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My Pebble Beach Edition
John Northen, 02/01/2004
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
23 of 23 people found this review helpful
I chose the "Azure Pearl" (sky blue metallic) 2004 "Pebble Beach Edition" over the SL 500 and XLR. Only 400 will be made. The trunk and "rear seat" space was nominal, at best. No problem. Actually, the so-called rear seat is perfect for my dog and light luggage. I ordered the appropriate Michelin tires rather than the "run-flats". I paid the full MSRP. Luxury abounds. A real head-turner. The Mark Levinson stereo system in without peer. The illuminated blue "Lexus" scuff plates, the buttery ecru leather and black bird's eye maple trim couldn't be sexier. Surveys by J.D. Power rate this car as tops for quality and reliability.
Fabulous car for a 60th birthday gift
Molly Garofalo, 08/10/2004
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
This car makes me feel fabulous every time I get into it. If you are having a bad day just put the top down and drive your cares away. I have also had a Lexus GS and traded a new LS on this car. I have been so surprized about the amount of trunk space when the top is up. I have traveled for 3 to 4 weeks and had plenty of room for all my luggage, dog crate and everything else. It also holds tons of groceries. Even with the top down I have enough room for a weeks groceries in the trunk. But, the best thing about the car is the smiles on my face when I approach the car, and slide into the seat. Put the top down and the day turns into sunshine.
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Worth it - if you only watch the top go down!
Jay, 02/02/2016
updated 08/03/2018
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
35 of 38 people found this review helpful
The acceleration is incredible! Watching the top go down is almost as good as sex (almost)!! Even with it being an 11 year old car - the interior is luxurious - black leather with the burled dark walnut is elegant. The exterior is beautiful (not as striking as my 1999 SC400 - but excellent). Everything work like it did the day it rolled off the showroom floor. The only downside is that it isn't exactly top down weather - so I'm impatiently waiting for the weather to turn. Of course - the only drawback is the lack of up-to-date electronics. Can't download my contacts from my phone. It handles "1-touch" dialing - but you have to manually enter your top 10 phone numbers, but the Bluetooth still works well with the phone. The navigation system is okay, but needs updating (need to go on-line and find an upgrade DVD. I updated it with a wireless back-up camera - tough to see behind you without it. I get about 22 mpg and it only had 83000 miles on it when I bought it! UPDATE - July 2018 I now have 119,000 miles on the car and it is still as good as the day I bought it. One small item...I developed a small drain on the battery that I can't trace down. I installed a device that disconnects the battery when the voltage falls below 12V. When you step on the brakes, it reconnects that battery and starts the car. The alternator then recharges the battery. If I drive it every day, it is fine, but I only drive it about once a week and that's when the battery saver device kicks in and starts the car - a real life saver. I was also able to find an up-to-date Navigation DVD to update the onboard navigation system. This car is best when you're able to drop the top and take if for a run on a windy country road. The car still turns heads when you are in a parking lot and drop the top - I still find myself asking my wife to sit in the driver's seat so I can watch the top go up and down. I installed a Sirius-XM radio and can now cruise with my favorite tunes. Still love this 14 year old car!!!!
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jportala, 09/12/2003
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
What a driving experience! Smooth, high performance and comfort all in one. Great looking interior and exterior design.
Fun Luxury Convertible
jhawley, 07/15/2007
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
I love the design, comfort and hardtop/convertibility ease. Plenty of power while not a race car.
Great sporty convertable
craig, 08/30/2017
updated 03/10/2025
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
You may pay what is a slightly higher price, but the car runs and runs and runs! I have had the car for just over four years and it runs great with no mechanical problems. Only thing I've done is routine maintenance
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Tiny yet Mighty
Patty, 05/10/2019
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
The steering column is tight. The front end is so heavy the downhill curves going through the Grapevine are not just easily manageable, they seemed meant for a car like this. My 04, V-8 makes uphill grids an easy glide. I prefer the 2004 over the 2002 because it gave Lexus a chance to smooth out the kinks. I prefer the 04 over the newer models because the attention spent on placing a priority on computer technology took away from the single most important detail of any automobile: the engine. Just my opinion. Thx
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How to look at the SC430
INDY500atAOL, 10/02/2003
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
The "back seats" are for luggage, not people. (actually for insurance). It's basically a 2 seater, with dummy back seats so insurance costs are lower. You can do 4 people, but it's awfully tight...ok for short disdances in a pinch. I've done it, even rode in the back. Other than that, it is a luxuious 300HP go cart. If you like to get racy, fill the tires to near the limit (44 psi?) It has The Best factory Stereo Ever made.. period.
