So You Want a Lexus SC300/SC400
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The car that's often forgotten. A big bodied coupe, with smooth lines, and either powered by a 6 cylinder or 8 cylinder engine. Today Alex talks about the Lexus SC300 and SC400. With the opportunity to swap in a 2JZ GTE with ease, is this car underrated? Comment below!
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Music:
Intro- Coste, Solitary
Background beat- Bennu, Astro Beats
So You Want is a series dedicated to talking about all things automotive. From engine swaps to cars such as the Toyota Supra, Mazda RX-7, Honda S2000, Subaru WRX, and many more. Strap in as Alex gives you the lowdown on what to expect if you are looking at owning, working on, or modifying any of these cars.
#2jz #SC300 #SC400
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@matthewstantonbouchard7153 4 жыл бұрын
i own a 93 and will never ever get rid of it
@crs4tlc 4 жыл бұрын
The wci tc10(I think is the model) 18x9.5 look good on the car as well
@ProdByPrivateJoker 4 жыл бұрын
just bought a 99 and i love it so dearly i dont think ill ever own a different chasis
@jsoldier1 4 жыл бұрын
I own a 95 just trying to figure out where I want to go with it
@jsoldier1 4 жыл бұрын
Edward3jr Man you are lucky
@Its_Mike_Myke 4 жыл бұрын
Aaaaaaayyyyyyyeeeeee y’all used my car in the video lol 😂 thanks😌
@FitmentIndustries 4 жыл бұрын
🙌🙏
@lilbsbootyhole4985 4 жыл бұрын
Lexus gang or don’t bang playa
@worngimimajosplaynholmes6907 4 жыл бұрын
yeah bro was one of those rare moments when your bucket is running LMAO
@tristonwilliams3779 4 жыл бұрын
Hey cool. Finally a video on one of my cars. Time to hurry uo and shove a turbo in the car and full send it
@ivanthegamer6466 4 жыл бұрын
Imiss my sc
@gaorangers 4 жыл бұрын
Now I won’t be able to get one now with everybody talking about them 😢😢😔😔😔
@Odd_Redneck 4 жыл бұрын
U sure?
@kareemroberts3698 4 жыл бұрын
Get one bro...... cause I am planning on getting the aristo v300 soon
@Edward3jr 4 жыл бұрын
Sure you will, I bought my 5spd manual one for $600 a few months ago
@Edward3jr 4 жыл бұрын
master DOGE damn! Only 5k miles! That’s a steal. Mine had 233k miles and needed 10k worth of parts according to the Lexus dealership 😂😂😂
@shawnsta7779 4 жыл бұрын
@master DOGE post a video with it having 5 k miles then
@forthewin3910 4 жыл бұрын
Next episode should be “so you want a car.”
@Jdmking-kp1mu 4 жыл бұрын
For the Win that would be great
@harrysimons1591 4 жыл бұрын
‘’ So you want a Toyota chaser ‘’ it’s such a good car especially with its 1jz
@aaaleadbattery5522 4 жыл бұрын
lol my brother sold me his for my first car its way over hyped
@harrysimons1591 4 жыл бұрын
AAALeadBattery maybe but at the end of the day it’s a chaser what more can you want
@aaaleadbattery5522 4 жыл бұрын
An mr2? thats what i sold it for lol
@shawnsta7779 4 жыл бұрын
@@harrysimons1591 bruh get outta here lmao. Chaser is for jdm. You have to ship that bitch from japan to get it here. Not worth it for a basic car like that.
@tommynobaka 4 жыл бұрын
All the X Chassis are cool. Even the older NA ones.
@caso3253 4 жыл бұрын
Lexus in general are just amazing cars to own
@is300ev2 4 жыл бұрын
Yup Lexus and Toyota
@oldhunterraziel5327 4 жыл бұрын
Yup own an SC and two IS300
@Dotseoem 4 жыл бұрын
@@is300ev2 Lexus is basically Toyota + (Luxury)... or American Toyota. Like Disney and Marvel... same company.
@is300ev2 4 жыл бұрын
Dotseoem lol yeah I know.... I think everyone knows..
@Dotseoem 4 жыл бұрын
@@is300ev2 ALOT of people don't... lol
@artsohc 4 жыл бұрын
Damn, when you can hear the music start to build as Alex leads us up to the roller shots and music drops at the beginning of each of these episodes...it pumps me up so much.
@carlosanderson4479 4 жыл бұрын
I look forward to it every single vid.
@alexanderrotar4797 4 жыл бұрын
same
@nathangoodman603 4 жыл бұрын
What's the music even called lol
@FrancisD 4 жыл бұрын
+1 this!!!!!!!
