1995 Lexus SC 400 V8 from North America

Faults:

I have receipts the previous owner had done. Radiator, did seats over, rack pinion, belts, and water pump. I have had no issues until now. Power steering pump got a leak and these cars, they put the alternator under the power steering pump. Dumb. So now it blew out the alternator. Now I have to replace both. I guess I can't complain for a 25 year old car that I got for 1500 bucks, and that looks and drives awesome.

General Comments:

Go for it if you find them cheap and have had maintenance done.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 15th December, 2018

16th Dec 2018, 17:34

We have a 1993 SC300. These are great old school cars. Built when Toyota made things right and not just fast on the assembly line. Haven't had to do a lot of maintenance on it and it keeps on running. A lot of these older SC300/SC400 are on their 3rd to 5th owners, so it makes it very hard to find a clean example for sale.

Things to look for in buying one are struts going out... overdrive on trans.. cracking leather... side window plastic cracking... lighting and numbers/letters going out on the dash/stereo/temp controls... window regulators going out... yellowing of the headlights... valve cover leaks and trans pan leaking. If you are handy, it makes a great project car for someone. Unmolested ones would be the best find because they don't do well with a lot aftermarket add-ons. Also a SC300 with a rare factory manual transmission would be a great find. These cars went for over $40,000 new back in the day.

1995 Lexus SC 400 4.0 V8 from North America

Summary:

A true road machine!

Faults:

SC400 the Supra improved!

The minute I saw this car, I knew I had to have it. I have been a long time Toyota fan - especially the Supra, but the SC400 is Supra redefined. Believe it or not this car was garaged for 7 years. It was owned by a soldier in Iraq and couldn't bear to have it sit in storage any longer. After a new battery and a set of Yokohama tires, all it needed was a thorough trans flush and service. I kid you not, This car looks, feels and drives likes new. It now has just under 72,000 miles and I beam from ear to ear. I did have it completely detailed inside and out. WOW! What a ride. Don't get me wrong I still have my Supra - I won't part with the long nose turbo. But the SC400 is the bomb.

General Comments:

I can't seem to find anything wrong with this car. Probably the only thing I would change is passenger cup holder.

It's just about perfect.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 25th April, 2008

1995 Lexus SC 300 3.0 liter in line 6 from North America

Summary:

"You get what you pay for" (not in my case.)

Faults:

This car has not given me any problems at all. I'm so happy with it. It already has "177,800.00" miles and it runs and feels better than any new car. It is amazing how they built this car. The only problem I'm having is; the CD changer sleeps sometimes while driving. If you just drive like a normal person and change the oil when you are supposed to, this car will last forever.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 7th November, 2007

1995 Lexus SC 400 4.0 V8 from North America

Summary:

Best car, and best value I've ever owned

Faults:

Power steering pump failed at 99k ($500- repair)

Passenger seat adjustment did not work when I bought it.

One headlamp leaks water.

General Comments:

This is a very enjoyable, super smooth ride. No expense was spared when these were built, hence a sticker price over $50k usd. However, at about $8k usd for a good used one, very good value.

Surprisingly good MPG (20-25), though manufacturer recommends premium fuel. However, I have used 89 octane even while running air conditioning, without issue. Otherwise, parts and service can be expensive, but repairs are infrequent. After-market mechanical and some body parts are not made for some reason, but used parts and some remanufactured parts are widely available.

These cars are known to run for 250k miles without missing a beat!

Very quiet, comfortable cabin. Powerful and very, very smooth power delivery. Transmission shifts like new. I put 18" wheels with low profile tires on mine, so it handles like a race car, but still soaks up bumps well.

Sound system is awesome; look for the optional trunk-mounted CD changer (the only other major options were traction control (useful), rims, and gold lettering).

I would challenge anyone to find a better used car for the money!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 11th July, 2006

23rd Dec 2007, 18:50

I've had my 400 for about 10 years. I've put over 335,000 hard miles on it. Normal problems and it is wearing out, but like others I've found it's best a best friend and in all that time it has only broken down once on the highway.