Here’s why the Lexus SC 430 gets no respect

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  • @Sha-Ayo
    @Sha-Ayo ปีที่แล้ว +612

    Car journalists want aggressive looking cars, thats why every crossover today looks like it is suffering from constipation.

  • @DavidHall-ge6nn
    @DavidHall-ge6nn ปีที่แล้ว +341

    I once drove a friend's SC430 from Atlanta to Dallas in one day. Incredibly quiet, comfortable car with a luxurious interior, plenty of power, and very good road manners. I liked it very much. It's a shame it was so homely. It wasn't a sportscar, it was a grand tourer. And a good one.

    • @divinehatred6021
      @divinehatred6021 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Some people just falsely assume that everyone dreams of a hypercar... and that everything thats lower than a 500hp is "slow".

    • @Epotheros
      @Epotheros ปีที่แล้ว +8

      It was basically Lexus' attempt at making a Ford Thunderbird. Unfortunately for them, the personal luxury coupe segment had been dying a long a slow death by the time they introduced the SC400 and even more so with the SC430. Most people didn't really want a comfortable, torquey, 2+2 car anymore.

    • @hellocar123
      @hellocar123 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@divinehatred6021i hate those people so much that i would happily get rid of them first if there was a purge

    • @CarsofGlasgow
      @CarsofGlasgow ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I owned one for years & I agree, its very quiet and comfortable

    • @dontran8578
      @dontran8578 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I got 2005 still here love it

  • @DrCharlesMontague
    @DrCharlesMontague ปีที่แล้ว +105

    I ran an import repair center for years where I suffered dealing with the owners of many types of aging luxury convertibles such as Mercedes SLs, Jaguar XKs, BMW 6-series, etc. I will happily take an SC430 instead of all of those 😂. Also, as much as I adore Top Gear, that segment where they beat up on the SC430 and even compared it to a Tiburon was one of the worst segments they ever did.

    • @zarakdurrani7584
      @zarakdurrani7584 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Almost seems as if they had been paid by a certain German company to do it.

    • @danielchristopherdc
      @danielchristopherdc ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@zarakdurrani7584 seems that way

    • @Trendyflute
      @Trendyflute ปีที่แล้ว

      Most segments with Clarkson in them have aged incredibly poorly. Dude is an outdated bore.

    • @a.c.4732
      @a.c.4732 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@zarakdurrani7584 you mean those with the highly reputable emission ratings ? 😉

    • @zarakdurrani7584
      @zarakdurrani7584 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@a.c.4732 yes, that company that was personally vouched for by chancellor Hitler himself

  • @xraider927
    @xraider927 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    You forgot to mention another thing: The SC430 was also a race car in Japan, courtesy of the Japan Super GT.

    • @bam_henry
      @bam_henry ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I'll never forget the TOM'S SC430 sponsored by Petronas from 2008-2013. Quite a simple yet eye-catching livery.

  • @redskinjim
    @redskinjim ปีที่แล้ว +21

    mine has 153 thousand on it and runs killer and gets looks everywhere 20 years later!..Everything works still

  • @jlcii
    @jlcii ปีที่แล้ว +77

    The irony that Jeremy Clarkson refers to the SC430 as the worst vehicle in the world, while having praised, of all vehicles, the Range Rover- the ACTUAL worst vehicle in the world.

    • @johnnymason3265
      @johnnymason3265 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Actually, the Yugo is the worst car ever made. The SC430 is certainly in the top 10 of the worst cars ever.

    • @BobbyDeniroX
      @BobbyDeniroX ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@johnnymason3265range rovers are total crap and the uk journalists always big them up

    • @danielchristopherdc
      @danielchristopherdc ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@johnnymason3265 wrong.

    • @bam_henry
      @bam_henry ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I was legit surprised when THAT was ranked above the goddamn Audi Quattro and McLaren F1 as the greatest car ever made
      ... 💀💀💀

    • @rrrogster
      @rrrogster ปีที่แล้ว +12

      And you're right the Range Rover has to be near the top of the list for least reliable vehicles ever built. Why they are still being built is way beyond me.