@HazHasStyle 4 жыл бұрын
Nathan Goodman Coste-Solitary (in the description!)
@Mr.Suave17 4 жыл бұрын
20 years old now and I got my 400 back when I was 15 as a Christmas gift. This car is literally a diamond and when I’m telling you it just keeps on rolling, MAN this car is a tank. Very under appreciated, but it’s so good to see it starting to get more and more praise!
@blur3253 2 жыл бұрын
bad because prices going up
@Mr.Suave17 2 жыл бұрын
@Ivana Notyers i did lol
@Vicari0usly 2 жыл бұрын
@Ivana Notyers depends on what type. Considering you could get a stick IL6 with a sc300👀
@bitchassmcgee9708 Жыл бұрын
@Ivana Notyers not like the SC400 is a very expensive car, probably cost less than $5k at the time, Very reasonable for a first car
@StealthFoxx_ 4 ай бұрын
I know I’m hella late, but how pricey would you say the maintenance/repairs are? Higher than most other cars or about average in price overall? I’ve heard VERY mixed and divisive responses for the most part
@2spool52 4 жыл бұрын
As an SC300 owner THANK YOU! Yall hit this spot on!
@Lurkin63rd 3 жыл бұрын
Would you recommend a sc300/sc400 for a first car ?
@jryantmedia 3 жыл бұрын
@@Lurkin63rd too much horsepower, and insurance will kill you, get something like a Honda or miata
@acemarshall3034 3 жыл бұрын
Coxy Normus maybe a sc300 not a 400 you will destroy the car. Get a Nissan or sum lol
@codezalo5773 3 жыл бұрын
@@acemarshall3034 hey bro the only thing stopping me from for sure wanted an sc400 is its an auto, there arent many option for me and its got decent maintenance done interior kinda ass lol i was thinking of offering 2800 of the 3250 asked hopefully you can help me out . Still worth as auto? I do prefer manual honestly just want some seat time since i havent been driving much the past year
@lawliet6724 2 жыл бұрын
@@jryantmedia gotta have tht power tho
@westpalmgt 4 жыл бұрын
Red SC400 in this vid is mine. 781 whp 780wtq stock bottom end record!!!
@grt-plumber2989 4 жыл бұрын
And just like that, they weren’t cheap on the Facebook marketplace anymore
@Pilipok97 4 жыл бұрын
bought my sc400 9 months ago.... love it so much I sleep in it.
@TheSwedishCarGuy 4 жыл бұрын
Lexus quality :D
@ethansmith8442 4 жыл бұрын
I haul my snowboard around in the passenger seat of my sc🤣
@davidgreen1504 4 жыл бұрын
Get you a couple of i love my pillow & you be good🤣
@50kduke41 3 жыл бұрын
How does it sound
@dronetrucker 3 жыл бұрын
That's called homelessness lol
@OxyOblviousHD 4 жыл бұрын
"So you want an LS400" please sir
@IllWill. 4 жыл бұрын
Spencer Carroll yessssss
@408BARZ 4 жыл бұрын
pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease
@TheSwedishCarGuy 4 жыл бұрын
Agree :D
@jakebmw 4 жыл бұрын
I want one badly
@OxyOblviousHD 4 жыл бұрын
Jake BMX my '98 is the best thing to ever happen to me, please get a UCF20
@scubarubanzaii 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve had my SC400 for half a year now and I love every second of it.
@REAPER3fitty 4 жыл бұрын
Had mine for about 4. Same
@FlyingSpaceOstrich 4 жыл бұрын
Ayyy same here!
@tazclaw 4 жыл бұрын
If it's a pre 97 1UZ model put a auto SC300 4.27 diff over the 3.92 and get the acceleration this car needs!
@scubarubanzaii 4 жыл бұрын
tazclaw I’m getting an R154 swap from a buddy then intend to get an LSD rear end of some type from a SUpRa if I can. Thanks for the info!
@tazclaw 4 жыл бұрын
@@scubarubanzaii idk about once you go manual u might want a different one but with the auto trans it's pretty perfect if you like cruising at 80/85 instead of 70/75
@clemm1248 4 жыл бұрын
The second I found out about this car knew it was the one I wanted. Found the one I own on letgo for $2,800 and got it for $2,000 with no issues, 120k miles and will easily last another 100k love this car don’t ever let someone tell you, you shouldn’t get the car you want. It just needs to speak to you.
