It's the other way around. The Mark IV Supra is the little brother to the SC300 and the Mark IV Supra sourced it's 2JZGE engine; Subframe, Suspension and Drivetrain from the Lexus SC300.. The Lexus SC300 first debuted in June 1992. The Mark IV Supra debuted a year later in April 1993. I know the history of these cars like the back of my hand. Not to mention I have a Renaissance Red 1998 SC300 in Very Good condition. No accident history, No rips in leather seats, No Leaks of any kind, 115,900mi on her and runs and shifts smooth.
@Dustrunnersauto6 жыл бұрын
Francobnyc you are correct! Somehow I goofed on that and thought the MK4 Supra came before the SC300. Thanks 🙏🏻
@francobnyc6 жыл бұрын
No problem. You're not the 1st and trust me you won't be the last to say it. It's the Aura of the Mark IV Supra. LOL It seems to hypnotize everyone. LOL!
@triton_princeofatlantis6 жыл бұрын
Did he mention the 1jz?
@francobnyc6 жыл бұрын
+DJ Triton-SAMA. He only spoke about the Lexus SC300/400 in the U.S. The 1JZ was only available in Japan for the Toyota Soarer. Unfortunately we never got it here in the U.S. Although you could get a MarkIV Supra with a 2JZGTE which was turbo'd.
@Singleturbo-sk9qp6 жыл бұрын
Even I knew the mark 4 is the little brother lmao
@brettnieman61065 жыл бұрын
sc300 is one of the most underrated cars in history in my opinion... Arguably one of the best cars ever produced...
@fabchild64143 жыл бұрын
yep
@KompositionB3 жыл бұрын
#facts
@DESTRAKON Жыл бұрын
Comfy, practical, built like tanks
@dantelias95306 жыл бұрын
Where my 400 bros at
@YassLc5 жыл бұрын
Dantelias Lias we out here broo ahaha
@leightonandrade87555 жыл бұрын
2jz no shit.
@trevorburbank5 жыл бұрын
got a Sc300, original 5 speed :> we still bros
@StreetFinesseGarage5 жыл бұрын
Ayeee
@nelsonramos22185 жыл бұрын
Mine is a 98 sc300 but my brother owns a 93 sc400, we all are sc's bro's! Haha
@dannykelly36175 жыл бұрын
I bought a 92 SC400 a year ago for $800. Gave it a timing belt, new radiator, and tires and she’s good to go for years to come. If buying one watch out for lower control arm bushings and power steering leaks!
@bailey26245 жыл бұрын
still need to rebuild my PS pump
@purebloodheretic46825 жыл бұрын
Great Buy, are you in Australia?
@Dunki1134 жыл бұрын
Have you changed your PS pump? And if so, how much did it cost? I'm worried that the one on my ls400 might be going bad
@xandpa26132 жыл бұрын
@@Dunki113 If the PS pump is going out on your LS400 also check the alternator, when the PS pump leaks on those cars it leaks right onto the alternator.
@linfu-sheng90664 жыл бұрын
Owned a 400, currently have a 300. Absolutely love them both. I will never be without an sc, either as a daily or a project. Just gotta have it
@brendanmccreanor11915 жыл бұрын
Had my sc400 for 16 years, 👌👍
@bigdogroc5 жыл бұрын
had my 400 since april 2001, and my 5 speed 300 since 2012
@onlyandalwaysfooty44255 жыл бұрын
How is it on gas, I wanna buy one as a daily driver
@napkin745 жыл бұрын
@@onlyandalwaysfooty4425 I baby mine and try not to hit the brakes often and I get 23mpg, it is rated at 22mpg highway. city driving is a different story but, it does really good on highways for a v8.
@Dunki1134 жыл бұрын
How has the power steering pump held up on yours? I'm asking because I'm looking into an ls400 with the same engine as the sc400 and I heard the PSP is right above the alternator which is bad news if it starts leaking
@Persocondes4 жыл бұрын
@@Dunki113 i just rebuilt my pump, very easy to rebuilt, although mine didn't need to rebuilt cuz the leak was from a little short hose $1.86 cut from a big reel from O'reily's
@davmar99235 жыл бұрын
Right on! In 1997 I was looking for a nice pre-owned sports coupe. Fairly quickly I started focusing on the SC300/400 line. I looked at the factory specs for the '94 models, which were available coming off lease and priced in the low to mid $30K range at that time, and noticed that the 0-60 time for an SC400 (auto trans only) was the same as the SC300 with the 5-speed manual trans. I ended up purchasing a '94 SC300 5-speed with about 30K miles on the odo. I immediately started customizing the car. I still have that car. It has an aftermarket turbocharger (338 rwhp at a modest 13 psi boost), lowered 1" with Eibach springs and Tokiko struts, aftermarket front head and tail lamps, all exterior badges removed and painted white sparkle pearl, 20x8 three-spoke chrome wheels and aftermarket SST mufflers. I was able to obtain the NM vanity license plate "LEXUS" (rear only as per NM law). The car now has about 100k miles. Since I live in Northwestern NM I don't drive the car much in the winter but enjoy cruising the many desert and mountain two-lane blacktops in the region the rest of the year. In the video taken while the camera was pointing at the driver I couldn't help noticing a crack in the upholstery that runs just under the window along driver's door. My car has developed a crack in the exact same location about two years ago. The only issues with the car (other than that) is the skirt on the drivers seat is cracked and replacements can not be had for love or money. The gauge cluster has also started flaking out. The speedo and tach work, but the fuel and temperature gauges do not. I have a line on several shops that may be able to repair the cluster but haven't followed through yet. New or used gauge clusters are totally unavailable. Personally, I prefer the appearance of the first gen SC's. In the second gen (like the car in the video) an unnecessary additional grille opening was added above the main grille. This just clutters up the front end in my opinion.
