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Used 2009 Lexus SC 430 Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

The Best in Luxury Convertible cars

Dino, 09/10/2005
2006 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

Don’t compare it with Porsche or MB, they are different animals. If you want to feel the engine, the road and handling of a real sport car go with a Porsche or SL500 or if you have the bucks go with a Ferrari but if you want to have a quasi Sporty convertible car with real luxury, the best reliability in the market, good power (60MPH in 5.8sec.), excellent comfort, outstanding stereo sound, premium amenities and you want to keep the best value in a car the SC430 is the car! Some people, disapprove the back seat, but to me it's a good thing, why? Because my insurance is not considering my SC like a Sport Car that normally is 50% more expensive expensive than a regular car because the 4 seats.

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5 out of 5 stars

The Car gets Compliments

Michael Ashurst, 06/07/2019
updated 12/11/2020
2006 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I love to take care of my cars so waxing is a regular calendar event. Part of the reward for maintaining a cars appearance is the self satisfaction and of course the parking lot adulation from passers by. At 13 years old with the original paint, this car still gets lots of adulation. The best part is the lines of the car not only bring attention they are a breeze to wash and wax.

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5 out of 5 stars

Still the most beautiful car on the raod

John, 12/05/2018
2006 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 6A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful

I'm on my second Sc430 but this time I have the all elusive2006 pebble beach Mica tiger eye. This car is awesome in every way. A small car with a big car drive. This vehicle is totally obedient to ever command, from cruise to go get him!! There was only 500 of these car produced so everyone that sees it gawk in awe. Compliment after compliment. Even the new Lexus must look up to it's big brother. The stereo is just incredibly clear and loud if you like loud. Even though I don't have all the new gadgets, especially the blindspot monitor. I went out and purchased blindspot mirrors and that did the trick. This vehicle will never leave my ownership

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5 out of 5 stars

Got it all

Paul, 04/21/2006
2006 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful

For a retired senior, it's the perfect car for the second vehicle now that the kids are out of the house. Makes you feel young again. Auto top down mechanism is great and it rides almost like a sedan while having the nimbleness of a roadster.

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5 out of 5 stars

SENSATIONAL

SOFAKING, 04/19/2006
2006 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

My recent frustration with an X5 and a 745 sent me on a mission to check out Lexus. Every experience I had had with 5 other Lexus cars was great so I went looking for an suv and an LS 430. Well when I saw this matador red, chrome wheeled beauty I was smitten. This is a great car that no one seems to pay any mind to. Beautiful styling, great comfort, world class fit and finish, quiet ride top up and top down and Lexus reliability make this car bulletproof. The only flaw is the seat belt access but why quibble. This car has it all and a great value in the market place. I have never enjoyed a car like this one. This is one sweet ride.

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