I have an 04 SC in Egyptian Sand and Chrome Wheels here in California with 60k on the clock. Its a terrific car. And its aging very well. I have found it is a lot cheaper to have it serviced by a reputable mechanic rather than a Lexus Dealer. Nonetheless, its a 3rd car for me - and it's a keeper! Nice review!
Have you had any issues or malfunction with the car? I was highly considering purchasing one, however I have a friend who's a mechanic and strongly advises me against it. He said that the quality and built is not great in the long run. He also mentioned that many ppl had problems arise from both hard & soft tops?
@@joannasun9212 First, I don’t know how much faith you should put into your friend’s advice. Any mechanic that claims a Lexus/Toyota build isn’t great is probably not much of a mechanic. Also, what people is he referring to that have had problems? Personally, I think you should choose whichever car you want to drive - no matter what. During the SC 430 build from 2002 through 2010, it had the highest resale of any car in North America per KBB (Kelly Blue Book) and other used car pricing guides, as well. It vastly out beat resale values of Mercedes, BMW, Jags, Range Rovers, and the like. The SC 430 was also called the “Crown Jewell of Lexus” by Lexus. Some call it a “Baby Bently” because of its interior. Today, a low-mileage well maintained SC 430 will still fetch between 25k to 35k here in California - easily. I’ve seen some that have a sticker price of over 50 thousand. Remember, these are twelve- to-twenty-year-old cars. Unbelievable, huh? I firmly believe that these will be very collectible in another dozen or so years. I’m an older guy who’s owned Jaguars, Mercedes, and Cadillacs. They are ALL expensive to maintain. That’s the nature of a premium luxury car. I’ve found over the years, that many luxury car owners neglect servicing their cars. And there lies the problem. I wouldn’t own another Mercedes. To much trouble and to expensive to maintain. I should mentioned that I do own 3 cars. Anyway, I have spent this year, $2200.00 to have the Timing belt and water pump changed (you have to do this every 100K) even though my car only has 40k on the mileage. I spent $2900.00 last year at Lexus when an oxygen sensor melded to the manifold (rare/odd), and I’ve had the bumpers resprayed for a cost of $1500.00 last year, too. Plus regular service costs. Nonetheless, my SC looks like a new car. I’ve never had a problem with the top, it works magnificently. I’ve never heard of anyone having a problem with their top, and they are only “hardtop” no soft tops. I restored a Miata a couple of years ago and the soft top was $1600.00 (the most fun car I’ve ever owned). The engine that is used in the SC is the same non-interference engine that’s put into the Toyota Tundra Truck - just re-torqued. A BRILLIANT engine that will give you years of driving. The car drives similar to a Mercedes SL. People either LOVE it or HATE it. If you can’t afford the maintenance of a used luxury car, find something within your budget that is newer. Remember, check the maintenance of any used car you want to buy - how well has the car been taken care of. I hope all this helps. Good luck!
Thank you for your comment. I'm about to buy one of these today, saw it yesterday. I'm so pumped and it's nice to hear an actual owner give his experience. Dumb question, I'm sure you have had no issues since the 2 years you wrote this? Everyone's telling me NOT to get this car. I'm driving a ls430 right now, built like a tank, never had a major issue with it. The Egyptian Sand color is stunning, mine does not have chrome wheels 🤔. Mine just also needs the chrome or at least polished wheels. I will work on that.
You caught me at my computer early this morning. I love my Lexus SC. I just returned from a drive to the grocery store in the SC while no one was on the road at 6 a.m.. It was delightful! Anyway, I like a lot of different kinds of cars, and I don't want to come across as the SC has to be the only car in the world for me - because it's not. But it is a hell of a car. I love the older LSs like what you've mentioned, and exactly like those LSs, the SC was so well engineered because Lexus was initiating a car brand that would rival Mercedes. People either love or hate the SC. I live in Palm Springs, California, and several of these SC garage queens are out here. And they are beautiful. Snowbirds that own a couple of homes keep an SC in their garage when they return to the desert in October. Nonetheless, here's my best advice. Buy an SC from someone who is reputable and has records of the car's history. It might not be a bad idea to have a mechanic also look at it. You can tell with these cars whether they've been cared for or not. Yet, the reality is that they are 20-year-old cars. Good luck! @@dl733sak
Keep the finger on the roof close switch and the windows go up and the radio volume increases. No one is ever going to sit in the back seats as they were included as in the US insurance is less for a 4 seater. A very comfortable beautifully finished luxury long distance touring car. I own a 2002 as my weekend car and I agree with all the commentary in this video.
