Used 2005 Lexus SC 430 Consumer Reviews
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Beautiful, but if you have kids, no way!
Alexandra, 07/18/2005
2005 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Beautiful car. Read some reviews before I leased it, from Edmunds that stated there was plenty of room for children. I have a 2 and 3 year old and well, there just isn't any room. Just wanted to clarify that online, if you have kids, and expect them to drive in this car, you're in la la land.
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jahenry2004, 08/04/2005
2005 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The car is fun to drive. Smooth, yet powerful. You can't feel the trans shift up or down. The cabin is quiet, and the sounf system is impressive with the speakers placed juast right. The top folds quickly and queitly into the trunk. Road noise is not a problem when talking with the top down. One drawback is that the runflat tires are somewhat noisy. Occasionally you can feel the pull from one side to the other.
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Cute little car
Filmore, 12/15/2023
2005 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great looking little car with a super rocket engine and cushy comfortable seating. Ride and handling are great. But it is 18 years old and lacks the technology of which we’ve become accustom. It’s a one or two person car. The back seat is only there for insurance purposes. The trunk is reserved for the convertible top. There is very little space for luggage or golf clubs and no one could sit in the rear seats. Fuel economy (19mpg) is not a consideration with the 300hp rocket engine, but it wasn’t built to be efficient. It was built to be fun and that it is!
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BEST DANG CAR I'VE OWNED!
myfirstlexus, 06/26/2005
2005 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This has to be one of the most luxurious vehicles I've ever been in let alone owned. Fast mover, head turner and a perfect fit for a female (all the controls are really at arms reach.) I see ppl complaining about no back seat. I believe it wasn't made for ppl to sit back there, but for lower insurance premiums by technically being a 4 seater. Bentley has a new model out with the same "issue", that I can assure you they will not be addressing. It's done on purpose. Sure has more room than a SLK which has no space behind the seats.
Not a great car.
Tom Nault, 03/06/2005
2005 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 7 people found this review helpful
I've owned one for a year and I've nothing but annoying problems. Most are loud rattles and squeaks that the dealer can't seem to fix even though they hear them. The passenger seat shudders with every bump if unloaded. The car has been a complete nightmare and I don't recommend it to anyone unless you don't mind constant loud squeaks and other unwelcome noises. The car had more minor problems than most I've owned. As an example, the left headlight washer didn't retract, grease kept smearing along the passenger side window, and the carpet had to be replaces just because of missing ring for the rug anchor. I'm very disappointed in Lexus for their failure to find a solution.