Faults:

None - A/C, alternator, power antenna, paint, original brake pads, and leather are all original and perfect.

Had the timing belt and water pump done at a specialist.

I serviced the trans, steering, and coolant fluids, along with Mobil 1 and OEM filter every 5k.

She has been garaged, and babied with occasional Italian tuneups. Her performance was good in the 90's, but now just so-so with V6 Camcords and Minivans now faster.

The MPG is mediocre, with only four gears, 3000 RPM at 70: about 22. In town 18.

A/C and stereo are outstanding, and the ride firm but controlled.

General Comments:

The car rides firm, compliant, yet luxuriously: decently, if sporty.

Woodwork and leather are gorgeous.

Not for the generously proportioned Americans. Tall OK, over 190#, no.

MPG is so so.

The backseat is for children or little old people only.

The trunk is small; two sets of clubs only.

Otherwise, the cost per year is similar to a Corolla for maintenance, but not gas.

Faults:

Nothing has gone wrong.

Had a Lexus dealership and a local mechanic check over the car. Both agreed the car is in superb condition. No leaks anywhere, everything original, and original screws have not been turned -- indicating nothing has been replaced.

General Comments:

Have had this SC300 just a short time. I am impressed with both its performance and its comfort. It's a silken drive. My other car is an exotic, and the Lexus compares favorably to it. It's got some power, and handles quite well. For its age, it's pretty impressive -- with a lot of futuristic features that were ahead of their time, and still function perfectly.

Acceleration is smooth. It has no problem leaping from 60 to 85. The gas pedal is extremely responsive, almost too much so. Braking is smooth and effortless -- though I do like to pump them a little till the car warms up.

For a sports coupe, it was pretty pricey, at nearly 50,000 loaded, when it came out in 1999. It's not an easy car to find in sterling condition, but a little searching should net you a great, reliable, serviceably-quick vehicle.

Inside it's luxurious. Features are easy to locate and use. Overall I give this car high marks. If you're looking for a sports coupe that is fun to drive, handles well, and can be used for quick hilly jaunts or long straight drives, a used SC300 is well worth the price.