I got the window go up thing but wasn’t able to try the radio volume. Thanks for that info!! I love the car so much. Hope yours is serving you very well :D
@@KyleLiongCars I have an '06 SC430, but I have to say...I thought they all came in the same configuration. The one you reviewed, for some reason, does not have the Navigation/Phone hidden screen on the dash between the two air vents above the center stack, nor does it have the buttons just below it & right above the A/C unit. It's just one piece of wood. I thought they all were built with that screen. Very interesting.
Also - I've read that Lexus design took a page out of the Porsche 1950-52 models, which inspired this design. And I believe you can also make the convertible top open and close in neutral too, not just in park.
@@KyleLiongCars I just bought a 2007 SC430. It's an amazing car, fast, comfortable, thoughtful attention to the details. Driving around sunset during the summer is sublime. Jeremy Clarkson is full of ****. This is one of the best cars ever. It also gets compliments every day, so you had better not be too shy if you drive one. Along with my Miata, which is also a blast to drive, this is already one of my favorite cars ever, and I plan to keep it for many years.
I agree with you!! I also made a review on the Miata NA which I’ll be releasing the video on soon, and that car was sooooo fun to drive. These 2 are part of my all time favourites
If I had garage space I would buy several of these. Those Top Gear guys that trashed it are probably buying them all over the GB and filling secret garages...
Nice review. I’m intrigued with the classic, unique look, and quality reliability. I know this defeats the purpose of the car, but I’m really curious if it’d be possible to put a manual in it.
@@an-dr6euyea I ride lexuses dick to the world and back and they are smoking crack if they think it’s got a better quality then Bentley BMW sure that’s an argument Lower end Mercedes yea Any luxury American car yea but Bentley rolls we need to stop talking Only Toyota to compete with that is the century and the GX ultra luxury or f sport packages
The SC 430 isn't just a great car, it is a GREAT car. The interior rivals that of a Bentley. The ride exceptional. The overall engineering is spectacular. I'm planning on buying one for the helluva it..
I like the third brake light, the location is probably more effective there as it's in the eyeline of the driver behind. In regards to the exterior profile, is it perhaps similar to the Audi TT? I bought mine as a toy for my 50th and as a distraction after a bad health diagnosis. The facelift model, it's supposed to be a big improvement over the original.
Up until the LC500… This has been my favorite Lexus model! Unfortunately being the poor dude I am I can only afford my current IS250… and I still love my car. It looks beautiful where you live! Thanks for the great review
Love these cars, it’s what I replaced my GS300 with! Chassis is based on the second gen Lexus GS, so any suspension mods and brakes for those work for the SC430. Preface lift have the 300hp and leather came from Spain. The facelift models have lower hp but smoother power delivery and leather is Chinese made.
As Much as I like Corvette and Porsche - The SC430 is the better Daily Driver. Lower Insurance and Less $$ to Service. So the Vette and Porsche are faster and handle better - So What You can't drive them that fast on the street !! And in the SC430 You got Sporty Luxury Convertible with a great ride. And I stoped watching Top Gear after their bashing using bad facts. for Example - The Top is made out of Light Weight Aluminum. " Top Gear said Lexus is trying to save weight on their 3800 lb SC430 by making the folding top lighter is a joke". The reason for using aluminum is "less Stress on the top hinges going up and down". And have not ever watched Top Gear since. I Love my SC430 ...............
nice review, chapeau. I am an old guy from the Netherlands and I completely agree with your findings, great build quality, great comfortable ride and a nice smooth V8 . What more do you want. I am looking for a convertible and Lexus is a contender mainly for the building quality and reliability , Thanks again.
Hi Kyle, hope you are well. I'm with you on the SC430...It's a beauty! Your example is particularly nice with those aftermarket wheels. I would like to find out why Lexus made this a four-seater, it's my only real complaint. I'm not sure I'd fit into an SC so i'll stick with my LS460 for now - buttery smooth driving. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe and keep up the good work.
Thanks! The car is owned by my friend so kudos to him for keeping it in tip top shape. I also kinda don’t understand why they bothered with 4 seats, but probably for tax purposes or to be able to call it some sort of a GT haha
I almost got one of these cars. I always wanted a Lexus. I did not get this car, as my cousin was selling me his 2008 Lexus IS250. It’s the cheapest of the Lexus sedans and as entry level as you can get but I still like it a lot. Meanwhile I’m tempted to get a second car just as like an alternate maybe? And it would be this SC430 like the one you’re reviewing.