@michaelmcfeely65885 жыл бұрын
The engineering that went into these cars was impressive. One small thing I like are the door hinges, which are not really hinges but complex linkages. Look for a video on the doors for a reason to admire Toyota engineering.
@j-deezy3215 жыл бұрын
I've had a lot of cars but my 1998 SC400 is easily the best car I've ever had I love this thing
@peteluetz25866 жыл бұрын
I bought a red 97. SC400 on eBay for $4k plus 500 shipping. Put new wheels and tires, tuneup, new speakers and it is my fav car. I haven’t modified anything and it has plenty of power and gets a lot of notice. People ask me if it is a new Lexus model!! When I tell them it is a ‘97, they are amazed. Best $6k I have ever. Spent. Will keep it forever.
@saeturn295 жыл бұрын
They are great cars
@Nate-re4cf5 жыл бұрын
Picked up a girl for a date once in mine and she asked if my car was a 2017 😂
@peteluetz25865 жыл бұрын
I have been approached in parking lots and told that they are glad Lexus has gone away from the spindle front. 🤔
@bailey26245 жыл бұрын
still have mine but really want to go manual im just broke
@johannlopez45245 жыл бұрын
Should I buy one? Are parts easily available and cheap?
@nowheelgap5 жыл бұрын
Shoutout for the 1UZFE
@TheSandiestHook4 жыл бұрын
underappreciated engine
@airio13504 жыл бұрын
I finally got my hands on a mint sc300 3 days ago!! Super excited. Cant wait to boost her
@arjoontauckoory91835 жыл бұрын
My 92 UZZ31 Toyota Soarer (SC400) is alive and smooth as! I'm looking into getting a 1JZ soarer as well. In love with that thing
@Club865 жыл бұрын
Arjoon Tauckoory Did you get a 1JZ? Which do you prefer?
@goofofff5 жыл бұрын
My uzz31 is 94 but sad to hear I can't mod for high power without costing a bomb in comparison to modding the jz version... so might have to get a jz some day
@alexfrench81425 жыл бұрын
stop telling people theyre expensive enough as is
@TheCrawdadman5 жыл бұрын
Right!
@Coffee_Boss5 жыл бұрын
Just buy them from Australia. Can't give them away over here 😂
@tffa55715 жыл бұрын
no fr
@ROYAL_14_Z4 жыл бұрын
Exactly dude i scored a smoking deal on a running and driving clean title sc300
@rasharddauvergne3424 жыл бұрын
Fr fr. Like shit im trying to buy one in the future without the hassle
@SirNippletonMcSugarteets5 жыл бұрын
The SC400 is awesome, I actually very much prefer the 1UZ over the 2JZ.
@user-zq3rf7fs5g4 жыл бұрын
Can you elaborate why ?
@rapidshot30334 жыл бұрын
Anthony Carmona His personal preference. Not everything has to be 2j. And I’m sure he’s referencing to the GE motor and not the GTE.
@billbolton42224 жыл бұрын
Or in hi hi I th k ki hi
@augustinekirchoff4794 жыл бұрын
Rapidshot ok, but why do you guys think that? Is the 1uz more fun in general? More powerful? Why?
@handymani45024 жыл бұрын
@@augustinekirchoff479 I owned both the 300 and 400 and ended keeping my 400 because it was a better colour and I enjoyed the engine much more. Just the sound and torque took me over , and I have decided to supercharge her a year after and it's just such a smooth, reliable, well built Japanese V8 that should be getting as much recognition as the 2j in some sense since it can pull off insane Numbers nearly on stock parts
@ColdVsIce5 жыл бұрын
SC400 best car ever
@gladski145 жыл бұрын
I own a 98 sc400 and I love it. Up until the rcf and the lc500 came out, it was the only Japanese coupe with a v8 sold in the USA. I have plans to manual swap it in the near future.
