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2008 Lexus SC Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Released in 2002 and refreshed in 2006, only minor detail changes appear in the 2008 version of Lexus's luxury hardtop convertible coupe. With an impressive debut almost seven years ago, the SC 430 also incorporates a few drawbacks that have remained unaddressed over the years while the competition has moved on.
Powered by a smooth four-cam, 4.3-liter all-aluminum V8 with variable-valve timing and electronic throttle control that produces 288 hp at 5,600 rpm, this sleek convertible coupe can rush from 0-60 in 5.8 seconds. A six-speed automatic with manual shift control sends power to the rear wheels. Top speed is electronically governed to 143 mph.
The SC 430 is one of the most refined highway cruisers available. Quiet, smooth, and comfortable, it's an ideal long-distance driver, but not a canyon carver. The SC 430's suspension is tuned to provide a lush, yielding ride, which will turn to understeer when pushed to the limit in tight corners. With top up or down, there is minimal wind buffeting at any speed, which testifies to the extensive wind-tunnel testing Lexus engineers used to achieve their high standards for noise, vibration, and roughness.
The retractable aluminum hardtop is also a wonder of Lexus engineering. Press a switch, and in less than 25 seconds the trunk flap raises, the roof folds into the trunk, the trunk flap closes, and the windows lower. What isn't so wonderful, however, is the resulting trunk size. Starting out with only 8.8 cubic feet - which can be expanded to 9.4 cubic feet by checking off the run-flat tire option and removing the spare - the trunk shrinks further with the top down.
Where can you store long-weekend baggage? In the rear seats, which reviewers found adequate for hauling purposes only - even small children will complain about the lack of legroom back there. Up front, the driver and passenger are treated to the full complement of Lexus luxury. Rich leather enfolds comfortable but supportive contoured bucket seats. Luxuriant genuine wood trim graces the cockpit, with more leather on the doors and console top. Gauges are easy to read and ergonomics are, as is usual in a Lexus, perfection.
With an extensive list of standard features, the list of safety features is also wide-ranging. Front-seat, side, and knee-protecting airbags compliment ABS brakes with brake assist, traction and stability control systems, and a tire-pressure monitoring system.
Reviewers find the SC 430 a luxurious highway cruiser that has been surpassed by the German competition. The BMW 335i, for example, offers a retractable hardtop, functional rear seats, and genuine canyon-carving credentials - all at a lower price point.
Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2008 Lexus SC
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by Sheila H
Jul 09, 2024
Had run flats (terrible) ride, steering pulled to the left, drivers sun visor pulled out of the head liner, ,drink holder cover was stuck closed position.Jul 09, 2024
by Julie D
Jun 09, 2024
Drives wonderful and love all the extras but I miss my backup camera and the speedometer isnt digital. Takes some getting used to the old school ways of looking at your speed. Jun 09, 2024
by Scott S
Nov 01, 2023
Great condition but beware a 15 year old car with less than 100K miles needs a timing belt change because it has an interference engine. Dealing with a lexus dealer is a plus. Nov 01, 2023
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by Sheila H
Jul 09, 2024
Had run flats (terrible) ride, steering pulled to the left, drivers sun visor pulled out of the head liner, ,drink holder cover was stuck closed position.Jul 09, 2024
by Julie D
Jun 09, 2024
Drives wonderful and love all the extras but I miss my backup camera and the speedometer isnt digital. Takes some getting used to the old school ways of looking at your speed. Jun 09, 2024
by Scott S
Nov 01, 2023
Great condition but beware a 15 year old car with less than 100K miles needs a timing belt change because it has an interference engine. Dealing with a lexus dealer is a plus. Nov 01, 2023
by Gale S
Jul 22, 2023
We’ll maintained and in overall great condition. Overall, exactly what I was looking for. Jul 22, 2023
by Sue G
Jun 27, 2023
The car has a shimmy starting at 80 Kim’s making the car undriveable. It has had 2 accidents noted on car fax indicating the damage was structural. It is a pretty car but these were major issues that the dealer knows about. I was told the shimmy was due to a lead weight on a tire missing. I don’t think so. I walked away from the car, disappointed.Jun 27, 2023
by Azu E
Jan 17, 2023
The car looked great and well kept. The body sculpture is magnificent. The only issue for me is that I couldnt test drive it, and the dealer said the car battery was taken out, which was somewhat strange and unorthodox to me, especially if youre actually trying to sell the vehicle!Jan 17, 2023
by Colleen H
Jul 09, 2022
Priced too high, for the mileage Nice Jul 09, 2022
by Joseph Y
Jun 13, 2022
I think the car is great!!! I like the color combination of this particular model. Jun 13, 2022
by Michel M
Jun 12, 2022
Car features: Great. Great value for the car. Missing a spare tire and a battery for the second FOB. other models to compare: Mercedes SLC and SLK 350.Jun 12, 2022
by Russell B
Oct 14, 2021
It is super tight, drives wonderfully, and still feels luxurious! Oct 14, 2021
by Anonymous
Aug 13, 2021
Classic!
