Honestly this car is one of my favorite cars. I love the land speed boat design and at the time, the 300 hp engine was just awesome for cruising. It had decent acceleration as well and the interior was just luxurious.
I have a 97' with every option. Moonroof, brake spoiler, rims. Love this car. Bullet proof engine. v8... awesome car! Had the integrated analog phone but it doesn't work in the digital age! There is nothing like a sc400 on the freeway. Sporty enough to get up and go at 90mph and comfortable enough to fall asleep doing it.
that's awesome to hear from you. I drove my sc for the first time in 2 months today and instantly fell back in love with it. just a dream to drive. yours being the 97 is the latest body style and has an updated motor from mine. last year before they went to the vvti motor
I have a 1995 with 208,000 on it . Completely stock and runs like it's new. Only issue is the power steering pump leaks a bit and needs to be replaced. Cracked seats . I've owned it for 9 years and was cracking a bit when I bought it. Love this Car!
Picked up a 1995 94,000 original miles white with tan leather for $2500!! Only thing it needed was hood shocks and a a/c motor blower resistor (AC motor blew only on high) which I picked up from the junkyard for $30. No tears in the seat , all lights on the gauge needle works pretty much perfect. Runs like a Rolex. This is my second SC400 sold my last for 3000 with 184k miles and i only bought it for 1000.
wow that's an amazing find. you got lucky with your sc finds for sure. I had 2 white on tan sc400s before. one was a 92 and the other was a 94. my black one is my 5th sc400 an I love the car more and more every day. I'm glad there are other sc400 enthusiasts out there like me. glad you got yourself a nice car. enjoy it 👌
@@ProdByPrivateJoker nice, that sounds like a really good car. that was the last year non interference engine in the sc before they went to the vvt-I motor
@@ProdByPrivateJoker I mean it's a great motor, I have one in my gs400 and it's a solid engine. the non vvt-I motor has stronger internals and is non interference, so if the timing belt were to break when driving in the non vvt-I, then your motor wont be ruined whereas in the vvt-I if the timing belt were to break when driving, there goes your motor. but honestly it's a great engine and it's very very reliable
My 2nd car was a 95 SC400 with only 85k miles. Bought it when I was 17 and being young and dumb I crashed it and ended up writing it off which was my biggest mistake. I have a 2016 Lexus now I got at 18 but it just doesn’t feel the same. I went to Cali to test drive another 95 SC400 and actually cried tears of joy while driving it. I didn’t buy it because it obviously was sitting for 5+ years and had rust.
the reality is that these cars age with the perfection they were designed with. even a beat up sc will still drive great, as you found out. I'm glad to hear this from you. thanks for reaching out
Ik your comment was 4 yrs ago so u prolly won’t see this but I’m 17 atm and just stupidly wrote off my Lexus IS200, looking into picking up one of these as my 2nd car
Better get that power steering fluid fixed soon!! Known issue with the SC400 and LS400 is when the power steering goes/leaks it will leak on the Alternator since the Alternator is right below it and FRY it!! I know these SC300/400's like the back of my hand. Happen to have a 98 Renaissance Red SC300 with no rips or tears in the front seats, And one seam coming apart on the top part of the back seat which you mentioned is common gonna get that fixed. Overall paint is very good minus chips and scratches here and there. Has VVT-i which only the 1998-2000 models had. I'm her 3rd owner got her back in May 2015. First owner held on to her for over 14yrs! And took her in religiously every 5000mi for service at the original Lexus dealer. Have a stack of paperwork an inch thick in the original leather Lexus binder for all the service! 2nd owner did the timing belt service back in 2012 at 106,700mi. She's got 116 ,600 now and drives and shifts smoothly. That averages out to less than 6000mi a year. No accident history too. I will hold on to her for many, many years to come!!
love the feedback. I dont mine much because of the steering line leaks. dont want to cause more problems until I fix it. that is definitely a nice car with very low miles. being the inline 6, that car will go a very long time👌👌👌
that's awesome. I almost bought a few lexus ls400s but could never agree on price. I definitely want to get one. they are a dream to drive. how does your 2000 ls drive? that's a beautiful car. you would be lucky if you could find yourself a 2000 sc400. those are really hard to come by. glad you like the older ls400s and sc👌
I have a 1994 sc400 and it’s only 86,000 miles in pristine condition. One owner, me. It was garaged all these time while I beat up bunch of company cars 😬. I was going to trade in for a new car but after watching your video, I’ve changed my mind. Thank you.
When I was little (5-8) my grandfather had a green SC400 with the same interior and wheels as yours. I remember how special the car felt, even at that age. I hope to be able to at least drive one some day.
You can easily get them for 3k with around 150k miles. Just be ready with another thousand for dumb repairs like suspension bushings, the stereo will be shot, most likely some sort of pulley/belt/ or timing job and Always check the steering rack for leaks. After that they are rock solid. And a simple home made air intake and muffler delete gets you a free 10-15hp easy. Tweak the TPS, clean the throttle, new spark plugs, ignition and these thing are legit. Quick powerful cars that you could drive to Alaska and back.
thanks for the input. these really are great cars after putting in a little love. the power steering system and steering rack are a must to be fixed if leaking. also, the automatic trans will need to be repaired since they tend to go out. would reccomend a manual r154 swap that is a lot stronger and more reliable gearbox. definitely a lot more fun too! give it some love and it will give back to you 😁👌
I have a 96 TT and i must say it was a risky buy... looking back i am glad i went for it as its such an awesome drive. It makes you want to go out and visit places just to drive it. Never had that with my old accord... even V35 skyline. The soarer is just special. Planning to keep it looking relatively stock, no crazy mods just pure reliability and added touches like touchscreen head unit and new speakers... some LONGER tyre sidewall for added robustness... OEM is the new modded lol
My first car. 1992 SC300 with the 5 speed manual in Black with the tan interior just like this SC400. It was such a fun car. I taught quite a few girls at my high school to drive a manual with that car ;)
thanks for the response. it really is an excellent car. just amazing overall with build and styling. just changed the serpentine belt and gonna put a new steering reservoir and lines in it. she will be perfect after that
There wasn't much done to those exhausts but it's louder than factory. When standard, mine was almost silent. When floored, from outside it just hissed like a snake and inside was nothing. When sitting inside and the engine mounts were still fresh and the exhaust still standard you could only tell if the motor was running by looking at the dash.
Those seats are amazing. My seats were cracked when I had mine 15 years ago. I had to get them redone. Absolutely loved my Lexus sc400. It was the best first car ever. Boby kit, new paint job, rims and tints! I was in heaven! Most of all, I miss the heavy pedal! Sadly it seems don’t make cars like the sc400 any more.
it was made in the era where they used more quality products on certain quality made vehicles, this was one of them for sure. you should get yourself another one
@@DaylyDriverDayly I just bought one from a seller 1993 160k miles, so surprisingly it was fine when I drove it back an hour home, until a check engine light showed up I knew it was salvage title but I looked it up and it was due to a rear end hit so assume maybe its something else though I just hope its nothing from the engine itself. Sadly I can't get it checked out until I get my pay this week so its been sitting for a few days untouched...I can't even afford to get it to pass smog lol.
@@KakyKalie personally I wouldnt do a body kit on the sc to keep the sleek style it has but people do it and I've seen a few that look decent before. I like the clean factory look more
I still have major love for this chassis. I still want an SC400. About 10-12 years ago when i was learning how to drive i wanted a pre facelift model but as it ages, the facelift models are beginning to look attractive. Especially so in its final iteration.
the pre face lift and latter models are all awesome cars. personally you see less of the older scs' than you do the newer ones. the older look has grown on me over time and I really enjoy it. all of the years though are super cool and really fun to drive 👌
My wife bought a 94 model back in 2012. She drove it for a few years, then sold it. I have always been a fan of Toyota (the actual Toyotas that were built in Japan) back in the day. I owned an 81 Celica GT, an 84 Celica GT-S, and an 88 Supra. Loved all of them!! Because this engine is sophisticated, and is an interference motor, you probably should change the timing belt, if you haven't already. Other than that, and what you mentioned, they really are bulletproof! Enjoy, and thanks for the video. Take care.