  • @Ben-jw9nt
    @Ben-jw9nt ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Problem is, they compared it to sports cars, and it isn't a sports car, its a GT, and that's something it's very good at.

  • @1mzfe
    @1mzfe ปีที่แล้ว +295

    I think it was incredibly unfair for Top Gear to name the SC 430 The Worst Car, especially when you consider how reliable the SC 430 was.

    • @charlie_nolan
      @charlie_nolan ปีที่แล้ว +56

      I greatly enjoy watching Top Gear but they have had some asinine opinions from time to time, a couple others that I can think of is hating the VW bug and any electric cars. Also Jeremy’s strange hatred of bicycles

    • @petayV8
      @petayV8 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Yeah, and all the cars they like/praise and now in the junk yard . Literally

    • @TheMuzikall
      @TheMuzikall ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It’s a on par with anything from Europe from that era

    • @paullacey2999
      @paullacey2999 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Yes while they babble endlessly about pointless unreliable supercars.

    • @gerarduspoppel2831
      @gerarduspoppel2831 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      they probably got a lot of money from the competition to do that

  • @janetkopper3507
    @janetkopper3507 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Haters be hatin, the sc430 is a delight to drive ! I own one and love its style and comfort. It is pretty quick too😊

    • @redskinjim
      @redskinjim ปีที่แล้ว +4

      nothing but envy from everyone who sees it let the haters hate....i love it though mine has a 153 thousand

  • @kenxiong6830
    @kenxiong6830 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    SC430 is an under appreciated car. This thing is stupid reliable and amazing to drive. It was never meant to be a sportscar but a boulevard cruiser

    • @thecrowflies
      @thecrowflies ปีที่แล้ว

      Sure. Just has SC for sports car/coupe in the name. But ya. Wasn’t intended

    • @duquem0421
      @duquem0421 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@thecrowfliesyeah the corolla se is also a sports car because it has sports edition in the name.

  • @baronvonjo1929
    @baronvonjo1929 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I just saw a SC 430 on the highway.
    It was GOLD it was literally shining so bright and stood out so much because it was literally reflecting all the light. It was kimda pretty. 7:15

  • @antwanmcclain8909
    @antwanmcclain8909 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I still see a lot of these on the road. I love these cars.

  • @boowiebear
    @boowiebear ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Top Gear are wrong on this. Calling the SC430 the worst is absurd. It might have missed the mark but still has many redeeming qualities.

  • @Rascofresco11
    @Rascofresco11 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    You know the SC was innovative in so many ways. If I remember correctly it's the only hard top convertible that's actually reliable and has some grunt under the hood.

    • @antwanmcclain8909
      @antwanmcclain8909 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I think people were disappointed that it was more tailored for older people. Even the ones I see today are driven mainly by older people. I've known a lot of people that called it's predecessor, specifically the SC300 as a Supra in a tux.

    • @cyberdrakon
      @cyberdrakon ปีที่แล้ว +5

      grunt? severely underpowered at 288 hp. Both the SLK32 (350 hp) and SL500 (302hp) had folding hardtops with more power.

    • @baoquoc3710
      @baoquoc3710 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "some grunt under the hood"
      *BMW 430i convertible with 280 horses yet 100kg lighter*

    • @PermacultureLongboarder
      @PermacultureLongboarder ปีที่แล้ว

      I am of the complete opposite mindset. In fact I think they should have done two lines. One to support performance enthusiasts with a standard 330 hp v6 turbo and another line with an automatic 4 180 HP gas saving design. The v6 would have gotten like 22 mpg and the 4 likely 30+, would have worked with those hybrid looking rims as well....

  • @worldwindcomics
    @worldwindcomics ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I have an SC 430, and I absolutely love it.

