2005 Lexus SC 430 - POV Ownership First Impressions
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7 ай бұрынTires: P245/40R18 Michelin CrossClimate 2
Engine: 4.3 L V8,
300 hp at 5600 rpm, 325 lb-ft torque at 3400 rpm
5-Speed Automatic Transmission, RWD
Wheel size: 18″ diameter, 8″ width
MPG: 18 city / 23 highway
Curb weight: 3,840 lbs
Dimensions: 178″ L x 72″ W x 53″ H
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@megaxboxx 6 ай бұрын
these are 100% going up in the next few years... there isnt a convertible that has this interior, smooth ride and build quality for the price you can get those today...
@RanenPo 6 ай бұрын
It looks hideous, quite frankly, and doesn't have a manual option nor is particularly nice to drive - I don't see it going up in value that much, if at all.
@faheemabbas3965 6 ай бұрын
When the best cars goes up in value, and the worst ones are the only ones we can afford… what will we have left when hell-bent governments eventually mandate ICE out of existence?
@v6mustang551 6 ай бұрын
My XLR has these things, and actually looks good.
@CuriousGeorge1111 6 ай бұрын
@@RanenPo Beauty, etc.
@megaxboxx 6 ай бұрын
you mean mid 2000s cadillac plastic interior? northstar v8? @@v6mustang551
@gettcouped 6 ай бұрын
You know when this came out, compared to the previous one, I thought it was ugly as sin. It is actually aging pretty well on the exterior and I think it looks absolutely gorgeous now. That red color makes it look great! Great find!! Grats mom!
@hamsterbrigade 6 ай бұрын
That's the beauty of a unique design.
@zodiac909 6 ай бұрын
Seems like a trend with Lexus honestly.
@joundi007 6 ай бұрын
those front headlights still ugly 😆 but reste is beautiful
@LuisCerezo 2 ай бұрын
Same!
@02_uw70 2 ай бұрын
I’m buying one this Sunday!!!!!!! 3 years of dreaming of this car
@lr1534 Ай бұрын
do you have one now? how does it ride?
@ericsade5961 6 ай бұрын
These dont deserve the hate they get. Lexus captured the essence of the ls430 and put it into this coupe.
@CuriousGeorge1111 6 ай бұрын
I want one. A brilliantly engineered, reliable, smooth, stable, powerful luxury convertible, unbelievably serene with the top down, going for a song. For me, that combination of qualities has is beautiful. ❤
@von5518 6 ай бұрын
topher's mom got a better music taste than most of the people I know, classics forreal.
@rightlanehog3151 6 ай бұрын
Chris, Congratulations to your mom.🥳🥳 I hope she has many happy miles with this SC. It is abundantly clear to all of us that sound automotive taste and judgement runs through your family lineage. I am sure we don't need to remind you to take it to Krown before the salt hits the roads . 😁
@devonwhetenhale8828 6 ай бұрын
My 2005 silver on black with 78k I've owned for 17 months is almost flawless. The TPS sensor failed on one tire, and that's about it. I'm expecting this car to be a true collectible Lexus.
@tempestsquall5882 6 ай бұрын
The cover over the screen is how screens should be in every car
@stoplying2267 6 ай бұрын
I have a 2004 pebble beach, azure blue get comments everytime I drive it... I have headers, exhaust, throttle control button, top up and down and on 22" lexani R4 chrome!!
@Suzuki1776 6 ай бұрын
I've always seen these things on the road from time to time and never knew much about them. Especially the fact that they are a V8. Cool car Topher.
@CodeXana 2 ай бұрын
stop omg this is my fave car of ALL time! Never thought I’d see the day this car would get attention
@mrjjthor 6 ай бұрын
The SC430 is a good looking vehicle once it's lowered with some good aftermarket wheels.
@althe Ай бұрын
yes, same with the gs430.
@Althoarder 6 ай бұрын
Neatly maintained, such a gorgeous car ! 👏🏼
@ak2112 6 ай бұрын
color combo, inside and out, is A+. really love the black dash against the light wood/seats.
@HellaRandomVideos 6 ай бұрын
Has the timing belt been done? Congrats to your mom! Love their stable!
@pascutia 6 ай бұрын
Nice update video. My ears perked up when you mentioned the S80 in the garage. Would love a video on that car!
