Lookin to pick up an sc400

[JuNiOr24]

Whats up guys, I havent posted for awhile, but im in the market now for that sc400 and had a few questions. I came across a 1992 black with an idle problem and interior messed up w/ 190k mile for $2000 do you think is worth it. also came across a 1993 no problems but dings & dents for $3000 don't know the mileage yet, gonna go look at them this weekend. The car is gonna be more like a project. Was just wondering what r the common problems I should look for?? things i should check.

 

[spf_lexus]

any running sc400 with a decent body is worth $2000. I picked up my 92 with a blown trans for $1300 and it had fresh paint. (interior destroyed).

 

[stevechumo]

I'm not sure about the market price in your area, but $2000 with idle problem could turn out to be major repair. Unless you can fix the engine by yourself, then that wouldn't be a problem. Nevertheless, put in additional $4000 will turn it to a decent and good running engine. The thing is don't expect a $2000 car to be in perfect condition.

 

[stevechumo]

Sorry. I meant putting additional $4000 will turn it into a decent car with good running engine.

P.S: Can't edit post.

 

[spf_lexus]

Even if you bought the car and the engine took a crap, a used motor + everything is $500-$700. These cars rarely encounter catastrophic failure and this is why engines are so cheap. Just make sure you or a friend has some mechanical know how and you'll find these cars are very easy to keep running.


Stay away from the dealer... Old Lexus + dealership = adios wallet LOL.

 

[JuNiOr24]

well i picked up the 1993 sc400 for 2900 today w/ 156k the only problems i found were valve tick, speed rpm fuel indicators don't light up( are they hooked up to the same bulb), left head light kind of dim, passenger seat doesn't move forward or back, a/c display on the right side is kind of dark, and small cracks here and there in the plastic parts of the interior, also stains in the carpet and the usual paint chips outside. Other than that really clean.

 

[Lextreme II]

New Paint $2,000
New Body Kit $1,200
New interior $1,400
New rims $2,000
New CO $1,100

Your SC will stand out.

 

[JuNiOr24]

let the project begin!!! will be posting pics soon as i find the charger to my camera.

 

[JuNiOr24]

 

[stevechumo]

That red SC looks like it's in great shape.

 

[JuNiOr24]

yeah, it needs a new paint job and some spots where the paint chipped and it started to rust. runs with no problems so far, but i'm missing some fuses. Goin to pick some up today and find out why they pulled them.