Correct. Hence the 1997 is considered by many to be the most desirable year. Original engine and transmission (better and easier to mod) but with the updated styling. The truly unique year. The 1997 is the model year you see in video games i.e. Forza Horizon

Factory 5 speed, with 87k, broken lol

@@GamerGoneHam that’s crazy low miles. I have 226,000 on mine.

Thank you!!!

Manuals in those gotta be helllllla rare 🤔

@@7m75. yeah they are, I was really lucky to get mine. Not sure how hard it is to manual swap one but it’s a popular thing people do

This car may be paired well with a miata, which you won't be able to drive long distance as much but go have fun with the manual.

I’d love to drive that for a day

Totally is the best looking car from the 90s 🙌 I have driven a SC300 and SC400 as I had a friend who had a 300 (imported from the US) and his Dad had a 400, I found the power difference to really only be noticable at highway speeds

i crashed my 94 and totataled it

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Thats very interesting and good to know thanks for sharing that!

Oh wow I can't believe I didn't notice that before! Thank you for pointing that out!

@@AcuraAdvice alot of people dont realise haha, i like my s2 soarer its unique.

Civic video is in the works. Its taking awhile because I'm doing all 11 generations, but its coming!

Which one is yours?

@@AcuraAdvice There's one that you keep showing. It has a blue microfiber towel covering the license plate. There's also an interior shot of the exact same car. I know because I have all the pictures. But I don't mind it though. I, like most SC owners, hope the value of these cars go up.

@@Timothy9x ah cool thats a nice one!

He addresses that in the video

I’d kill to find a manual sc300. Incredibly hard to find-such a sleeper car!

The ultimate SC will be a 1997 SC300 5speed manual but they are so rare it doesn't really matter how high your budget is, there might only be like 50 in existence left. Aside from that, a '93-'96 SC300 5-speed will be the best model to buy and stick a turbo in. If you want the coolest and most powerful modded spec, this is it. Lastly a '98-'00 SC400 is also a super rare gem that BY FAR has the most stock power and features of any SC. They are also the most reliable and have a greatly upgraded 5 speed auto that is smooth to shift yourself and is unbothered even at 130+ mph. These are also super rare with under 1k made each year, but unlike a '97 5-speed you can find these super pristine for about $20-25k. Any SC is still a solid beautiful car and I'd say if you saw a good deal on a pristine car from any year, 300 or 400, you can't go wrong with it.

@@user-wx7co9hr7e I was looking to buy a sc-400 but I found a sc-300 1197 automatic is in perfect condition these can be manual swapped and turbo swapped if needed

You are right 🤦‍♂️ that also explains the conflicting info I read about the transmissions, they said 5 speed came in 1997 but they meant for the 98 model year, and same with the engine. I always thought the engine was with the cosmetic refresh, but nope I was wrong! Thanks for the correction!

Deserved a manual for sure IMO

Looks like a bumblebee car

the SC is not a moneypit at all. They are built to last and do not have any major weak points that will total the car. Parts and labor are more expensive than a Camry or ES300 because these were a limited production very high end car. It's true, these cars are not for broke people who need a good cheap beater. But they are solid quality cars that hold value, and can be enjoyed and upkept by an average person with a job Of course if you buy a neglected pos that needs everything done, it will be in the thousands to fix but thats how literally any luxury car is.

@@user-wx7co9hr7e Have you ever owned an SC400? Parts are very expensive. I currently own a 1998 SC400 that was dealership serviced for most of its life and that car has been nothing but a headache to own. Stuff was always constantly going wrong, the power steering leak issue is a huge design flaw that will leave you stranded one day. I'm strongly considering junking my car.

I have a 95 sc300 and 2000 Camry, best of both worlds!

Disagree. Have owned both