@averee945 жыл бұрын
I have a 97 Sc300 and I'm glad they're still kind of a Secret weapon. You'd be surprised how many people ask is it a supra when they first see it hahaha. Personally favor the Sc300 but I want a Sc400 so bad, +300hp for a 90s vehicle still amazes me!
@nelsonramos22185 жыл бұрын
I love my old 98 sc300 its way more better then some other cars, i know its automatic but it's been so reliable and looks way cooler then other 90s cars! 1uzfe are so nice too
@baddestburrito47186 жыл бұрын
I always wanted one of these in the 90s, but they were waaaaaay out of my price range. I didn't know anything about cars then, and I just thought they were beautiful, luxurious, and cool. Fast forward to now, and they are so rare here (Canada, west coast) that 90% of people have never even seen one, let alone can identify it. And then it happened: I saw one for sale, in mechanically new condition, and with a dirt-cheap asking price. And then yeah, I found out on my own, exactly what this video is saying: it's a Supra, but with luxurious wood and leather! I was like, "Gimmeeeeeeee!!" What a steal! Easily the best kept secret in the JDM world. This is the most underrated GT car in the history of cars. If it goes up in value in the future, great. I will be thankful I got one while they were cheap, and nobody knew they were actually Supras under the skin. If they never appreciate in value, that's okay, too; I will still looooooove my car for what it is. Oh, and it gets jealous looks! The day I brought it home, nobody in my neighbourhood knew what it was. They just knew it was long, sporty, and had that expensive, "L," on it. They just assumed that I was rich, and they were just filled with quivering, envious rage. Haha.
@kevb30475 жыл бұрын
Bought a one-owner, garaged 92 V8 from a Lexus dealer in Florida- it was in better condition than cars less than two years old- that first couple of model yrs. had less styling elements and is the only car I've ever owned that I get compliments on- riders can't believe the gigantic hinges on the passenger doors
@adoyaben5 жыл бұрын
Rare? I get that the manual is rare, but the car itself? No.
@92blacktt5 жыл бұрын
ended up importing a 1992 with a 1jz-5sp manual from japan. Amazing ride, so comfy and smooth but halls like a turbo car should.
@LabaJorge5 жыл бұрын
The value of the Toyota Soarer is going UP now!!! My car appreciated double its value in only 5 years. I love these cars so much!
@baddestburrito47185 жыл бұрын
@@LabaJorge You know, before I owned one of these cars, I read reviews like, "Best car I ever owned!" and, "I regret selling my SC." After taking ownership, I get it now. Ohhhh, I so get it. These are special, special machines. The haters either never owned one, or they had a bad one.
@jaycarden54665 жыл бұрын
1992 sc400 with 188k miles and still going strong! I love this car
@TWIZZY_RlCH3 жыл бұрын
how many problems have u ran into since you bought it? rlly thinking about this car as my first
@jaycarden54663 жыл бұрын
@@TWIZZY_RlCH rule number one if you plan on lowering it please re-route the driver fender well harness
@northernasatru75625 жыл бұрын
Just picked up my dream sc400 I couldn't be happier these things are beasts stock and have sooo much aftermarket potential the suspension under it is as comfortable as a modern luxury sports car, this car was way ahead of it's time.
@duncanmcmanus69085 жыл бұрын
Just copped a 92 factory 5 speed with only 82xxx on the clock. After driving an accord for 3 years I gotta say I am loving every chance I get to drive the thing! That 2jz is just a fighter jet of an engine.
@LabaJorge5 жыл бұрын
Congrats fellow SC owner! You made a smart purchase! Never look back! :D
@duncanmcmanus69085 жыл бұрын
@@LabaJorge thanks man!
@KIINGS1005 жыл бұрын
I hate that poor man's this and poor mans that either way it is what it is
@kamaltiwana15995 жыл бұрын
LuvRon Films haaa! Poor man
@thompsonkollie55675 жыл бұрын
Ha
@JoseHernandez-um6ux6 жыл бұрын
Not donut media
@Dustrunnersauto6 жыл бұрын
You would be correct, we’re not Donut Media.
@kilh__225 жыл бұрын
@@Dustrunnersauto This is Lexus SC300 - Everything You Need to Know l Up to Speed
@rianhassan31495 жыл бұрын
I don't think they do one for the SC400.
@lessemo5 жыл бұрын
@@Dustrunnersauto If it was Donut it would say "The sc300 is as fast as my dad leaving me"
@hondavteksir5 жыл бұрын
great content, way better then donut.The dude hopped up on sugar or coke drives me crazy.
