The seats are very comfterable. In conclusion, this is a very good car.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best most satisfying car ever owned

david, 05/10/2006
2002 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
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Our SC 430 is the best most satisfying car we've ever owned. Reliable, still gets comments EVERY time it goes out in public. A great ego tripper as well as a driving trip. Although it has less than 25,000 miles, it is used every day. A joy to own and drive.

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5 out of 5 stars

Close to perfect

ELSAS DAD, 04/26/2002
2002 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
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Thanks to all who posted their reviews previously. This is a fantastic car that will not disappoint as long as you understand it is not a pure sports car, but instead a GT touring car. I got the saddle interior, which not only looks good but actually smells like leather (unlike most japanese cars).

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5 out of 5 stars

VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!

Swissair MD-11, 08/08/2002
2002 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
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FROM: tntjackson "A toyota is a toyota is a toyota. I'm not fooled here." I WANT TO SPEAK TO THAT YOUNG MAN. DON'T YOU DARE LISTEN TO HIM. HE IS WRONG. THE SC430 IS BY FAR THE BEST CAR LEXUS HAS EVER MADE. IT SHARES THE LEGENDARY LEXUS VALUE AND RELIABILITY, WHILE SPORTING AVANT GARDE LOOKS AND POWER.

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