In the market for a SC

[gareth1902]

well i've had black for the last 3 Lexus's and I keep swearing never again. You just cant keep them clean. Wouldn't mind a lighter colour for a change. 

[Chris Skelton]

There's a nice deep purple metallic on sale!

[gareth1902]

Haven't noticed a deep purple one anywhere during my search as yet. 

What are your opinions on this car? MOT history seems pretty solid. Anything I should be wary of? Seems ok 

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201805016097865?model=SC 430&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=New&make=LEXUS&advertising-location=at_cars&sort=sponsored&page=2

[Bob King]

Something very odd about this car it’s an early example yet it’s on a 2006 reg, the facelift model come out in late 2005 on a 55 plate, this car has been registered new July 2006, so I’m thinking it’s been reregistered and could have been overseas.

     It’s also has the incorrect wheel trims as the star hubcap come out around 2003 and this one has the dustbin lid caps 🤔

[Neil E]

32 minutes ago, gareth1902 said:

Haven't noticed a deep purple one anywhere during my search as yet. 

What are your opinions on this car? MOT history seems pretty solid. Anything I should be wary of? Seems ok 

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201805016097865?model=SC 430&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=New&make=LEXUS&advertising-location=at_cars&sort=sponsored&page=2

I'm not sure how that one has an 06 number plate as it appears to be the earlier 5 speed model. I think the early spec stopped at 05, I haven't seen a 55 plate 5 speed so if that is the original registration then maybe it really is rare. Compare it to a 6 speed 06 model and you will see some of the subtle upgrades. The lights are different, wheels and tech, etc but under the skin there are other some suspension upgrades that are worth having and the 6 speed box makes quite a difference. 

[Neil E]

3 minutes ago, Bob King said:

Something very odd about this car it’s an early example yet it’s on a 2006 reg, the facelift model come out in late 2005 on a 55 plate, this car has been registered new July 2006, so I’m thinking it’s been reregistered and could have been overseas.

     It’s also has the incorrect wheel trims as the star hubcap come out around 2003 and this one has the dustbin lid caps 🤔

Lol......what he said.

[gareth1902]

Thanks so much for the info, glad I asked now. I'm pretty clued up on many Lexus models but admit the SC I know very little about. Dodged a bullet there then I think.Cheers

[Bob King]

Keep asking ..we are happy to help 👍🏻👍🏻

[gareth1902]

Thanks, I'd rather ask people who know about the various facelift and model upgrades etc rather than buy a dud. So to get the 6 speed facelifted car should I be looking at 55 plates and newer or 06 plates onwards?

[Bob King]

1 minute ago, gareth1902 said:

Thanks, I'd rather ask people who know about the various facelift and model upgrades etc rather than buy a dud. So to get the 6 speed facelifted car should I be looking at 55 plates and newer or 06 plates onwards?

Correct ...a few pre-facelifts on a 55 plate but once you know how to identify the facelift model it gets easier 👍🏻

[Bob King]

This is the facelift gear-lever 6 speed model...it  has the DS with + - with its own gate on the right, early 5 speed models don’t have this.

 

[Bob King]

Two examples that have caught my eye this week .....

I like the rare interior colour and the very dark wood...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-LEXUS-430-SC-CONVERTIBLE/292735900654?hash=item44286b5bee:g:2vUAAOSw9iFbo5ty

 

Full sorted example , serviced, timing belt etc

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lexus-Sc-430-sports-Convertible-facelift-6sp/132768931575?hash=item1ee9a51ef7:g:aJsAAOSw-ctbjpqn

[Chris Skelton]

Ser 1 V  Ser 2?

The front, side lights have a 'line' across them on the Ser 2

......is how I tell!

plus you can check plates on the Gov MOT site, which gives you the 'birth' date.

[Neil E]

On 9/28/2018 at 4:02 PM, Chris Skelton said:

Ser 1 V  Ser 2?

The front, side lights have a 'line' across them on the Ser 2

......is how I tell!

plus you can check plates on the Gov MOT site, which gives you the 'birth' date.

Yes that works 99% of the time. 🤣

For 100% authentication you need Bob. 

[Bob King]

45 minutes ago, Neil E said:

Yes that works 99% of the time. 🤣

For 100% authentication you need Bob. 

I’m never very far away from my iPad 👍🏻👍🏻

[swansrus]

Hi  - i look after the property of an elderly lady whose 2005 sc430 is up for sale very soon - been on SORN for 3 years - 22k full Lexus history dark Blue  - cream interior - a few front bumper scuffs incurred just before she gave up driving - due to be MOt'd in next few weeks - situated Swansea South Wales - let me know if of interest - price will be negotiable. 

 

thanks!