@rockyn191 2 жыл бұрын
Oh boy how the market has changed
@Kyle-ms6fd 2 жыл бұрын
I spent 10k on one that’s 200k miles,I wanna be like u :(
@Korean_Crayon 2 жыл бұрын
@@Kyle-ms6fd I missed my chance to get one with 80k miles, SC400. It was red, and seemed very well maintained for $6k.
@willham1427 Жыл бұрын
I’m looking at an imported Toyota soarer, ad claims it’s got a NA 2jz it’s only 11k. I would have to fly out and drive it back do you think this is a good deal?
@parallelvisions9070 Жыл бұрын
@@willham1427 I say this as a novice mechanic, so with a grain of salt: Hell fuckin yeah borther go get that shit. I'm having a Soarer imported in a few weeks which is the Japanese SC300.
@jessejimenez236 4 жыл бұрын
as an sc4 owner, word of advice if you buy one: find a spare set of window regulators, you will need them
@angelo80409 4 жыл бұрын
You too bro!! Lol my window went out a few days ago.
@sonofboss91 4 жыл бұрын
@@angelo80409 yes!!!!!
@danielryan4787 4 жыл бұрын
Oil your rails
@nica2418 4 жыл бұрын
Jesse Jimenez have you had problems with your sun roof, i shut mine one day and it never opened again?
@aritobias8143 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve had mine for 4 years . Never had any issues with that . But it is almost 30 😂♥️
@khoapham2764 4 жыл бұрын
I had a 95 sc400 and a 97 sc300. Both cars were ahead of its time. Everywhere I drove, I had heads turn because there’s nothing like them! Very unique and stands out from the rest of the cars! Now every time I see one on the streets, I smile! Good old times! Truly miss them!
@Mataco717 4 жыл бұрын
Ive been asking for this review, and I’m happy it was made.👌🏼 I prefer the SC400. That SWEET HOWL of the 4.0L V8 is SO satisfying. I saw a video of somebody literally trying to blow up a 1UZFE in a GS400 and it just wouldn’t die after hours and hours of the gas to the floor, it just wouldn’t stop running.🤷🏻♂️
@antwontwontwon2378 4 жыл бұрын
The 1UZ-FE doesn’t die 😂
@REAPER3fitty 4 жыл бұрын
@Maru 1st gens do
@SreySongz 4 жыл бұрын
The accessories do lmao
@ethansmith8442 4 жыл бұрын
REAPER3fitty 1UZ vvti’s dont like boost?
@mattmisanthropy. 4 жыл бұрын
@@ethansmith8442 The 1st gens had the strongest rods and will handle to most horsepower. 2nd and 3rd gens had more power, but also weaker rods. That's why the first gen 1UZ is so popular with turbo conversions.
@CirocObama.94 4 жыл бұрын
Say hello to the one that I threw in my Volvo was it decided to blow up after driving 1000 miles
@forc3ofxf3ar51 4 жыл бұрын
My dad loved his SC400 more than his Supra, that’s saying a lot
@1S1KC0DM4N 4 жыл бұрын
They comfy as shit fr
@baddestburrito4718 3 жыл бұрын
@@1S1KC0DM4N That was one of the first things I noticed on mine. You can cruise for HOURS in this thing, and arrive refreshed. Your body just doesn't get tired like in other cars. And what a bargain, when you consider that the 2020 version of this car is the LC500, which is almost, "real estate," levels of expensive.
@j.e3336 2 жыл бұрын
@@baddestburrito4718 i thought more rc350/Rcf would be the successor? Or maybe the new is500.
@baddestburrito4718 2 жыл бұрын
@@j.e3336 Not quite. Remember, the SC400 was Lexus' halo car. It was the top level sports coupe. That is the LC500 today.
@starless1759 2 жыл бұрын
@@baddestburrito4718 how much did you buy yours for? And how much are they selling for right now? Speaking of LC 500, it's a superb car. It does feel like the car goes through a bit of a "identity crisis" but overall I'd rather have the lc500 instead of other modern cars. The interiors are majestic.
@dbez6402 4 жыл бұрын
Won’t lie I’ve been waiting for his one.
@worngimimajosplaynholmes6907 4 жыл бұрын
dont do it lol. These cars are fun but are also a headache to own
@jevonbigga6172 4 жыл бұрын
"So you want a Toyota starlet GT turbo " I love them little turbo hatches.
@tony_5156 4 жыл бұрын
Jevon Bigga what? That doesn’t sound like it’s obtainable here in America :,)
@BenEsterling 4 жыл бұрын
yeah I dont think we have those in the states
@christophercampbell35 4 жыл бұрын
Never heard of it either
@samthomson3394 4 жыл бұрын
Up the starlet
@mr.cangieter8758 4 жыл бұрын
Had one a few years ago. Fun little hatches.
