2002 Lexus SC 430 Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.77/5 Average
97 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

After nearly a decade out of the sport coupe spotlight, Lexus returns with a compelling entry. Since its debut of the SC coupe in 1992, Lexus has largely been overlooked by shoppers who wanted avant-garde styling, sports car performance and luxurious appointments. And it has never before offered a convertible roof. They need look no further. The new SC 430 delivers all that in spades.

Pros:
  • Luxurious comfort and convenience features, avant-garde styling, wonderful engine performance, retractable hard-top, Lexus quality.
Cons:
  • Sparse cargo space, cramped (nearly useless) rear seats.

User Reviews:

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  • SC430 - 2002 Lexus SC 430
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    Always draws a crowd. Drives well especially when accelerating through turns. Not really a sports car, but itll do considering cost to purchase.

  • Incredible Car with roof rattles - 2002 Lexus SC 430
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    This car is so fun and special to drive and everyone is looking at you. Ultimate in luxury. The car, however, suffers from roof liner rattles. The top, itself, is solid. The interior liner of the top, however, is an engineering disaster. The roof liner is a separate piece from the side liners, therefore, as they rub against each other, you get rattles. Believe me, this is a problem that needs to be addressed by Lexus. The "fit" lexus designers must have been absent when this liner was created. However, the car is so special that one can overlook this. Just play that incredible sound system at a resonable level and all will be well!

  • A timeless beauty! Lexus 430 - 2002 Lexus SC 430
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    A dream come true! A car that is worth 65k for 33k! Looks great and rides like whipped butter. Its a 2002 & the only difference between the later models are the mileage, price, voice activated nav and the bluetooth. Save yourself thousands, get an early model with low mileage. Get a good earpiece for your cell phone & save. Its the same car though 2002 was the best one, research it! Though I must be practical and balance mileage and gas because of high gas prices for premium, its totally worth it! When gas is high, ride around town! When gas is lowered, hit the road! You will look good and feel great doing it! I LOVE my Lexus 430!

  • Purchased with 85,000 miles. - 2002 Lexus SC 430
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    Purchased this car because I was looking for reliability in a pseudo sports car. I am 50+ and I wanted to gracefully move through midlife crisis in a sporty car. I have owned three Porsches for over 25 years, and then a Mercedes. Since 02 Ive owned an Acura TLS. Reliability was one of the major considerations to purchase this car. Its too soon to tell, but for now this Lexus still runs like new.

  • Great Job Lexus! - 2002 Lexus SC 430
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    Great car! Quality is superb. Everything about this car is perfect!

  • SC430 - 2002 Lexus SC 430
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    Car drives very smoothly . Run flat tires do take away from the Lexus ride . Car is a head turner wherever you go. 15,000 miles and not one item had to go back to dealer for repair or adjustment.

  • SC430 - 2002 Lexus SC 430
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    Car drives very smoothly . Run flat tires do take away from the Lexus ride . Car is a head turner wherever you go. 15,000 miles and not one item had to go back to dealer for repair or adjustment.

  • Just sheer fun - 2002 Lexus SC 430
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    The great spring summer and fall weather made this car just shee fun. Put down the top find, an open road, put in your favorite CD and GO.

  • Leuxs SC 430 - 2002 Lexus SC 430
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    Outstanding vehicle. Used to have a C5, and I cant believe how many more people have commented on what a great looking car the SC430 is (did not get near the same number of compliments with the C5).

  • Great Car - 2002 Lexus SC 430
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    Bought this car used in 2006 from Lexus dealer. Absolutely love it and looking to sell now that I have to use a car seat for my grandson.

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