I have lexus Sc430 2007 model I bought it new that time till now it only having 15 k miles i have tyre pressure light i fix one tyre after one month same problem return back with other tyre so i didnt fix it but any way it is very nice car
May be not the best looking from the out side but from the interior it looks really good and you cant beat that 3 UZ engine, and you cant forget the rear leg room 9:27 😁
That dashboard light sounds like the Tyre Pressure Sensor gone out . It's a lazy mans gimmick anyway as it doesn't specify which sensor is out or which tyre pressure is out . . Simple fix is to disconnect the system ( remove lower console ) then check your tyre pressures, regularly, the old fashioned way - at a garage - that way NOTHING is left to chance ....... Best car I have ever owned - bar none .
Not sure if the dash light is connected to the sound I'm hearing. I saw that there is a TPMS warning, but there was another light on the dash that looked foreign to me, and unfortunately I lost the clip of it. Glad you have yours. I've been wanting to get one myself ever since reviewing this
I passed by one of these earlier today with the roof down. What was going through my head was, “what was Lexus thinking when they made those backseats???” Otherwise, I love it!
I own a 2010 SC430. Also own a 08 GS460. I'll give you some unexpected drawbacks. No park assist, no backup camera - both of which would really help when you're backing up or parallel parking. No push button start w/ key fob - like my 08 GS has, which didn't make sense. And what's the deal with the wire antenna w/ motor having to go up and down if you need to listen to the radio? That's so 90's. I'm pissed because when I first got it I didn't know about it and went through the car wash w/ the radio on - and ouch. That sucks. It's like Lexus chose not to make these updated upgrades to match other models - didn't want to put in the effort / $$. And I'm experiencing slight wind noise starting at 30mph. Other than that it's a nice ride, but not as nice as my GS460.
@@KyleLiongCars It's at the upper right hand side - passenger side - kind of near where the hood latches on. Do you think it's the weather stripping? It's irritating
I used to own a SC430. Loved that car. I just got tired of being made fun of constantly from the community. Sold it but I always think about buying one and doing something fun with it.
I had this car new when it first came out,in my opinion it was gutless for 4ltr motor,drop the lid and it would drive like a jelly it is a beautiful bag of crap.
@@danielchristopherdc you would think Lexus would have done that.With the roof up it wasn’t to bad but down the handling was terrible it’s handling charistristics changed completely. We changed for a 3.5 ltr Merc CLK Beautiful car.
I have always thought these were very ugly vehicles, I'm sure they had good quality components but you make some complaints about the steering which is too late. Also that the wheels seem to be aftermarket 19 inch wheels. I'm sure that the original sensation of steering the vehicle would be different with the original size wheels would it not?
Very well said, good history lesson. Honest reporting. As of top gear, those immature racist idiots only care about drifting and 0-60 times . You know why the bbc fired Clarkson? Because they were fed up with his pre madonna selfish tantrums. Success got to his head, he was a fantastic journalist . But totally blew it. I have a 07 sc430 pebble beach myself, reliable and very comfortable. Nice to see someone who is passionate and can report his true opinion. And not paid under the table by a car company or told what to say. Well done!
No worries. Honest mistake. The SC430 was a flagship convertible, so the SL has got to be its counterpart. The SLK is uhhh “too cheap” to go against this hahaha
@@danielchristopherdcI love the 430 era but I’ve never felt any looked good in silver at all silver kills old cars imo Sc’s really only look good in black and some other more exotic colors anything plain that’s not black like silver or beige is bleh
A GT, a cabrio at that, must always be able to handle properly. This car handled worse than an LS... Why even make it? Why would anyone buy such a turd? If you wanted relaxing long rides, youd get a land yacht like the LS or the GS... Time always passes judgement and this car has been a massive sales flop too. That interior is not impressive nor beautiful... Just well mantained. You think thats special? That glossy woody feel was outdated by 80s standards...
I have an 04 SC in Egyptian Sand and Chrome Wheels here in California with 60k on the clock. Its a terrific car. And its aging very well. I have found it is a lot cheaper to have it serviced by a reputable mechanic rather than a Lexus Dealer. Nonetheless, its a 3rd car for me - and it's a keeper! Nice review!
Thanks! I think that goes for most cars. Dealers charge exuberant amounts for just about anything :(
Have you had any issues or malfunction with the car? I was highly considering purchasing one, however I have a friend who's a mechanic and strongly advises me against it. He said that the quality and built is not great in the long run. He also mentioned that many ppl had problems arise from both hard & soft tops?