This is a Great Car
Carol McMillan, 12/27/2003
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought this car when it first came out. Felt like a rock star riding around in it for the first three months. Everyone wanted to see it. They loved seeing how the hard top retracted in 39 seconds. I have no complaints. I still have the run flat tires. It's a slightly bumpy ride but no more than my old Porsche & it gives me more trunk space. It's a sports car that's completely reliable -- a miracle in our time. It's fast enough. Love the sound system and the navigation system. If I get a new car it will probably be a newer version of the SC430
A great car
brian1, 09/22/2003
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
While every auto magazine seems to pan this car for performance, the truth is, this car equals the Mercedes SL 500 on the zero-60 tests, has better build quality and the interior and engine is about as nice and smooth as it gets. I would like to see another 30 h.p. and I like to see Lexus comeout with their own AMG or "M" division so that Lexus can compete with these performance machines.
Best quality convertible value
e-bayer, 12/03/2005
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Far better value than comparable BMW and MB convertibles. Automatic top is techno-marvel. Interior is Rolls quality. Body is beautiful and functional. Bought it one year old with 11k miles on E-bay to save $16k off sticker. Couldn't have spent 48k on better car. Highly recommend if you want ultra-reliable luxury convertible for reasonable price.
This car is amazing.
B2003LexusOwner, 01/10/2004
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have driven this car and the Mercedes SL500. What that car has in style, this car has in comfort and driving. This car drives better and is just more reliable. The Mercedes had a lot of trouble and often broke down.
bucket o' fun
smarty@philly, 11/03/2004
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Sporty yet not punishing to drive, in fact is quite comfortable. All interior features are simple to use and intuitive, without a cluttered look. Great performance as a sport coupe, not a sports car. Great reliability and terrific dealer network.
The Perfect Drive
P. Mac, 05/29/2004
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is as close to the perfect car as I have ever driven. The driver and passenger are left to want for nothing - - all accessories are provided. Comfort, luxury, excellent ride and power are provided in large measures
Most satisfying car I've ever owned
zzzzzzz, 02/17/2004
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Has the power of my '66 vette, w/o the heartaches, far better mech. and electrical quality and reliability than my '01 tempermental kompressor Benz convertible, the superb dependability of my '03 LX 470, and a Lexus dealership that bends over backwards to please. Constant compliments from onlookers, snazzy comfort, super audio. Driven daily but usually for short hops-1-10 miles per day...best, most satisfying car I've ever owned...david
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J. Tait, 07/10/2004
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I love the car but I recently had a severe accident with it. The car took the hit very well It is solidly built and I think saved my life. After teh accident it ran well even though severely damaged
Daves Lexus
thongdee, 08/10/2004
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Quiet, reliable, beautiful,Powerful, exceptional handling, fast (awesome),finest of quality everything about this vehicle is first class!!!!
Built for safety
Ladee900, 02/22/2004
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
In reading the reviews this car had not been crash tested. Unfortunately I was in a 4 car accident on a major 4 lane highway and walked away with only bruises. This car is very well build, all air bags deployed and body structure was able to stand up to t- boning another car, the cement median wall, and then a Rodeo and 4-Runner impact. Car was totaled but I believe I got my money worth in safety features. I will be purcahsing this vechile again ASAP. Loved it!!!!
Fun Car
Lynda Deuble, 07/03/2006
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car has incredible brakes! It will stop on a dime! It corners well and handles well and is a dream to drive. The steering is quite sensitive compared to other cars.
Grammy drives a Lexus SC 430
grammychild, 07/10/2004
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car has been my one splurge, and it has been worth it. I love this car, and I love seeing more women driving it. This back seat area is small, but I've gotten my grandchildren back there easily, and my shopping bags. I love the 8 cylinder because it gives it so much pick up. I love the hardtop because I feel safer than I would with a cloth top. There is no better exterior design; the interior design is luxurious; I've had another Lexus, and I love their reliability. It's a man magnet! I never get tired of watching the hardtop going into the trunk with a push of a button. It's a love fest!
Best of Show
fpwmerc, 02/27/2004
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have had just about every car in my 40 odd years of driving here and abroad. This car is easily one of the best, if not the best I have owned (That includes 4 MBZs, 3 Porsches, 2 BMW and a host of others) A car that does it all with comfort and a ride like "rolling on ball-bearings". It is quick, fun to drive and all that stuff.....but in the end......it is a convertable. No longer do I drive my weekly 300 mile trip to LA with wind noise of my previous rag top at the same decibal level as a landing small jet. This car is a treat!
GREAT
JARebo, 08/22/2004
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've had this car for about 2.5 years now, and I still love it. The car has an UNBELIEVABLE interior and is soooo comftorable (unless ur sitting in the "back seats"). This car drives very well, but you can feel the bumps and potholes. Very fast car and extremely fun to drive. "Back seats" are only useful to put your bags or umbrellas. The convertible hardtop aspect is great, especially for me living in New York weather. Once I had a flat tire, and went to the gas station to get it changed, and they couldnt find the spare tire, so we went home and we realized that the tires were RUN FLAT- it was amazing; you could go up to 65 mph with a flat tire.
