Used 2009 Lexus SC 430 Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2009 SC 430, so we've included reviews for other years of the SC 430 since its last redesign.
Been a dependable car, but needs to be driven.
james fong, 09/01/2017
updated 09/14/2023
2006 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 6A)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
I found the best way to keep this car reliable is to keep a battery tender on it if it's not driven for more than 5 days. There is a parasitic drain that nobody seems to be able to fix. Other than that, I have not had any problems with this car. It's a blast to drive. I've driven the car a few thousand miles since my last review and have not had any problems. I did receive a recall notice to get the passenger side air bag replaced again. When I brought it in, the dealer found the power steering pump was leaking and it was in need of motor mounts. Since it needed a new timing belt, I have the water pump and everything done at the same time. Hopefully my car won't need anything else done for a few years. It's still a blast to drive this car!
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A classy ride
Baer, 03/02/2008
2008 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 6A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
I'm now 72 years old and have owned many fine nameplates in the past including BMW, Mercedes, Porsche and Audi. This car is an engineering masterpiece and a joy to own in its own right. I love top down cruising in the countryside with that smooth V-8 under my right foot. Turning on the Mark Levinson to my favorite tunes adds to the pleasure. It's a style that grows on you not unlike the new Mercedes SL, and for a lot less money. When it is replaced next year I doubt there will be another quite like it.
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Maui cruiser
chrisinmaui, 07/07/2006
2006 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 6A)
23 of 24 people found this review helpful
Unbelievable ride, grace and class. Run flat tires are silent even with the top down. I have never owned or driven anything like this. Looked at all other options but there is no equal for the money in elegance ride and overall feel. This car is made for running tropical moonlight nights with the top down. Top up it is not recognizable as a convertable. My only wish is gas mileage was a littee better, getting 19mpg @ 2000 on the odometer.
Run flat tires
Agatha, 08/29/2008
2007 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 6A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
I love driving this car but I have serious problems with tires separating from the rim. Within the last 4 months, I had to replace 3 tires at $400 each. The car does not even have 15K on it. I am an experienced driver but have never experienced such a problem. I believe that the Dunlap run flat tires are of an inferior quality and need improvement. Lexus dealer informed me that these tires are much thinner on the outer portion of the tire. Maybe that is the problem but we as consumers should not suffer from that! When one buys a $65,000 car, he or she should expect quality including the quality of the tires.
2007 SC430 Pebble beach Edition
Kevin Flanagan, 12/14/2009
2007 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 6A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
Purchased this car used with only 7000 miles. This car has exceeded my expectations in all respects. The engineering, fit and finish are beyond reproach. The only concern is the run flat tires. I got the P.B. Edition and love it. I doesn't compare to Porsche, but wasn't designed to do so. A great car for me at 66 yrs.