I love that you are a toyota guy like myself. I love the older 80s and 90s toyotas. I dont care for newer vehicles. I love the quality and design of older toyota vehicles like this and will always be able to appreciate it. why did your wife sell her sc?
After wanting this car since I was 16 (19 now) I’m finally getting one of these. Although the price did bump up from 3k😂… these are more around 10k and up now, I’m still super excited to finally be getting one lol
I'm stoked for you. What year, color and mileage is the one you are getting or got? I still have mine and done some upgrades to it but with all OEM toyota parts. It's crazy how expensive these are now if you can even find a decent one
Just wait for a gem to pop up on Facebook market place. I managed to buy a 93’ sc about a year ago for 5k. One owner and 130k miles! Good luck with your search!
My integra's interior has held up 100x better than a typical SC. My SC is even gutted because everything starts to crack and disintegrate. It is a reliable, fun and easy to work on
I miss mine so much. I owned one from when I was 19 in 2003 all the way to about 2 years ago, when I finally sold it off to a coworker for a few grand. It served me reliably for around 15+ years, I put around 140,000 miles on it and it never failed me. It was hands down and continues to be the best looking car ive ever had in my fleet, and watching this video was a bit painful for me. I did the lexuspors ecu upgrade and also PPE performance headers around 2011, that thing was a beast and turned heads EVERWHERE I went.
I agree 100%. Remember only use ATF II for the power steering fluid. I seen your fluid looks yellow, not red. I had similar issues with my PS system. Just needed a new hose. You can use a generic AZ hose (10$) as a temporary fix for that hose.
I used a generic fluid and not the fluid for the car. it was a temporary fix until I flush the system and put a new power steering system in the car. do you own one of these beauties?
@@DaylyDriverDayly Yes I do. I had my pressure hose fail (got fat and puffy?) and it leaked the fluid on my alternator causing intermittent failure. I almost bought power steering fluid for it a while back (Ive had her a few months now), but then seen then it takes ATF Type II. 93' SC400.
@@alancaX it looks good. from the video you may have a vaccum leak. it's hard to tell but I would inspect the lines. glad you made the video. let me know if I can help any further
Daily Driver it was for me and I abused the crap out of it, when I bought it, it was the exhaust sound that convinced me to buy it. I knew nothing about the SC I was very lucky to have picked this car as my first because now I know the next one I get I will take good care of it. I lost mines because I was in and out of jail it got impounded and I was financially doing terrible my SC was one of the nicest looking ones on the road.
These cars surprisingly has some gadgets that are quite up to date if you think about it and it's funny because of how old it is and you can get so much more than you would with any other used car for it's price range, the only thing I would consider changing out is the radio so I can put a bluetooth radio in it just because I prefer hands free phone calls in case of an emergency
@@DaylyDriverDayly my only gripe about it that you brought up is the alternator situation, like, is that really the best place you could put it, Toyota? Right under a pump that could one day leak? I mean, it's bad enough if the pump is going out and is leaking but I gotta worry about the alternator too? I haven't gotten my ls400 to run yet but I'm worried that the power steering possibly leaking might be the cause for it's alternator going out
@@Dunki113 i wouldnt worry about that too much, just get the car up and running and deal with that later. nevertheless, these cars are great and thats why they are still on the road decades later
The best thing about this car as well, it’s a rare car. As time continues on this will be less and less available especially in good condition. I found one for $4,000 that has been garage kept, only 115k, one previous owner with car facts, oil changes on time, tires rotated ect, guy is in his 90s and just babied it. I’m going for it!
nothing like the build quality of a 90s vehicle. you can picture how much of a stud you would have been to be rolling around in those times in one of these
I've had several of those early SC400 currently I have a 98 SC400 the first year with the vvt-i and 5-speed automatic transmission probably the best car I've ever had
that's great to hear you like the sc400s. you know just how great these cars are then. how do you like the vvti sc compared to the non vvti sc? great car by the way
@@DaylyDriverDayly I love the vvt-i it's much quicker and the 5-speed automatic compared to the 4-speed automatic seems to also help plus I think the brakes are bigger
I remember I had a 1993 with 33k miles on it.. I miss that car .. a lot of older guys used to talk to me about the car.. I was 22 at the time .. in 2012
@@DaylyDriverDayly unfortunately I was not responsible then, got it impounded and never got it out.. had a black 96 with 66k miles on it before that one and my “friend” totaled it .. took it without my permission.. smh
It’s a beauty 😭 I lost mine it was my first car I didn’t know how to maintain one and I trashed it ruined it and lost it I regret it every time I come across a video of it.
I'm sorry to hear that. you can still get yourself one. dont lose hope on getting into the driver seat of this car. as you know, they are wonderful in just about every aspect
@@eazytoribio2695 sounds good if it is your plan, but a car is a car and meant to be driven. I would just get one and drive it or do something more with it. mine just needs minor work and she will be soaring down the street
Daily Driver yes what makes it more special for me is that I hear the engines are bulletproof the history of the engine starting in the LS is admirable owning one makes me feel like I have my very own super car.
@@eazytoribio2695 it's a classic supercar to say the least. they are very strong drivetrain vehicles with the weak point being the transmissions. this is one reason why I want to swap to a manual r154 sc300 trans. the proof is in the pudding. give with what works an stays working strong and solid 👌
check for oil leaks, front lower control arms, power steering and if the timing belt was done, other than that the car its super reliable basic maintenance and you will have a ride that will last you a long time. @@aloe9441
hey ,if ever your new powersteering lines dont stop the leak ,it can also be the little o ring on the pump inlet were the hose attaches to,2 bolts top and bottom of the bracket ,speaking from experience with my 93 sc400
Owning a 92 myself (I love it still) I didn't want to blow the power steering lines or pump which is a problem with these cars. I came across a Lexus forum post whereby two solenoids on the power steering rack have a small screen that blocks overtime. This causes a high pressure on the power steering which eventually blows the pump or the lines. Change the lines or pump without cleaning the screens, and yes they will blow again! Its not a big job and once cleaned your steering will be much easier and no more problems. I have never had an issue with pump or lines. I cleaned them about 6 years ago and I think its due once again for a cleaning. Cheers.
I used to own a LS 400 for years and have nothing but great things about the built and quality of every aspect of it the coupe version of it I remember to be just more avangaurd in its time with beautiful curves and known as a personal luxury car.... and yet when it came to reliability, it benefited from any thing that Toyota is famous for! One thing few know about this SC400 is the out of this world sound system of it ; " The Mark Levenson" , the bench mark in audio phile home gear systems. A word of caution; still , if and when this car breaks down, it will be costly to repair!! some times could be equal to what you pay for this car today easily. 🤔
agree with you on the overall quality of build and reliability. being a v8 it will consume more gas and be more costly than say a 4 banger in terms of parts usually. do timing belt and water pump, keep an eye on the fluid levels and change frequently. you will be good to go for a long long time
Have had mines for 5years now love it maybe the best car I have ever purchased. 20 yrs old and drives like new. I was going to move up to a c5..but why.....Best under valued used sc car.