@migueljimenez6808 4 жыл бұрын
Never clicked on a vid so fast
@brandonbixler5230 4 жыл бұрын
same!!!
@ogbluej8403 4 жыл бұрын
Forreal lol
@Mlive722 4 жыл бұрын
@@ogbluej8403 same still have mine
@toadfrog3038 4 жыл бұрын
SC400 is an amazing car!!!! Fast, rock solid in all driving situations, will cruise at 110 mph all day long, bullet proof reliability, amazing comfort, easy to drive fast and easy to road trip in, truly an all around wonderful car you can get for a song now and will never regret it!!!
@68pishta68 Жыл бұрын
I drove Dads home from Austin to So. Cal (4PM TX time to 0700 Cali time) and we averaged about 90 the entire trip. Stable as a sofa.
@Trussme96 4 жыл бұрын
All these SC videos popping up are gonna hurt my pockets when summer comes around and I start looking for one.
@nelsonramos2218 4 жыл бұрын
hahaha so true bro
@jd88gtr19 4 жыл бұрын
Don't worry about it they made so many of these that the prices probably won't inflate for a good 3 to 5 years. Regardless of the exposure. Grab a couple while you can!
@brysonwells7859 4 жыл бұрын
I feel it
@willharris2607 4 жыл бұрын
Lol I was thinking the same . B is for build has a sc at the same time this came out . I’ve had a sc400 for a year now . Gonna pick up a sc300 today . Then I get best of both worlds
@CharlesLStokes-qp7pq 4 жыл бұрын
Check car sales listings in South Carolina for SC 300/400's. Only a small number of us know about their potential. Most folks around here are addicted to Chargers , Donks and Fox bodies.
@ultrayeti 4 жыл бұрын
Can confirm, fantastic car. Picked up an SC400 last year as a daily and absolutely love it. Built like a tank (specifically the doors), the 1UZ doesn't make big power, but is buttery smooth, loves revs, and sounds great. The chassis balance actually feels amazing, wasn't expecting to enjoy spirited driving in such a heavy car coming from a well prepped miata, but even on stock suspension it's loads of fun and very responsive. Only gonna get better to drive and look at on coilovers and wheels. I ain't even mad about it being an auto, but the 4 speed leaves something to be desired. A more modern 6(+) speed with optional paddle shift would be right at home and work well with the motor, but can't win 'em all.
@kxdi1308 4 ай бұрын
are repairs expensive
@ultrayeti 4 ай бұрын
@@kxdi1308 to me? No, but I do all my own work on my vehicles. Expensive is relative and going to depend heavily on who's doing the work. To me it's not expensive. PS pump, alternator, and radiator are all I've had to replace so far and none have been killer expensive.
@DatMaddahFaka 4 жыл бұрын
Use to own an 92' SC400. I actually miss that drift missile
@droman608 4 жыл бұрын
What happened?
@DatMaddahFaka 4 жыл бұрын
@D Roman I sold it, then got a "family" car. Wouldnt mind looking into another one.
@nopda4095 4 жыл бұрын
@@DatMaddahFaka rip but may i ask how much did you sell it for ?
@nopda4095 4 жыл бұрын
rip but may i ask how much you sold it for ?
@DatMaddahFaka 4 жыл бұрын
@@nopda4095 I sold for 3k. It had 127xxx miles, was manufactured in Canada, or at least I believe it was. The cluster was configured in Kilometers. Fun car overall.
@parodox1000 4 жыл бұрын
Currently bringing my 225k mile sc300 back to life. She runs, just not as taken care of as the previous owner said. Still love the car, would recommend to anyone looking for a fast, fun, daily. Or anything really
@Jagster7k 2 жыл бұрын
This was my first car. Absolutely loved it! Great V8 engine. Loved how heavy it was and it was extremely reliable. Body kit, rims, tints, and a new paint job and it was a beauty. I miss it!!!!!
@howtobeme6269 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much FI for doing a video on this car. It doesn't nearly get the love it deserves
@zanejohnson8602 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve had two 300s and now I own two 400s. They’re great cars and definitely don’t sleep on the 400s. There are companies out there that do make transmission adapter plates for 1uz and the 1uz is a really affordable engine for what it’s capable of on factory internals.
@silviodevito9526 4 жыл бұрын
This vid as well as David Patterson's video coming out this week make me so happy that this platform is being noticed. I love both of my soarers. 1 is a 1J single turbo and the other is an NA 2J with individual throttle bodies 😁
@saeturn29 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Proud owner of a 98 sc400. Long tube headers on the car are by far the best performance gains I've done besides suspension. Love it!
