g'day lads
just back to eastern Canada from Ohio transporting my 'new' 99 SC300
for the past 8 years have been driving a Integra GSR and thought I'd post a few impressions from the first week of lexusops
the 20+ hour drive (in 3 segments) was a joy - the SC performed flawlessly and was a rock on the Interstates. Tons of power, a smooth ride and luxurious comfort/sound in the cabin - felt like first class
have taken the car to work and the golf course where it has garnered many oohs and ahhs from my friends
in getting the SC was of the impression it was the perfect marriage of sport and luxury - not exactly sure if this is the case. It is far more to the luxury side than the sport performance. It has quite a heavy feel to it - not at all light and lively as the old 'teg. Now, I don't wish to be slagged for sounding negative - I do love the car - it just might take me a bit to get used to the feel. I have said to myself that if I wanted a butt on the ground, 5 speed manual, 8200rpm redline crotch rocket - I should have kept and upgraded the 'teg. What I have is a refined, smooth luxury sport sedan. The interior, fit and finish and style of the SC is superior to most anything I've had the pleasure to be in.
perhaps several weeks/months/years of driving the SC will convince me that the car truly is the brilliant machine I had hoped it would be