Great review, man. They don’t build them like they used to. Everything on this car is premium. Even my ‘98 Celica feels premium when I’m sitting inside it. Then they started cheaping out on materials. I want 90s Japanese cars back.
thank you I appreciate the feedback. it's TRUE that the quality of vehicles has gone down the drain. I love the celica. I had a 95 celica gt and it was such a great car with about 290k miles on it. it had a timing issue which bent the valves. I would buy another 90s celica in a heartbeat. I actually really want another one
The ultimate hip hop ride of the 90s this car showed you were getting money and that you arrived if you were a rapper, lawyer, doctor, ceo, engineer, entertainer, or I hate to say this but if you were the neighborhood drug dealer or hood dude you owned a lexus coupe especially with a set of matching bbs wheels for those of you who grew up in the 80s and 90s remember those wheels
I have one ...sc400 doesn't have a big aftermarket ...ECU capacitors go out by now ,starter is in the middle of the engine ,power steering goes out on these it's common by this time , I wouldn't suggest these for ppl living in snowy areas if you do I'd only use it for the summer
LS 400 has the same engine and its a sedan, here is the difference between sc400 and LS 400, besides the obvious that one is a sedan the other a 2 door sports coupe, I find that finding the SC400's in the same condition as you would find the LS 400's is harder because of the owners, most SC400's look trashed. You just have to be more patient in finding one, but other than that yea both cars are legendary.
true classic both the sc400 and ls400 of the same era. surprisingly the ls400's are easier to find than the sc in good condition. I love both of these beauties
Make sure to use the same brake pads front and rear for balance. The best pads for sure are EBC Red or Green stuff. It will make your SC stop on a dime with little effort. Also.. Akebono make excellent pads. Again. Use the same front and rear for proper balance. Bot pads and rotor quality are important. Pads most important. Cheap rotors and great pads will work great!! Cheap pads and expensive rotors will be terrible.
The LS400, and SC400 were a rich man's car, so all you will find will be well maintained vehicles, the SC300 was for the less dollar, I'm in the market and will settle for the SC400, manual swap it, the turbo charge it later.
believe it or not. I am now putting a lot of work into the engine by rebuilding the top end of the motor and doing suspension work as well as installed some nicer lexus wheels
I have a '97 LS400 and I love it so much, but parking is a bitch sometimes due to the length of the vehicle lol. Only car I'd do a trade with the LS would be the SC300/400.
very nice. that's a great deal on that car. I almost bought a forest green 95 sc once but it didnt work out. what's the condition of the car inside and out?
I owned 2 of this same model. 92 and 94, one of them had transmission problems I found out it's kind of common problem for this model.. But beside that I had some crazy times with this car so Many girls 😂
Funny thing, i'm purchasing my first SC this coming weekend, it's a white 96 with 203K on it, only thing wrong i've seen (so far) is the Paint is not all that great, and gauge cluster light on the fuel gauge is not functional. I do however have plans for it. (GT Wing, Anime wrap, Soarer Badges). Will post vids of it in due time :)
@@DaylyDriverDayly I do own it now for the past week . They quoted me $800 to $1200 on both front bearings. It's better to just buy the bearings for $25 a piece
@@xUNKNOWNxAC94 oh nice. how do you like the car so far? Its more than $25 per bearing for the proper parts, but I suggest buying the parts online and have them shipped to you then have a mechanic install them. you will save yourself a good amount of money buying the parts on your own. just make sure you are buying the right parts that are made to fit your sc specifically. sometimes off brand parts even though they are cheaper can have fitment issues
There's a 1995 SC400 at my local Nissan dealer for $4500 with only 104k miles on it. 2 owners, clean title. Should I go for it? I already have a 16 RC 350 but I want a daily driver.
get an altima coupe lol much newer car, simpler to repair, similar power (sc400s must have lost power over the years considering its age) , more parts available, same amount of fun despite being fwd and having smaller engines (V6 aint bad) or you can save up some more and spend money on a 350z/g35/37 for a daily
that's not a bad price for the car especially if it has been well maintained. these cars have proven to last a long time reliably and timeless looks and style. I would reccomend the car for certain. just check it over and make sure it is what you think it is
You need to change your power steering to the right fluid too . I think it’s Dexron II OR III transmission fluid . That looks like plain ps fluid. Read the cap on the resiv
you are correct about the fluid. I just used available toyota fluid to top off the system so I could drive the car home. when I change the power steering lines, I am going to flush the system and fill it with the proper fluid. glad you noticed that 👌
no problem ! I also would suggest getting purple window tints on the back windows to top it off . That color would set it off . I have a gold sc with purple tints and gold package , gold pipes, window antenna all that
@@mcbride991 I've seen scs with that purplish tint before and I think it looks great. there is a lot I want to do with my sc, just been really wrapped up in working on my other cars that need repairs and been buying more projects. car addiction is a never ending cycle hahaha. what year is your sc?
I have a 92. If you drive around in NorCal at all you’ve probably seen it before . Everybody who has a Lexus always ends up turning and admiring mine even though it’s an old ass car lolololll & some people still tell me they’ve never seen the sc before or ask if it’s a new car. Love it
@@mcbride991 I've been all over norcal. that's awesome to hear. gotta love these ol beauties. they just keep on going and soo much fun. they definitely do get attention from people. dont see to many on the roads
I got really lucky then 😁 keep looking for a good condition one at the right price and trust me, you wont regret it. it will be worth it in the long-term.
There is ABSOLUTELY NOT room for 4 full size adults. 2 adults and a maybe a couple baby seats or a person with no legs, unless the front persons are 5'6" or less and sit way up close to the dash... I'm 5'10". my oldest son is 5'11" and when either of us is driving and the other is in the passenger seat, the back seat WILL NOT accommodate my 14 yr old daughter who is a small girl, or my 15 yr old son who is typical teen skinny and 5'10" as well. This car fits the definition of a 2+2 seat configuration... the trunk is minuscule, albeit very plush and lined exceptionally well, yet there is no pass through due to the entire fuel tank system and solid structure wall between the trunk and back seat, so there is very little room for more than avg size luggage. My daughter says that my 95 VW Golf Cabrio has WAY more backseat and leg room than she could ever have in the SC. this is not a family car by any stretch.. it is a single man's sports car with room for good performance mod capability or a woman who enjoys a stylish luxurious sporty looking car that is more than enough capable to cruise well over 100mph. I also gets incredible mileage even on top tier high octane fuel. I will never sell mine they are just too rare and too enjoyable to own. I may buy a few for investment, as they are skyrocketing in value, following the Supra trends. All 90s Japanese sports cars are gonna be worth insane amounts of money in the next 10 yrs.
I have owned 4 sc400s before this one and every time I sold one I would miss it and want to buy another one. I dont want to let this one go even though I only drive it about once a month. these are hard to get in black. love this car👌
@@DaylyDriverDayly it's got 207,000 miles, I put hood struts on it and it has a battery drain. I paid 2,300 for it so I'm not really complaining. It wouldn't go into overdrive so it only had 3 speeds but I fiddled with the overdrive button and got it working so it may need a new shifter but I think it's good for now.
Beauty SC400 Bro. What wheels are those? They look like Lorinser D93s but yours have Lexus badged center caps so I’m curious. I would love to toss a set of them on my LS400. Thanks for your sweet ride. 1UZ for Life.☝️
@@FiveJiggawatts very nice. there's been a lot of cars that come from florida that have been flooded out. I would run a carfax on it. not a bad price at all though
that is great to hear man. Its hard to get away from owning an sc after you have your first one. I am getting closer to the 7 mark myself. great to hear that
Considering making one of these my new Daily Driver. I unfortunately have to replace my first car, and I’ve been eyeing these for a while. If I can potentially get about 2-3k for my car selling it, I’d pull the trigger on one of these. How do the transmissions hold up? And what’s the reliability like on these? I wouldn’t want to end up in another situation where I’m forced to sell due to trans issues.
Very strong engine and trans ... very good car all around . Just do ur research cuz alot of ppl LS swap them and/or turn them to drift cars ... im more into retaining the original look and feel of such masterfully made vehicle for ots time period . If u can get one with less that 200k u should only have to worry bout regurlar maintenance. 2K to 3K for the car and i would just estimate bout another 2K to 3K in the work , thats parts and labor , if ur doing work ur self then u can imagine its lot cheaper . Just do ur research and u can decide for urself if its worth it . They do have sc haters out there but honestly the car is tried and true and only needs regular maintenance and they will last forever.