  • @mss627
    @mss627 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    That's hilarious for prats who routinely championed the absolute crap coming out of England. How many Jaguars of that era are still on the road? How about Land Rovers? Shuddup!

  • @rickymack2611
    @rickymack2611 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I'v never been one to put much stock in anything Jeremy Clarkson says

    • @wranglercody8422
      @wranglercody8422 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He’s always been a pretentious a hole.

    • @S-T-E-V-E
      @S-T-E-V-E ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yeah I think that goes for most motoring Journalists spoiled by driving Ferrari's and Bentleys and get a free expensive car to 'long term test' every year! But at it's height in popularity if Jeremy Clarkson said a car was rubbish people were embarrassed to drive it! 😂

    • @99Lezard99
      @99Lezard99 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      smart decision. clarkson has a record of fairly dumb views in retrospective

  • @johnh8268
    @johnh8268 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    I considered the SC430 against the SLK230 Kompressor in 1999. I ended up buying the SLK and keeping it for many years. I often wonder if I would have liked the SC430 better. The Mercedes held up well over the years without too much maintenance.

  • @Cheesesteakwithfriedonions
    @Cheesesteakwithfriedonions ปีที่แล้ว +10

    These cars are still going for 17k to 20k

  • @willbelasco
    @willbelasco ปีที่แล้ว +39

    I always liked the SC, and notice them on the road. I live in the north east, and I see them on an uncommon basis!
    That original SC 400 in particular, and in a manual would be a unique car to own. I’ve never driven an SC though.

    • @ramberghini072
      @ramberghini072 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did the 400 come in manual? I thought it was only the 300.

    • @braveladder1682
      @braveladder1682 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The sc300/sc400 are shocking practical and reliable grand tourers, and still surprisingly affordable today. I have a family member still daily driving a sc300 with 260,000 miles, and it runs and looks great to this day.

    • @rrrogster
      @rrrogster ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I owned a SC300 with the inline 6 cylinder. That engine was truly amazing. It had to be expensive to make because the engine had to be built on a separate dedicated line. I actually had to look at the tachometer several times upon startup just to make sure the engine was running. It was that quiet and smooth. Toyota/Lexus engineering at its finest.

  • @makpack
    @makpack ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I've got one. Happy to show you how the top works!

  • @ianberry5562
    @ianberry5562 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I hope these stay slept on! I want to get one in a few years!

    • @oneviwatara9384
      @oneviwatara9384 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You can getting one now for less than 15k

    • @Jonnymg4
      @Jonnymg4 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same, I'm getting one for $3200 this week!

  • @MichaelOKeefe2009
    @MichaelOKeefe2009 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The Pebble Beach Edition SC430 was made because it was a prize for those LAGPA Golf torunaments.

  • @negativeindustrial
    @negativeindustrial ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I’ve got a SC300 swapped into a Soarer GT-T clone using the 1JZ-GTE Twin-Turbo engine. I love that car so much.

  • @tonybrown6775
    @tonybrown6775 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I worked at a Pontiac dealership at time when those came out you could get 2 to 3 G6 convertibles to one Lexus

    • @MissingLinkGTRS
      @MissingLinkGTRS ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yeah the Lexus was expensive and they still are but it’s worlds apart from a mid 2000s GM product

    • @IsaacLoven
      @IsaacLoven ปีที่แล้ว +11

      But the Lexus would run 3x longer than the G6

    • @tbamagic
      @tbamagic 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That like comparing Timex watches to a Rolex! Duh??

  • @demogaming8895
    @demogaming8895 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Naming this the worst car in the world was easily Top Gear's worst take ever. After driving so many hyper exotic fast cars the SC 430 must've felt too boring for them I guess?

  • @wakkawakkawakka-s3i
    @wakkawakkawakka-s3i ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Those rear seats are hilarious :D

    • @martymiller4300
      @martymiller4300 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The rear seat headrests must have been included as spares in case something went wrong with one or both of the front seat ones.

