Used 2002 Lexus SC 430 Consumer Reviews
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Almost Perfect
Jeff, 01/17/2010
2002 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
Love this car. Fast, fun top up or down. Quiet. Bulletproof. Love the exotic wood look of the bird's eye maple. Wish I could add about 100 more horsepower just for fun but then that would be a 911S, wouldn't it? Seriously if you are considering an SC430, it's a great 2 seater with a lot of package room. (Don't think of the rear seats as seats, they are simply insurance lowering devices). The Mark Levinson sound system is the best I've heard in a car. Get rid of the run-flats and put Michelin performance tires on for less road noise. The best compliment that I can give this car is that my next car may be a newer one with 6-speed automatic and satellite radio.
185,000 - reliable and fun to drive
Steve G, 04/13/2017
updated 04/13/2018
2002 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
I have an ES 330 with 165,000 and love the quiet reliable ride of the Lexus - I took an SC 430 for a test ride and really liked the comfort and power but especially the retractable top. Tires that have worked well are the Bridgestone Turanza Serenity Plus - makes all the difference in the world on the ride and handling - I get compliments all the time! Great car and so fun to drive! Lexus quality and reliability beats BMW hands down. With 178k, drives like new A year later - this car can average 24 mpg or better on the freeway. That’s amazing. I enjoy driving it around town and handles like a dream Take it up a windy hill and absolutely holds the road with power to spare This car is a keeper!
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Timeless Classic
Timeless Classic, 02/12/2010
2002 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
When a car doesn't change its shape for the first 10 years it tells you something. They got it right the first time. This car gets the same admiring looks as it did in the fall of 2001 when introduced. Its the perfect combo of luxury, style and performance. Its not a pocket rocket but it is a luxury cruiser. You can take a 10 hour trip and not feel fatigued. That cannot be said about too many two seaters. This is one of the sexiest looking cars on the planet. The darker colors like Indigo Blue with saddle are the best looking color combos.
What a car!
Phillies40, 02/23/2010
2002 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
Just got the car this morning and drove it to work! What a fun drive! Noise is little high but the ride is very smooth! I think I got a great deal for 2002 SC430 with 23000 miles for 25K. Not bad! I love it so far!
A prodigious achievement!
toyotas1, 02/27/2002
2002 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Thank you, Lexus, for bringing 21st century style and luxury to the FULL-SIZE luxury convertible class. The one who compared this to the Audi TT needs to drive BOTH cars before making a fool of himself. Just wish that instead of the fake back seat, we could get a parcel shelf, more front egroom, and a pop-up rollover bar, like the SL. But this car is a stunner, and an incredible value, at over $25k less than an SL, it's onlt real competition.
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