@Pop Doc Thank you! I was waiting for a reply about, but everyones just been liking my post. Its from a used car dealership, thats probably why its pricy, is there any to possibly talk down the price? And how is the automatic transmission for it as well?
I bought one of these and it runs like new, I love it! I wish these came with a manual option though. The car is rare now, so most people will look at it and think - what car is this?
@@DaylyDriverDayly maroon 1996 with 238k miles. It looks fairly good, except for clear coat pealing from Oklahoma heat. I'm going to repaint it to make it look new, keeping it stock. This is a weekend car and I intend to pass on to my kids honestly. I also have an sc430.
there Are some people who have converted these sc400 s to manual... its obviously a bit of work but the conversions look and run great... search youtube for it
@@skip741x3 Thanks! Yes, I've seen them. Although I love manual, I'm not a mod kind of guy. I prefer original. But I will keep looking for a manual though.
Been looking at 97 sc 400 183000 on the clock. I got a 2096 Acura rl. I’m been pretty much a gm guy. Also have a 95 Bonneville gxp. Needs work though. I’m staring too understand why people like Japanese cars for there reliability! Lol
spend some more time around them and behind the wheel. you will find they are great. the 97 sc400 was the last year before the engine upgrade to the vvti and the only year with the new body style and 1uzfe with the non vvti motor. such a great car. definitely recommend it
I found one for $2295 with 130,000 miles. It's paint is oxidized and the driver's seat leather is heavily damaged but has a clean car fax and 3 previous owners. How can I tell if anything big is wrong with it. I need a fun reliable daily driver and I'm a little short on cash.
a 98 with 130k? not a bad deal. I would have a mechanic scan the system to see if there are any pending codes on the car (mechanical issues). if you are unsure about how to check the car mechanically I highly recommend spending a few bucks to have a mechanic check it out so you know exactly what you are getting into. there is a lot that can go wrong or be wrong with a car. be safe about it and have it checked out. that's my recommendation 👌
This car is almost 30 and it looks 15.
that's what I think every time I catch myself staring at how sexy it is🤣
That's how I like my women LoL
That's the magic of japanese styling... where as an american car from that era that's 5 looks like it's 20.
Yea, i have a 1996 with original paint and still looks new!!!
So true - thing looks awesome!
Honestly this car is one of my favorite cars. I love the land speed boat design and at the time, the 300 hp engine was just awesome for cruising. It had decent acceleration as well and the interior was just luxurious.
this specific car has 250hp before the 290hp vvti motor that was 98_2000. such a great vehicle. you wont regret owning this one
yes I just brought one not the best condition but im getting her right
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I have a 97' with every option. Moonroof, brake spoiler, rims. Love this car. Bullet proof engine. v8... awesome car! Had the integrated analog phone but it doesn't work in the digital age! There is nothing like a sc400 on the freeway. Sporty enough to get up and go at 90mph and comfortable enough to fall asleep doing it.
that's awesome to hear from you. I drove my sc for the first time in 2 months today and instantly fell back in love with it. just a dream to drive. yours being the 97 is the latest body style and has an updated motor from mine. last year before they went to the vvti motor
man i hope these are still available by the time i get my licence and money
they will be available, just less of them on the road and for sale. they have become less and less available over the years
hope you get yourself one. you wont regret it
@@DaylyDriverDayly thanks i'll do my best
@@KevNotFit keep saving up the money
@Pop Doc i found one under 3k and its in pretty good condition, i just need to apply for a job since I got all my school stuff sorted out.
I have a 1995 with 208,000 on it . Completely stock and runs like it's new. Only issue is the power steering pump leaks a bit and needs to be replaced.
Cracked seats . I've owned it for 9 years and was cracking a bit when I bought it.
Love this Car!
it's more than likely the high pressure and return lines. I would inspect those before you go buying a pump
I just bought a Black SC400 in perfect condition, drives like new for $8000 !
Brand new it sold for over $60,000.
Picked up a 1995 94,000 original miles white with tan leather for $2500!! Only thing it needed was hood shocks and a a/c motor blower resistor (AC motor blew only on high) which I picked up from the junkyard for $30. No tears in the seat , all lights on the gauge needle works pretty much perfect. Runs like a Rolex. This is my second SC400 sold my last for 3000 with 184k miles and i only bought it for 1000.
wow that's an amazing find. you got lucky with your sc finds for sure. I had 2 white on tan sc400s before. one was a 92 and the other was a 94. my black one is my 5th sc400 an I love the car more and more every day. I'm glad there are other sc400 enthusiasts out there like me. glad you got yourself a nice car. enjoy it 👌
buying an sc in 2 weeks and im soo excited 😭😭
nice. I love the feeling of buying cars in general, but nothing more exciting than an sc. what year and miles does it have?
Daily Driver 1997 and 183,000
@@ProdByPrivateJoker nice, that sounds like a really good car. that was the last year non interference engine in the sc before they went to the vvt-I motor
Daily Driver i hear often that the vvti is not what u want... why is that?
@@ProdByPrivateJoker I mean it's a great motor, I have one in my gs400 and it's a solid engine. the non vvt-I motor has stronger internals and is non interference, so if the timing belt were to break when driving in the non vvt-I, then your motor wont be ruined whereas in the vvt-I if the timing belt were to break when driving, there goes your motor. but honestly it's a great engine and it's very very reliable
My 2nd car was a 95 SC400 with only 85k miles. Bought it when I was 17 and being young and dumb I crashed it and ended up writing it off which was my biggest mistake. I have a 2016 Lexus now I got at 18 but it just doesn’t feel the same. I went to Cali to test drive another 95 SC400 and actually cried tears of joy while driving it. I didn’t buy it because it obviously was sitting for 5+ years and had rust.
the reality is that these cars age with the perfection they were designed with. even a beat up sc will still drive great, as you found out. I'm glad to hear this from you. thanks for reaching out
Ik your comment was 4 yrs ago so u prolly won’t see this but I’m 17 atm and just stupidly wrote off my Lexus IS200, looking into picking up one of these as my 2nd car
I hope I can find one of these. I love the simplicity of these cars back then. It's sleek and the interior is so nicely laid out.
Better get that power steering fluid fixed soon!! Known issue with the SC400 and LS400 is when the power steering goes/leaks it will leak on the Alternator since the Alternator is right below it and FRY it!! I know these SC300/400's like the back of my hand. Happen to have a 98 Renaissance Red SC300 with no rips or tears in the front seats, And one seam coming apart on the top part of the back seat which you mentioned is common gonna get that fixed. Overall paint is very good minus chips and scratches here and there. Has VVT-i which only the 1998-2000 models had. I'm her 3rd owner got her back in May 2015. First owner held on to her for over 14yrs! And took her in religiously every 5000mi for service at the original Lexus dealer. Have a stack of paperwork an inch thick in the original leather Lexus binder for all the service! 2nd owner did the timing belt service back in 2012 at 106,700mi. She's got 116 ,600 now and drives and shifts smoothly. That averages out to less than 6000mi a year. No accident history too. I will hold on to her for many, many years to come!!
love the feedback. I dont mine much because of the steering line leaks. dont want to cause more problems until I fix it. that is definitely a nice car with very low miles. being the inline 6, that car will go a very long time👌👌👌
I'm going through this right now smfh...
@@ejlexus9252 they are a good car. what specifically are you going through, an issue or the buying process?