@typhoon_abm56913 жыл бұрын
Got an '93 SC300 as my first car. (Bad Choice for a beginner) Yes I know. But I really love cars and I want to work on them, so not only is this my daily. But my "project" I plan on restoring it, cleaning it up, and V.I.P'ing it. Obviously won't be easy, but I really love these cars. They just have so much charm to them!! And it has 200,000 miles on it and still runs strong!
@baddestburrito47184 жыл бұрын
Dear Dust Runners, please do more videos on this car! It's still too slept on for its own good! Sure, you can turn one into a Supra equivalent, but you know what? I actually use my SC400 for its *intended* purpose -- as a wonderful, luxurious GT car -- and holy crap, this thing is the best car I have ever owned! It's nothing short of a Japanese Aston Martin!! More people need to know this!
@StriViK6 жыл бұрын
Overall a good review. Couple of things, the Z30 was first released in Japan in 1991 then it came out in the US, even though it was designed for the US market by Calty Designs then in 1992 the SC was released to the US market. For manual swaps R154 and W58 for the 1UZs have plenty of adapters, even though I do prefer having the CD009 (350z/G35) transmission for both the 300 and 400 since it's much more durable and is a six speed. I'm still trying to figure out why the cars are not popular but in a way I'm glad, used prices are low for both the car and individual parts unlike the Supra. Also the SC came before the Supra. The popularity of the car may be less due to it's original popularity, which was focused to be a luxury grand tourer instead of just a performance oriented grand tourer like the Supra, so most people didn't bother with it and all the cars you mentioned in the list were popular since their debut. Keep up the good work
@iheartgs4005 жыл бұрын
StriViK I would rather keep it that way for us folks that desired a A80 but are smart cookies or Toyota fanatic that wants better bang for buck.
@ggallen31565 жыл бұрын
decided on a 96 sc400 just cause im not planning on doing very many if at all power adding mods. id just like a stock 250ish hp car with a nice sound and nice ride. 229k miles for 2500, call me crazy but ive got faith in these motors
@monstergg_tv83075 жыл бұрын
I have a 93 sc300 which I swapped the 2jzgte in it..now running a precision 6262 A.R84 Great car overall
@peterk41345 ай бұрын
I have just bought a sc400 1992. It’s a gas guzzler at 11mpg ; just need some decarboning and a new set of spark plugs/injectors and we’ll see . The drive is indeed smooth.
@DolphinDude932 жыл бұрын
Just scooped up a 97 sc300 auto stock 160,000 miles can't find a manual anywhere couldn't be happier!
@skylarrichardson75762 жыл бұрын
I love my 95 sc400. One of the best cars I have ever had. Super reliable, I can run it as fast as I want and she never gives out.
@philliparce11835 жыл бұрын
Owned both sc300 and 400 currently loving the 400 😊
@MASAudio5 жыл бұрын
I have an sc300 in the UK.. I bought it 10 odd years ago from EVO magazine.. they did a feature on cars for under £1000.. and I got it for £800.. and they gave me all the magazine's it featured in too. Although you don't mention it, the Japanese import I have is a sc300 with the 1JZ GTE twin turbo engine, which was an auto but we are changing it to a manual with parts from a supra. These cars in the UK are fetching over £5k and as much as £10k for a factory manual JZ turbo. Which is a pleasant result and I'm glad I kept mine..
@LabaJorge5 жыл бұрын
Congrats, mate! Love these cars! :D super reliable
@doanerific99085 жыл бұрын
SC gonna be my second car 🙏🏻
@andrewkiaski65475 жыл бұрын
im tring to get a 400 right now turbo and everything
@fmn7164 жыл бұрын
I own a 1uz non. What I had read online was that max boost was 0.5 bar on the thick rod motors. But after speaking to a few local enthusiasts I realized that not everything online is true. I have found 5 different options for lowering the comp without getting forged pistons. These motors are also built crazy strong. I was kind of bummed that I didn’t have a 2jz. But what I have seen the local car pushing on the Dyno with cheap is mods is incredible. Actually glad I never got that 2jz
@ybdizz5 жыл бұрын
Have an original 97' manual sc300 & I love this gem!
@SIrAtlex5 жыл бұрын
I have a 93 manual sc300
@KinDeEoOo5 жыл бұрын
yaboydiz how much you want
@KinDeEoOo5 жыл бұрын
How much you want
@Reachtransform3 жыл бұрын
nice video. I just bought a 1993 sc300 and I in love with it. The old Japanese car is the best for sure.
@718stix5 жыл бұрын
Sc300 is very much popular here in south Florida .... there are soooooooo many here...
@devonwhetenhale88287 ай бұрын
Had an 87 Supra. Have a 05 SC430 now. Best cars ever!
@endless71072 жыл бұрын
As someone who has a 91 sc400 they are absolutely are so lovely to own.