    • @signalfire6691
      @signalfire6691 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      It's for grandchildren or more likely, golf clubs. The 4 seat designation made it cheaper to insure.

  • @tbamagic
    @tbamagic 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I own a 2006. Its a "Rolex on wheels". Absolute dream. Refined, comfortable, quiet and SMOOTH. No, its NOT a "sports car". Its a country club, wine country tour, ride out Cal Route 1 grand touring car. So please stop comparing it with Mustang GTs, Ferraris, etc.

  • @bananas8779
    @bananas8779 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    6:34 you can buy regularly updated map data disc to this very day.

  • @laowhy86
    @laowhy86 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Fascinating breakdown. Great channel.

  • @TheJetJONES
    @TheJetJONES ปีที่แล้ว +3

    There was also a game, the Lexus SC430 was featured:
    The Getaway (2002):
    It was one of the gang cars by either the Collins Gang, or the Triads... 🤔

  • @davidlittle4971
    @davidlittle4971 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I just seen one the other day where I live ,God ,still a beauty,always did love the design 👍👍👍♥️♥️♥️

  • @aerocabin
    @aerocabin ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The inspiration for the folding top came from an earlier variant of the same car, the 1989 MZ20 Toyota Soarer Aerocabin, of which only 500 were produced.

  • @James-sir
    @James-sir ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I drive a sc430 everyday I luv it

  • @robertocastellanos9140
    @robertocastellanos9140 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Keep doing what you’re doing dude. I can tell how much effort you put into these videos. You’re only gonna get better.

  • @S-T-E-V-E
    @S-T-E-V-E ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The 2007 BMW 3 Series Convertible Hard Top was also considered odd looking and out of proportion, they didn't sell well and are dirt cheap these days compared to the Coupe! The Peugeot 306 CC sold like hot cakes in the UK though and was a very desirable car in it's day as was the Mercedes SLK and the BMW M4 Mk2! It's funny that some Manufacturers could make a Hard Top look good but on others it looked distinctly like an afterthought!

  • @thomaspaine5601
    @thomaspaine5601 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I own one. It is beautiful. I love it.

  • @12345.......
    @12345....... ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I forgot how unwatchable top gear was

  • @mattheweburns
    @mattheweburns ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I always wanted an SC 400 with a manual transmission. It’s like everything the Celica had but better.

    • @OllamhDrab
      @OllamhDrab ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Beastly heavy, though.

    • @Maplecook
      @Maplecook ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I own both an SC400 and a 1997 Celica. I can tell you that they are two completely different cars. I won't say one is better than the other. They scratch different itches. I love them both.

  • @hippopominy9
    @hippopominy9 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Unfortunately car reviewers only positively review cars based on two things...how fast it can go in the straight line and how closely it handles to a BMW everything else that our car does well is ignored

    • @tresgriffin8242
      @tresgriffin8242 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Agreed. Like, I just recently bought a Honda CR-V Hybrid and there are reviewers who are "brake torquing" it to see how fast the 0-60 is, and I'm like "Sir...this is a Honda CR-V. Nobody interested in this car is doing that."

    • @hippopominy9
      @hippopominy9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Tres Griffin that's 😂 I mean the customer that's getting a hybrid is probably more interested in its fuel economy than its speed

    • @king20a6
      @king20a6 ปีที่แล้ว

      BMW high oil consumption, 1.5T 3 cylinder 10l/100km.

    • @signalfire6691
      @signalfire6691 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Or they want it to be a speed demon on the track. Great way to get a ticket or get dead.

  • @Where_is_Waldo
    @Where_is_Waldo ปีที่แล้ว +8

    SC300/SC400 shared a platform with the Mark IV Supra, you showed a Mark III Supra.

    • @dewarkhodern9990
      @dewarkhodern9990 ปีที่แล้ว

      Correct. MK4 A80 Supra, and literally the Lexus SC 300 shared the 2JZ to the Supra

    • @Where_is_Waldo
      @Where_is_Waldo ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dewarkhodern9990 I wonder if anyone ever made a Mark IV Soapra. I like the way the Mark III Supras look with the Soarer front clip.