@peytonchmielowski2663 4 жыл бұрын
We should’ve gotten the Toyota soarer with the 1jz gtew
@dakikmister10 4 жыл бұрын
I have a 93 soarer with a swapped r154 trans and it's incredible. Definitely wish we would have gotten them with the 1jz
@tommynobaka 4 жыл бұрын
It would've ate Supra Sales since the supra was so expensive. Imagine Soarer prices lol. Sure less HP than the 2J but Soarer is more luxurious. In that case however, I would've loved to see us get it along with the Aristo and Chaser Tourer V's since those were also turbo. Imagine those lines ups with the Turbo MR2.
@mamiphconcepts 4 жыл бұрын
Got a couple of Lexus I would like you to do Alex. BTW (YOU TALKING SHIT Alex 🤣🤣🤣) early 2000 GS 300 & LS 400
@MitchC-vr8nw 4 жыл бұрын
gtew?
@budgetechgadgets 4 жыл бұрын
Still own my JZZ30 and Uzz31 for the past 13years, had 3 at one time...now down to 2. Great car I don't plan getting rid of anytime soon! Prices dipped to an all time low a few years back but are on the rise again for good clean examples
@the_dietcam 10 ай бұрын
2 things: - Manual swapping an SC300 will pay for itself when (if) you resell the car (you wont want to) - The '97 SCS300 is the most desirable year because no VVTi (easiest to turbo) and it has the facelift.
@mishavossema6426 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve owned a 91 1jz soarer for 4 years and I own a 2000 Lexus Sc400 for the last 6 . Still love the platform there timeless and I love them to death . Thank u so much for this video . You guys are awesome . Keep it up 💪🏼👏🏼
@stephencook202 4 жыл бұрын
I love my SC400. i've owned it for a little over 2 years and have manual swapped it because I wanted the manual but had to have the 1uz. later this year or early next year i'll be putting in a lot of work to turbo it and make some good power. Excited to get this project really rolling.
@therealsoupbruh 4 жыл бұрын
dont forget sc300/400 came before supra.. and what if fast n furious used an sc300 instead of a supra? would the car have been idolized and the supra the over looked one?
@typhoon_abm5691 3 жыл бұрын
@Thrashing Hentai If the SC was used instead of the Supra, yes it definitely would. Because not only would it be an "Iconic" car because of it's usage in such a popular movie, it also runs a 2JZ-GE (which obviously is just the NA version of the GTE, and both can be tuned to withstand incredible amounts of power.) I actually kind of wish we lived in that kind of alternate world, where I could purchase a supra for the price of like $6,500 lol
@martinmillette8458 4 жыл бұрын
I just bought a 93 sc400 with 67000 miles on it. It is in fantastic condition and I looked for a while! Very excited to own this coupe! Liked the video! Keep up the good work!
@garretbrewer2192 4 жыл бұрын
I've been looking at a 300 and i am definitely gonna buy it now. I was praying a commenting that you were gonna make this video, thank you!
@ajorsomething4935 2 жыл бұрын
The sc300 may be popular, but there are a few things to know: The original manual transmission can handle the 2jz-ge, but if you swap in a 2jz-gte and start cranking up the boost, then it'll prove itself fragile. The sc400 came with the 1uz-fe engine and an automatic transmission, in 1997/8 it was updated with vvt, and 300hp, a 5 speed automatic instead of 4, and different rear end gearing to match. It's worth noting the 1uz in oceania is like the LS in america, and the Rover V8 in the uk. Meaning that an SC400 can be tuned quite a lot on a stock engine and transmission. People have supercharged and turbocharged these engines without much trouble. Also, going to be honest, in a luxury coupe like this, a manual transmission isn't exactly as amazing as it may seem. It may handle well and be sporty, but the sc is a sporty highway cruiser and tourer. It's not a track car and an automatic with the v8 will keep you on the power and pulling from 60 to 90 much more smoothly, comfortably, and willingly than a turbocharged manual. Also the car will perform admirably on twisty country roads where you aren't dropping below 40mph.
@Legend13CNS 4 жыл бұрын
"So you want a Kei truck/van", or "So you want a Corvette"
@Vixeze 4 жыл бұрын
I just bought my Lexus sc400 last week and I can’t wait for the build!! I’m also so happy this video came out!
