RXinMN Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 Hello - I'm looking for an 02 to 04 used SC430, and wanted to ask for any feedback or recommendations regarding any differences in these model years. From what I can tell, there were few if any changes during this period. If that's indeed the case, the differences for me will be in cost and wear-and-tear. I will stay away from the run flat tires, and eventually get a set of snows for our Minnesota winters. Other than that, I haven't heard of any persistent issues or problems with this car. I expect to pay somewhere between $35k - $42k for good condition under 50k miles. Is there real value in paying a few extra thousand and buying a CPO Lexus from the dealership? I've been comparing the SC430 to the Mercedes SLK 350 and 280 -- I know the Mercedes is completely different from the Lexus, but it is not without appeal. It's a sportier model, and for the same $$ I can get a new SLK 280 (stripped) or a used SLK 350, but the reliability factor of Mercedes is worrisome. I think I'm better off with a 4-year old Lexus than a 1-year old Mercedes. We've had our RX330 for over a year now and love it. Any thoughts you can offer are appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisky Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 I had a SLK for 3 weeks, wrapped it around a tree. Was very happy with it! But not happy with only 2 seats I bought a SC430 this week and love it!!! It is the nicest & coolest car I have ever been in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ_B Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 Other than that, I haven't heard of any persistent issues or problems with this car. I expect to pay somewhere between $35k - $42k for good condition under 50k miles. Is there real value in paying a few extra thousand and buying a CPO Lexus from the dealership?RX330 for over a year now and love it. Any thoughts you can offer are appreciated. A CPO from the dealer is nice...However, spend the money and have a carfax pulled on the VIN. I too looked at CPO's initially with the impersion that I was purchasing a "great Quality Vehicle" only to find the "CPO" car had been through several auction houses and stayed on the dealer lot for SEVERAL months. I opted for a 2002 w/17K from a private party (second owner - I'm the third) and purchased an aftermarket 6 year 100K bumper to bumper warantee for about 2K. I suspect that if you are willing to hunt, you will be able to find a VERY nice 430 for the price you are willing to pay. I test-drove the SLK350 and looked at the other retactable hardtops but have found none to compare with the feeling I get driving the Lexus....2002 - 2007 and they all look almost the same, something to be said for that. P.S. I was born and raised in MN....watch out for the rust...buy a southern car if you can! Russ B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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