Lexus SC 300 Forum : “I am looking at a 1995 SC 300 for my daughter as her first car. It has 125K or ...”
I am looking at a 1995 SC 300 for my daughter as her first car. It has 125K or so on it. What kind of mileage does it get? Do you think she should get another 50K
It's going to cost a fortune to run, insure and maintain...for a first car..? Surely something newer and smaller and more economical has to be better..?? ...but if the cost is not an issue... then buy something newer anyway..?? An old Lexus is a burden... expensive and gives little back, and will be hard to sell on again in the future
Agreed, try an American car or a common foreign car like a Honda, Toyota type. Lexus parts are more expensive and harder to find.
I have owned my 95 SC 300 for almost 2 years now, the only money I have spent is on new front rotors and calipers at around 105K miles. Give it a regular oil change and drive it responsibly and you will get many of trouble free miles out of it. I have seen these cars with over 200K miles on them and still ticking, just take care of it. In the city I get around 19-21mpg, my best highway road trip was nearly 26 mpg.
I'm selling my 1995 SC 300. Run strong & the interior is clean and VERY well taken care of.
I have it listed on craigslist: http://baltimore.craigslist.org/car/773332230.html
Rare 1995 Lexus SC 300 5spd
230k/mi. Drives great! Strong engine....very fast!
All receipts & service records
Well taken care of
Power everything
Interior in great condition
Great on gas
Features:
New Rack-&-Pinion
New Lower Control Arm & Ball Joint
New Passenger side Tie-Rod
New Clutch Kit & pedal
New Flex pipe for quiet exhaust
Bad:
Frion leak in A/C (my reason for selling this car)
Driver side window needs new regulator
Power antenna stopped working
One fog light out
Included extras:
18" Chrome rims
22" Chrome rims
17" Factory Lexus rims
DVD Player & console monitor
12 Disc CD Changer
Factory installed Lexus SC 400 Spoiler (rare!)
This car is fast and powerful. I've owned the car for two years. As mentioned above, my reason for selling it is the fact that the A/C has a Frion leak in it. Since I'm too busy running working and running a business I'd rather sell the car to someone who will continue to take care of this rare find.
$6800/obo with the three sets of rims and tires (Chrome 22", Chrome 18", and Factory Lexus rims on brand new tires!) $6,000/obo with the factory rims and brand new tires only.
Best offer gets it.
ajohnson01776@yahoo.com
A first car, not the best option. It isnt as conservative on gas but not bad. If she wants a lexus get her an IS300, samller, newer, better gas mileage supposedly. I would recommend a smaller car, not too small. A Toyota Corolla maybe, like a 99-00. Possibly lower price than the Lexus, better gas mileage & younger. Plus, unquestionable reliability.
PS. The Lexus will sell if u need it to.