2018 lexus sc430 price

Prices start at around £ for a car with , miles. If it’s a late model, there’s a chance it has the tweaked suspension that brought improvements to the ride, handling and refinement. Still not satisfied, Lexus added new dampers and tuned the chassis in late The result was a more absorbent ride, allied to sharper handling. These mid-life cars start at around £ In , the SC was mildly facelifted with revised bumpers and redesigned 18in alloy wheels.

SC owners are loyal and fastidious so you’ll find a lot of cherished cars with just one or two former keepers, full Lexus histories and reasonably low mileages. Even the youngest cars are now nine years old, so expect some wear-and-tear-related issues. However, the first are as old as On these, check for underbody rust, clonky suspension, evidence of timing belt and water pump replacement, healthy fluid levels and a smooth gearbox. At all ages, oxygen sensors and the tyre pressure monitoring system are weak points. Still want one? Good – Marmite’s quite nice, once you get used to it. 

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An expert’s view

Lee Massey, owner: “I’m a former Lexus technician and have owned two SCs, including my current car, a /04 with 80, miles. I remember the SC from my Lexus days as being reliable and well built and my used ones haven’t given me any trouble. If you like wafting about in something powerful and different that isn’t going to give you sleepless nights worrying about repair bills, it’s hard to beat.”

Exterior

Note: Lexus LC pictured here.

As predicted by our rendering, the LC Convertible is identical to the coupe below the beltline. The spy shots also confirm that the drop-top will be more than just a coupe with its roof chopped off. In order to turn the LC into a convertible, Lexus revised the A-pillars, and redesign the section behind the rear seats. Modifications include a pair of small rollover hoops, revised rear fenders, and a new trunk lid that allows the retractable roof to slide behind the rear seats. Needless to say, the LC convertible will be a gorgeous roadster.

Interior

Note: Lexus LC pictured here.

The interior of the LC convertible will also be identical to the coupe&#;s, but the occupants will benefit from the infinite headroom that comes with a roofless grand tourer. With the top down, passengers riding in the rear will no longer have to worry about the limited headroom. The open-top experience will come with all the niceties we&#;ve seen in the LC , including the two-tier-style dashboard, acres of high-quality leather and Alcantara, and flawless fit and finish.

Although not yet confirmed, the convertible will probably receive a feature similar to Mercedes&#; Air-Scarf neck heater and draft-reducing electric wind deflectors for improved comfort during drives with the top down. A climate control system that uses sensors and actuators to maintain the temperature when the roof is folded would also be mandatory in this luxury convertible niche.

Drivetrain

Note: Lexus LC pictured here.

Don&#;t expect it to be as quick as the coupe though, as convertibles are known to be a tad slower due to their less aerodynamic shape.

The drivetrain is yet another department where this cabriolet will be similar to the LC And, this would be great news, as the coupe uses the company&#;s tried-and-true liter V Already offered in the RC-F and GS-F, the naturally aspirated mill cranks out horsepower and pound-feet in the LC and should do the same in the drop-top. It will mate to the same ten-speed automatic transmission and push the car from 0 to 60 mph in less than five seconds. Don&#;t expect it to be as quick as the coupe though, as convertibles are known to be a tad slower due to their less aerodynamic shape. With the LC needing around seconds to reach the benchmark, it&#;s safe to assume that the convertible will scream to 60 mph in about ticks. Not bad!

Lexus will also offer a hybrid version that will combine a liter V-6 gasoline engine and two electric motors. The entire system cranks out horsepower and mates to a unique transmission, which consists of a four-speed automatic gearbox embedded into a continuously variable transmission. This dual transmission provides stepped access to the torque generated by the electric motor, and functions like a speed automatic transmission.

Prices

With pricing for the coupe set at $92,, the convertible model will probably retail from at least $, before options. The hybrid coupe comes in at $97,, so the electrified drop-top will probably cost almost $, before options.

Competition

BMW 8 Series Convertible

Introduced as a replacement for the 6 Series, the 8 Series is also available as a convertible and it&#;s a solid option for the Lexus LC. Sporty but also elegant on the outside, the 8 Series comes with BMW latest technology inside the cabin. BMW offers two engines for the 8 Series, but only one is powerful enough for the LC. I&#;m talking about the range-topping twin-turbo, liter V Rated at horsepower and pound-feet of torque, it delivers an extra 56 horses and pound-feet over the LC. It sends the German coupe flying to 60 mph in seconds and to a top speed of mph. The second engine is a smaller, liter inline-six that generates horsepower and pound-feet of torque. This model hits 60 mph in seconds with AWD (quicker than the Lexus LC) and in five clicks with rear-wheel drive. Pricing for the 8 Series starts from $97, in i trim and from $, in Mi spec.