@@joannasun9212 First, I don’t know how much faith you should put into your friend’s advice. Any mechanic that claims a Lexus/Toyota build isn’t great is probably not much of a mechanic. Also, what people is he referring to that have had problems? Personally, I think you should choose whichever car you want to drive - no matter what. During the SC 430 build from 2002 through 2010, it had the highest resale of any car in North America per KBB (Kelly Blue Book) and other used car pricing guides, as well. It vastly out beat resale values of Mercedes, BMW, Jags, Range Rovers, and the like. The SC 430 was also called the “Crown Jewell of Lexus” by Lexus. Some call it a “Baby Bently” because of its interior. Today, a low-mileage well maintained SC 430 will still fetch between 25k to 35k here in California - easily. I’ve seen some that have a sticker price of over 50 thousand. Remember, these are twelve- to-twenty-year-old cars. Unbelievable, huh? I firmly believe that these will be very collectible in another dozen or so years. I’m an older guy who’s owned Jaguars, Mercedes, and Cadillacs. They are ALL expensive to maintain. That’s the nature of a premium luxury car. I’ve found over the years, that many luxury car owners neglect servicing their cars. And there lies the problem. I wouldn’t own another Mercedes. To much trouble and to expensive to maintain. I should mentioned that I do own 3 cars. Anyway, I have spent this year, $2200.00 to have the Timing belt and water pump changed (you have to do this every 100K) even though my car only has 40k on the mileage. I spent $2900.00 last year at Lexus when an oxygen sensor melded to the manifold (rare/odd), and I’ve had the bumpers resprayed for a cost of $1500.00 last year, too. Plus regular service costs. Nonetheless, my SC looks like a new car. I’ve never had a problem with the top, it works magnificently. I’ve never heard of anyone having a problem with their top, and they are only “hardtop” no soft tops. I restored a Miata a couple of years ago and the soft top was $1600.00 (the most fun car I’ve ever owned). The engine that is used in the SC is the same non-interference engine that’s put into the Toyota Tundra Truck - just re-torqued. A BRILLIANT engine that will give you years of driving. The car drives similar to a Mercedes SL. People either LOVE it or HATE it. If you can’t afford the maintenance of a used luxury car, find something within your budget that is newer. Remember, check the maintenance of any used car you want to buy - how well has the car been taken care of. I hope all this helps. Good luck!
Thank you for your comment. I'm about to buy one of these today, saw it yesterday. I'm so pumped and it's nice to hear an actual owner give his experience. Dumb question, I'm sure you have had no issues since the 2 years you wrote this? Everyone's telling me NOT to get this car. I'm driving a ls430 right now, built like a tank, never had a major issue with it. The Egyptian Sand color is stunning, mine does not have chrome wheels 🤔. Mine just also needs the chrome or at least polished wheels. I will work on that.
You caught me at my computer early this morning. I love my Lexus SC. I just returned from a drive to the grocery store in the SC while no one was on the road at 6 a.m.. It was delightful! Anyway, I like a lot of different kinds of cars, and I don't want to come across as the SC has to be the only car in the world for me - because it's not. But it is a hell of a car. I love the older LSs like what you've mentioned, and exactly like those LSs, the SC was so well engineered because Lexus was initiating a car brand that would rival Mercedes. People either love or hate the SC. I live in Palm Springs, California, and several of these SC garage queens are out here. And they are beautiful. Snowbirds that own a couple of homes keep an SC in their garage when they return to the desert in October. Nonetheless, here's my best advice. Buy an SC from someone who is reputable and has records of the car's history. It might not be a bad idea to have a mechanic also look at it. You can tell with these cars whether they've been cared for or not. Yet, the reality is that they are 20-year-old cars. Good luck! @@dl733sak
Keep the finger on the roof close switch and the windows go up and the radio volume increases. No one is ever going to sit in the back seats as they were included as in the US insurance is less for a 4 seater. A very comfortable beautifully finished luxury long distance touring car. I own a 2002 as my weekend car and I agree with all the commentary in this video.
I got the window go up thing but wasn’t able to try the radio volume. Thanks for that info!!
I love the car so much. Hope yours is serving you very well :D
The SC 430 aged well.
Agree
Still turns heads today
@@KyleLiongCars caust it looks like a turtle
Like a beautiful turtle
When it was first released, I thought it was a Mercedes SL and Porsche Carrera killer... now i think it is a collectible piece of metal.
