First Impressions 2008 Lexus SC430 Base
There have been several award-winning cars from Lexus over the years, including the Lexus SC430 of 2008. There are one trim levels to the SC430, including Base. The Base version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 2007 the popular 4.3 liter has made this a popular choice for convertible buyers nationwide.
2008 Lexus SC430 Base Specs
Standard equipment in the SC430 for 2007 and 2008 includes the 4.3 liter engine by Toyota, weighing in at 8 cylinders and thirty two valves. A 6-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the SC430.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The SC430 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.
The fuel system for the 2008 SC430 is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 19.80 gallons.
Statistics
The SC430 is 178.50 inches long, 72.00 inches wide, and 53.10 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 103.10 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.
The standard warranty period for the SC430 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the convertible market.
The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was $65,455, with a dealer invoice cost of $56,945. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.
MPG Ratings
The 2008 SC430 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 16 in the city. This is below average for a convertible car.
In 2007 and 2008 the SC430 Base was availble in the exterior colors of Black Sapphire Pearl, Black Sapphire Pearl with Body Color Hard Top, Golden Almond Metallic, Golden Almond Metallic with Body Color Hard Top, Matador Red Mica, Matador Red Mica with Body Color Hard Top, Mercury Metallic, Mercury Metallic with Body Color Hard Top, Obsidian, Obsidian with Body Color Hard Top, Smoky Granite Mica, Smoky Granite Mica with Body Color Hard Top, Starfire Pearl, Starfire Pearl with Body Color Hard Top, Tigereye Mica, Tigereye Mica with Body Color Hard Top, Twilight Amethyst Pearl, and Twilight Amethyst Pearl with Body Color Hard Top.
What We Think of the Lexus SC430
There are several reasons why the Lexus SC430 Base sold well in 2008. 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.
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LEXUS SC430 2002 2008 NEW CHROME WHEEL CENTER CAPS x4 |  |
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US $79.99 | 5d 10h 55m |
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CAR COVER Lexus SC 2002 2003 04 05 2006 2008 SC430 f3 | |
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US $58.64 | 24d 9h 11m |
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FLOOR MAT Lexus SC430 2001 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 | |
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US $11.99 | 22d 12h 45m |
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