I have a 1997 Lexus LS 400. Now just bought a 2000 Lexus LS platinum series. Next currently planning for a 2000 Lexus SC 400.
that's awesome. I almost bought a few lexus ls400s but could never agree on price. I definitely want to get one. they are a dream to drive. how does your 2000 ls drive? that's a beautiful car. you would be lucky if you could find yourself a 2000 sc400. those are really hard to come by. glad you like the older ls400s and sc👌
I have a 1994 sc400 and it’s only 86,000 miles in pristine condition. One owner, me. It was garaged all these time while I beat up bunch of company cars 😬. I was going to trade in for a new car but after watching your video, I’ve changed my mind. Thank you.
Your an id iot for even considering that
This was my dream car in the 90s
sounds like it may still be today...
@@DaylyDriverDayly you can look up in offerup and Facebook have many
When I was little (5-8) my grandfather had a green SC400 with the same interior and wheels as yours. I remember how special the car felt, even at that age. I hope to be able to at least drive one some day.
You can easily get them for 3k with around 150k miles. Just be ready with another thousand for dumb repairs like suspension bushings, the stereo will be shot, most likely some sort of pulley/belt/ or timing job and Always check the steering rack for leaks. After that they are rock solid. And a simple home made air intake and muffler delete gets you a free 10-15hp easy. Tweak the TPS, clean the throttle, new spark plugs, ignition and these thing are legit. Quick powerful cars that you could drive to Alaska and back.
thanks for the input. these really are great cars after putting in a little love. the power steering system and steering rack are a must to be fixed if leaking. also, the automatic trans will need to be repaired since they tend to go out. would reccomend a manual r154 swap that is a lot stronger and more reliable gearbox. definitely a lot more fun too! give it some love and it will give back to you 😁👌
I have a 96 TT and i must say it was a risky buy... looking back i am glad i went for it as its such an awesome drive. It makes you want to go out and visit places just to drive it. Never had that with my old accord... even V35 skyline. The soarer is just special. Planning to keep it looking relatively stock, no crazy mods just pure reliability and added touches like touchscreen head unit and new speakers... some LONGER tyre sidewall for added robustness... OEM is the new modded lol
My first car. 1992 SC300 with the 5 speed manual in Black with the tan interior just like this SC400. It was such a fun car. I taught quite a few girls at my high school to drive a manual with that car ;)
yours is in excellent shape. you dont see many that are not beat up these days
One of the best cars I have ever owned!! Amazing car!!
thanks for the response. it really is an excellent car. just amazing overall with build and styling. just changed the serpentine belt and gonna put a new steering reservoir and lines in it. she will be perfect after that
There wasn't much done to those exhausts but it's louder than factory. When standard, mine was almost silent. When floored, from outside it just hissed like a snake and inside was nothing. When sitting inside and the engine mounts were still fresh and the exhaust still standard you could only tell if the motor was running by looking at the dash.
it is a very quiet car for certain. sometime I have to check to make sure the car is still on since its soo smooth😁
Those seats are amazing. My seats were cracked when I had mine 15 years ago. I had to get them redone. Absolutely loved my Lexus sc400. It was the best first car ever. Boby kit, new paint job, rims and tints! I was in heaven! Most of all, I miss the heavy pedal! Sadly it seems don’t make cars like the sc400 any more.
it was made in the era where they used more quality products on certain quality made vehicles, this was one of them for sure. you should get yourself another one
I read that ~$400,000,000.00 was invested into r&d for these cars prior to their debut.
@@jenborda2385 they put a lot into these beauties and it shows in their quality of build. if only they still made cars like this today
@@DaylyDriverDayly I just bought one from a seller 1993 160k miles, so surprisingly it was fine when I drove it back an hour home, until a check engine light showed up I knew it was salvage title but I looked it up and it was due to a rear end hit so assume maybe its something else though I just hope its nothing from the engine itself. Sadly I can't get it checked out until I get my pay this week so its been sitting for a few days untouched...I can't even afford to get it to pass smog lol.
I can tell you it looks so much better in person my friend just picked one up
its soo true 😁👌
what year is your friends?
I've been saving for a supra. But Sc400s really be making me change my mind 🙈
the old mk4s are awesome but for a fraction of the price and same era of toyota build quality it's hard to go wrong with the sc
@@DaylyDriverDayly I'm really looking into bodykits for the sc but I'm not too sure on tht yet because the sc is beautiful just on its own
@@KakyKalie personally I wouldnt do a body kit on the sc to keep the sleek style it has but people do it and I've seen a few that look decent before. I like the clean factory look more
@@DaylyDriverDayly yea I see what u mean, and I completely agree
@@KakyKalie find a good condition one in the right price range
I still have major love for this chassis. I still want an SC400. About 10-12 years ago when i was learning how to drive i wanted a pre facelift model but as it ages, the facelift models are beginning to look attractive. Especially so in its final iteration.
the pre face lift and latter models are all awesome cars. personally you see less of the older scs' than you do the newer ones. the older look has grown on me over time and I really enjoy it. all of the years though are super cool and really fun to drive 👌
My wife bought a 94 model back in 2012. She drove it for a few years, then sold it. I have always been a fan of Toyota (the actual Toyotas that were built in Japan) back in the day. I owned an 81 Celica GT, an 84 Celica GT-S, and an 88 Supra. Loved all of them!! Because this engine is sophisticated, and is an interference motor, you probably should change the timing belt, if you haven't already. Other than that, and what you mentioned, they really are bulletproof! Enjoy, and thanks for the video. Take care.
I love that you are a toyota guy like myself. I love the older 80s and 90s toyotas. I dont care for newer vehicles. I love the quality and design of older toyota vehicles like this and will always be able to appreciate it. why did your wife sell her sc?
@@DaylyDriverDayly Long story short, she sold it to buy a 2004 Infiniti G35
@@jeffreynobles948 that's a nice car too. I'm thinking about purchasing an infiniti for the first time myself
the sc 400 has a NON- interference motor.
After wanting this car since I was 16 (19 now) I’m finally getting one of these. Although the price did bump up from 3k😂… these are more around 10k and up now, I’m still super excited to finally be getting one lol
I'm stoked for you. What year, color and mileage is the one you are getting or got? I still have mine and done some upgrades to it but with all OEM toyota parts. It's crazy how expensive these are now if you can even find a decent one
Just wait for a gem to pop up on Facebook market place. I managed to buy a 93’ sc about a year ago for 5k. One owner and 130k miles! Good luck with your search!
My integra's interior has held up 100x better than a typical SC. My SC is even gutted because everything starts to crack and disintegrate. It is a reliable, fun and easy to work on
I miss mine so much. I owned one from when I was 19 in 2003 all the way to about 2 years ago, when I finally sold it off to a coworker for a few grand. It served me reliably for around 15+ years, I put around 140,000 miles on it and it never failed me. It was hands down and continues to be the best looking car ive ever had in my fleet, and watching this video was a bit painful for me. I did the lexuspors ecu upgrade and also PPE performance headers around 2011, that thing was a beast and turned heads EVERWHERE I went.
How much you sold
@@daryoushkhalvat8362 only 2,000$. It had a little collision damage on one side unfortunately, and almost 200k miles.
@@CGJ7755 oh no why so cheap now i cant find under 6000$
Trying to get a 96 slicktop SC400 currently and I'm quite excited too. Thanks for a nice video!
I have this exact one $2600. 265k miles Lexus dealership maintained. I love it
I agree 100%. Remember only use ATF II for the power steering fluid. I seen your fluid looks yellow, not red. I had similar issues with my PS system. Just needed a new hose. You can use a generic AZ hose (10$) as a temporary fix for that hose.
I used a generic fluid and not the fluid for the car. it was a temporary fix until I flush the system and put a new power steering system in the car. do you own one of these beauties?
@@DaylyDriverDayly Yes I do. I had my pressure hose fail (got fat and puffy?) and it leaked the fluid on my alternator causing intermittent failure. I almost bought power steering fluid for it a while back (Ive had her a few months now), but then seen then it takes ATF Type II. 93' SC400.
