[switchlanez]

So my dad and brother want to get a daily commuter with a budget of $10k. 1998 was the year Toyota introduced VVT-i in the SC 400 and in the Supra. This V-8 has more power than the previous V8 and gets better fuel economy than the V6 version. How much would you be willing to pay for this? I have doubts about them getting a 10-year old car. Are there other newer, comparable cars for under $10k? They don't drive stick, btw, so rule those out. I'm going to go test drive this one for them this weekend.
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Asking Price: $9,900 (obo)

Mileage: 120,000

Engine: V8 VVT-i

Transmission: Automatic

Selling Points: Beautiful 1998 Lexus SC400 for sale. White exteriour with tan leather interior and maple trim. V8 4.0 L, 290 HP @ 6,000 rpm. Automatic Transmission. Fully loaded with auto climate control, power windows, power locks, power steering, telescoping wheel, cruise control, dual power seats, anti-locking brakes, crome wheels, power tilt and slide moonroof with sunshade, rear spoiler, Lexus/Nakamichi premium sound system with 12-Disc CD changer, and air conditioning. Clean and clear title.

Condition: Great condition, garage kept, non-smoker, drives and looks great.

[boost]

i drove a 95 sc400 for about 5-6 years. its a reliable car but when things starts to go at high mileage..it will be expensive to replace.

the gas mileage at the time it was released was decent. for todays' standard... not so good.

[x_candyyy]

i really like this car. when i was little my cousin would take me around in his sc300 so i'm a little attached to it. anyways, i'd pick that car up in a heart beat if the mileage wasn't so high

[kelvin6]

I forget, was this engine part of the Toyota engines that could potentially sludge (which was a common issue during this time period)?

I know the Camry and the Lexus ES series were proned to it, not sure of the SC.

[ghost]

Watch Please

SC's Gone Wild

[switchlanez]

Well, I test drove it yesterday at Berkeley. Appearance-wise everything was pristine inside, outside, underneath, and in the engine bay. But when I was accelerating on an up-sloping curving on-ramp, I noticed sluggish throttle/torque response. The brakes were squishy and weak and shocks needed replacing. Told my dad that this one was a no-go and he should wait for a good deal to come along on the newer years.

I researched more and found the '99 got bigger brakes and the '00 has a fuel vapor recovery system.

I forget, was this engine part of the Toyota engines that could potentially sludge (which was a common issue during this time period)?

I know the Camry and the Lexus ES series were proned to it, not sure of the SC.

I don't think this applies to the V8 engine, based on this:
"Toyota Motor Sales, (TMS) U.S.A., Inc., announced in April 2002 a new customer satisfaction program for owners of 1997 through 2002 Toyota and Lexus vehicles equipped with 3.0 liter V6 or 2.2 liter 4-cylinder engines." (http://www.corolland.com/sludge.html)

Thanks for the heads up though.

Watch Please

SC's Gone Wild

The Tokyo Drift bit was a bit corny. I was expecting to see NOS-action, maybe some drifting, and a half naked chick at the finish line to make it less corny.

I'm leaning more towards them getting the SC after seeing those cleanly done ones. Almost makes me want to sell my Celica and get an SC to mod up VIP-style for myself, spending maybe only a couple grand more in the end. ALMOST. I e-mailed the link to my dad and brother. I hope they find one in black or white.

[killtheant]

for a 98', $9,900 is a bit tad much for 120k miles, id offer $8,700. and dont worry about the milage and or year. the 1uz-fe engine [v8] will last forever, not to mention their the same in landcriusers who my dad owns two, one lstill running at 260k miles. its very durable and will last a long time. as for the 2jzge [INLINE 6] not V6, same engine as the non turbo supra mkiv. that also, will last forever. ive seen some running clean at 350K +miles!!! and still pulling hard. gas milage is about normal from 18 to maybe around 26 miles per gallon depending on your foot. i own a 92 5spd sc300, and its my car, as in pride haha. but anyway heres my car.



visit clublexus.com for more questions or info. my user name on there is product.sc
hope i helped some.

[iduhxd]

You can definitely go cheaper. I've have 2 SC400's and I'm looking for a third. I'm also from ClubLexus. [SCboy] (I'm using my gf's soompi account)

[vinn]

I just have to say that the 98 right there is rare and if its 5speed even more rare

[tbkonwso]

ex sc300-400 owner here.... car was reliable... 150k miles on it.... but around that time most of my automated eletronics are broken... the right side window module is broken... automatic seat recliner is broken... instrument gauge light is broken....stock radio led is faded , steering wheel recliner is broken also. this is a 93 sc300. my 98 400 had lower mile and had more power... it was much more enjoyable car.

[Daikirai]

Almost makes me want to sell my Celica

HOW COULD YOU?!?!







oi i buy for 300, 500 max.. kk?

[jN x3 sK]

I would most definitely go cheaper on the price . Even though its a reliable car, I drove my cousins around for a few days and I liked it.