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4.63 out of 5 stars

'02 SC430

jdleroy, 08/23/2014
2002 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
68 of 69 people found this review helpful

Bought the car 1 year ago @ 12 years of age with 100K and loving. All original equipment is still functioning perfectly and car is running strong, with the exception of 3 busted speakers that I replaced.

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5 out of 5 stars

great car

Dave Iwinski, 03/07/2016
2002 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
37 of 37 people found this review helpful

I never keep a new car past 4-5 years. I have owned my 2002 SC430 14 years. I still struggle if I want a convertible again, what is better?? I have pampered it like a baby and it still looks new. If you can find a well kept one, buy it.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

My fifth one

CHUBBY4323, 03/09/2010
2002 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
35 of 35 people found this review helpful

I just purchased an 02 SC430 and I am loving it!! Let me start by saying this is my 5th Lexus. I've owned 2 LS400, SC400, GS300 and now this SC430. I had no problem purchasing this vehicle w/98,000 mile on it and it looks brand new. (Garage Kept) The car has had every scheduled maintenance service since the car was purchased. It drives just like the 2010 and I saved thousands.. I've owned many other brands, but Lexus is my favorite. Now that I'm hitting mid life crisis I will stay w/Lexus from here on out!!

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5 out of 5 stars

SC 430 ("02")

I.G., 07/16/2010
2002 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
36 of 37 people found this review helpful

Ok, I've owned this "02" for only about 3 months, but only drives it for weekends only. I also own a "91" LS400 which is still running like new with a 140K plus. The SC is a all that and more from the modern exterior to the flawless interior (except for the cup holder, no biggie). Every time I drive, I'm always stopped to ask whether it's a 2010 or what? This most definitely was ahead of its time for a "02" I'll tell anyone, once you drive a LEXUS, you wouldn't want to drive anything ELSE!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

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.

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