@OGTHUGALOT 4 жыл бұрын
I have a 98 SC300 with 100k miles and boy does it daily well! Glad to see these cars are getting some love
@melbournetaylor4265 4 жыл бұрын
Finally...I have been asking for this video for so long
@Southernzfinest 4 жыл бұрын
Sc's never age I swear! A clean 92 sc looks like it rolled off the floor
@JET2595 4 жыл бұрын
Never liked a vid before watching it so fast. Can't believe yall listened to us. You guys are great!🔥👍🏻 Love my 400 can't wait to get it back from the shop.
@BigBadKaiju 4 жыл бұрын
Own a '92 SC300 with a 2JZ-GTE swap, single turbo with a +98 LS400 BBK Swap, tuned to 454 whp at 15psi...absolutely loved that car.
@theavilafamily343 4 жыл бұрын
I have a 92 sc300. It is a fun car I love it. I got lots of goodies in it. 250000 miles the car still runns like great.
@CBrigsMedia 4 жыл бұрын
Love that you guys finally did this one. Only sad thing is you didn’t mention the 1jz swappable ability or how that engine was stock on the Soarer. Like the great words you said. Love my Soarer and you nailed it on most trying to build it period correct. Gotta get some work wheels eventually lol. For now I’ll have to just enjoy my Wedsport ones.
@saeturn29 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid, proud owner of a 1998 sc400! These are timeless machines! Keep up the good content! Cheers!
@NovantisGrimwal 4 жыл бұрын
Me and some other people in the comment section been asking for this. Thank you again!
@solidussnake2987 4 жыл бұрын
Just bought a 93 sc400 gold package and it's everything I thought it would be and more.
@pokemon91723 4 жыл бұрын
Love the videos keep up the good work!
@MitchC-vr8nw 4 жыл бұрын
Had a SC400. Loved that car. Thanks FI for covering this car.
@Adamc0607 4 жыл бұрын
love my sc400 drift build. Thx for the video!
@ShepherdsSolarGuy 4 жыл бұрын
I am so glad I bought my 93 sc400 before they started getting hella popular
@Johnny-bv1yw 4 жыл бұрын
“So you want a Lexus GS”
@treycen2785 3 жыл бұрын
hey ! look at you now!
@rogerrinkavage 4 жыл бұрын
Wow I started looking into this car YESTERDAY you guys are awesome
@brianramirez3526 4 жыл бұрын
It's like you guys looked at my search history. Literally thinking about snagging this as my next build.
@andrewgoodman1359 4 жыл бұрын
this made me miss my sc300 that i blew my head gasket on recently, good news its getting revived this week and i will be lookin for some ESR’s to throw on
@joshuastedford1670 4 жыл бұрын
Huge Lexus fan, I would be more than happy to own/build an SC300/SC400. However, because I'm above all else a stance guy, I would end up choosing a GS300/GS430 or even the bigger LS430 for the whole VIP thing. You'd also have a much easier time finding a clean GS/LS as they aren't exactly going to be used in the same way as an SC platform. Anyways, great video! A new episode of 'So You Want' seems to add more and more entries into my crowded, fantasy garage
@noahspradlin5192 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve been planning to buy one for months and this weekend is looking to be the time, this video really helped me determine which one I want more now
@someotherguy43 4 жыл бұрын
If you want longevity get the 400 its bullet proof shit never dies.
@ProdByPrivateJoker 4 жыл бұрын
ive owned my 99’ SC for 4 months now and ive never had a car give me such wide smiles i love these cars to bits
@ProdByPrivateJoker 3 жыл бұрын
@@danielpv7570 still have it and still love it drive it every day
@jsoldier1 4 жыл бұрын
Man I’m glad you did this one lol I was waiting impatiently. Was literally just thinking 10mins ago about selling mines.
@jsoldier1 4 жыл бұрын
JGD yeah I’m not It’s just I have too many cars. The sc300 I have a 5 speed w58 swap for it. Then I just bought a 300zx. I have a Hyundai Genesis 2.0t in the garage I’m working on. Then my daily is a 2000 bmw 328ci with 130,000 miles on it.
@gav3850 4 жыл бұрын
JGD reliability cost gets expensive
@jsoldier1 4 жыл бұрын
Bluenose PUBGM exactly, that’s why people don’t like to buy bmws with high mileage. Replacing all of those parts gets expensive when you get up in mileage
@Edward3jr 4 жыл бұрын
jsoldier1 yeah man keep it! They have so much potential!
@elmeromero390 4 жыл бұрын
@@jsoldier1 dope i have a sc300 and a 2000 328ci 5 speed to
@MrDevinhansen 4 жыл бұрын
This is exactly why I have a JZZ30. Sexiest car ever made and it still puts new cars to shame with looks.
