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Used 2003 Lexus SC 430 Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

mY sc430!

Stevenb, 07/07/2003
2003 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
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Great Car! Can't beat the looks and the gizmo's. Real power and performance to boot in a well thought out and executed vehicle. Great value compared to more expensive SL 500 (had one earlier on too!)

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5 out of 5 stars

Best Car EVER Owned

Keith C, 01/29/2024
2003 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
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Bought my SC430 new in 2003. Now, 21 years and 86000 miles later, I can report that this vehicle has not had one mechanical defect. ZERO! The only change was to replace the run flat tires. The body is immaculate. The interior leather and wood is pristine as the day it came off the showroom floor. This car still turns heads and with an engine and transmission that’s as smooth as a sewing machine. If in the market for a fun sporty convertible, this is your car. However, most current owners like me are unwilling to part with theirs.

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5 out of 5 stars

GREAT CAR

asubf asknda, 11/08/2002
2003 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful

This car is unblievable, and is great for this price comparing the Mercedes SL and the Jaguar XK. Get it.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

The poor man's exotic

NOB, 08/23/2005
2003 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful

Despite the recall on the tire valves, and the battery that could never charge, and the broken 6 disc CD changer, this is an awesome car. The closest thing to a lemon that toyota has ever built, but i'm in love with it.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

The best car I've ever owned

lucky boy, 07/16/2003
2003 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is a great car, tight, reliable, posh, thoughtfully executed. Everything about it suggests quality-- the finish, looks, touch of the controls. I owned the previous model (SC 400) which was also very sexy, but harder to control--road feel, handling, and control of this car are greatly improved. Run flat tires occasionally transmit too much of uneven roads to driver. I look forward to enjoying this car for years to come.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

A Boring Convertible

mickeyalso, 07/07/2003
2003 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 7 people found this review helpful

For a performance convertible this has to be the most boring for the dollar. Our Volvo S60R T5 is more fun, and a better value. It pales in comparison to the Z06 for a performance vehicle.

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