Overview & Reviews

The 2005 SC 430 receives new shock absorbers for improved ride comfort and driving performance. All-season run-flat tires are now an available option in addition to the summer-use run-flats offered previously.

• Long list of comfort and convenience features, beautifully finished interior, silky V8 engine, retractable hardtop, Lexus quality.

User Reviews:

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  Papas 43 - 2005 Lexus SC 430
  By Richard - April 23 - 12:10 am

  Vehicle rides like a luxury sedan, but has wonderful pickup and handling ability.

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  FUN, FUN, FUN - 2005 Lexus SC 430
  By LEXUS MAN - April 17 - 10:00 am

  POWER, LUXURY, AND THE ADDED BONUS OF OF TOP DOWN MOTORING. TYPICAL LEXUS QUALITY IN FIT, FINISH, AND DRIVABILITY. GETS THUMBS UP AND "WOWS" WHEREVER WE GO!

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  BEST CAR I HAVE OWNED - 2005 Lexus SC 430
  By David - April 2 - 6:20 am

  I purchased a 03, and it is by far the best car i have ever owned. My previous vehciles were 1994 Porsche 928GT (good car), 2000 Corvette (good acceleration but cheap parts and unreliable), 1999 Porshce 911 (good overall car, but lower quality after nearing bankruptcy in 1996) and 2003 BMW Z4 (good looking, but had it for a year and brought it to the dealership for 8 times for repairs). None of these care compare to the SC. The interior is the best I have seen in any car (my friend owes a Jaguar XK, and he agrees). The ergonomics and quietness of the cockpit is amazing. Great Reliability. This is a perfect car.

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  A lexus for a sunny day - 2005 Lexus SC 430
  By david - February 15 - 8:46 am

  If you are looking for a 2 door coupe luxury car then this is a great car. Far exceeds the ride of coupes that cost $30,000 more. The interior is 100% Lexus quality from the soft leather to the well appointed controls.

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  Best Ever - 2005 Lexus SC 430
  By Sandra Saxman - August 28 - 3:23 am

  This is the best car I have ever owned. It is far far better than either my Mercedes SL or Cabriolet. It is beautiful and fun to drive.

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  Good stuff - 2005 Lexus SC 430
  By JHLohnes - August 23 - 9:10 am

  The quality of the experience is in the ability to easily hold a normal volume conversation going 65 mph with the top down. Interestingly, women in particular love the design. Having owned the prior SC400, Ive gotten many comments from people I know and many I dont, about how they like the style. 75% have been women. It is a tightly engineered, refined use of power.

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  Best Convertible on the Road - 2005 Lexus SC 430
  By Michael B. Johnson - August 8 - 6:03 am

  In the few months that I have owned the SC 430 hardly a day has passed that I have not had someone on the street make a compliment about my car. I purchased the Pebble Beach Edition and I must say that it by far is the BEST looking car on the road. The special edition black is absolutely breath taking. The car handles beautifully on the road as well. I am especially pleased with the hard top conv. I live in a climate that does not allow the top to be down all the time and I enjoy the fact that you do not notice that you are driving a conv. with the top up. The Lexus quality and the dealerships are the highest quality that I have encounter to date. Looking forward to the new SC 430 model.

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  Love the car - 2005 Lexus SC 430
  By SCDriver - July 24 - 8:16 pm

  I traded in my 911 for this car. While I miss the responsiveness of the 911, I wont miss the hassles with ownership, repair costs, etc. The SC430 is a pleasure to dive. The build quality is outstanding. I have the top down all the time unless its raining or sunny and over 90 degrees.

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  Best car Ive owned! - 2005 Lexus SC 430
  By joe - June 10 - 8:06 pm

  Fun car, superb characteristics top down or up, quick but not lightening fast. Attracts alot of attention from everyone, so you cannot hide in this beauty. Very reliable. Best on a warm sunny day without a doubt. It is a treat to drive, even after 3 years of ownership. The best car I have owned, including LS and GS 400 models, Jags...

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  Lexus SC 430 - 2005 Lexus SC 430
  By robert Norris - May 13 - 10:30 pm

  The SC 430 is a very fine design. Construction detail is excellent in every respect. The car is very quiet, smooth, and operates as advertised. It is really fun to drive. The design of the hardtop retraction system is amazingly smooth and quick. When the top is up the car is not noisy like convertibles tend to be.