Lexus—doesn’t get much better…
Quality, well built, made to last…
Not many other models can compare…Aug 13, 2021
by Ron D
Mar 08, 2021
Well made, drives great. Not a sports car but more of a luxury sport.Mar 08, 2021
by Anonymous
Jan 18, 2021
Fully featured options —pretty standard on this model .
Fair value
Missing advanced technology Jan 18, 2021
by Arlene G
Dec 22, 2020
My problem is the 4-time accident record. I would also like the wheels upgraded(based on the photos).Dec 22, 2020
by Vicki E
Nov 06, 2020
Too old to buy bc there will be much up keepNov 06, 2020
by Leon B
Jun 06, 2020
I love the sc430 and always wanted one.but has to be the right color and the right interior color.Jun 06, 2020
by Brett Y
Mar 04, 2014
This car was 'nice' and being a guy who gets called 'nice' a lot, I can tell you I don't use that word lightly because to me it is another 4 letter word! But really, that is all I can say about it... it was comforable and it was a soft ride if using for your daily driver... it looked good, but dated (especially the interior)... and having come off the Caddy XLR and havign had problems with the hard top, I was really glad that this car had no issues like that... but out of the two, I'd rather have the XLR... they talk about it having 300 horse power, but if there is 300 under the hood, it isn't set up properly with the gears... and read my review about the Z06 - there is a way to do it well and allow for good mileage - this didn't do either, slow excelleration and at best about 21 MPG on the highway - which for a call this small I think it really bad... and speaking of size, when I traded in my XLR, the people at the Lexus dealership were laughing at how it was only a 2 seater because the SC430 had 4 seats... let me tell you right now, if you are thinking of buying one, that it is really just a really nice, leather wrapped seat - I couldn't even put my nephew and nice back there and at the time they were 4 + 5...Mar 04, 2014
by Anonymous
Jul 23, 2008
well im back for the richest cars in the city the Lexus sc 430 roadster. this car has one thing you can not find in most cars today and thats the look of the car just looking at the car you know that its the bad est car on the block.Jul 23, 2008
by Kristina C
Jun 17, 2008
My car goes super fast and I love the look!Jun 17, 2008
by Nick D
Jun 10, 2008
coolJun 10, 2008
by Naomi K
Dec 24, 2007
i love it, so does my mom and everybody else...
But my dad keeps it in the garage so i can't see it =(Dec 24, 2007
by Anonymous
Nov 09, 2007
COOL, CONSREVATIVE,AND CLASSY CARNov 09, 2007
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2008 Lexus SC Pricing
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$65,455 to $65,455Price range
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · 6 disc in-dash CD · Premium Brand: Mark Levinson · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 240 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.1 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: wood
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.77
Exterior Features
Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome surround · Mirror color: body-color with chrome accents · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: power retractable hard top
Safety
Crumple zones: rear
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 17.4 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.3
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: DVD navigation system
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Width: 8
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Power windows: remote operation