@rya1t 6 ай бұрын
when i bought my 96 sc400 last year i was genuinely confused as to why someone would pick a 430 over a 400. especially when you could find a 400 for nearly half the price. overtime, I've begun to see why people appreciate them, especially older folks since that was lexus' main demographic back then.
@Alexhndy-4511 2 ай бұрын
Check out this auction find. @atlanticbeachcustoms. Loving the sc430 rebuilds
@skirb09 3 ай бұрын
Uhhh, AND, it’s a hard top convertible. DROP THAT TOP! Just picked an 05 up last week and loving it so far. 🎉
@ryanb8736 6 ай бұрын
Those were such great cars. I hade a GS400 15 years ago and loved it.
@Barbwire710 6 ай бұрын
So now mom has two coupes? An ND Miata and an SC430?
@RandenMontalvo 6 ай бұрын
this car is the old LC500 same MO. Great stuff.
@ryanb8736 6 ай бұрын
Those Cross Climate 2 tires are amazing. I recommend them to lots of family and friends. Best all season ever made.
@ChateauJuice 2 ай бұрын
Got them on my LS400. Superb tire
@williamlong2682 6 ай бұрын
Mama Topher has excellent taste! Would love to see her make a video appearance one day!
@The_BarQy 6 ай бұрын
I just fell in love with that interior
@mmlabrat8905 6 ай бұрын
I run these tires year round on my PRHT NC2 with an open dif in SE Michigan. Great tire, I'm lowered a couple of inches and still feel confident driving under 3in of snow.
@yay842 6 ай бұрын
This man doesn't miss with his opinions in cars.
@617michel 6 ай бұрын
I love these cars. Congratulations to your mom. I keep mine parked in heated garage for winter months so I’ll live vicariously through your winter road experiences. Enjoy!
@Alexhndy-4511 2 ай бұрын
Check out this remake @atlanticbeachcustoms. Cool car.
@THEW0LFB0Y 6 ай бұрын
I was literally looking at this car online for the past week. Getting interested in it, hopefully it remains a hidden gem so the prices don't go up 💀
@xclear1874 3 ай бұрын
Bro it's getting dangerous, I've been trying to get one for the last 2-3 years but every time I go to look I get sidetracked and end up in something else. Last time I was looking ended up in a 2007 Toyota Solara Convertible. When I was looking for my current car, ended up with a Porsche Boxster instead. In the last few years I've seen sub 100k mileage examples rise from like $12,500 in the summer to like $15,000. I think this year for me is gonna be when I jump the gun and get the nicest one I can!
@wr1ght939 6 ай бұрын
I love the sandalwood color trim on these.
@maximeparent3004 6 ай бұрын
I love this car so much, and i don't even know why. I would love to pull the trigger on a mint pebble beach edition!
@thewtfguys 6 ай бұрын
Loving my 2007 SC430!
@2wheelcobra 6 ай бұрын
First recommendation: Buy the wind deflector. It is expensive for what it is...but it makes it useable year round as a convertible. It's a must-have, IMO. Also, I had Loyds custom mats for the entire vehicle, and the color and fitment were perfect. I also added manual exhaust cutouts in the rear, tucked up under the rear corners of the bumper. It was PERFECT. I only put the caps on the cutouts (which was super easy) on really long trips where I wanted it super quiet. They were my favorite modification, and super cheap. You only noticed it when you really got on it, and it was still not loud. Great sound.
@tel2my960 6 ай бұрын
Hey good luck with that snow I'll be waiting to see that video
@ARentz07 6 ай бұрын
Did you mean to say it was the last production car with a cassette tape player? See, my 2023 IS500 has a CD player, so I figure you were either joking or talking about the tape deck. 😂 Lexus is unique, that's for sure. I do love that interior; I think it's aged well.
@Noukz37 6 ай бұрын
Yes please, give us a full update and ownership impressions of all your family cars! 😀
@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan 6 ай бұрын
If there are a few things that perfectly describe this car, it is unique, durable, Lexus buttery smooth, and amazing in terms of quality. Lexus really knows how to make a smooth luxurious car. Plus, I love that 4.3L N/A V8 engine. It is smooth, sounds amazing, and it'l last years upon years. 300 HP still gets this car up and moving real well.