And the rareness to match
@@KyleLiongCars I have an '06 SC430, but I have to say...I thought they all came in the same configuration. The one you reviewed, for some reason, does not have the Navigation/Phone hidden screen on the dash between the two air vents above the center stack, nor does it have the buttons just below it & right above the A/C unit. It's just one piece of wood. I thought they all were built with that screen. Very interesting.
It’s a flagship car so the sky’s the limit for options hahaha :)
@@KyleLiongCars barelly had any... like all lexus
@@an-dr6eu Oh..... good to know haha! Pretty sure some places had an options list though
Are you driving this in the Philippines? Love these SC430's....about to get one myself... the luxury quality and the dependability make it a win!
Yup this is in the Philippines :)
So… 2006 is the year they used a different transmission. Honestly its a world of difference.
Also - I've read that Lexus design took a page out of the Porsche 1950-52 models, which inspired this design. And I believe you can also make the convertible top open and close in neutral too, not just in park.
Haven’t tried the roof in neutral. The design cue from the old Porsches sure made these cars look elegant
@@KyleLiongCars also I have a 2002 model and I can open the top as long as I’m driving at 5mph or less. Looks like they changed that later on
Looks have always been subjective. This remains one of my favorite coupe ever.
Same here. I love the look so much
@@KyleLiongCars I just bought a 2007 SC430. It's an amazing car, fast, comfortable, thoughtful attention to the details. Driving around sunset during the summer is sublime. Jeremy Clarkson is full of ****. This is one of the best cars ever. It also gets compliments every day, so you had better not be too shy if you drive one. Along with my Miata, which is also a blast to drive, this is already one of my favorite cars ever, and I plan to keep it for many years.
Whoops, this is Dat Hamster's dad, posting (in error) on DH's account. She can drive the Lexus if she wants to, though!
I agree with you!! I also made a review on the Miata NA which I’ll be releasing the video on soon, and that car was sooooo fun to drive. These 2 are part of my all time favourites
If I had garage space I would buy several of these. Those Top Gear guys that trashed it are probably buying them all over the GB and filling secret garages...
If I had the money, I would too haha
The Best car I have ever owned ... by far ... The car you reviewed doesn't have navigation... thats different ... Thanks for the review ..
My pleasure
Man I really like these for what they are, a big luxurious land-yacht. Nice review mate 👍🏼
Agree! Thanks
But it's really not a big car at all, it's fairly small, actually.
Nice review. I’m intrigued with the classic, unique look, and quality reliability. I know this defeats the purpose of the car, but I’m really curious if it’d be possible to put a manual in it.
Thanks! I’ve seen people say it’s possible on some forums, but it’ll cost an arm and a leg, and might even need some engine mods to go with it
Amazing car! Interior better than Bentley of that same era.
Agree
you guys are nuts
@@an-dr6euyea I ride lexuses dick to the world and back and they are smoking crack if they think it’s got a better quality then Bentley BMW sure that’s an argument Lower end Mercedes yea Any luxury American car yea but Bentley rolls we need to stop talking Only Toyota to compete with that is the century and the GX ultra luxury or f sport packages
I think that this car is beautiful! I prefer the original wheels.
I also prefer stock rims overall :)
I agree!
The 3UZ is a gem of an engine. Love it in my 02 GS430.
One of my fave
The SC 430 isn't just a great car, it is a GREAT car.
The interior rivals that of a Bentley.
The ride exceptional.
The overall engineering is spectacular.
I'm planning on buying one for the helluva it..
It is!!! Good luck and get one quick :)
I like the third brake light, the location is probably more effective there as it's in the eyeline of the driver behind. In regards to the exterior profile, is it perhaps similar to the Audi TT? I bought mine as a toy for my 50th and as a distraction after a bad health diagnosis. The facelift model, it's supposed to be a big improvement over the original.
First off I hope you’re doing ok…. Hmmm I guess there are hints of the TT with it but I wouldn’t say 100%. Agree with the third brake light location
@@KyleLiongCars thanks, I'm battling it. Take care 👍
Up until the LC500… This has been my favorite Lexus model! Unfortunately being the poor dude I am I can only afford my current IS250… and I still love my car. It looks beautiful where you live! Thanks for the great review
My pleasure
I have a 2002 SC w 42k on it. The interior is beautiful the car is a keeper. No plans to seek it.
Congrats
Are you running a staggered wheel set-up, if so, what widths & offsets? Thanks.
Cheers from America! Your content is great!!
