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A GENTLEMAN'S LUXURY RIDE
Larry, 07/26/2019
updated 01/30/2020
2002 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Not a sports car as some originally thought. It got bad reviews by those who thought it was. To the contrary, it is a quality, comfortable cruiser. Everything is designed for smooth, quite running. Its modest V-8 is so well done, that you hardly know it's running. One of only 2 cars to have a hard top that folds into the trunk when it was introduced. Its Mark Levinson sound system is one of the best available. It still sounds great after 17 years (door mid-range speaks did need replacing after being stored outside in the Florida heat for 10 years). Never had a single maintenance issue other than routine maintenance with this sweet car. Update as of 1/29/2020: Car still running great with no repairs necessary. Had body painted after being parked outside in direct Florida sun for over 15 years. Paint on sides was still in good shape, but paint on hood, top, and trunk showed fading and lines which the painter told me was normal with the Florida sun. Outside rear view mirrors are spotty from the sun eating off the coating and the rubber door edges at the bottom of the side windows are eaten away a little at the ends, but other than that there is no sign of deterioration. I still love this little gem and it is fun to put the top down into the trunk and buzz the beaches. She's not for sale as I intend to keep her until either her or my wheels fall off.
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Super Car!
Tim, 06/03/2006
2002 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I drove standard shift sports cars for 17 years prior to getting my SC 430 and was thrilled with the reliability, style, acceleration capability and comfort of the SC 430. A great car that is exceptionally fun to cruise around in with the top down, and a grand road car with it up. However, there are some improvements that can be made.
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Fun to drive and be in with top down
Marvin Roffman, 05/23/2008
2002 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I just love this car. Fun to drive and is one of the best looking cars on the road. Very high quality.
2002 SC 430
jon, 04/05/2009
2002 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Great car, fun to drive, lots of looks. Car has 132,000 miles now. All maintenance preformed by dealer. Drives like a new one. Ave mpg 22 city 26 hwy. Great nav system, stereo.
worth the bucks
bill scheu, 03/22/2002
2002 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
this car does everything well. i know that it will be around for a long time and the relialibility is what makes me want to never look at another jag. the dealer treatmet will keep me from another sl. mb treats you like they did you a favor taking your money. it amazes me that jag and mb still do not get it ! i gusee they will loose all their market share before they give a decent rent a car during service bill