@thearousedeunuch 6 ай бұрын
8:25 Last production car to have a cassette player, not the last to have a CD player. Edit: Would've loved to see an in-depth look into the radio/navigation UI, or at least like the one you did for the Silverado you drove earlier.
@TheTopher 6 ай бұрын
Oh yeah, that’s right!
@ajf5745 6 ай бұрын
Are you sure? My 2007 GS350 has a cassette player
@bhyphen8234 6 ай бұрын
@@ajf5745I believe these had the Cassette player until its final year of production (2010)
@chasemiles2166 6 ай бұрын
All I want for Christmas is…a V8 Lexus😮💨
@jimquantic 4 ай бұрын
Thank you, good review.
@basedondennis 6 ай бұрын
i own one of these!! such awesome vehicles.
@a.kblur04 6 ай бұрын
interesting that your used Lexus experience has been a lot like mine! i'm also in southeast michigan but i went to Virginia to pick up an 07 GS350 with about the same mileage. it's everything it should be, but it hasn't been without its litte hiccups like you mentioned. i also had a weird water leak from the AC system, the drainage tube for it is a rubber plug on the topside of the transmission tunnel, and it gets clogged and all the water leaks into the floor insulation. once you rip the plug out and it drains properly you're all set. and jumping the OBDII port is a funny Toyota thing i guess, because to change the transmission fluid it requires doing that to engage a special mode that indicates you're at the right fluid temperature to let excess fluid drain (since they're sealed) other than that they're everything that everyone says they are. can't beat a Lexus
@icantgivecredit871 6 ай бұрын
Funny thing is that I grew up in a town wherein plenty of these still exist and are driven by their original [elderly lady] owners. I also see plenty of old-money Mercedes dating back to the late 1970s. It's always fun seeing what is essentially car meet material just taken around by the same owner, for presumably the same errands.
@joesmith9216 5 ай бұрын
lexus suck, but this era of lexus are indestructible, they still suck though, hate the drivers too of lexus, total scum.
@supersteve1585 6 ай бұрын
Weathertech floor liners(maybe Tuxmats if available)can help with the looseness as they kind wrap around the floor
@Enzkaiatlaz 3 ай бұрын
well i will be keeping that car for my life, such a steal that is also underatted, brilliant
@goodtimes9501 5 ай бұрын
Let’s go! Only turbos and evs from here on!!
@ElectricusTus 6 ай бұрын
Man, I was just thinking about getting some CC2s for my BRZ. I'll be happy to see your findings! I expect the sidewalls will be noticeably stiffer than something like the WS90s I have now. The SC430 has such a classy look. Great purchase by mom!
@ak2112 6 ай бұрын
I too want something other than ws90s on a BRZ. Really don't like them unless it's extremely cold / snowy.
@bhyphen8234 6 ай бұрын
I'm on my 3rd set now on my ct200h f sport. I drive 65k a year in Northern Ohio. They're the best snow traction all season tire I've ever driven. They handle better than most all season, and they look great. The only down side is they're probably the loudest michelin tire I've driven (sold tires for a long time) But that is a fair trade off for the aggressive tread pattern.
@jakeh422 2 ай бұрын
I love mine. I got a 2002 with 160k miles and it keeps on going. When I went to the DMV in my local WI area, a guy in a Porsche cayenne told me to hold on to it as it sure to eventually be a collectible. Keep on the timing belt! It has an interference engine, so changing that will be the most expensive thing you’ll need to do every 90k miles. But overall maintenance is easy. By the way if your navigation cover gets jammed, don’t worry that is common and can easily get un-jammed at the dealer.
@DavidDePaoli-yv6py 23 күн бұрын
I had this car...purchased BRAND NEW in Oxnard, CA for my 50th birthday. 2005. Sold it in 2020. 45,000 original miles. Not a scratch. MINT condition. MISS my car. I will rebuy one again some time in the future! ENJOY! The most beautiful car I've ever owned...I've had 4 MB's...doesn't even compare!
@bren.nan_ 6 ай бұрын
SC430 wheels look good on anything but the SC430 but i love these cars so much
@kevinhearts616 3 ай бұрын
thats a rare reliable gem!
@Xcrazy592 6 ай бұрын
I love my SC430 ! best bang for your buck you are ever gonna get ...