Read our full review of the BMW 8 Series Convertible.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet

It might seem a bit far fetched to compare the LC to the S-Class Cabriolet, but the Lexus is about the same size and its interior could give the Merc’s a run for its money if equipped with the proper technology and the right options. Similarities continue under the hood as well, where the S-Class packs a biturbo, liter V-8 producing horsepower and pound-feet of torque. Although a bit less powerful than Lexus’ liter, Mercedes’ V-8 makes up for it with a whopping extra pound-feet of torque. Sprinting to 60 mph takes only seconds, while top speed is limited at mph. Mercedes also offers a pair of AMG versions that are notably more powerful. The AMG S63 comes with horsepower and pound-feet, while the Vpowered AMG S65 hits the road with a whopping horses and pound-feet of twist. Pricing for the S-Class Cabriolet starts from $,, while the AMG lineup comes in at $,

Read our full story of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet.

Conclusion

The Lexus LC convertible is no longer speculation. The luxury brand has confirmed such a model is underway and the spy shots suggest that an official launch isn&#;t far awa. Will a drop-top LC make sense for Lexus today? Our answer is yes! Most manufacturers are expanding at an incredible rate and the premium market is stronger than ever, growing with each year that passes and coming up with increasingly better cars. BMW has covered just about any important market from the compact 1 Series to the full-size 7 Series, while Mercedes-Benz has even come up with a few niches of its own with the CLA and CLS. Lexus, on the other hand, has a rather limited catalog, especially in the two-door department, where its only offerings are the RC, RC F and IS C. That&#;s two coupes and only one convertible. Now that LC is here as its largest coupe, a convertible version enables the Japanese carmaker to draw in buyers that would otherwise opt for a BMW 8Series Convertible or a Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet.

• Love it

  • Gorgeous design
  • Luxurious interior with great potential in a convertible
  • Powerful V-8 engine that can be updated to "F" specs

• Leave it

  • Just a rendering for now
  • We don&#;t know whether Lexus wants to build it or not
  • Tough competition from the Germans

way pwr heated front bucket seats -inc: 4-way adjustable headrests, pwr lumbar, memory

Center console -inc: dual compartments, aux pwr outlet

Dual front cupholders

Carpeted floor mats

Illuminated scuff plates

Wood & leather-trimmed pwr tilt/telescopic steering wheel w/audio controls -inc: auto tilt-away, memory

Trip computer -inc: avg mpg, instant mpg, drive time, avg mph, digital clock

Warning lights -inc: fuel level, coolant level, oil level, oil pressure, battery, engine, parking brake, ABS, air bag, door ajar, seat belt, tail lamp bulb

Dual LCD trip odometers

Outside temp gauge

Pwr windows w/auto-up/down

Pwr door locks -inc: two-turn driver door unlock, anti-lockout

Retained accessory pwr

Key-integrated multi-function remote entry system -inc: audible lock, 2-stage unlock confirmation, trunk release, panic function, remote-linked window opening

Lexus personalized settings (LPS)

HomeLink garage door opener

Cruise control

Pwr fuel filler door & trunk release

Alarm system w/engine immobilizer -inc: valet function for trunk, glove box, lower center console box & convertible top operation

HDD-based navigation system -inc: voice command, LCD display w/back-up camera, Bluetooth

Automatic climate control -inc: lap vents, smog sensor, auto-recirculation, air filter

Rear window defogger w/auto-off timer

Semi-aniline leather interior trim

Wood trim

Electrochromic rearview mirror

Illuminated entry

Dual sun visors w/illuminated vanity mirrors

Wood trimmed shift knob

Front seatback pockets

Front door pockets

Front passenger net pocket

The SC is very well finished, with extremely soft carpets and supple leather seats. Motorized panels covering the navigation screen and radio create a nearly continuous sweep of nice-looking wood across the dash. The liter V8 engine is smooth and refined, but the SC is not particularly quick. However, it does return decent overall fuel economy at 21 mpg on premium, and the six-speed automatic transmission shifts smoothly.

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