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Used 2005 Lexus SC 430 Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

The Perfect Cocoon of Luxury

Victoria, 01/05/2010
2005 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
32 of 37 people found this review helpful

The Lexus SC430 is a near perfect animal. It growls when you need it to but purrs all the time. This automobile is second to none in quality build, interior comfort and beauty, and all around elegance and class. When I drive my SC 430 (black with saddle, ooh la la) heads turn. She's a beauty. And amazingly, she's as much fun with the top up as down. The perfect cocoon of silence and safety, the way the side of the door is higher than most cars gives you the feeling of being wrapped up in LUXURY!!! I should know. I own a $160 thousand dollar Porsche along with thirty other luxury and sport cars. This car is my daily driver because life is too short to settle for less than the best.

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5 out of 5 stars

Lexus SC 430

Judy Konos, 06/02/2005
2005 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

Simply put, I love my Lexus SC 430! It is drop dead gorgeous and commended by everyone, especially drivers on the road traveling beside me. The Amethyst color changes continually with the sun and shade and at nightfall. It hugs the exits from interstates as though there were no twists nor turns. It is extremely fast, comfortable, fun and most of all EXCITING. Lexus should be commended for all the time and effort that went into building his automobile.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Very nice car

alexj123, 05/13/2005
2005 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

This car is as fun to drive as it is attractive. I love this car as it appeals to the right side of my brain. It is seductive, with nice lines and curves, and beauty to abound.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Good stuff

JHLohnes, 07/30/2005
2005 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

The quality of the experience is in the ability to easily hold a normal volume conversation going 65 mph with the top down. Interestingly, women in particular love the design. Having owned the prior SC400, I've gotten many comments from people I know and many I don't, about how they like the style. 75% have been women. It is a tightly engineered, refined use of power.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Best Convertible on the Road

Michael B. Johnson, 02/19/2005
2005 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

In the few months that I have owned the SC 430 hardly a day has passed that I have not had someone on the street make a compliment about my car. I purchased the Pebble Beach Edition and I must say that it by far is the BEST looking car on the road. The special edition black is absolutely breath taking. The car handles beautifully on the road as well. I am especially pleased with the hard top conv. I live in a climate that does not allow the top to be down all the time and I enjoy the fact that you do not notice that you are driving a conv. with the top up. The Lexus quality and the dealerships are the highest quality that I have encounter to date. Looking forward to the new SC 430 model.

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