1997 Sc400 For Sale

[DougSC400]

I have a 1997 Lexus SC400 with 107K miles in need of a good home! The car was purchased new in 1997 for around $58K, has been in the family since new, and is in generally excellent condition. It does have the following issues:

1) It needs a new paint job. It's the gorgeous dark green color, but has the common Lexus paint deterioration issue which I've seen on similar models.

2) It needs new tires. I only put a few hundred miles on it each year, but the tires are probably 10 years old.

3) There is a very minor stretch tear in the leather of the driver's upper door panel.

That's it! I'd love to have the car completely restored and made like new, but I don't have the space to keep it and it's really not a good winter car for the Northeast! I'm very interested in hearing offers and am ready to sell it immediately (before I change my mind again!).

Call me on (774) 573-9398 or email me at doug@dglcontrols.com.

Regards,

Doug

[VBdenny]

I guess the main question that comes to mind is...

How much?

[DougSC400]

Denny,

Thanks for your interest! The "book value" for this vehicle ranges from $4K-$9K and I still remember writing the check for $58K! Other than the cosmetic issues mentioned above, this car is in great shape, incredibly fun to drive, and has an amazing sound system. I'd like to get around $5K for it to allow whoever buys it restore it to its orignal glory...

Regards,

Doug

[VBdenny]

IF the car was from the south, I'd say it is worth that however a car from the north has much less value after a five or six years as the salt deteriorates everything. With a second home near Boston, I know what the vehicles are like in Massachusetts. You may be looking in the $2500 - $3500 range. Have it painted and put new tires on the car and you may get $5K. I like the SC400's but I already have 7 vehicles and my wife already finds me annoying enough.

[DougSC400]

Denny,

Thanks for the feedback! The car had always been garaged and never driven in winter. For the past 8 years it's generally been put in storage from October through April. I no longer have the storage unit, which is one reason I'm interested in passing it along to another owner...

Regards,

Doug

[mattstermh]

I'm in Boston, how far are you?? I'm interested in the car!

[VBdenny]

Storage is perfect in the winter. Sometimes, I live in Rockland sometimes and with massive snow this winter many cars took a beating. I've never driven an SC400 but I do know the engine. Probably scary if you want.

[DougSC400]

Mattstermh,

I just got a good offer this morning, so I think that it's sold. But, thanks for your interest!

Regards,

Doug

[mattstermh]

Ok, let me know if it doesn't work. Otherwise thanks!

[DougSC400]

Mattstermh,

As it turns out, the purchase offer was a scam to get me to pay shipping charges! So, the SC400 is back on the market! I'd still like to get around $5K and am very interested in hearing "valid" offers...

Regards,

Doug

[DougSC400]

Hi All,

New asking price as of August 7th: $4500. Now, a great car at even more of a bargain price!

Regards,

Doug

774-573-9398

[DougSC400]

Lexus SC400 sold 02/20/2016...