What to look for
There's aren't any known mechanical problems - the SC has peerless build quality. They'll be hard to find used, and it's best sticking to Lexus dealers to make sure it has the best history you can get. The suspension had a tweak in 2005, but if you've read the Ride section to the left you'll know it didn't do much good.

Used Prices
No where near as popular as a Merc SL, the Lexus loses huge amounts of dosh once it leaves the dealer. A two year old model has already lost £20,000. But why, oh why would you want one?

Our Choice
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Lexus SC rivals
Mercedes-Benz SL
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Lexus SC road tests
Lexus SC430 - March 1, 2005
Lexus SC430 - July 4, 2003