  • @TheBishop12
    @TheBishop12 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    5:38 they only put the backseats to alter the classification from Sportscar (higher insurance costs) to a 2+2 coupe

  • @davinp
    @davinp ปีที่แล้ว +7

    There was also the Toyota Camry Solara which sold from 1998-2008 and was canceled after the 2nd generation. A convertible was offered

    • @toddaulner5393
      @toddaulner5393 ปีที่แล้ว

      Been in one, it was really nice!

    • @tbamagic
      @tbamagic 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I've owned 3 Solaras- 1 hardtop and two convertibles. All were wonderful cars.

  • @tylerloveday9615
    @tylerloveday9615 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    After 15 years of flashy BMW’s. I’m on the hunt for one of these because it’s clearly superior

  • @javigar133
    @javigar133 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love Top Gear, and I couldnt agree and disagree so much about one car. On one hand, love It, on the other, jeez mate... I still want one

  • @Hargan
    @Hargan ปีที่แล้ว +4

    In Europe, after the SLK, Peugeot made the 206cc bringing hard top convertibles to lower budget buyers. After that in the early 2000s, every mainstream hatchback basically received the folding hard top treatment. The few you mentioned, as well as the 207, Renault Mégane, Vauxhall/opel Astra and Corsa (badged as a Tigra), Mitsubishi Colt and Nissan Micra

    • @Hargan
      @Hargan ปีที่แล้ว

      @Alex ah yes, the wind was late to the party

  • @ophirmayer1
    @ophirmayer1 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Starred in the beginning of terminator 3..respect all around

    • @speedcrane
      @speedcrane 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Im a Lexus SC owner and also a mobile crane driver...I still have nightmares after watching that film

  • @thumperjdm
    @thumperjdm ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The hardtop SC400 looks so much better than its convertible replacement car.

    • @tbamagic
      @tbamagic 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nah, i don't think so. The SC400 is a nice car. But its a totally different concept.

  • @Gabe_Pictures
    @Gabe_Pictures ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Request: Hyundai Tiburon

  • @JK061996
    @JK061996 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The SC 430 was also featured in Mean Girls

  • @bam_henry
    @bam_henry ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Toyota fielded the Lexus SC430 as the Supra's replacement in the Japanese Super GT racing series, so that alone makes me respect the car a lot. I believe 3 championship titles by different Toyota teams (2006 and 2009 with TOM'S, 2013 with Cerumo) were under the SC430's belt. I know Super GT is a silhouette-based GT sports car racing series, but still...how cool is that? To see the "worst car in the world" kick ass with Nissan Zs/GT-Rs and Honda NSX-GTs.

    • @danielchristopherdc
      @danielchristopherdc ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Loved those JGTC SC430’s! They’re in Gran Turismo 5 I believe

  • @ruzzelladrian907
    @ruzzelladrian907 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The SC second generation looked really pretty. Tragic that people listened to Jeremy Clarkson.

    • @tbamagic
      @tbamagic 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm happy they did! That way, I was able to get mine for a GREAT price!

  • @BlastinRope
    @BlastinRope ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Can you imagine if the sc400 came in manual? The world would be a different place

    • @KaiPonte
      @KaiPonte ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have a '93 SC400 that I plan to manual swap. Just need the time.

  • @Gazzitas
    @Gazzitas ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I find it pretty ironic that Lexus would produce both Top Gear's worst ever and best ever car (the LFA, of course).

  • @MarkGelderland
    @MarkGelderland ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Always liked the SC 430

  • @jaimerioux1214
    @jaimerioux1214 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I saw a Lexus SC430 yesterday.

  • @thecianinator
    @thecianinator ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As much as I disagree with the top gear crew, I'm kind of happy that they trashed this car because it means you can now get a rear wheel drive V8 two-door coupe that will never break down for $10,000.