GirlGlam
pieta, 08/30/2006
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I love driving my SC 430. I also love the attention I get when I'm driving, anywhere. I also own a Dodge Durango, but when I'm driving it, I don't get nearly the respect from other drivers that I do when I'm driving my SC. It is really a glamourous vehicle that is apparently deceiving. Other drivers will pull next to me, idle at the stop light, and think they'll be able to take off and get in front of me. Ha!! My baby has GET UP!!! Every now and then I get to just blow her out, with the top down; the ride is incredibly smooth and intoxicating.
JD Power #1 rated car in history
DPDretcrd, 06/09/2004
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
If your looking for a smooth running V8 300 hp vehicle with zero defects, this is the one.
My Blue Lex
MyBluLex, 04/19/2006
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I waited a long time to buy the car of my dreams, and this car has proven to be beyond my dreams. I get comments all the time about the car. Driving with the top down and my long blonde hair blowing in the wind really gets some stares. Love it.. love it.. love it.
Beauty is a SC 430 Lexus
Mina J, 10/21/2003
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
It was love at first sight when I saw my Egyptian Sand Pearl Lexus. The interior is a rich saddle that looks perfect with the exterior color. I researched this car for a year before I decided to make such a major purchase. When I saw it, the money almost seemed insignificant. The ride is fabulous, the power is great, and luxury abounds. It's my retirement car. 2006, here I come!
DRIVING A DREAM
billinhbg, 07/10/2004
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My 2004 Absolutely Red SC-430 is a dream to drive. It performs with outstanding agility and finese. As a coupe it is a typical Lexus, quiet, refined and quality build. As a convertible it is an eye-catching drive to drive. Some of the best hours f my day are spent in the driver's seat of this suberb vehicle. With a red exterior and a saddle interior ot a day goes by without several people commenting on it's beauty. The "envy" factor has many eying the machine from near and afar. Its quick and agile off the line and eats the vast majority of vehicles alive with it's outstanding engine and drive train combination.
Best car I have ever owned
carol elliott, 04/19/2016
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Fun to drive. Lexus service outstandibg
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greatest car ever owned
rrehfe, 07/10/2004
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have owned them all and by far this is the best. Porche, Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Jaguar. BEST CONVERTIBLE AND BEST PRICE.
Love This Car
jlauch, 01/26/2004
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Get rid of the run flat tires. They are horrible!
Lexus SC430
Sheree, 10/01/2003
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Absolutely fabulous. Have had several Mercedes in the past ... would never go back!
I love my wifes car
wayne reid, 04/07/2004
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
It has to be the best built car that I have ever driven. It's a blast to drive.
ROUGH RIDE
LARRY HAND, 05/25/2004
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
CAR RIDES VERY ROUGH IN AS LITTLE AS 12000 MILES WITH THE RUN FLAT TIRES. ALSO PRODUCES A DARTING AND JOLTING FELLING FROM VERY SMALL ROAD BUMPS. BEST TO DRIVE A USED ONE WITH ABOUT 10000 MILES ON THE TIRES BEFOR YOU PURCHASE, YOU MAY DECIDE AGINST IT. ALSO THE RUN FLATS ARE ABOUT $500 EACH AND NEED TO BE RELACED AT ABOUT EVERY 20000 MILES IF YOU CAN TAKE THE RIDE THAT LONG.
Great Car
Stanl, 10/29/2003
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
After owning 3 Mercedes, including a convertible, this car is by far the best car I have had. Performance and handling are superior. My only complaint is the drivers seat does not have the comfort of other cars I have driven. I am only 5'10 but the car does not have proper leg room or is too high. I can never get the seat adjusted to where it is comfortable.
Dealership experience poor
Boston, 08/29/2004
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Service intake people are poorly trained. They blamed us for not contacting the sale person before we came in to have the snow tires installed. We made the appointment 2 weeks before, dropped- offed the car for 3 hours, then finally got a phone call to be told that the dealership didn't have the tires. The car also has a few loose pieces of plastics, one of them found under the seat. This reflects poor dealer preparation of the car before delivery. The dealership, just as like any others, pushed hard to sell add- ons. Paint already show minor chips on rear bumper.
2004 SC430
dpm, 10/23/2003
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Enjoy the outdoors while driving is an amazing experience. Enjoy the completely automatic retractable roof - no manual latching or fighting with the top. Pick-up is good. Very comfortable to drive. Although the backseat and trunk space are limited, I didn't purchase the vehicle for space. I purchased it for the experience!
love the car-hate the tires
ctjim52@aol.com, 07/10/2004
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
very nice car in all ways,but tires and wheels are a problem.run flat tires can not be fixed--very stupid,also wheels are a little week for the way the car rides.
