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let me add a few more details - the light first flashed and i immediately turned it off. after a few hours when i tried turning it on - it continued to give me the same problem. but when i let it rest for a night, and then drove for a while next morning - i turned it on and it seemed to be working fine. but immediately after that, when i tried to turn the a/c on when it was stationary the engine stalled immediately. is my compressor a problem?
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this just happened to me....can either mberrett or jzz30 tell me what to expect when i take it to the mechanic this week? i am on vacation now, in a place that is fairly cold...do you think i should not turn it on at all?
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Thanks! I'll keep that in mind if it ever happens to me.
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good luck with the site - i will keep an eye on it for changes. hope you have RSS configured
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lot of suggestions have already been exchanged for similar profile cars with similar problems. recommend you sift through the threads.
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Although I am not into any mods that are no in-sync with stock parts, I know that replacing the SC400 engine is not a popular route. Most people here seem to have SC300s when doing that sort of thing. But may be there will be someone with that info too. I do know that the guys at lextreme.com will be able to help you out.
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The FAQ's on this site should help you out: http://www.intellexual.net/faq.html#06
Also check out some of the posts of members who have done a lot of work in this forum - I can recommend you to one I have seen - the member name is 'Jizzy'. He has a pretty comprehensive and helpful posts.
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That is definitely a good price. Be sure to note that with 67k you are around the corner on some work for the car. Another 15k miles and you will need a new timing belt (recommended at 90k). Check out if this SC suffers the chronic issues that plague the rest (they aren't anything drastic, but worth a look). These are listed here: http://www.intellexual.net/faq.html#06.
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this has happened to my car, and continues to - i have had the rear wheel bearings replaced on mine, and also the entire suspension. i have also replaced my brakes (rotors/pads) recently - and they didn't solve the problem. the most likely thing that i read as the cause for this is 'lower control arm', but since i have already changed it, i am not so sure. i guess this isn't the best advise, but it should at least be useful considering i have a SC as old as you, and just spent money doing a lot of work to resolve similar problems.
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With all due respect to all online book-keepers, and actual amounts paid by fellow-buyers, for cars that have crossed a decade in age and 100K of running, I am not sure these form the best indicators. With multiple owners and varying driving conditions, one needs to look closer at inspection performance and relative under-use of wear-and-tear parts if they really want to compare true value of cars. With older cars, one runs a greater risk of buying a lemon than in the case on one that is new.
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It's a 96 SC300. The price is $3400, actually much cheaper than the book value. However, it is the 180K scares me a little bit. Is it worth buying? Thanks
'96 @ $3400 - thats a pretty good deal. But the 180K would bother me too. I recently (4 months ago) bought a '93 SC400 with 125K on it.
Your car has probably done most of the miles in more recent years - since they weren't daily-drivers for the people who could originally afford them when it was new. This means you should have the vehicle thoroughly checked out for the high-wear parts (brakes, suspension, door-joints) - these can get to be a pretty expensive job. Not to mention you are on the second timing-belt change, water-pump etc. These cars can be very expensive to maintain when it comes down to it.
That said, they have bullet-proof engines and tend to be very reliable (even CR gives them a top pick - they won best car awards for 3 years in a row back then). I am aware of many people who have purchased these vehicles even when they have clocked over 200K - so the mileage would not concern me, as long as the car checks-out with a good mechanic. Set your expectations with him, about what you are looking to spend in due course of time, and then seek his opinion.
Hope that helps.
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Legend of Josh - I am not sure if this is going to be useful, but I hope you verified if the car had timing belt changed. The SCs need a belt change at the 90K mark. If that hasn't been done, I strongly recommend you do it, cause there is no fail-safe for that. While the belt is not all that expensive, having it done by a professional is advisable - and due to its labor intensity - it is an expensive job.
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Anyone know how much wheel bearings cost, where to find them, and how difficult they are to change?
I recently replaced the right rear wheel bearing - part cost $136.67 from the service center. You probably could get for cheaper.
But other than that, you might want to look into the lower control arms - I have had some squeaking, and they too can cause that. But get a second opinion on this one, cause this is an expensive affair. I just got this done on my car, which has almost 140K on it. Both the lower front control arms with labor cost me $1500. Thats a lot - although you can get the two together on ebay for about $800.
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I bought my 93' SC400 in June with 125K on it. I moved to Seattle/Bellevue in August and since then have had to do two major services on it. Perhaps most of the work done on it was due on a car this old, but I think I am paying a lot more than I should be, especially when I make a price comparison of the parts with ebay or other sites selling car parts.
Is there a reliable and reasonable service shop in this area that does not rip you off constantly. Moreover, is there a place that wouldn't mind if the owner purchased the parts themselves and paid them for the labor?
Please help. So far I have spent close to $7000 on this car since I purchased.
Here are the major work I have done on it so far, with approx cost (include parts & labor):
1. Timing Belt ($1100)
2. Brake Job - Rotors & Pads ($900)
3. Suspension Job - Struts, Mounts, Front Control Arm ($3250)
4. Complete Steering Gear ($600)
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Thank you.
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I recently moved to the Seattle area....more specifically, into Bellevue. I own a 1993 Lexus SC400 and am in search of a good mechanic to use for my car. Also, I am also looking for where I could go for interior repair and performance modifications. Suggestions to any of those would be very helpful. Thank you.
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I would strongly recommend having it checked out at the closest Lexus Dealer/Service Center. They have something called a Safety Inspection that costs in the range of $95 - $125 depending on different dealers. But it is well worth it - Lexus tend to be reliable. But when they need work to be done on them, they can be pretty expensive - unless you are going to do it yourself. If you have already got that inspection done, I suggest adding the comments given by them in this forum. Then people can give you more specific advise. BTW - have you checked if timing belt was changed at 90K? V.V.Imp. Also - how much is it working out for?