Skip to main content

Used 2003 Lexus SC 430 Consumer Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars
96 reviews

See Edmunds pricing data

Has Your Car's Value Changed?

Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.

Price history graph example

Trending topics in reviews

Pros
Cons
5 out of 5 stars

Dream Car

Venice Beach Pups, 08/18/2003
2003 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I am still thrilled to hop in, put the top down and rocket down PCH in this car. The open cabin is quiet enough at 80 mph to speak hands-free without raising my voice and the ride is silky smooth nimble handling PLUS not a bit of a breeze ruffles my hair (air dynamics MIRACLE!). The only complaints I have heard regard cargo space and I find sufficient space with the run-flat tire option (no spare.) The rear seats are a visually stunning way of adding stowage. The SC430 is a dream car with Lexus reliability, Bentley luxury, Aston Martin panache and Porsche speed and handling. I plan to keep it FOREVER!!!

Report Abuse

2.13 out of 5 stars

Tired out.

Alebowitz, 09/13/2006
2003 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
5 of 18 people found this review helpful

With top up, it is difficult to look backward to park because of the hump. Run flat tires are a very hard ride, and not suitable for winter- pothole/cracked streets. When tire hits pothole, you will need to replace tire and rim for approximately $1,000 each. I replaced three tires at a cost of $3,000 in one year.

Report Abuse
2003 Lexus SC 430 for sale near you
3 of 51 listings
See all 51 listings

4 out of 5 stars

No front end

Howard , 09/24/2006
2003 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
5 of 22 people found this review helpful

The front end is non existent and you will end up replacing $400 every time you hit a pot hole. It is beautiful, great acceleration, but the tires and wheel covers will be replaced numerous times. The tires which never go flat get lousy overall mileage. It costs over $400 just to put snow tires on in the winter. That is without buying them at $400 a pop. So if you have thousands to waste because the front end was made for a show room this is a great car.

Report Abuse

4.63 out of 5 stars

Short people want to drive it too!

shorty, 02/12/2003
2003 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 7 people found this review helpful

I love this car but, THERE IS NO WAY AROUND THE BLIND SPOT ON THE BACK RIGHT SIDE OF THE CAR WHEN THE TOP IS UP. WHEN THE TOP IS DOWN THERE IS AN IMPROVEMENT BUT NOT GOOD ENOUGH. before YOU BUY SIT IN CAR AND CHECK OUT THE BLIND SPOT AS SEAT DOES NOT GO UP VERY FAR. LOOK AT TOP EDGE OF CAR WITH WINDOWS AND TOP DOWN AND WHILE YOU ARE SITTING IN THE DRIVERS SEAT. AT MY HEIGHT MY LINE OF SIGHT IS JUST A FRACTION OVER THE TOP OF THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. THIS IS THE BLIND SPOT I, AM TALKING ABOUT. NOT ACCEPTABLE.

Report Abuse

4.75 out of 5 stars

Super Cool SC430

Nursey, 01/03/2003
2003 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Great car for those who seek impractical, but fun transportation. Top down, superior sound system up, gets lots of attention.

Report Abuse
Items per page:
5