DEREK SELTZER

In my opinion the SC 430 is the best all around choice you can make for the price. I came out of a Porsche 911 and a year later in the SC I have no complaints at all. Just finished a 1500 mile trip to Florida. 9 hours in the seat gave me a great ride, good tunes and in total comfort. Reliability has been first rate and same with the dealer in fixing tire problems recently. You do not see many of these due to the production volume of 7000 units per year. My SC draws stares and raves everytime it is out. Buy it and you will be happy. Suggest you buy one from a Lexus dealer just for the added insurance that it has been taken care of and ask to see a nationwide printout of the service of the car. The lead Tech told me these engines will last for 300,000 miles without any major refurb. Derek.

While down in Fla. I stopped into the local dealer and saw a nice option to replace the Saucer cover on our rims. Lexus has an option for a sport insert. Part-08402-24815 $500.00 I called my local Lexus dealer who had a set in Atlanta and he shipped them directly. Installed them today and the inserts literally make the wheels 100% nicer. If anyone wants a shot of them email me at jdseltzer@aol.com. Now the SC looks like a sports car. Derek.

Met another SC owner this week and he has sworn onto the Toyo Proxis tires..........claims they are better than the Michelins. Leaving on a 1000 mile run this weekend on the new run flats so again I thank Lexus for the good care. I doubt if I had this problem on my new Benz I would get the same service. D.

Recently I had the SC 430 in for its 10,000 mile service. When I left the dealer I noticed somewhat of a rougher than normal feel to the front end. I brought the SC back then next day and the lead tech and I went for a 30 min high speed run. He was able to feel it as well. Upon return we hit the lift and he discovered that the rear tires that were now on the front were CUPPED. The solution was to replace the two tires and re align the car with a new version of the Runflats from Bridgestone. He also stated that Michelin has hinted on making a tire for Lexus in the next year to upgrade our tires. Many of his customers do not like the RUNFLAT concept but are jaded by the trunk space. Needless to say I was impressed with Lexus dealing with this and not having to raise a brow as I have in my Benz dealings in the past. All of this was done under warranty and I walked away with a smile and two new $453.00 tires and an alignment. Now all is well and back to driving. You may all want to have Lexus check the tires for cupping and see if they take the old tires off........if you complain on shaking and vibration then you may have a shot. Derek.

B) Overall I have found the SC 430 a great venture. I came out of a 6 year old Porshe 911 and its nice to cruise on for 6 hours in peace and quiet, knowing you will arrive rested. I agree that the SC is not a Porsche but I get more thumbs up on this car than the more common 911. Overall I link it to a MB SL 500 for 35 grand less. My Sc is a keeper. Derek.