@@alancaX nice car. how many miles you have on it? what color? love these cars no matter what anyone thinks
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@@alancaX it looks good. from the video you may have a vaccum leak. it's hard to tell but I would inspect the lines. glad you made the video. let me know if I can help any further
Bought mine for 3000 a couple of months ago, 1995 Red Sc400, Couple of problems but nothing i can’t fix.
nice. they are just such fun, reliable and good looking cars👌👍
Same.
Paid 2k for mine.
Thing is amazing!
@@jeffwischhof5752 that's awesome. the great thing is how cheap you can find them for😁👍👍
IWantaBeThatGuy 1 have fun bro!
Did you happen to sell it in Cali, bought a red 95 not too long ago lol
My girlfriend just bought my uncles ‘96 sc400 with only 80,000 miles on it. I absolutely love the handling and power. It is a true pleasure to drive
This is going to be my first CARRRRRR:)
i wish I was as lucky as you to have this car as my first car when I started driving👌👌👌
Daily Driver it was for me and I abused the crap out of it, when I bought it, it was the exhaust sound that convinced me to buy it. I knew nothing about the SC I was very lucky to have picked this car as my first because now I know the next one I get I will take good care of it. I lost mines because I was in and out of jail it got impounded and I was financially doing terrible my SC was one of the nicest looking ones on the road.
my 1st car was a 68 firebird with crushed front fender i got for 75.00
yes I just brought one not the best condition but im getting her right
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These cars surprisingly has some gadgets that are quite up to date if you think about it and it's funny because of how old it is and you can get so much more than you would with any other used car for it's price range, the only thing I would consider changing out is the radio so I can put a bluetooth radio in it just because I prefer hands free phone calls in case of an emergency
not much into technology myself so not concerned with it. I enjoy the car as it is 👌
@@DaylyDriverDayly I'm not crazy about technology either but it's just kind of funny to see this stuff in a car from the 90s
ya totally, it is pretty cool. i like how mine has the original phone in the center console lol
@@DaylyDriverDayly my only gripe about it that you brought up is the alternator situation, like, is that really the best place you could put it, Toyota? Right under a pump that could one day leak? I mean, it's bad enough if the pump is going out and is leaking but I gotta worry about the alternator too? I haven't gotten my ls400 to run yet but I'm worried that the power steering possibly leaking might be the cause for it's alternator going out
@@Dunki113 i wouldnt worry about that too much, just get the car up and running and deal with that later. nevertheless, these cars are great and thats why they are still on the road decades later
The best thing about this car as well, it’s a rare car. As time continues on this will be less and less available especially in good condition.
I found one for $4,000 that has been garage kept, only 115k, one previous owner with car facts, oil changes on time, tires rotated ect, guy is in his 90s and just babied it. I’m going for it!
Did you get it
Those rims indicate that some street hustler once owned this ride back when it was still brand new in 92!!! Mane you gotta love the 90s😁
first thing i noticed lol
nothing like the build quality of a 90s vehicle. you can picture how much of a stud you would have been to be rolling around in those times in one of these
@@DaylyDriverDayly were can i buy one from
@@troypatterson5576 you can find them around, although nice examples are getting harder to find
I love the exhaust note of these cars
E-40 had me wanting one
a classic great car
definitely wish they were still in the 3-5k range. Most are around 15k now.
I've had several of those early SC400 currently I have a 98 SC400 the first year with the vvt-i and 5-speed automatic transmission probably the best car I've ever had
that's great to hear you like the sc400s. you know just how great these cars are then. how do you like the vvti sc compared to the non vvti sc? great car by the way
@@DaylyDriverDayly I love the vvt-i it's much quicker and the 5-speed automatic compared to the 4-speed automatic seems to also help plus I think the brakes are bigger
@@gardenoftruth8265 good to hear. I've driven the 98 sc400 but never owned one. I'm guessing it's got bigger brakes because of the power increase.
Best year to get vvti
@@razorramoneljefe5956 good afternoon. I'm curious why is 98 the best year
I remember I had a 1993 with 33k miles on it.. I miss that car .. a lot of older guys used to talk to me about the car.. I was 22 at the time .. in 2012
wish you still had it? that's a rare find in todays market
@@DaylyDriverDayly unfortunately I was not responsible then, got it impounded and never got it out.. had a black 96 with 66k miles on it before that one and my “friend” totaled it .. took it without my permission.. smh
@@marcusx3605 that sucks. would be nice if you still had that car
I have a 93sc400 love this car timeless
It’s a beauty 😭 I lost mine it was my first car I didn’t know how to maintain one and I trashed it ruined it and lost it I regret it every time I come across a video of it.
I'm sorry to hear that. you can still get yourself one. dont lose hope on getting into the driver seat of this car. as you know, they are wonderful in just about every aspect
Daily Driver my plan is to have one as a collectors car preserve it for years but drive it carefully
@@eazytoribio2695 sounds good if it is your plan, but a car is a car and meant to be driven. I would just get one and drive it or do something more with it. mine just needs minor work and she will be soaring down the street
Daily Driver yes what makes it more special for me is that I hear the engines are bulletproof the history of the engine starting in the LS is admirable owning one makes me feel like I have my very own super car.
@@eazytoribio2695 it's a classic supercar to say the least. they are very strong drivetrain vehicles with the weak point being the transmissions. this is one reason why I want to swap to a manual r154 sc300 trans. the proof is in the pudding. give with what works an stays working strong and solid 👌
got my 92 couple months ago and its such a pleasure to drive
Anything we should watch out for before buying? I’m gonna see a 97 SC400 soon
Has it held up this past year?
check for oil leaks, front lower control arms, power steering and if the timing belt was done, other than that the car its super reliable basic maintenance and you will have a ride that will last you a long time. @@aloe9441
@@Jowurel car its being great running strong thankfully
when you uploaded this that car was 3500 tops. you had no idea you were sitting on GOLD
Ya I'm fortunate to have the car. I've done some upgrades to it with toyota oem parts
Wish these SC 400s came with a 5 or 6 speed. Gorgeous car.
I wish the same thing. only thing to do is swap the transmission which is a big job but would be worth it
This generation of SC is very very rare in the UK! I feel the Aston Martin Cygnet is more popular than a 90's SC!
hey ,if ever your new powersteering lines dont stop the leak ,it can also be the little o ring on the pump inlet were the hose attaches to,2 bolts top and bottom of the bracket ,speaking from experience with my 93 sc400
thanks for the feedback man 👌👍
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@@ShepherdsSolarGuy you know it!
Owning a 92 myself (I love it still) I didn't want to blow the power steering lines or pump which is a problem with these cars. I came across a Lexus forum post whereby two solenoids on the power steering rack have a small screen that blocks overtime. This causes a high pressure on the power steering which eventually blows the pump or the lines. Change the lines or pump without cleaning the screens, and yes they will blow again! Its not a big job and once cleaned your steering will be much easier and no more problems. I have never had an issue with pump or lines. I cleaned them about 6 years ago and I think its due once again for a cleaning.
Cheers.
@@ottawadrone5914 the pump reservoir can get clogged causing the problem. definitely checking that is super important
I used to own a LS 400 for years and have nothing but great things about the built and quality of every aspect of it the coupe version of it I remember to be just more avangaurd in its time with beautiful curves and known as a personal luxury car.... and yet when it came to reliability, it benefited from any thing that Toyota is famous for!
One thing few know about this SC400 is the out of this world sound system of it ;
" The Mark Levenson" , the bench mark in audio phile home gear systems.
A word of caution;
still , if and when this car breaks down, it will be costly to repair!!
some times could be equal to what you pay for this car today easily. 🤔
agree with you on the overall quality of build and reliability. being a v8 it will consume more gas and be more costly than say a 4 banger in terms of parts usually. do timing belt and water pump, keep an eye on the fluid levels and change frequently. you will be good to go for a long long time
Have had mines for 5years now love it maybe the best car I have ever purchased. 20 yrs old and drives like new. I was going to move up to a c5..but why.....Best under valued used sc car.