@rafaelmacias94715 жыл бұрын
sc is older brother to the supra. the supra borrowed the chassis of the sc and the motor of the aristo. the sc didn't get the motor from the supra. it got it from the gs300.
@averee945 жыл бұрын
Doesn't the GS only come with vvti ? The sc came non vvti only.
@rafaelmacias94715 жыл бұрын
averee94 first gen gs was non vvti second gen had vvti. sc also was non vvti then in 98-00 got vvti
@averee945 жыл бұрын
@@rafaelmacias9471 thankyou for the info that's news to me !
@leightonandrade87555 жыл бұрын
It got it from the mk3 supra
@3UZFE5 жыл бұрын
All chassis' are unique, just some shared subframe parts.
@swingnamiss81305 жыл бұрын
Love how underrated it is! Pure gold forsure
@josephcullender1946 жыл бұрын
Sc300. Building one right now. Super dope.
@andreturner18705 жыл бұрын
what are you rebuilding Im trying to fix mine running to rich
@josephcullender1945 жыл бұрын
@@andreturner1870 I was fixing all kinds of things. Mine was running rich too not sure what the cause was. I ended up selling it and I'm looking for one with better interior shape due to price on those parts
@andreturner18705 жыл бұрын
thanks@@josephcullender194
@LabaJorge5 жыл бұрын
Andre, have you checked O2 sensor?
@JoseVazquez-jk8ue5 ай бұрын
Hello, just seen the video on the Lexus Sc300 /Sc400. I Have the Lexus Sc300 and I enjoy everything about it. I have gotten a lot of compliments on how NICE IT LOOKS FOR THE YEAR…1995. All black on Black leather interior with a 2JZ-GE ENGINE. It’s also the Gold Edition. I enjoyed your video and will continue to look up more information on this car but I just wanted to say : Great info and keep it going. Thanks !
@sanramondublin5 жыл бұрын
The way you young guys talk about SC, I feel i am member of the cult because I also like my both 300 and 400. I am 70. My son drives the 400 to college. North California, SF bay area. I came to SC world 4 years ago through my nephew. He qualify as cult guru. He built his 300 Manual from ground up with turbo( zillion HP). Anytime I ask him a question about SC, He looks at me as if I am asking dumb question. In this case he is not down to earth and a guru. He is thirty years old. When he was 15, he asked me what is Horse power? I explained : one HP is the power that can carry 75 Kg weight one meter in one second. I noticed smoke came out of his ears. Now he is 30 and in Engineering school , Industrial Technology. I am retired Manufacturing Engineer. But he doesn't answer my questions. So, I am going to ask you guys: 1- why my 95, 300 the steering feels smooth and light. I feel the whole car is lighter than 400. 2- is there any easy low cost to increase some HP on my 92, 400? and/or 95, 300? I need it to be SMOG legal. Because we drive them routinely. Than you guys, Sincerely, Mr. Frank
@nairblab40615 жыл бұрын
They probably have different steering gear boxes (different ratios). Which could be the reason why the 400 feels tighter/heavier than the 300. Next time you get in each car, turn the steering wheel from lock to lock (turn it all the way to the left until it locks, and then all the way to the right until it locks). Compare the amount of turns. If they are different, even by a 1/4 turn, they have different steering ratios. Beyond that, I don't know these cars very well so that is all I can offer!
@derekcleverley30405 жыл бұрын
nairb lab got your first question, and I can back him up on that because they do have different steering ratios, hence one may feel smoother than the other. for your second question, It's a bit difficult to get noticeable differences in power through minor upgrades such as a cold air intake system. You would have to change out the exhaust pipes to get better flow with a cold air intake, and then moving up from there only get's more expensive. Simple things such as spark plugs can also benefit the performance of your SC's. The SMOG legal part can suck if you live in California, but my best suggestion to you if you want the best of both the sc300 and sc400 and do not live in California, is to import a Toyota Soarer from Japan. the 2.5 litre twin turbo model of the SC lineup. They produce a lot of power and are very comfortable and smooth to drive. Look them up sometime if you'd like, or ask your nephew about the Soarer and see what he knows.
@damonssy5 жыл бұрын
haha I’m one of those young guys. I’m 17 and I own a 95 400. My dad bought it for me and we fixed it up as a father-son project
@3UZFE5 жыл бұрын
SC / Soarer came before the JZA80 supra, so the Supra is the ' little brother '
@ketchupheadd5 жыл бұрын
bought a good condition sc300 for $800 with basically brand new stance xr-1’s on it 💓
@Gmc-xz6oc6 жыл бұрын
The subframe will bolt up but they are also very different. They do share a general shape but all the Supra arms are shorter than sc arms, so the track width is narrower, the rear diff is different, the sway bars mount differently. The rear subframe is the only thing suspension wise that is exactly the same. The front frame rails are also very similar.