@rajivmenon1685 6 ай бұрын
Waiting for a video with Mom 😊
@phillyspitta8147 6 ай бұрын
I always liked these and when top gear called it ugly I never understood why it’s looks great especially in red like u have great buy enjoy .
@julio1982 6 ай бұрын
That thing sounds gnarly!
@ricepony33 6 ай бұрын
Love it!
@2wheelcobra 6 ай бұрын
I owned a 2006 VVTI SC430. They are super underrated as long as you don't expect an ounce of spory nature. Understand the purpose of the car, and love it for what it is.
@juriebezuidenhout2538 6 ай бұрын
Your Mom got STYLE !! 🎉🎉🎉
@milyundlrsmile 6 ай бұрын
Very nice cars. I was actually surprised to see so many for sale on car sites. A lot of them had very low miles and are still pricey.
@dino3442 2 ай бұрын
i get a parking brake light randomly too, i think its just a bad sensor, its such a fun, fast and comfortably beautiful car
@HiddenWen 6 ай бұрын
That's a really charming car, and made by Lexus no less!
@Foxhole1776 6 ай бұрын
Substitute Topher is a legend.
@carolinacars739 6 ай бұрын
14:35 Check you owners manual, but I believe in Toyota products of that era, the parking brake light also came on for low brake fluid! You could be low on fluid or have a bad sensor.
@Darylrb1983 6 ай бұрын
They certainly look great with some nicely offset wheels and a MILD lowering. I saw one on Oahu the other day and was really impressed
@ishanjoshi1350 6 ай бұрын
Why does this 2005 Lexus interior and exterior look so much better than my 2013 ? What have you done to it ?
@adrien1320 6 ай бұрын
You have French origins? That’s why you are a so good reviewer! Salutations de la France 🇫🇷
@TheTopher 6 ай бұрын
Half Armenian, actually! But lots of family in France 🇫🇷
@adrien1320 6 ай бұрын
@@TheTopher I know many French people who have Armenian origins. Some of them live in Alfortville in Paris area, I think your family knows this. And Charles Aznavour (Aznavourian) was very famous
@Shabbe02 6 ай бұрын
@@TheTopherwow! I have been a subscriber for years and did not know that you were half Armenian, whats the other half if you dont mind me asking? Sincerely a fellow armenian.
@dawnpoint 6 ай бұрын
As a current owner of a 2006 GS430 I can say there is no better powertrain. However, if you had gotten a 2006 SC you’d have gotten the 6-speed auto gearbox which really takes the shackles off the motor. That 5-speed is so lethargic. (I previously owned a GS400 with the 5-speed)
@goodtimes9501 5 ай бұрын
The 5 speed will be more reliable as history will prove sorry pal
@dawnpoint 5 ай бұрын
@@goodtimes9501 The 6-speed has been just as bulletproof and it's in orders of magnitude more cars than the 5-speed ever was. If the 6-speed wasn't reliable we would know. SoRrY pAl.
@UnderratedKillua 6 ай бұрын
8:26 correction, this is NOT the last vehicle to come with a CD player. However it WAS the last vehicle to come with a cassette player.
@bobjoe2627 6 ай бұрын
Car looks great, amazing interior but personally dont like the wheel spokes(i think thats what they're called) and dont really enjoy the red/yellow contrast --> maybe black outside yellow interior but still looks and sounds amazing
@surfsupbruh 6 ай бұрын
Would love to see you review a 3rd gen Lexus gs 350-460
@superbros1690 6 ай бұрын
Moms deserve the world, they are the only women who love unconditionally.
@Hanguanjun68 6 ай бұрын
It's my first time um seeing this model❤️ is it a convertible.. oh it is amazing...the interior is in really gud condition.. and it looks awesome
@Darylrb1983 6 ай бұрын
Yes hardtop convertible
@serhat9395 6 ай бұрын
They never lost their value atleast here in germany, 15k € and up depending on the condition
@PatrickDSimpson 6 ай бұрын
Do you have a preferred leather cleaner and conditioner?
@ryanb8736 6 ай бұрын
Put Coilovers on it and change all the bushings to poly. Will make a huge difference in handling and way more fun to drive.
@TheTopher 6 ай бұрын
It really needs a Supra diff swap
@bhyphen8234 6 ай бұрын
@TheTopher too bad the prices on those is outrageous. Especially for an automatic one. I've been looking for a deal on one for my 97 SC300 for forever. Let me know if you find a deal!