Thanks :)
Love these cars, it’s what I replaced my GS300 with! Chassis is based on the second gen Lexus GS, so any suspension mods and brakes for those work for the SC430. Preface lift have the 300hp and leather came from Spain. The facelift models have lower hp but smoother power delivery and leather is Chinese made.
Beautiful car. Future classic
IMO the problem with this car is that it doesn't share a lot stylistically with the SC 300/400 it replaced, which was an incredibly beautiful coupe.
Fair enough, but personally, I love the look
As Much as I like Corvette and Porsche - The SC430 is the better Daily Driver. Lower Insurance and Less $$ to Service. So the Vette and Porsche are faster and handle better - So What You can't drive them that fast on the street !! And in the SC430 You got Sporty Luxury Convertible with a great ride. And I stoped watching Top Gear after their bashing using bad facts. for Example - The Top is made out of Light Weight Aluminum. " Top Gear said Lexus is trying to save weight on their 3800 lb SC430 by making the folding top lighter is a joke". The reason for using aluminum is "less Stress on the top hinges going up and down". And have not ever watched Top Gear since. I Love my SC430 ...............
Totally agree with you :D
I concur.
nice review, chapeau. I am an old guy from the Netherlands and I completely agree with your findings, great build quality, great comfortable ride and a nice smooth V8 .
What more do you want.
I am looking for a convertible and Lexus is a contender mainly for the building quality and reliability , Thanks again.
Thanks too
I have a 2006 and love it. Quality & reliability is impressive by anyone's standard. Comfortable to spend all day in it.
Even for today, I find the design very modern looking except for the steering wheel
@@KyleLiongCarshe steering wheel is beautiful. With the “outdated” design. It reminds me of a classic yacht steering wheel. That design will come back
How much should I expect for a 04 Sc430 with 100k miles, well maintained?
Not too familiar with prices there in the USA
Love the rims how can I order those? Are they still available? What’s the name of them?
Not to sure about that. Sorry :(
No worries, great video by the way . Hello from California
@bravoalvaro hello and thanks
Hi Kyle, hope you are well. I'm with you on the SC430...It's a beauty! Your example is particularly nice with those aftermarket wheels.
I would like to find out why Lexus made this a four-seater, it's my only real complaint. I'm not sure I'd fit into an SC so i'll stick with my LS460 for now - buttery smooth driving. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe and keep up the good work.
Thanks! The car is owned by my friend so kudos to him for keeping it in tip top shape. I also kinda don’t understand why they bothered with 4 seats, but probably for tax purposes or to be able to call it some sort of a GT haha
@@KyleLiongCars its so insurance can go way down...
I’d love to know what Lexus actually called the gold color exterior and leather interior color of my new to me 2005 SC440 with natural brown interior.
Good video, I'm sure I want one, I'll start looking. Liked and subscribed. John
Thank you
I almost got one of these cars. I always wanted a Lexus. I did not get this car, as my cousin was selling me his 2008 Lexus IS250. It’s the cheapest of the Lexus sedans and as entry level as you can get but I still like it a lot. Meanwhile I’m tempted to get a second car just as like an alternate maybe? And it would be this SC430 like the one you’re reviewing.
Get one given the chance :D
I'm trying to get my hands on the last year which I believe was 2010 but these cars have sky rocket just like every other car
Sad reality
How much do they sell in the Philippines? How much difference between the LS430 and SC430 when it comes to ride?
Ride comfort is vastly different. Pricing here is erratic as there are so little units
@@KyleLiongCars how do u describe the difference?
LS is still way more comfy
@@KyleLiongCars I have a LS was thinking to sell and buy a SC but don’t know how I feel after experiencing the LS !
Nooo don’t sell. Save up for both hehe
Great review. Thanks for sharing. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thanks
Why does this '06 USDM SC430 not have a navi? From my understanding only some 2002s had no navi.
Not quite sure myself. Seeing as it’s a flagship car at one point, chances are it could be specced out to the likings of the owner
I have lexus Sc430 2007 model I bought it new that time till now it only having 15 k miles i have tyre pressure light i fix one tyre after one month same problem return back with other tyre so i didnt fix it but any way it is very nice car
No worries about that just a minor issue. Car is still great overall
May be not the best looking from the out side but from the interior it looks really good and you cant beat that 3 UZ engine, and you cant forget the rear leg room 9:27 😁
oh yes for sure. Legroom for days.....
I personally love the look inside out. One of my favourite looking cars
Does it have spare tire?