@BobetoSlim5 жыл бұрын
Nope. The front lower control arms bolt DIRECTLY up to the SC, they are the exact same size, they just have stiffer bushings. Ive done it. Front upper control arms are basically the exact same too, cross member is the same length. havent done that one tho.
@is.joseee61015 жыл бұрын
I thought I was watching donut media lmao
@michaelnewton27864 жыл бұрын
I owned the Sc400, that was an incredible vehicle
@racielgonzalez48545 жыл бұрын
I'm watching this video cause I own an sc300 and right at the end of the video I see my actual car the red SC300, how cool.
@Dustrunnersauto5 жыл бұрын
Dang! What’s your IG? I can put it the description.
@bobole63852 жыл бұрын
My dad bought a brand new one 40k in 2000. When I got my license he gave me his sc400 . Trunk didn’t open doors was hanging motor was shaking brakes was gone at 200k miles. He told me have fun. And I put the car to its grave. I love this car I bought 3 more lol. I had a bmw. A maxima a civic but I always went back to a sc300/sc400. Im looking for my 4th now
@zacklariviere8164 жыл бұрын
Sc300 has always been my favorite build car.
@KompositionB6 ай бұрын
I have a factory 5 speed sc300. Best purchase ive ever made.
@Ghosty-RC5 жыл бұрын
Over here in Germany we didn`t get the SC300/400 or the Soarer. I love the SC400. That 1UZ is brilliant! So I got one... Yeah ... NICE Car, but german paperworks for that car are TERRIBLE! Chasing registration for a year now! By the way, I`m looking for a 16" OEM Wheel and the OEM Antenna! But can't get them over here.
@jeffwischhof57525 жыл бұрын
Leave ur contact info for me. I still have my orig 16" OEMs, and am willing to part ways with them. I'm in the US, so I have no idea what the shipping would be like...
@Ghosty-RC5 жыл бұрын
@@jeffwischhof5752 Hi I'm looking for one rim. Would U sell Just one?
@jeffwischhof57525 жыл бұрын
Possibly. What's a fair price for just one?
@scottchan493 жыл бұрын
Fun fact: the 2jz-gte was originally designed for use in the Toyota Aristo (gs300)
@bobole63855 жыл бұрын
I had 4 of them. I love it.
@ericwang6044 жыл бұрын
I owned 2 of them the sc400. Both of them had transmission problems, i did research on it found out it's kind of common problem, did it ever happen to you?
@e11evenMinistries5 жыл бұрын
I had a soarer, twin turbo with stock internals and a hks ssq bov....memories
@baddestburrito47185 жыл бұрын
And, don't forget that once you own one of these, every douchemonkey in a G35 (or other such luxury GT car) will come out of the woodwork, and try to race you. Almost guaranteed, I can be just minding my own business on the highway, when I get, "that feeling," that I'm being watched. Sure enough, glancing to either side of me will reveal some dude in another luxury car, perfectly matching my speed, and wanting me to gun it. The funniest are the small BMWs. They don't know our cars, and even though the SC is older, it ain't slow. The look on the Beemer drivers' faces, as they fall helplessly behind, is pure GOLD! Buy this car, and enjoy your life, knowing you got the sickest deal on your car.
@HiRiSC3005 жыл бұрын
You ain't lyin SC braddah!
@baddestburrito47185 жыл бұрын
@@HiRiSC300 Thank you. Never, ever gonna sell this car. Every time I see new cars...I give them a chance to impress me, but I end up loving my own car even more. For example, the LC500 is (admittedly) gorgeous to look at, but 5,000 pounds?!? Gimme a break! And the new, "Supra," powered by BMW? What a freakin' joke. Toyota even made it backwards compatible, with the 2JZ. I dare anyone to tell me what this means. As far as I can figure, it can ONLY be no less than a straight admission of, "Hey, we're Toyota, and we did our best work, 20 years ago. Please put in one of our GOOD engines." I would cross the continent in my SC, with a smile on my face. Nothing breaks on this car. And, if something does break, I'll just unbolt that crap, and replace it with a new part. Try that with a new car. You need a computer engineer's degree first. Let's keep these cars alive. Cheers, Brother!
@LabaJorge5 жыл бұрын
Well said, mate! :D
@KyleWithStyle76 жыл бұрын
this video made we want to buy an sc300 even though i already have a 2001 is300
@LabaJorge5 жыл бұрын
Do it!!! You won't regret it! :D
@bailey26245 жыл бұрын
still rolling around in my 92 sc400 with 174k miles. about to replace the valve cover gaskets since oil is going everywhere
@kwest300384 жыл бұрын
This is a great video. Thank you for education about the 1 only SC400 with a manual transmission. And the knowledge of how to transform/modify a Sc400 to manual. I've always wondered about that... thank you so much...
