2004 Lexus SC 430 Overview
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Vehicle
2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
Review
The acceleration is incredible! Watching the top go down is almost as good as sex (almost)!! Even with it being an 11 year old car - the interior is luxurious - black leather with the burled dark walnut is elegant. The exterior is beautiful (not as striking as my 1999 SC400 - but excellent). Everything work like it did the day it rolled off the showroom floor. The only downside is that it isn't exactly top down weather - so I'm impatiently waiting for the weather to turn. Of course - the only drawback is the lack of up-to-date electronics. Can't download my contacts from my phone. It handles "1-touch" dialing - but you have to manually enter your top 10 phone numbers, but the Bluetooth still works well with the phone. The navigation system is okay, but needs updating (need to go on-line and find an upgrade DVD. I updated it with a wireless back-up camera - tough to see behind you without it. I get about 22 mpg and it only had 83000 miles on it when I bought it!
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Available Lexus SC 430 2004 Submodel Types: Convertible
Available Trims: Base
Exterior Colors: White Gold Crystal, Black Onyx, Midnight Pine Pearl, Indigo Ink Pearl, Mercury Metallic, Millennium SIlver Metallic, Millennium Silver Metallic, Smoky Granite Mica, Black Sapphire, Egyptian Sand Pearl, Matador Red Mica, Obsidian, Starfire Pearl
Interior Colors: Black leather, Ecru, Camel leather, Saddle, Black, Saddle leather
Popular Features: 2nd Row Bucket Seats, Alarm, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Auto Climate Control, Heated seats, Leather Seats, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Navigation, Power Driver Seat, Rear Bench Seats, Stability Control, Tire Pressure Warning, Trip Computer, Upgraded Headlights, Bluetooth
Engine/Mechanics: 8 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC
Fuel Types: premium unleaded (required)
Drivetrains: rear wheel drive
