SC430...whats ur thougths on this car

[Jay!]

That's a shame about the dealership. You'd think with the IS being touted as a "sport sedan," Lexus would be paying strict attention to what enthusiasts want from even their luxury cars.

In the reviews I've read (or seen on TV) they didn't mention the sloppy steering.

[gang$tarr]

I drove my neighbours SC430... black.
I thought it handled reallly well, i don't know what you're talkin bout alfa, i'm sure it handles better than those other cars you mentioned, even though i've never driven them before
I like it better than my dad's SL500

[Jay!]

LOL, you'll have to be the resident test-driver, gang$tarr! You seem to get your hands on lots of cars!

[gang$tarr]

hehehe........ a couple days ago another one of my neighbours had a brand new 2001 Bentley Arnage parked in his driveway, it was this sweet lookin blue colour..... sooooooo nice! with the chrome rims.

I wanted ta drive it so bad!! but it wasn't my neighbours it was one of his friends, i think he was embarrased that i was asking his friend so many questions about it

[Mylacc]

cars never look as good in pics
people always look better in pics

for example off topic that dude carson daily on mtv
tv makes him look so big and i saw him once when i was in NYC and he is a tiny little man

things just dont look right in pics

[crayzayjay]

looks like an uglified merc to me

[SkylineDreamz]

I see them all the time out where i am (Chesapeake VA) they are awesome

[SilverLotus340R]

about the whole picture thing.... there are only certain photographers that can actually capture what a car is all about and make it loook the way it is supposed to. I happen to be a fairly good photgrapher myself... and i have a friend that went to Italy to play soccer for the summer and when she came back she had this AWESOME i mean AWESOME picture of a red SC430 next to this 100 foot red yacht. It gave the SC430 the smaller look so it doesn't look so fat and boisterious.

Also...alfa a lady around the street from me (who i finally found out who owns a tan SC430) said that she HAD the same problem with her sc430 and she had the regular tires put back on and the problem was corrected. ANd i asked the local lexus dealer and he said that on some that have different than stock tires the overall weight of the car and the width of the tires mades the car feel sloppy.

But i dont know what to suggest...im sure you aren't up to paying a couple k's for new tires...

[rob2000]

my dad is looking at cars he likes the sc430, bmw 7 series and m3/m5


oh and gangster your full of shit, either your a millionare or your lying theres no way your dad owns that many expensive cars, plus i doubt your neighbors have bentleys, how bout you post some pics with a sign on it, otherwis people will think your some 12 year old kid

[Jay!]

Originally posted by rob2000
oh and gangster your full of shit, either your a millionare or your lying theres no way your dad owns that many expensive cars, plus i doubt your neighbors have bentleys, how bout you post some pics with a sign on it, otherwis people will think your some 12 year old kid

been there, done that. this forum's about cars, please...

[Porsche]

Originally posted by rob2000
my dad is looking at cars he likes the sc430, bmw 7 series and m3/m5


oh and gangster your full of shit, either your a millionare or your lying theres no way your dad owns that many expensive cars, plus i doubt your neighbors have bentleys, how bout you post some pics with a sign on it, otherwis people will think your some 12 year old kid

Honestly man, We went over this like last year, I'm not doing it again.


Alfa, you turned down an M3 Cabrio! I am shocked. j/k
SilverLotus340R, Do you really have one? I am a huge lotus fan, despite the name. I once saw a yellow Exige and that car, well it makes most Porsches look slow.

[rob2000]

Originally posted by jay@af
been there, done that. this forum's about cars, please...

sorry bout that i didnt know, my appologies lol

[japan_freak]

theres no better car like a skyline tuned by nismo :flash:

[crayzayjay]

theres no better car like a skyline tuned by nismo :flash:

I disagree :flash:

[WinterG20]

It will be one year of ownership as of Oct 1, 2003 of my Red SC430....

I also took the SC430 in favor of the M3 convertible.... I liked the hard top, the smoother ride... and the emphasis on luxary that Lexus provides as well as that fantastic sound system!

I have NEVER had a problem with steering and drivability and have the run-flat option also. I don't know what this other person is talking about regarding steering problems!

I will have to agree that the SC430 is NOT a sports car like the M3 or Porsche BUT it is a sporty car with the emphasis on luxary!

I opted NOT to get the M3 because when I want spirited driving, I take out my 911! I made a conscious decision that I wanted a sporty yet comfortable and convenient convertible! After owning a Z3 convertible, I decided that my next car had to be a convertible but that the folding hard top was a high priority. I didn't care for the SLK Mercedes version at all (too cheap interior and just felt wrong overall)... and the SL500 was overpriced in my opinion... I considered the Boxster S but already have a 911 so why?

Anyway, I couldn't be happier folks!

If you want to see more owner opinions, I suggest you check out www.clublexus.com which has a seperate SC430 board!