@zodiac87863 жыл бұрын
The trans was swap cause the sc400 came only in auto
@malyoung75714 жыл бұрын
I owned a Lexus Soarer 4.0 GT since new. I driven other cars with a view to upgrading but nothing I have driven has inspired me to do so.
@baddestburrito47184 жыл бұрын
Soarers are the auto world's most underrated car, in the history of cars.
@luccerio5 жыл бұрын
SC LEXUS IS LIKE GENTLEMAN CLASS CAR 😍
@samueldimond29064 жыл бұрын
I have a 92 sc300. Both ball joints went within a year of each other. $2k to fix. Bad in the northeastern US weather. Other than that, it's been good
@NeemPesci4 жыл бұрын
My cousin got a sc400 but it got impounded along with my charger because we got caught street racing
@sativasweet91105 жыл бұрын
I have had 3 sc 300 I haven’t come across a sc 400 yet I refuse to give up my 99 sc this video was very informational thanks.....
@jz-power56365 жыл бұрын
On my 2nd sc 300. Both never broke down on me or had any major problems. On my 2nd one only cause an old lady totalled my first one
@LabaJorge5 жыл бұрын
Great cars! :) Unfortunate one was totalled. :(
@jordanhunt88795 жыл бұрын
I have a 96 SC300. I hope to continue major upgrades to it in the future
@fuhcough70205 жыл бұрын
Proud owner of a 1993 Toyota soarer 2.5
@Dustrunnersauto5 жыл бұрын
Nice! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@nilbog69425 жыл бұрын
1st things 1st, this car is underrated as fucking shit. And has the potential for being better than what it already is.
@samueldequier46985 жыл бұрын
sc400/sc300s use the same wheels as the supras/R32/a lot of jdm cars. the coilovers/angle kits/pretty much every suspension component is carried over from the supra. that, and the SCs have lower bodies than the supras, making them amazing for drifting or autocross or track use.
@MrIceDrake5 жыл бұрын
The supra got her parts from the Sc check your fact
@ntensity22553 жыл бұрын
I'm 15 and I'm saving up for a sc300, ik it's not ideal for a first car, but I rlly want one, I jus hope they dont accidentally become rlly popular before I can buy one, cuz the prices will go up
@taylorn8432Ай бұрын
Early 2024 I purchased a sc300 for $1500 a great example! It was pissing oil from the cam seal but replaced it in a day for $40. It’s a great car I love the looks and the way it drives but trying to slide it is another story it’s automatic and I’m not gonna go thru the hassle of doing a manual swap I posted it for 4,900 I have people offering me sn95 v8 mustangs and e46 full drift cars. I love my sc but it’s just not practical for what I’m trying to do I’ll be selling it or trading it for a REAL drift car. But it’s been very reliable so far. Great daily driver but not slider.
@knowone18533 жыл бұрын
I've had 3 SCs, a '95 SC300 with 5 speed manual transmission, a 96 SC400 and currently have a 2000 SC400. I drove the SC300 really hard and it held up to the abuse quite well. The 96 SC400 was just a little quicker and heavier and rock solid as well. The 2k SC400 has the Golden Pearl paint, 30 more HP than the 96 SC400 (290 stock vs 260) and still looks really sharp. It has a modified exhaust (dual exhaust all the way back with Tanabe stainless/chrome mufflers) and Juno Lux 18 inch wheels. Everything else is still stock. I'd guess the exhaust system puts the horsepower up to around 310 or more and it is fairly quick and sounds really cool. This car still turns heads and I get questions about it still. This has got to be one of the best cars ever made when you consider the combination of performance, quality/reliability and comfort. I like the 2k SC400 the most of the 3 I've had and wish I had purchased some of the after market parts (ECM/chip) that were available for it when I got it in 2005. Parts aren't easy to find for it now.
@-spiinight-43832 жыл бұрын
isnt the sc300 heavier? the 1uz weighs less than the 2j from what i remember, i think it was around 600 lbs for the 2j and 400 from the 1uz
@knowone18532 жыл бұрын
@@-spiinight-4383 my sc300 was a rare 5 speed manual. The transmission in the 2k sc400 is a 5 speed auto with a torque converter which together weighs more than the manual 5 speed. The transmission in the 96 sc400 was a 4 speed auto with torque converter. I'm not sure about engine weight but 2 more cylinders usually means more weight.
@-spiinight-43832 жыл бұрын
@@knowone1853 look it up haha, the 2j I believe is a iron block while the 1uz is aluminum block, and I’m only talking about the engine as if you really want or build the 1uz you would get a t56 or cd009. The weight of the 1uz is the biggest reason I want it
@knowone18532 жыл бұрын
@@-spiinight-4383 Yeah look it up....from Edmunds, the 95 sc300 curb weight is 3506 lbs, the 96 sc400 is 3585 lbs, the 2k sc400 is 3605 lbs.