@jacksonvang6534 2 жыл бұрын
Jus picked up a super clean 300 yesterday, very excited!
@robertraft 4 жыл бұрын
The car Michael Jordans father got murdered for.
@Sc-Mitch 4 жыл бұрын
I bought an sc300 97 8 months ago and it was an amazing choice. My repairs have been easy and moderately cheap.
@griff9804 3 жыл бұрын
Over a year later how’s it running? Hoping to buy a 160k mile sc300 for $5500. Thing is in immaculate condition everything works interior wise.
@JTeK19 Жыл бұрын
@@griff9804 did you buy it? how is it?
@johnohanian8719 4 жыл бұрын
I absolutely loved my sc amazing car. I had it for 3 years with no issues what so ever.
@silversentrav 4 жыл бұрын
Love mine , I lucked out and found mine with a 1JZ-GTE and R154 from the factory. Can’t wait to get it back to the states and single turbo it
@worthlesstrash3704 4 жыл бұрын
FINALLY, it's time to soar boiz
@jaydrumz757 4 жыл бұрын
I've owned my sc400 for seven years. I love it and is definitely apart of me, can't see me getting rid of it
@z32aron 4 жыл бұрын
SOARERBOYZZZ LETS GOOOO!!!!
@djhero0071 4 жыл бұрын
Honestly makes me want either. Bulletproof motor, comfy as hell, bubbly styling??? Bruh, that’s a winning combo for me (only worry would be maintenance since Alex mentioned in the end that it can get pricy 😬)
@Loudizzzzle 4 жыл бұрын
I bought one a year ago. 98 SC300. I have a GTE waiting to go into it, in my garage with a BW S366 turbo. 3 inch exhaust. Tweakd harness. It'll suck using the Aristo auto trans for a while, but will get a CD009 swap in it sometime next year. At that time it'll get a ECUMaster black stand alone too. It's a great car!
@sytfuCeez 4 жыл бұрын
Haha, just seen my boy Mike Myke's sc300 on here 6:32. That's Bay biz, that boi be sideways all threw the town!
@bossmanboss15 4 жыл бұрын
One of my favourite sc' man, things legit
@1jzhatch113 4 жыл бұрын
its beautiful
@emceeace6851 4 жыл бұрын
Lol that's wasup bro. I'm in Oakland right now and this got me thinking bout copping one and building it out. Thanks for saying that , I liked that dude's. I'ma keep an eye out for blood sliding thru 😂
@sytfuCeez 4 жыл бұрын
@@emceeace6851 check out that boi channel mike myke, good content an he be really ridin his shit. No babyin da whips either
@thefirely1439 3 жыл бұрын
This car is way to slept on.
@richardj.4810 3 жыл бұрын
I got mine a year ago trust me the manuals aren’t their out there but sell really fast
@yurrr4338 2 жыл бұрын
Good. Ion want these prices skyrocketing for these cars.
@KILOENTERTAINMENT0117 4 жыл бұрын
I have a 94 sc300 as my daily and tbh I love it, previous owner took pretty good care it, I aim to do the same! It's a super fun toy to have, and I'm lucky to have it as my first car lol
@WarriorsPhoto 4 жыл бұрын
Only one video and I can see why you have a good sized audience. Great video and flow.
@artsohc 4 жыл бұрын
I used the term "bunk" today for the first time in normal conversation....thanks Alex.
@toethlef8994 4 жыл бұрын
I saw 2 videos of the car and was thinking “well prices might only go up a couple hundred” but now im seeing vids on the car everywhere😩😥
@izayoiaifuyu 3 жыл бұрын
You guys did miss something, as an SC4 owner here. 92-94 model years, while they're the best for stock power (650rwhp before you need reliability mods), need an immediate ECU upgrade. They're not only uncrackable, but the capacitors like to blow. Mine is a shitbox, and it's STILL far better than anything else I've ever driven. Also, another fun fact. The 1UZ-FE is 365lbs, while the 2JZ-GE is 497lbs. Somehow the v8 is lighter.
@05micko 4 жыл бұрын
GREAD VIDEO AND INFO.. thanks guys 🙌
@jaimehernandez4962 4 жыл бұрын
7:16 I wished my car was that clean af.
@liferuinerjflo 4 жыл бұрын
So you want a GS300/GS400? Come on Alex do it!!!!
@Creaky_Candle 4 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah this one!
@liferuinerjflo 4 жыл бұрын
@InnerGuide I have a 99 GS3 just wanted them to do a video on the GS! Love my GS!