MAGNIFICANT
TAXLAWYER, 10/04/2003
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
THIS IS MY 2ND SC....SIMPLY THE BEST!!!!
Top Convertible Sports Car
edmagc2001, 03/05/2004
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
No other convertibles in the U.S. car market today can rival the quietness (top up or down)& interior quality of this Lexus SC430. And the rumble sound from the exhaust with top down will remind you this is a sports car. By the way, I also own MBZ 500SL with less quality, more noise & higher price. It's my last MBZ.
Lexus SC 400 Convertible
TrawickR, 08/25/2004
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Plenty of room for 2 passengers. Very limited luggage space. Firmest ride of any vehicle I've ever owned. Comfortable driver seat. Not as quiet or as smooth as my Lexus LS 430. Easier entrance than most sports cars. "Run flat" tires over $300 each run about 1500 miles. No spare tire.
My SC
Cu, 08/12/2004
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have owned 2 SC's. I have loved them both. The new, retractable hard top gives me the best of both worlds. There is little road noise with the top up. The stereo is high quality. The car is the ultimate if you want a convertable. I didn't look for a car with big back seats and a huge trunk. It fits me perfectly, as all the instruments are within reach. Wow. What a ride! Everyone who drives it, loves it!
My baby blue bullet
Magali, 09/29/2017
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Safe. Classic. It's feels like an airplane cockpit.
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NEAR PERFECT
JIM SMITH, 07/08/2004
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
THIS CAR IS AS PERFECT AS A CAR CAN EVER HOPE TO BE. MY ONLY COMPLAINT IS THE LOW FRONT END WHICH CAN HANG UP ON BUMPER STOPS IN PARKING LOTS. ALSO THE VINYL AREAS ON THE CAR CAN DETERIORATE WITH ORDINARY CLEANING COMPOUNDS.
Excelence in luxury sports
TobySC, 07/10/2004
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Luxury luxury in a sports car. Hard to find. This baby is a bentley in disguise, but for a bargain. Xenon, run flats, navigation system, all leather, no plastic, even the dash. Don't forget the philharminic sound system.
Mixed Reviews
Meow, 11/05/2003
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I LOVE the look of this car. I have gotten so many compliments on it. I've always had BMWs and find this ride to be worse than the BMW. It has more horsepower than my BMWs, but it doesn't drive like a fast car. The interior is luxurious but a little tight. Stereo system rocks! Now the negatives, the seatbelts flap in the back when the top is down. The trunk never opens easily... you have to keep pushing the buttons and then you have to push the trunk down and finally it will click open. You can't put ANYTHING in it when the top is down. On the good side, there is nothing like cruising in the sunshine with the top down and tunes blaring.
Rusting SC430
Malfarook, 09/22/2010
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
9 of 16 people found this review helpful
I bought my dream car in 2003,a brand new 2004 SC430. Among other disappointments, I have rust problem. The alloy wheel is rusting out. The body also have many bubbles, under is rust. It is so disappointing. I did not expect it from a Lexus.
FUN to drive, but some fixes are in need
Drlazor, 02/16/2004
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Fun to Drive. Get all kinds of good looks in this car. The problem is the car has so many little problem that it gets frustrating. 1. The Window does not meet the roof correctly. Should do an MB does and close the window after the door is closed. 2. The run flat tires SUCK. 3. The space between the tire and the rime is bad, My wife has bent the rim runnnig over simple pot holes. 4. The Tan interior does not clean very well. 5. The preformace off the line is not very good. It has to think for a few seconds before it goes. Do get me wrong I like this car alot, but for the price....
SMOOTH AS SILK
EGORE, 03/02/2004
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
ZERO PROBLEMS IN 2 YEARS,BEST TRANSMISSION OPERATION OF ANY CAR I DRIVEN.THE ONLY ITEMS FOR CONCERN ARE THE RUN FLAT TIRE NOISE.
LOVE IT!
Amar, 08/12/2004
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Unlike many drivers, I am a 23-year-old single male, but like everyone else I love it! The thing is like a portable amusement park. Also, I live in Georgetown and love getting eyed by all the hot girls-- their eyes light up. Though it's not as good as my baby bulldog, the attention is incredible. But the best moments are when you are all alone, driving fast on the highway.
Juice Mobile
Juice21, 07/10/2004
2004 Lexus SC 430 2dr Convertible (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
My wife and just bought the Lexus SC 430. We bit the bullet. Boy are we glad. It is everything we exected. The performance is fantastic. The looks you get every day is incredible. People just stop & look & kids scream "love you car". It is so quiet with the top down. The speaker system is better than my Bose at home. The scary thing is that it is not satisfied at going 70 or 80 miles and hour. We love it!