@zachyoung20024 жыл бұрын
I have a lexus ls400 and the 1uz is amazing.
@dupaak96934 жыл бұрын
i have a 92 SC300 fully stock with the manual. 200k miles on it but still full stock.
@robertmiller72504 жыл бұрын
love my sc300. 2jz all day well around spring,summer and fall. living here on the east kills the fun
@kaveric_76142 жыл бұрын
Honestly I would much prefer the SC300 stay underrated so prices don’t explode
@brycebachand64795 жыл бұрын
came t h i s close to buying one a year ago and it still haunts me every day. soon I'm gonna get one
@jrally5 жыл бұрын
So sad how unpopular they are!! I love my SC400, did a crazy build into a rally chase car out of it, then had ZERO luck trying to sell it. I had to strip off all the cool factor items just to try and sell it for $1250.. I think a lot of people are just scared away by "Lexus", thinking it'll cost a fortune to keep it up. If you can work on your own car, it should cost much more if any than most other Toyotas.
@jameswruck35374 жыл бұрын
I just picked up an SC300 with 90000 miles good $1,400 for it very satisfied
@baddestburrito47184 жыл бұрын
Dude, you stole it!
@ThinkOfTheSkye2 жыл бұрын
Love the sc300. Probably gonna be getting one to go along with my daily while im in uni.
@SCFactory5 жыл бұрын
I have had about 10 or more SCs and currently drifting one, if you guys are interested in more SC stuff subscribe and comment what youd like to see. Already have some videos on a couple different things! Cheers
@DDwayne5 жыл бұрын
Sc300 I'm in the market right now to buy one
@Alex-mb8xs5 жыл бұрын
Trying to find a manual one rn👌🏼
@theacehavin79183 жыл бұрын
Your better off manual swapping an auto
@bigbrotheriswatching26803 жыл бұрын
Transmission swap is an intermediate level of difficulty, just do your due diligence, treat it like heart surgery.
@drusantana5 жыл бұрын
I have a 92 5 speed i love it. It was my 1st manual car. It also was the only manual car ive drove untill recently... i drove a 4 cylinder 2.3 acura CL ,Not trying to take anything away from the Acura 99 CL its nice. But wow ive gained an even bigger appreciation for my Sc ❤ the handling and power is crazy.
@KinDeEoOo5 жыл бұрын
Dru Santana how much you want
@deenice71754 жыл бұрын
I love my sc400 Lexus 1995 1uzfe runs like a boss...
@phillipmitchell58793 жыл бұрын
Excellent info here! He's right - these cars are jewels! I'm in my 2nd SC300, a '95, now a '98. I like the 300 - something magic about the inherent smoothness of an Inline-6. Also a tad lighter than the V8, which sweetens the handling. But I'd be happy w/ a 400 as well. Both engines are bullet-proof. And these are 'front mid-engine' cars, affording remarkable handling. Few things I'd change to lighten it up a bit. & the Lexus build-quality is unsurpassed. 'Love 'em! Thank U!
@glocksthefather95976 жыл бұрын
I’m Going to Own an Sc300 One Day.
@LabaJorge5 жыл бұрын
Do it!!! :D
@alexanderharris19805 жыл бұрын
I have one for sale with 100k all orig Contact me if you’re interested
@ponyboy_fz5 жыл бұрын
alexander harris how much?
@LabaJorge5 жыл бұрын
@@alexanderharris1980 What year and where you from? Auto?
@E3T75 жыл бұрын
Glocks The Father My goal as well, fortunately it’s not that hard
@sandtanmaroon5 жыл бұрын
got a 1700 dollar sc300 in my driveway rn lmao. Had no idea it was identical to a Supra underneath until now. Pretty sick
@7covenant_netwrk2025 жыл бұрын
Your right on point bro I got both 300 an 400 for I can do both so why not twice the fun to own Supra Lexus Toyota in one car the SC
@eefmydee1slideways5 жыл бұрын
A bunch of you info is either incomplete, wrong but I'm glad you made this video. SC400 support is just in the shadows but if u see the video I have on my channel you will see that there are strides for the 1uz.
@0Shank04 жыл бұрын
Everything I don't want you to know because I'm trying to buy on right now. Miss my '93 SC400
@SpachsGarage5 жыл бұрын
I have 1991 soarer, it's the best car I've ever owned
@LabaJorge5 жыл бұрын
Me too!!!
@SpachsGarage5 жыл бұрын
@@LabaJorge sooo good 😊
@shawndunn33044 жыл бұрын
I just bought mu first sc400 today i pick it up tomorrow