@jfdrives7252 6 ай бұрын
The brake light is coming on probably because it is low on brake fluid! My Lexus did the same thing at some point it will always stay on. Just needs to be filled up!
@Milkinporsche 6 ай бұрын
You are a great son!
@LoganVal215 3 ай бұрын
The previous SC was much more attractive and sleek imo.
@dunktherapper 6 ай бұрын
Bought a 2002 example about 6 years ago for 11k bucks and it drove awesome. Slow as a mug. Got stuck in the snow twice here in Kansas so I sold it for 9k. I look at the prices and wow. They’re selling for 20k.
@pauli6043 5 ай бұрын
RWD in the snow never a good thing. I am in NJ and it really doesn't snow more than a few times a year...fortunately mine stays in the garage October through April! I paid close to 30k for mine but it has very low miles...the plan is to keep it forever!
@dunktherapper 5 ай бұрын
Nice! They’re really cool and unique cars which is what I like. I’m in a 2014 S5 now so I’m tearing through snow and it’s more sporty for me which is fun. Hope yours stays in great shape.
@MacTX 6 ай бұрын
I always wondered why they didn't migrated the SC to keyless when they did the 2006 refresh.
@samman4602 3 ай бұрын
What brand did you use for headlight restoration?
@Olddahg 6 ай бұрын
Cool Mom!
@GodlessFiend 6 ай бұрын
8:27 your mom has great taste in music I’mma just come right out and say it lol
@02_uw70 6 ай бұрын
TOPHER can u not review this car so that it isn’t a million bucks when I try to buy it? Thanks.
@larryzeldin7561 3 ай бұрын
There would be nothing to best because of the wood on the steering wheel. My 17 es350 had heated steering wheel with wood the same you have style. The wood was cold and it barely heated up the little sides but I guess it was okay. My 21 es350 has wood but now wrapped leather around it kinda how Infiniti used to do back in the day like early 2000s q45.
@larry-notthecableguy 6 ай бұрын
Guide line on pricing pls!
@peepeepoopoo9113 6 ай бұрын
Your mom is based. Absolutely beautiful car.
@larryzeldin7561 3 ай бұрын
I remember my first time driving this thing and I immediately thought something was off. Years later when I got my 07 BMW 550i sport,it came with run flats on a car with sport package?! And they were awful. Handled like shit and felt like bricks. I found out Lexus was doing run flats on these things so maybe that’s why clarkson hated it. I love Lexus and I was shocked but I had no idea. Run flats ruin a car severely!
@Mr.W. 6 ай бұрын
S2000 is the best of both worlds you turn a key and push button start 😂.
@KLRGT500KR 6 ай бұрын
I think you meant cassette player since Lexus has offered CD players for many years that
@extreme9755 6 ай бұрын
Supras brother
@chriscleveland9203 6 ай бұрын
Tophers mom is pretty cool
@theUltimateLord 6 ай бұрын
The Grandma Lc500
@althe Ай бұрын
ain't necessarily no relaxing Cruiser, if you use that stick you can really rip butt.
@flamegaming760 6 ай бұрын
Should have tested the Mark Levinson sound system! I bet it is good although it is old.
@TheTopher 6 ай бұрын
I need to burn the sound test track onto a CD 😂
@flamegaming760 6 ай бұрын
@@TheTopher No worries, I did not realize the car did not have bluetooth.
@Official_MikeyT 6 ай бұрын
Use your connections at Toyota to arrange a drive in the SC430 GT500 for your mom!
@michaelduffek2866 6 ай бұрын
Correction: Last production vehicle to have a CASSETTE deck. My 2017 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid has a CD player :)
@landmine55 6 ай бұрын
Does your mom still have the Miata??
@RubyRoks 6 ай бұрын
I've always thought these things were delightfully cute and they seem to still be incredibly cheap for what they offer. Lovely car :)
@pieswimmer1 6 ай бұрын
Troon spotted 🤢
@RubyRoks 6 ай бұрын
@@pieswimmer1 i hope you have a great rest of the year 😘
@Eausti 6 ай бұрын
@@pieswimmer1based
@jurel6982 6 ай бұрын
What has been done to the exhaust?
@danielchristopherdc 6 ай бұрын
That’s stock
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