That dashboard light sounds like the Tyre Pressure Sensor gone out . It's a lazy mans gimmick anyway as it doesn't specify which sensor is out or which tyre pressure is out . .
Simple fix is to disconnect the system ( remove lower console ) then check your tyre pressures, regularly, the old fashioned way - at a garage - that way NOTHING is left to chance ....... Best car I have ever owned - bar none .
Not sure if the dash light is connected to the sound I'm hearing. I saw that there is a TPMS warning, but there was another light on the dash that looked foreign to me, and unfortunately I lost the clip of it.
Glad you have yours. I've been wanting to get one myself ever since reviewing this
I love my Absolutely Red SC430! My niece called her “小果紅”(little red apple 🍎).
It is gorgeous !
Good introduction, your fan from Taiwan(台灣🇹🇼）
謝謝。 台灣有很多SC430嗎？我好像很少看到它們
@@KyleLiongCars It’s not common now that only the people who do really love it are collecting.
並不常見，現在只有愛車之人在用心收藏
Did the designer go to work for Merc?
Hey I have one it's a 2002 I bought last year. Can you please tell me what is the name of the rims? Please
Sorry IDK the name either :(
Great review. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Fun and informative! Thank you!
You’re welcome
Nice car!. Im 6 feet tall. Do you think i can fit in there?
I found one 2006 Pebble beach edition with 80K miles for 14K$
I think you’d be just about fine
@@KyleLiongCars Thank you!
I have one with low mi on it. It’s a pleasure to drive
How many miles?
Hahaha chill
It’s only 300HP for the V8 engine, it should have had more HP.
If you look up the hp numbers from other n/a v8 engines of the times, that’s right up there with the competition
my 2003 has 301hp
@@durdicamac9662 Congrats 🎉.
I passed by one of these earlier today with the roof down. What was going through my head was, “what was Lexus thinking when they made those backseats???” Otherwise, I love it!
The backseats are absolutely useless hahaha great car overall though
Thinking of removing my back seats for weight savings lol
No need hahaha it’s not like this is meant to be a rocket 😅😅
Haven’t driven a rocket. A Lexus SC430.... uhhh look at the video
@John John bro where did your reading comprehension go
Top gear is full of shite. Sc430 is timeless, sleek and still modern classic rare beauty
For sure
They got carried away with their ego's, bunch of overgrown schoolboys.
Hahaha
Which rimes are those? They are just beautiful!!
Sadly, I don't know the name :(
Love ur review of the gorgeous lexus 👍😁
Thank you! 👍
Excellent review
Thanks
I own a 2010 SC430. Also own a 08 GS460. I'll give you some unexpected drawbacks. No park assist, no backup camera - both of which would really help when you're backing up or parallel parking. No push button start w/ key fob - like my 08 GS has, which didn't make sense. And what's the deal with the wire antenna w/ motor having to go up and down if you need to listen to the radio? That's so 90's. I'm pissed because when I first got it I didn't know about it and went through the car wash w/ the radio on - and ouch. That sucks. It's like Lexus chose not to make these updated upgrades to match other models - didn't want to put in the effort / $$. And I'm experiencing slight wind noise starting at 30mph. Other than that it's a nice ride, but not as nice as my GS460.
What’s with the wind noise at 30mph? Probably something with aging weather strips :(
@@KyleLiongCars It's at the upper right hand side - passenger side - kind of near where the hood latches on. Do you think it's the weather stripping? It's irritating
Maybe the weather stripping by the hood or the cowl area
Sounds like whining.
I used to own a SC430. Loved that car. I just got tired of being made fun of constantly from the community. Sold it but I always think about buying one and doing something fun with it.
Live here in the Philippines and the SC430 will not be seen as a retiree nor girl's car haha
Made fun of? Were you wearing lipstick? I get looks and compliments regularly.
Gotta be built different to drive this car let me tell ya.
I used to own a 2002. I loved that car.
It's a beautiful timeless luxury car worth collecting. Love it
Couldn't agree more!
damn I didn't know there were SC430's that got imported here in our country
They’re incredibly rare here
Beautiful car, would love this car, love fast cars with great designing. Drat
I love it too
Dammit...I almost bought a 2005 one with a beautiful brown Interior...but I ended up with a 99 LS400.
Both are great. Don’t worry
@@KyleLiongCars I just bought a 2003 SC430, finally.
Congrats!!
Great video!
Thanks
Very nice. Thank you!
Thanks too
I have an 02 and love it.
Congrats
Nice review but You forgot about the GPS.
