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post Mar 21, 2007 - 7:29 PM
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i went to see a 95 sc400 today, possibly thinking about trading. has 98k, dark green. exterior is in great condition, interior showed some wear. cracked leather and what not. engine bay (1uzfe!) looked new. took it for a test drive. drove quiet and refined but it wasnt very fast even compared to mine. i still like the way mine drives more. the dealer is ok with a straight trade, but i just couldnt get myself to do it right now. kind of has a grandma-car feel to it. opinions?

edit- my car has 62k by the way

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post Mar 21, 2007 - 7:51 PM
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meh, it's good that it's got the 95 tails, but the interior cracking is no bueno

plus, that color is the least ballin of the sc colors


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post Mar 21, 2007 - 7:56 PM
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QUOTE(jayi12-15psi @ Mar 21, 2007 - 6:51 PM) [snapback]538511[/snapback]

meh, it's good that it's got the 95 tails, but the interior cracking is no bueno

plus, that color is the least ballin of the sc colors


ya im not a huge fan of the color, and on top of the cracks, there is what looks to be a cigarette burn in the back seats. has sunroof and spoiler. headlights are starting to yellow.

didnt take pics while i was there. here is the only one from the online ad

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I think Bigfoot is blurry, that's the problem. It's not the photographer's fault. Bigfoot is blurry. And that's extra scary to me, because there's a large, out-of-focus monster roaming the countryside.
post Mar 21, 2007 - 8:01 PM
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I was under the impression that most people would rather have a sc300 for the 2jz(even though it's n/a)

besides, have you checked on the blue book value of this thing?

I just cannot stand cracks in leather, it just ruins it for me


also, that v8 SHOULD be able to do a low 7 sec 0-60 where as yours does it in more like 8 and a half

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post Mar 21, 2007 - 8:05 PM
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For a daily driver? If so, 18mpg... no thanks!
post Mar 21, 2007 - 8:07 PM
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QUOTE(jayi12-15psi @ Mar 21, 2007 - 7:01 PM) [snapback]538514[/snapback]

I was under the impression that most people would rather have a sc300 for the 2jz(even though it's n/a)

besides, have you checked on the blue book value of this thing?

I just cannot stand cracks in leather, it just ruins it for me


also, that v8 SHOULD be able to do a low 7 sec 0-60 where as yours does it in more like 8 and a half


ya most opt for the sc300 for 2jzgte swap and because it came standard with manual. however, the 1uz is a very well engineered, overbuilt engine with lots of potential 1uz. ive heard some say the 1uz is even better than the 2jz, just isnt as well known as a performance engine. the worn interior and the color are what is keeping me from saying yes right now. not to mention it wasnt overly impressive driving and its not near as sexy. but its a lexus with a 4.0 v8 and rwd... 250hp and 260ftlb. im torn right now.

yes the mileage is also a drawback as it would be my daily driver, and i drive a decent amount.

and jay, it was quicker, just nothing exciting. in one review i read it has a 0-60 time of 6.9s. i prefer the celicas steering and pedal feel much more. hard to describe, but my car just felt more solid.

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I think Bigfoot is blurry, that's the problem. It's not the photographer's fault. Bigfoot is blurry. And that's extra scary to me, because there's a large, out-of-focus monster roaming the countryside.
post Mar 21, 2007 - 8:47 PM
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that actually isnt a bad deal on the lexus but deffinatelly dont do it
my dad has one and theyre really not THAT quick or fast, id much much rather get the sc300 manual anyday
just my 2 cents
post Mar 21, 2007 - 9:42 PM
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if the v8 came in a standard, I'd be all over it... also, if you find an 97+ you get some vvti and and extra 40 hp in the 1uz, plus the sweet front bumper and tails


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post Mar 21, 2007 - 11:26 PM
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1UZFE weighs 2lb heavier than the 2JZGTE. Only bad thing that I can really see is that it came only in Automatic.
post Mar 21, 2007 - 11:35 PM
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the other bad thing is the obvious fact that it has little aftermarket support


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post Mar 21, 2007 - 11:41 PM
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QUOTE(jdg371 @ Mar 21, 2007 - 10:26 PM) [snapback]538603[/snapback]

1UZFE weighs 2lb heavier than the 2JZGTE. Only bad thing that I can really see is that it came only in Automatic.


i dont mind automatic. there is an adapter made to use a manual tranny. not that i would any time soon, but its there as a possibility.

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the other bad thing is the obvious fact that it has little aftermarket support


didnt stop me from getting a 6g tongue.gif


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I think Bigfoot is blurry, that's the problem. It's not the photographer's fault. Bigfoot is blurry. And that's extra scary to me, because there's a large, out-of-focus monster roaming the countryside.
post Mar 21, 2007 - 11:46 PM
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but, was that not something that you had regret for about the 6gc?


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post Mar 21, 2007 - 11:51 PM
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6gc body etc looks much better imo. Also, that green is meh.. I voted no.


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post Mar 22, 2007 - 12:51 AM
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If your looking to get rid of your car, why not trade? The Lexus is worth more than your car is; if you dont want it, re-sell it and make a couple thousand.


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post Mar 22, 2007 - 10:26 AM
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whats the lexus worth...8 maybe 9k

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post Mar 22, 2007 - 10:29 AM
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Get a SC300 if anything SC400 doesn't have much more power... and just uses more gas.
post Mar 22, 2007 - 1:06 PM
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. . .

Shush Chanh, lol
this website is gonna become a SC/Soarer site soon enough, jeez tongue.gif


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post Mar 22, 2007 - 2:05 PM
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are there any manual transmissions that can be mated with the 1uz?


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post Mar 22, 2007 - 2:22 PM
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QUOTE(jayi12-15psi @ Mar 22, 2007 - 2:05 PM) [snapback]538780[/snapback]

are there any manual transmissions that can be mated with the 1uz?

I would like to know this too. And how the auto's hold up. If it's a good auto, there would be no question in trading. I would probably trade anyway. How can you say there isn't any aftermarket support for these things? There are a good bit of people building 1uzfe's, and the sc300-400 share the same platform as the Supra.


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post Mar 22, 2007 - 2:32 PM
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I've always wanted (and will have) a nice SC. For us coupe owners, it's a logical evolution upward biggrin.gif Realistically though, they are bulletproof cars built like luxury tanks, and they hold value really well, even when old, which is another nice plus. If refinement is what you want, look no further


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