A lot has been said about the Lexus SC430 for 2004. As Lexus's entry in the convertible market the SC430 (and in this case specically the Base version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 2-door SC430 is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help Lexus as a brand in general.

Engine Performance

The SC430 Base is equipped with a Toyota 4.3 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.

The SC430 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

SC430 Base Statistics

The dimensions of the SC430 Base are 72.00 inches wide by 177.80 inches long. It sits a comfortable 53.10 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 103.10 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The listed retail price in 2004 (MSRP) was $62,875, with an invoice cost of $54,699. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel is handled for the SC430 is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 19.80 gallons.

The SC430 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of eighteen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.

In Summary

There are several reasons why the Lexus SC430 Base sold well in 2004. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Lexus, specifically a SC430.

Tags: 2-Door, Base, Convertible, Lexus SC430, United States market

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