Great review, man. They don’t build them like they used to. Everything on this car is premium. Even my ‘98 Celica feels premium when I’m sitting inside it. Then they started cheaping out on materials. I want 90s Japanese cars back.
thank you I appreciate the feedback. it's TRUE that the quality of vehicles has gone down the drain. I love the celica. I had a 95 celica gt and it was such a great car with about 290k miles on it. it had a timing issue which bent the valves. I would buy another 90s celica in a heartbeat. I actually really want another one
The ultimate hip hop ride of the 90s this car showed you were getting money and that you arrived if you were a rapper, lawyer, doctor, ceo, engineer, entertainer, or I hate to say this but if you were the neighborhood drug dealer or hood dude you owned a lexus coupe especially with a set of matching bbs wheels for those of you who grew up in the 80s and 90s remember those wheels
I have one ...sc400 doesn't have a big aftermarket ...ECU capacitors go out by now ,starter is in the middle of the engine ,power steering goes out on these it's common by this time , I wouldn't suggest these for ppl living in snowy areas if you do I'd only use it for the summer
LS 400 has the same engine and its a sedan, here is the difference between sc400 and LS 400, besides the obvious that one is a sedan the other a 2 door sports coupe, I find that finding the SC400's in the same condition as you would find the LS 400's is harder because of the owners, most SC400's look trashed. You just have to be more patient in finding one, but other than that yea both cars are legendary.
true classic both the sc400 and ls400 of the same era. surprisingly the ls400's are easier to find than the sc in good condition. I love both of these beauties
had a 94. so clean. totaled it after a couple yrars back in 2002
Make sure to use the same brake pads front and rear for balance. The best pads for sure are EBC Red or Green stuff. It will make your SC stop on a dime with little effort. Also.. Akebono make excellent pads. Again. Use the same front and rear for proper balance. Bot pads and rotor quality are important. Pads most important. Cheap rotors and great pads will work great!! Cheap pads and expensive rotors will be terrible.
The LS400, and SC400 were a rich man's car, so all you will find will be well maintained vehicles, the SC300 was for the less dollar, I'm in the market and will settle for the SC400, manual swap it, the turbo charge it later.
Under $3000? Where? I know this video is 2 years old but you are not paying $3000 for a SC400 in that condition.
believe it or not. I am now putting a lot of work into the engine by rebuilding the top end of the motor and doing suspension work as well as installed some nicer lexus wheels
I have a '97 LS400 and I love it so much, but parking is a bitch sometimes due to the length of the vehicle lol. Only car I'd do a trade with the LS would be the SC300/400.
I was also concerned about the length.. the sc400 is also a freakin yacht length wise! i'd have trouble even closing my garage door with it inside
I got a 95 same color as yours! I love it
Found me a 1995 in a Forest Green color with 124k miles garages and fully stock for $1750.00
very nice. that's a great deal on that car. I almost bought a forest green 95 sc once but it didnt work out. what's the condition of the car inside and out?
I love my Lexus! Loved!
I owned 2 of this same model. 92 and 94, one of them had transmission problems I found out it's kind of common problem for this model.. But beside that I had some crazy times with this car so Many girls 😂
the only problem is fitting 2 people in the back seats where there's not much space. gotta have room for the ladies lol🤣
That's one nice SC400! I'm still wondering how you got it for under 3k with it being 110k miles lol that's a steal!
Funny thing, i'm purchasing my first SC this coming weekend, it's a white 96 with 203K on it, only thing wrong i've seen (so far) is the Paint is not all that great, and gauge cluster light on the fuel gauge is not functional. I do however have plans for it. (GT Wing, Anime wrap, Soarer Badges). Will post vids of it in due time :)
that's awesome to hear. to each their own style. sounds like you could make it into a track car. simple and easy repairs
@@DaylyDriverDayly Well turns out she got a bad barring in the front right tire, not so inexpensive tbh. I want her as a regular daily.
@@xUNKNOWNxAC94 that's a cheap fix. I would buy it and daily it if i were you
@@DaylyDriverDayly I do own it now for the past week . They quoted me $800 to $1200 on both front bearings. It's better to just buy the bearings for $25 a piece
@@xUNKNOWNxAC94 oh nice. how do you like the car so far? Its more than $25 per bearing for the proper parts, but I suggest buying the parts online and have them shipped to you then have a mechanic install them. you will save yourself a good amount of money buying the parts on your own. just make sure you are buying the right parts that are made to fit your sc specifically. sometimes off brand parts even though they are cheaper can have fitment issues
@Doug DeMuro you should review this car...
he would make a great review on it👌
Carlos Mendez Hell no 😂 He’s gonna drive up the prices
@@chrxs61632 hahahahaha that's true...
Chris 5200 Fr I picked up one for 1.2k
The interior is better then mine I got a 95 but my paint is fresh and clean so I can’t complain
The black ones look really nice. Unfortunately the best one I could find was a pearl white.
yes I just brought one not the best condition but im getting her right
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Were these wheels an option on the SC? Or did they come from another model? I love the look
There's a 1995 SC400 at my local Nissan dealer for $4500 with only 104k miles on it. 2 owners, clean title. Should I go for it? I already have a 16 RC 350 but I want a daily driver.
get an altima coupe lol much newer car, simpler to repair, similar power (sc400s must have lost power over the years considering its age) , more parts available, same amount of fun despite being fwd and having smaller engines (V6 aint bad) or you can save up some more and spend money on a 350z/g35/37 for a daily
that's not a bad price for the car especially if it has been well maintained. these cars have proven to last a long time reliably and timeless looks and style. I would reccomend the car for certain. just check it over and make sure it is what you think it is
I wouldn’t DD the SC. It’s more of a classic than the RC. I have a 16 IS and if I got a SC I’d baby that car and just use my 16 as the DD lol
You need to change your power steering to the right fluid too . I think it’s Dexron II OR III transmission fluid . That looks like plain ps fluid. Read the cap on the resiv
you are correct about the fluid. I just used available toyota fluid to top off the system so I could drive the car home. when I change the power steering lines, I am going to flush the system and fill it with the proper fluid. glad you noticed that 👌
no problem ! I also would suggest getting purple window tints on the back windows to top it off . That color would set it off . I have a gold sc with purple tints and gold package , gold pipes, window antenna all that
@@mcbride991 I've seen scs with that purplish tint before and I think it looks great. there is a lot I want to do with my sc, just been really wrapped up in working on my other cars that need repairs and been buying more projects. car addiction is a never ending cycle hahaha. what year is your sc?
I have a 92. If you drive around in NorCal at all you’ve probably seen it before . Everybody who has a Lexus always ends up turning and admiring mine even though it’s an old ass car lolololll & some people still tell me they’ve never seen the sc before or ask if it’s a new car. Love it
@@mcbride991 I've been all over norcal. that's awesome to hear. gotta love these ol beauties. they just keep on going and soo much fun. they definitely do get attention from people. dont see to many on the roads
Where I’m at it’s around 6k in this condition
I got really lucky then 😁
keep looking for a good condition one at the right price and trust me, you wont regret it. it will be worth it in the long-term.