    • @robertmiller1442
      @robertmiller1442 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You are right about the quality but___ Have you checked the prices of a good low millage SC430 they start around $25,000!!

  • @christopherlastname7638
    @christopherlastname7638 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I detailed these new in Naples fl. They sold a bunch of them and they were vary nice it was like a Bentley

    • @signalfire6691
      @signalfire6691 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's been called the Poor Man's Bentley.

  • @DEIFAN
    @DEIFAN ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Well thanks to you, you brought the value up

  • @jaymorris3468
    @jaymorris3468 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Lovely looking car imo, could have done more with the front to match the awesome shape of the rear, a little more aggressive.

  • @siphotos3282
    @siphotos3282 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    To the funny thing is is there a far worse cars in this for the money this car really wasn’t that bad for the money at all

  • @alpaljl
    @alpaljl ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Well, the SC will outlive all the competition. But I still prefer an LS. I feel very claustrophobic in small cars.

  • @paulhansen7667
    @paulhansen7667 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I still want one.

  • @user-hn5ft5jg2m
    @user-hn5ft5jg2m ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You should do a video on the ls430 from the early 2000s

    • @alpaljl
      @alpaljl ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes! I second this. A video on the LS 400 & 430 would be awesome!!

  • @mikemc330
    @mikemc330 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I always look forward to these videos. Awesome!

  • @CarlosGuzman-bq8fr
    @CarlosGuzman-bq8fr ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I loved ❤this episode. Great stuff. Can you do an episode on the 1999 Toyota Solara. I had this car. By far one of the nicest cars I've owned. Mine was a pearl white with tan leather. Gorgeous 😍 car. Similar to the Lexus.

  • @litesaber54yi3
    @litesaber54yi3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    to tthis day when ever i see one, which is often bec they are bullet proof, i want one more and more

  • @ottovonbismarck7094
    @ottovonbismarck7094 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    How about the dodge D series and B series of trucks and vans?

  • @snakehandler87
    @snakehandler87 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Excellent car

  • @ShichidoYukino
    @ShichidoYukino ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bruh, I like use this car on Midnight Club 3 also Gran Turismo

  • @anthony_rivera4735
    @anthony_rivera4735 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Please do a video on the Ford Explorer sport trac pickup

  • @driveintherain
    @driveintherain ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Top Gear had its time when there weren't any decent car shows, but just remember it's a show made by British people with cars in it. It's like the Fast and Furious movie series.

  • @lordmaul3
    @lordmaul3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The Lexus SC400 known as the Toyota Soarer in Japan. I think the Japanese variant is much cooler. A popular modification for tuners was converting their SC400 into the Japanese version.

  • @MyGuyJustinH
    @MyGuyJustinH ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I really loved the Lexus SC 430

  • @S-T-E-V-E
    @S-T-E-V-E ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Here's a fun fact about the Focus Convertible! They had such a hard time of getting the fold away roof to work without leaking they had released the new Face Lifted Focus by the time owners took delivery a year later than promised, in fact many had cancelled their order by the time they were delivered! I was buying a Focus RS Mk2 at the time and the dealer told me the story!

    • @Vicus_of_Utrecht
      @Vicus_of_Utrecht ปีที่แล้ว

      Enjoyable fan-fiction, thanks OP

    • @S-T-E-V-E
      @S-T-E-V-E ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Vicus_of_Utrecht Fan fiction? What are you talking about?

    • @Vicus_of_Utrecht
      @Vicus_of_Utrecht ปีที่แล้ว

      @@S-T-E-V-E I just enjoy people that make up things for a good story 🤗!

  • @watchmanonthewall14
    @watchmanonthewall14 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Twenty years ago, a friend of mine let me have his 430 for a couple weeks while he was on a business trip. It thought I was going to love it, but it was just OKAY. Handling was only fair. It was slightly under powered. There was more road noise than I anticipated. The biggest problem was the low profile tires, which made for a rough ride. THAT was a deal breaker for me.

