2002 Lexus SC 430

Here’s a nice silver-on-black 2002 Lexus SC 430 “Sport Coupe” hardtop convertible with matching wheels from a 2021 GS 350 F Sport, and a newer Pioneer stereo with back-up camera, apps, and Bluetooth. Everything works well and it’s a dream to drive, especially with the top down. That Lexus slogan, “The relentless pursuit of perfection” sure fits this beauty. We’re an all-Lexus family so this should tell you something. Had the car inspected last week at LexService in Harbor City. They say it was well maintained and restored a while back with many new parts underneath. Body has a scuff at right-front corner fog light, small discolored area on hood, and clearcoat flaking on trunk wing. Other than that it’s in very nice condition, with no leaks and no dash warning lights. The 4.3 liter, 3UZ-FE engine is bullet-proof with a subtle yet noticeable V8 rumble at the twin exhaust tips. (Recently sold a nice ‘05 LS 430 “UL” sedan with this same engine and color scheme. Of course I prefer the SC sound.) Since you’ve read this far, you probably know a Lexus can easily go 3-400,000 miles with regular maintenance, so at 202k my baby is just getting broken in. Have owned this SC 430 since January 2021 but hardly ever use it (less than 1000 miles) so I can’t justify holding onto her any longer. Also own a 2011 IS 250 C in case I need some “top-down time.” Note about the title brand: Car was hit on left rear quarter panel in a parking lot back in November 2019, about a year before I bought it. Body shop told insurer USAA that to repair it they would need to remove the entire roof assembly. Adjuster didn’t want to pay for the labor so they “totaled” the car instead. Previous owner bought it right back from insurance carrier, had collision damage repaired, and he kept using the car. This owner was an engineer living in Westlake Village who had just retired from Rocketdyne and this car was his daily driver, so when he bought a big pickup truck he didn’t need this one. I have a thick folder with all his repair records going back to 2006, when he bought the car from its original owner, along with a DMV “Salvage Vehicle Notice of Retention by Owner” form. So while it does have a “salvaged” title, the history is completely known, with only minor damage to a body panel. This is the main reason I was comfortable buying it from him. Anyway, the car is at my home in Lomita, clean and ready to show off. Push a button to take the top down and let’s go for a test drive! No trades, no payments, no help needed to sell, and obviously no lowball offers. Thanks for looking. Hope your day is fantastic!