There is ABSOLUTELY NOT room for 4 full size adults. 2 adults and a maybe a couple baby seats or a person with no legs, unless the front persons are 5'6" or less and sit way up close to the dash... I'm 5'10". my oldest son is 5'11" and when either of us is driving and the other is in the passenger seat, the back seat WILL NOT accommodate my 14 yr old daughter who is a small girl, or my 15 yr old son who is typical teen skinny and 5'10" as well. This car fits the definition of a 2+2 seat configuration... the trunk is minuscule, albeit very plush and lined exceptionally well, yet there is no pass through due to the entire fuel tank system and solid structure wall between the trunk and back seat, so there is very little room for more than avg size luggage. My daughter says that my 95 VW Golf Cabrio has WAY more backseat and leg room than she could ever have in the SC. this is not a family car by any stretch.. it is a single man's sports car with room for good performance mod capability or a woman who enjoys a stylish luxurious sporty looking car that is more than enough capable to cruise well over 100mph. I also gets incredible mileage even on top tier high octane fuel. I will never sell mine they are just too rare and too enjoyable to own. I may buy a few for investment, as they are skyrocketing in value, following the Supra trends. All 90s Japanese sports cars are gonna be worth insane amounts of money in the next 10 yrs.
I had a 97 SC400 and I miss it so bad.
I miss my 92 sc400 black with chrome emblems...
I have owned 4 sc400s before this one and every time I sold one I would miss it and want to buy another one. I dont want to let this one go even though I only drive it about once a month. these are hard to get in black. love this car👌
Just bought one on Sunday for my first car
lucky you and great car for the first one. how many miles? any issues with yours so far?
@@DaylyDriverDayly it's got 207,000 miles, I put hood struts on it and it has a battery drain. I paid 2,300 for it so I'm not really complaining. It wouldn't go into overdrive so it only had 3 speeds but I fiddled with the overdrive button and got it working so it may need a new shifter but I think it's good for now.
@@thefiveguy5258 not a bad deal. get it running good and keep it on the road 👌
@@DaylyDriverDayly 👍
TheFiveGuy how has ownership been now that almost half a year has passed?
Just started a sc400 drift build! so stoked!
I want to but cant find any manuals
BUT some comments are on leaks everywhere and rust too. What’s your car like, apart from silky smooth engine and transmission ?
Some of the best cars Lexus built V8 good engine
absolutely. once you put some love into it they are great
yes I just brought one not the best condition but im getting her right
@SEXC400ney on instagram follow me
It is magnificent! My compliments
Thank you. I've done some improvements to it. I've put all oem toyota parts on it
I'm buying one on friday, it's a 93 with 65k miles on it for 800!!!
Steal
Hell yeah!
where are u guys finding these crazy deals? the sc400's ive seen cost aroung 5000 to 15000
My neighbor had one sitting in his garage
Beauty SC400 Bro. What wheels are those? They look like Lorinser D93s but yours have Lexus badged center caps so I’m curious. I would love to toss a set of them on my LS400.
Thanks for your sweet ride.
1UZ for Life.☝️
Dream car if I didn’t live in the snowy Midwest
I love to hear that. I wouldnt let the weather hold me back from owning one 😁👌
Daily Driver Ahh right but not as a daily.
We get some nasty snow here in Wisconsin, id hate to have RWD
@@Nino_J ya I could see how the weather there would affect the driving experience of this car. definitely no good for the snowy roads
@@Nino_J I drive mine in Illinois. Come buy my 1997 sc400 for 3k
How many miles
Would you buy this car under a salvage title minimal accident , well maintained for 3100?
I found one no rust, mint for 2700. I might buy it for the hell of it. It's a 93
that is great to hear. how many miles are on it? sounds like you live in the mid west or eastern US since you said it has no rust...
@@DaylyDriverDayly RI but it was a Florida car. 1 owner.
@@FiveJiggawatts very nice. there's been a lot of cars that come from florida that have been flooded out. I would run a carfax on it. not a bad price at all though
I found one for $3500 ,should I buy only problems is clear coat peeling and rear struts are worn.Has 174,000 miles
I’m on my 7th sc :)
that is great to hear man. Its hard to get away from owning an sc after you have your first one. I am getting closer to the 7 mark myself. great to hear that
@Pop Doc Great car and glad you are enthusiast of them like me. Hope you keep her well maintained and on the road.
Pop Doc Does the 92-94 have OBD2?
@@xCkillaxC they are an obd1
Lol
Considering making one of these my new Daily Driver. I unfortunately have to replace my first car, and I’ve been eyeing these for a while. If I can potentially get about 2-3k for my car selling it, I’d pull the trigger on one of these.
How do the transmissions hold up? And what’s the reliability like on these? I wouldn’t want to end up in another situation where I’m forced to sell due to trans issues.
Very strong engine and trans ... very good car all around . Just do ur research cuz alot of ppl LS swap them and/or turn them to drift cars ... im more into retaining the original look and feel of such masterfully made vehicle for ots time period . If u can get one with less that 200k u should only have to worry bout regurlar maintenance. 2K to 3K for the car and i would just estimate bout another 2K to 3K in the work , thats parts and labor , if ur doing work ur self then u can imagine its lot cheaper . Just do ur research and u can decide for urself if its worth it . They do have sc haters out there but honestly the car is tried and true and only needs regular maintenance and they will last forever.
Adrien Lapeyrouse im at above 200k in mine and may have to rebuild engine soon its starting to act funny hahah
Found a sc400 for under 2k 180k miles hopefully going to pick it up
How reliable is its V8 engine? I see one for sale for $4500 and 168,000 miles on it. Would it be a good purchase for that much and its engine? Thanks!
@Pop Doc Thank you! I was waiting for a reply about, but everyones just been liking my post. Its from a used car dealership, thats probably why its pricy, is there any to possibly talk down the price? And how is the automatic transmission for it as well?
Joe R. The automatic holds up. I had 280K on my SC, and 330K on my LS400 ( same engine and trans )the ls started slipping but 330K miles will do that
I've seen these and LS400s for sale with over 300k running and driving fine. Highest I've seen was over 400k miles.
Should I buy it as a first car?
it's an excellent car to say the least. you would be lucky to drive one of these as your first car. I recommend it for certain👌
did u not watch the video, literally called why you SHOULD buy a sc400
I bought one of these and it runs like new, I love it! I wish these came with a manual option though. The car is rare now, so most people will look at it and think - what car is this?
what year and how many miles? they are soo much fun to drive. I couldn't agree more that they should have come with a manual trans
@@DaylyDriverDayly maroon 1996 with 238k miles. It looks fairly good, except for clear coat pealing from Oklahoma heat. I'm going to repaint it to make it look new, keeping it stock. This is a weekend car and I intend to pass on to my kids honestly. I also have an sc430.
there Are some people who have converted these sc400 s to manual... its obviously a bit of work but the conversions look and run great... search youtube for it
@@skip741x3 Thanks! Yes, I've seen them. Although I love manual, I'm not a mod kind of guy. I prefer original. But I will keep looking for a manual though.
forgot to mention your broken hood struts
I’m looking at an sc400 soon with this motor in it what are somethings to look for or I should start replacing when I get this car?
Great video
Been looking at 97 sc 400 183000 on the clock. I got a 2096 Acura rl. I’m been pretty much a gm guy. Also have a 95 Bonneville gxp. Needs work though. I’m staring too understand why people like Japanese cars for there reliability! Lol
spend some more time around them and behind the wheel. you will find they are great. the 97 sc400 was the last year before the engine upgrade to the vvti and the only year with the new body style and 1uzfe with the non vvti motor. such a great car. definitely recommend it
I found one for $2295 with 130,000 miles. It's paint is oxidized and the driver's seat leather is heavily damaged but has a clean car fax and 3 previous owners. How can I tell if anything big is wrong with it. I need a fun reliable daily driver and I'm a little short on cash.
a 98 with 130k? not a bad deal. I would have a mechanic scan the system to see if there are any pending codes on the car (mechanical issues). if you are unsure about how to check the car mechanically I highly recommend spending a few bucks to have a mechanic check it out so you know exactly what you are getting into. there is a lot that can go wrong or be wrong with a car. be safe about it and have it checked out. that's my recommendation 👌
The roof leaks on those cars are a pain in the rear also, if left ignored, they could ruin the interior.
Bizoton Boy I’ve not heard of this