I actually researched that but this particular car doesn’t seem to have it
May nagbebenta pa kaya ng ganito sa pinas?
Sometimes may lumilitaw sa Marketplace
Is there a Bluetooth in this car?
I think it has it for this facelifted model
Is it possible to add an aux cord
Yes if you use a cassette to AUX adapter. Best workaround
There's a way to add an aux cord to any car. What that way is depends on the car, but there's a way for every car.
Yes correct
Grom and VAIS Technologies offer a Bluetooth adaptor that plugs into the back of the head unit. You can hide it under the shift culumn. Works great.
@@KyleLiongCars Thanks, you learn something new everyday!
I had this car new when it first came out,in my opinion it was gutless for 4ltr motor,drop the lid and it would drive like a jelly it is a beautiful bag of crap.
Still beautiful though haha
Because you still had the run flats from the factory. If you bothered to change to performance tires you would have felt a night and day difference.
@@danielchristopherdc you would think Lexus would have done that.With the roof up it wasn’t to bad but down the handling was terrible it’s handling charistristics changed completely.
We changed for a 3.5 ltr Merc CLK Beautiful car.
Nice review, I have the same car 😎.
Lovely car you got there hehe
I would drive it...especially if i had something sporty to drive when i didnt want squishy performance..
Same
Add Coilovers and sway bars and it’s very sporty and fun
I have always thought these were very ugly vehicles, I'm sure they had good quality components but you make some complaints about the steering which is too late. Also that the wheels seem to be aftermarket 19 inch wheels. I'm sure that the original sensation of steering the vehicle would be different with the original size wheels would it not?
With modern power steering, the steering feel shouldn’t be that different even if you change the rims.
You need an eye exam 😂
Very well said, good history lesson. Honest reporting. As of top gear, those immature racist idiots only care about drifting and 0-60 times . You know why the bbc fired Clarkson? Because they were fed up with his pre madonna selfish tantrums. Success got to his head, he was a fantastic journalist . But totally blew it. I have a 07 sc430 pebble beach myself, reliable and very comfortable. Nice to see someone who is passionate and can report his true opinion. And not paid under the table by a car company or told what to say. Well done!
Thank you :)
It's a great looking car but you have to change the wheels from the get go. All of the stock wheels these came with are fugly.
Some people probs like the design haha
@@KyleLiongCars I do😭 they look sharp
😄👍🏻👍🏻
love the rims, well done
:D
Review poor man's Supra next? (90's SC300 / SC400) lol
If I can find one haha
I do not hate these wheels at all!
I love it ever since it came out
It's really growing on me
14:00 I think you mean SLK, not SLR!
Sweet #rarepaps review!
Oh I think you misheard hehe! It’s SL R230 body
Damn, my mind was thinking of SLK 320 instead!
No worries. Honest mistake. The SC430 was a flagship convertible, so the SL has got to be its counterpart. The SLK is uhhh “too cheap” to go against this hahaha
Nice one 👍
Thanks
Those wheels are hideous....put the stock ones back on
I prefer the stock ones too
This car looks like shit
I quite like the look of it
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@@danielchristopherdcI love the 430 era but I’ve never felt any looked good in silver at all silver kills old cars imo Sc’s really only look good in black and some other more exotic colors anything plain that’s not black like silver or beige is bleh
@@h3ck774 mine is red lowered on Coilovers and Bronze Rays Gram Lights
Soarer ❤️❤️
Same if not similar steering wheel as a revo! Hahahaha cool car though
Oonga eh pati sa Rav4 gen 1 haha
The change of wheels has made a huge difference to the appearance.
This look has already been cemented in my head haha
It works in drive.
The roof?
It does but you can’t go faster than 5mph or so
Oh got it!! Thanks :)
@@KyleLiongCars btw is this in Ayala Alabang?
Nope hehe this is up North
I love Lexus ❤.
Same
Super lexus. wie mein is 200 von 1999
Beautiful Lexus
Omg, I’m 5 4!!
You’ll be fine at the back
Filipinos😂😂😂😂
A GT, a cabrio at that, must always be able to handle properly. This car handled worse than an LS... Why even make it? Why would anyone buy such a turd? If you wanted relaxing long rides, youd get a land yacht like the LS or the GS... Time always passes judgement and this car has been a massive sales flop too.
That interior is not impressive nor beautiful... Just well mantained. You think thats special? That glossy woody feel was outdated by 80s standards...
I really love glossy wood in cars! It's also pretty comfy for a convertible
Seek help.
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:)
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