  • @jlr194
    @jlr194 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I remember the first time I saw that car was in the Terminator Rise of the Machines movie.

  • @Rembrandt18
    @Rembrandt18 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's wild to keep calling that the worse car in the world

  • @halfemptyfox
    @halfemptyfox ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I think the SC430 is absolutely beautiful, and I love that it's more about luxury than the sports, so uhhhhh.....

  • @bliglum
    @bliglum ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I legit lost all respect for Clarkson and Top Gear when they named the SC 430 as "The Worst Car Ever".
    Sure, it fell short of it's goal in many ways. But it was still a quality, well built, reliable car!

  • @jasonlax2102
    @jasonlax2102 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The rear seats were made for insurance purp

  • @tommycreamer2001
    @tommycreamer2001 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Was wondering if you could do the first generation Chevy trailblazer?

  • @Liza-hn1cr
    @Liza-hn1cr 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was grateful enough to get a 2002 sc430, 70k miles on it for 8k. I know this car will last me another 10+ years, that’s why I love this car. Reliable truck engine and looks amazing🫶🫶

  • @kennethswain6313
    @kennethswain6313 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Was the top the biggest drawback to the SC? How was it mechanically? Lexus has always had a great reputation for reliability

    • @thecianinator
      @thecianinator ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I've never heard of a Lexus hardtop malfunctioning. I test drove the SC430 and ultimately bought an IS350C a couple years ago, that holding roof hasn't given me any trouble either.

    • @chrismaina1830
      @chrismaina1830 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Very bloody reliable

    • @danielchristopherdc
      @danielchristopherdc ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Super reliable

  • @y2kazan868
    @y2kazan868 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I always liked it, and the MonoBlock wheels.

  • @randycrawford7442
    @randycrawford7442 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have an 06 and after 18 years owning it I still love driving it

  • @nathancook1404
    @nathancook1404 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've seen some of Top Gears Episodes before and I do Like some shows from the United Kingdoms, as for the Lexus there is a Matchbox Version of the ls400, & the gs430, even Hotwheels made some Casting based around the Lexus RC F GT3, & the Lexus SC400.

  • @stuwilliams3035
    @stuwilliams3035 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So glad they called the worst car ever, bought a cherry used 2007 for nothing.

  • @gbrkura4467
    @gbrkura4467 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This SC430 is a car that was carefully finished by TOYOTA and is already over 20 years old, but it still has the performance to show active driving. If you find a good used SC430, you can overhaul the engine and reupholster the interior and drive it for another 20 years. In Japan, enthusiasts are buying them back and the price is gradually increasing.

  • @grantsnyder3028
    @grantsnyder3028 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was certain there was a new SC out... turns out it is called the LC now. XD

  • @michaelking4578
    @michaelking4578 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If everyone loved the SC430 I probably wouldn't have been able to buy mine. Today you don't see late model year versions on the road very often. I love mine and bought it primarily as a road trip car.

  • @manthony225
    @manthony225 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I'd love to have an SC430. And I've always hated Top Gear.

  • @wadeguidry6675
    @wadeguidry6675 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I think they look cool.

  • @walterg902
    @walterg902 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You need to make a video on the Mitsubishi/dodge/Plymouth pick up trucks & SUV's.

  • @joshdozier4496
    @joshdozier4496 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Had a 2004 sc430. Put 105k miles on it. Miss it everyday

  • @Wargasm54
    @Wargasm54 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I guess the same people that thought pop-up headlights were uncool killed the convertible hard top. 😐

  • @wallochdm1
    @wallochdm1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As others have said, Grand Touring, not a Sports Car. I love mine, but would happily endure a LC500.

  • @Pillowbiter84
    @Pillowbiter84 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great Saturday night video.

  • @datsunmadman
    @datsunmadman ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I want one for hwy cruises

  • @skbuydens7717
    @skbuydens7717 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The Lexus is a good car. The Jaguar although fun to drive is a piece of junk.