So my Dad stops over tonight...

[Slice]

To show me his new 2005 Lexus SC 430 convertable hard top. The funny thing about it was he was just going to go "look" at cars this morning when I talked to him. Anyways this car is just ridiculous and looks so freaking sweet, now I want one. LOL I will post some actual pics tomorrow so I can take them when it is light out.

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[Thundarr]

Wow, cool car! Looks kinda like a concept car... :thumbs:

[Slice]

Here are the specs.


Dimensions
Body type: Four-passenger retractable hardtop luxury convertible
Construction: Welded-steel unitized body
Overall length: 177.8 in
Width: 72.0 in
Height: 53.1 in
Wheelbase: 103.1 in
Ground clearance: 5.6 in
Weight distribution: 53% front/47% rear
Curb weight: 3,840 lb
Fuel-tank capacity: 19.8 gallons
Trunk capacity: 8.8 cubic feet/9.4 cubic feet [1]
Headroom (front/rear): 37.2/33.9 in
Legroom (front/rear): 43.6/27.1 in
Shoulder room (front/rear): 53.8/46.6 in

Performance

- 4.3-liter, double-overhead-cam 90º V8 engine, aluminum block and heads. Certified Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (U-LEV)
- 300 hp @ 5,600 rpm, 325 lb-ft torque @ 3,400 rpm
- Continuously Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i)
- 0 to 60 in 5.9 seconds [2]
- Five-speed automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i)
- Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) [3] and Traction Control (TRAC)
- Estimated fuel consumption: 18/23 mpg city/highway [4]
- Aerodynamic drag coefficient: 0.31 (0.30 with optional rear spoiler)
- Vehicle-speed-sensing, progressive power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering, 3.3 turns, lock to lock
- Front and rear double-wishbone independent suspension
- 245/40ZR18 tires with 18-in alloy wheels [5]
- Run-flat tires capable of traveling 100 miles @ 55 mph with no air pressure (optional) [6]
- Tire Pressure Monitor System, which can gauge tire pressure without the vehicle being in motion [7]
- Dual tail pipe diffuser
- Front engine, rear-wheel drive

Luxury

- Convertible hardtop roof opens or closes in 25 seconds. Roof can be operational when the vehicle is in motion up to 3 mph
- Leather-trimmed seats and interior with wood panels that cover the navigation screen and audio head unit
- Heated front seats
- Wood- and leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob
- In-dash, single-feed, six-disc CD auto-changer
- Mark Levinson® [8] nine-speaker 240-watt [9] Premium Audio System with seven-channel amplifier and Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)
- Intuitive Climate Control with interior air filter, lap-level vents, smog sensor and auto recirculation mode
- Power windows with one-touch auto open/close feature
- Power door locks with collision unlock and shift-activated auto lock
- Multifunction, in-key remote entry system with rolling-code technology
- HomeLink® [10] universal transceiver to operate compatible garage, gate, home lighting and home security systems
- Electrochromic (auto-dimming) inside rearview mirror and outside mirrors
- Power tilt-and-telescopic steering column with automatic tilt-away
- Interior electronic trunk-lid and fuel-filler door releases with valet lockout feature for trunk, glovebox, lower center console box and convertible roof operation
- Lexus Memory System for power driver's and front passenger's seats (except lumbar), steering wheel and outside mirrors
- Multi-adjustable power front seats and front headrests
- 10-way power-adjustable driver's seats with recline, slide, four-way height adjust and lumbar support
- Outside temperature gauge
- Green-tinted exterior glass with UV reduction
- Lockable center storage console box
- Dual front cupholders
- Card key
- Illuminated scuff plates with gold illumination in daylight and red illumination at night
- Lexus DVD Navigation System [11] with 7" display screen with three tilt positions

Safety

- Driver's and front passenger's airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) [12]
- Front seat-mounted side airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) [12]
- Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) [3]
- Ventilated front, solid rear power-assisted disc brakes with four-sensor, four-channel Anti-lock Braking System ABS)
- Brake Assist [13] and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
- Traction Control (TRAC)
- Three-point seatbelts for all four seating positions, fronts with pre-tensioners and force limiters
- Child Restraint System (CRS) tether anchor brackets for all rear seating positions
- Strong body structure with front and rear crumple zones
- Dual side-impact door beams
- A-pillar reinforcements
- To protect against roof intrusion into the cabin during a rear-end collision, three stoppers have been installed to help protect the interior
- Automatic on/off projector-beam High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps with dynamic auto leveling
- Integrated foglamps
- Daytime running lights
- Auto-dimming electrochromic/heated outside mirrors
- Vehicle theft-deterrent and engine immobilizer system, with in-key transponder
- Rear-window defogger with auto-off timer
- Side-window defogger
- Water-repellent door glass with UV protection
- First aid and tool kits

Warranty

Lexus Limited Warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles
Powertrain Warranty: 6 years/70,000 miles
Corrosion Perforation Warranty: 6 years/unlimited mileage

All warranties with zero deductible. See the SC 430 Owner's Manual Supplement at your Lexus dealer for details.

[Thundarr]

Looks a little like the Audi TT to me as well...

[solid snake295]

nice :thumbs:

[ME BIGGD01]

he should of bought american:rolleyes:

[Slice]

he should of bought american:rolleyes:
Whatever. Go to school and learn economics before posting these retarded statements and tainting my threads.

[OUTLAWS high ping camper]

Congrats to your Dad, it is an awsome car. :thumbs:

[JIMINATOR]

nice car and hotel you gots there.... :thumbs:

[ME BIGGD01]

Whatever. Go to school and learn economics before posting these retarded statements and tainting my threads.i was referring to your past comments about how bad the economy is. i didnt think your family would be able to get teh car because of bush.

economics? what does my post have to do with economics?

[ME BIGGD01]

nice car and hotel you gots there.... :thumbs:
that's not his hotel. you need to stop judging things by pictures you see;) :D

[Dangerous Dan]

but he does own a hotel (or two) from what i understand...

[JIMINATOR]

that's not his hotel. you need to stop judging things by pictures you see;) :D

sukka! I knew I would get at least one!! :devil:

[ME BIGGD01]

sukka! I knew I would get at least one!! :devil:

lol:D

[Die Hard]

:rofl:

[Thundarr]

he should of bought american:rolleyes:
People might be surprised what "American" cars aren't really American... Check this out (http://www.howtobuyamerican.com/content/db/b-db-autos.shtml) :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[solid snake295]

alot of people dont buy domestic cars because they suck, plain and simple.
they just dont make domestic cars built to last. they make them so they break and they make more money when you have to buy new parts.

[Aries]

Luckily Alexis doesn't see this...

[Dan2]

Nice ride. It has a classic look, almost like a Boxter. Good balance of power and luxury. Happy driving!!:thumbs:

[OUTLAWS Dixie Chick]

SWEET! I love that car! :thumbs: That is very sharp looking.

[Thundarr]

alot of people dont buy domestic cars because they suck, plain and simple.
they just dont make domestic cars built to last. they make them so they break and they make more money when you have to buy new parts.

I have to agree, they are getting better though... Chevy Malibu has made great strides toward using longer lasting parts, stainless steel exhaust, is one I can think of off the top of my head... Never thought I'd see the day when my mom would buy an American car again, but she loves the Malibu, she's on her third one...