@UpperRobin29 4 жыл бұрын
I know I can't be the only one who gets super hyped for that beat drop in the intro when I hear it building.
@hieuy376 4 жыл бұрын
loved for this car for the longest time, great video
@AleksandrKisslove 4 жыл бұрын
They look soo 🔥 when modded, but stock not so much...
@elmeromero390 4 жыл бұрын
I said that before i got one. but it grows on you. i have a vspeed wide body now n sometimes miss the original body
@AleksandrKisslove 4 жыл бұрын
@@elmeromero390 I guess I can understand the fact it grows on you...
@swingking08 4 жыл бұрын
Neither do supras hahah
@AleksandrKisslove 4 жыл бұрын
@@swingking08 supras are beautiful stock
@mr.z3853 4 жыл бұрын
El mero mero same it grew on me too
@Steavethefish3 2 жыл бұрын
I’m fixing my sc400 this video low key keeps me goin 😌
@Aswilley1 4 жыл бұрын
I have owned two SC300's; and still currently own a 1997 Platinum W/ Black interior. It's an original Colorado car that I have tastefully modified. It even has a Mines tuned ECU! I originally traded in my 93 SC in at a dealer when I found this one there. It was an older salesman's car at the time and he was the second owner. Turns out he bought it for his son as a gift, registered it, and gave it to him. He then bought it back form his son he liked it so much 🤣. Now I have it, as almost the second owner, and in near perfect condition!
@rapidshot3033 4 жыл бұрын
1UZ-FE all day! Friend had a green SC400 still it got totaled ☹️
@FitmentIndustries 4 жыл бұрын
😪
@ShepherdsSolarGuy 4 жыл бұрын
I still have mine, it’s green too! And 1UZ-FE FOR LiFE!!!
@takarlor12 4 жыл бұрын
F
@Odd_Redneck 4 жыл бұрын
Bro...radar cruise control, phone, dual power leather seats, sun roof, Real wood trim. All coming out for more vroom vroom.
@flyingmonkeyofus69 4 жыл бұрын
SCs dont have radar cruise control and that wood isnt real wood
@Odd_Redneck 4 жыл бұрын
@@flyingmonkeyofus69 bullshit home. I have a 92 sc400 gold trim. It has radar and wood trim i ripped it out my self
@BobetoSlim 4 жыл бұрын
Ya, dead phone, torn to shreds leather seats, cracked wood trim, cracked interior door handles, leaky ecu capacitors, etc.
@flyingmonkeyofus69 4 жыл бұрын
so i did some searching and yeah apparently our wood is real wood buts its extremely thin but yeah the cruise control doesnt have radar in it unless its aftermarket
@fishermanclow3386 4 жыл бұрын
It's sad that we dont even get satellite navigation unlike the soarers and japan 😔
@backlotparkers 4 жыл бұрын
Y'all really read my mind I swear, was just thinking of buying one of these yesterday
@ChefJerfey 4 жыл бұрын
I just started thinking about buying one of these a week or two ago. I appreciate the vid 👍
@abelardosanchez8608 4 жыл бұрын
“So you want an lexus LS400/430” 🙂got to love them big body’s lol
@tristandupre6294 3 жыл бұрын
Just picked up a 1995 Sc400 today for my first car, worked my ass off for the past year to buy it with extra funds from my parents. 114k miles and one owner, hopefully it treats me well
@ven4522 4 жыл бұрын
just got another sc300 and this video made me subscribe.
@mistaken4674 5 ай бұрын
I watched this video when I was 15 and I knew I needed one ive now owned mine for 8 months
@owenreid104 4 жыл бұрын
For anyone thinking of owning them, they’re extremely reliable but they do have a couple of common failure points (Lower control arms and power steering) that are insanely expensive to replace and WILL go out no matter how babied the car was. Also prepare for 17 mpg. Other than that if your ok being gapped by v6 accords Bc of the drivetrain loss from the auto box, they’re awesome cars. Best car I’ve ever owned (good luck spending under 8k for a manual if u can find one though)
@iheartgs400 4 жыл бұрын
Owen Reid if you want a GTE swap or 1jz or ls swap this is a good option.
@joebutta7539 4 жыл бұрын
Little know secret about the repairing the P/S cheap is on clublexus...many fail because people don't use AT transmission fluid they use power steering fluid common mistake.
@ppopovich2847 2 жыл бұрын
@@joebutta7539 I got a reman PS pump at my local auto parts store for $150 & slapped it in. FYI, since you have to remove the oil soaked alternator to get to the PS pump, just replace both at the same time and be done with it.
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