Getting 23 Miles a Gallon: The Lexus SC430 for 2003
The 2003 SC430 is an important vehicle to Lexus for the convertible market segment. The Base is a member of a series of one trim levels for the SC430 which include Base. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Lexus. There is strong competition from vehicles from Hyundai.
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 2003 SC430's normal fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected multi-port fuel injection (MFI) style of design. The fuel tank holds 19.80 gallons.
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 original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $62,225 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $54,135. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.
The standard warranty period for the SC430 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the convertible market.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2003 SC430 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is average for a convertible car.
In Summary
The 2003 model year was unsuccessful for the Lexus SC430. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..
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