MarkHodgkinson

Thanks guy - happy to report I have brought the beastie home!

Apart from a rubber refresh in the passenger speaker (rattles when played loud)! - it seems pretty much perfect!

On 2/13/2022 at 11:27 AM, Lexiguy said:

Welcome Mark, I bought a 2007 SC430 as a daily driver about 6 months ago.

I have always bought new well equipped cars and so it was a big change for me. I do have the use of my wifes car, a Suzuki Swace Hybrid which has proved useful in bad weather or for family travel.

It is a thirsty beast and has limited space in the back or the boot, but putting that aside it is without doubt the best car I have ever had and makes me smile every single time I get into it. They have an incredibly high specification for their age but I do miss parking sensors, rear camera and the ability to steam music from my phone. These can all be sorted if required (at a cost)

I have never regretted buying mine but my feelings are buy one with a good service history and the best condition you can find, irrespective of age or colour.

I have also found Lexus Leeds have been really helpful and would encourage you to acquaint yourself with them. 

Regards, Anthony

 

Thanks Anthony - you sound very similarly minded to my position.  Quoted £2100 for audio and rear camera update - parking sensors -argh need those LOL - does the Bluetooth not stream audio then - that's bad :) - Going to be some CD purchases - back - back to the 80's!

16 hours ago, Neil E said:

It doesn't necessarily need to be low mileage to be reliable as they are very strong but if you can find a good one that has been properly maintained, it should serve you well. The face-lift 6 speed model is worth having at the right price. Future classic? They aren't that rare yet but there does seem to be some additional recent interest in them.  

Thanks Neil - good advice

38 minutes ago, royoftherovers said:

Welcome Mark.

You should also apply to join Lexus World.com where almost every Member has an SC.

Thanks John - I saw a post from you in a different thread and have joined and contacted Lexusman!

Rather than renew my PCP - I'm thinking to own something which I can keep and hope becomes a classic.

Seem to be plenty after 2004 (Bluetooth if I'm right) - SC's but anything in particular to watch out for bar (transaction light/ABS ring?)

Looking for 70,000 mile examples - will this be reliable do you think or will the rubber bits let me down - won't be doing massive mileage but does need to do 12,000 a year without too many heart attacks! 😆  Financial ones anyway.

Thanks guys.