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2002 Lexus
SC430
VIN:
JTHFN48YX20011778
Odometer:
97,857
Engine: 4.3 Liter
DOHV V8
Transmission:
5-Speed Automatic
Exterior: Millennium
Silver metallic (1C0)
Interior: Black
Leather (LA20)
Built: July,
2001 Higashi Fuji plant - Shizuoka, Japan
2002 Lexus SC430 with a lengthy dealer
service history more comprehensive than any you're
likely to find on the market, with or without ultra low
mileage. This Millennium Silver diamond drives and
functions with the precision of a brand new Lexus and
it's extensive maintenance records include the all
important timing belt change, recently performed.
Mark Levinson audio, Sirius satellite radio, navigation
and auto-leveling xenon headlights are but a few of the
pricey perks in store for the next owner of this
exquisite rare quality SC430 . . .
NICB - vehicle manufactured and
shipped to original dealer
8-17-01
Lexus dealer service -
pre-delivery inspection, install license plate
frame
5 miles
11-6-02
Lexus dealer service - new valve
caps, parking light bulb and inspection
20
7-30-03
dealer inventory - vehicle
offered for sale
81
8-5-03
dealer inventory - vehicle
offered for sale
8-20-03
Nevada DMV - Las Vegas
131
8-21-03
dealer inventory - vehicle sold
8-27-03
Lexus dealer service - 15,000
mile service, new rear suspension bushing and
side marker light bulbs
397
10-10-03
Nevada DMV - Las Vegas
7-9-04
Lexus dealer service - 20,000
mile service
10,877
8-17-04
Nevada DMV - Henderson
8-17-04
Lexus dealer service - Nevada
emissions and rear seat cover
12,179
2-19-05
Lexus dealer service -
navigation update and new tires
18,482
3-8-05
Lexus dealer service - new map
light
18,842
6-14-05
Lexus dealer service - tire
repair
23,127
8-2-05
Nevada DMV - Henderson
11-23-05
Lexus dealer service - LOF and
new rear trunk stays
30,109
12-29-05
Lexus dealer service - new bulbs
31,782
4-21-06
Lexus dealer service -
inspection
37,337
5-23-06
Lexus dealer service - new
antenna motor
38,547
7-31-06
Nevada DMV - Henderson
10-27-06
Lexus of Las Vegas - Las Vegas,
Nevada - LOF, alignment, new battery, power
steering fluid and new wiper blades, throttle
body service, new front brake pads and resurface
rotors
43,471
3-21-07
Lexus of Las Vegas - Las Vegas,
Nevada - new tail light bulb, LOF
49,460
4-24-07
Lexus of Las Vegas - Las Vegas,
Nevada - new amplifier
51,387
8-13-07
Nevada DMV - Henderson
2-27-08
Lexus of Las Vegas - Las Vegas,
Nevada - new key
55,960
5-30-08
Nevada DMV - Las Vegas
6-17-08
Nevada DMV - Las Vegas
56,919
8-14-08
Lexus of Las Vegas - Las Vegas,
Nevada - new rear brake pads and resurface
rotors, new trans mission fluid and serpentine
belt
58,216
5-28-09
Nevada DMV - Las Vegas
10-15-09
Lexus of Las Vegas - Las Vegas,
Nevada - inspection, recommended maintenance,
new spiral cable and left/rear tire
63,840
5-14-10
Nevada emissions - Las Vegas
67,106
9-15-10
Lexus of Las Vegas - Las Vegas,
Nevada - new power steering fluid, clean/lube
rear spindle bushings
68,606
5-11-11
Nevada emissions - Las Vegas
71,644
5-13-11
Nevada DMV - Las Vegas
10-21-11
Lexus of Las Vegas - Las Vegas,
Nevada - recommended maintenance, new rear
differential fluid, new license plate bulbs
74,058
11-7-11
Lexus of Las Vegas - Las Vegas,
Nevada - new washer nozzles
74,407
12-12-11
Lexus of Las Vegas - Las Vegas,
Nevada - inspection
75,230
1-9-12
Lexus of Las Vegas - Las Vegas,
Nevada - recommended maintenance, new motor
mounts
75,710
3-13-12
Lexus of Las Vegas - Las Vegas,
Nevada - inspection
77,222
3-30-12
Lexus of Las Vegas - Las Vegas,
Nevada - recommended maintenance, new antenna
77,574
5-18-12
Nevada emissions - Las Vegas
78,772
5-25-12
Nevada DMV - Las Vegas
6-14-12
Lexus of Las Vegas - Las Vegas,
Nevada - recommended maintenance, inspection,
new front brake pads, resurface rotors
79,488
9-4-12
Lexus of Las Vegas - Las Vegas,
Nevada - recommended maintenance, inspection,
new transmission fluid, air filter and battery
82,037
11-29-12
Lexus of Las Vegas - Las Vegas,
Nevada - recommended maintenance, inspection,
new left door speaker
84,925
5-29-13
Nevada emissions - Las Vegas
91,174
5-31-13
Nevada DMV - Las Vegas
7-16-13
Lexus of Las Vegas - Las Vegas,
Nevada - 90,000 mile service, inspection, new timing belt,
alignment
92,581
12-4-13
Carmax - Henderson, Nevada
95,386
1-29-14
current
97,857
Amenities Galore -
Expected and Otherwise
Stunning top-down profile and when it's time
for grand touring sans roof, Lexus thought of everything.
The motorized wood (real) panels covering the navigation
screen and stereo will close all by themselves if the car is
left locked with the top down. Also, the climate
control and audio systems automatically compensate for sound
and temperature when the top is lowered. Top up or
down, doors close bank vault solid . . .
Only Three Options
Available - This Car Has Them
Navigation, rear spoiler and run-flat
tires are the only extras and this SC430 has all three.
18-inch alloy wheels, dual exhaust, RFID tire pressure
monitoring, power antenna, cabin filter with smog sensor
- the list goes on and on . . .
Pretty Rear
Great tires, no accident history,
beautiful inside and out and underneath too . . .
Redefines the Term
"Used Car"
Because it's a Lexus, tight body seams and
wow-factor quality come with the territory. When a
well made car is subsequently taken care of the way this
Lexus has been (proven matter of record, not just our
opinion) buyers line up, wallets/checkbooks at the ready . .
.
Timelessly Unique -
Legendary Quality
The curvy shape was meant to stand out and
twelve years later, there still is nothing on the road like
an SC430. Being forever contemporary, this exclusive
automobile will always look years newer than it is.
Consistent service at the dealership since day one means the
high performance and impeccable operation are like a brand
new vehicle as well. Everything works, nothing is
broken and it will be months or even years before the new
car excitement fades . . .
The aluminum alloy hard top is fully
automatic. One touch of a button unlatches, lowers and
stows the entire mechanism in about 25 seconds. Press
it again and like a giant work of origami, motors whirr,
servos click and the entertaining unfolding concludes with a
metal roof safely locked in place. Like a real sedan,
your convertible is now a coupe!
Lots of trunk space with the top up, the
clever design still leaves room for a golf bag with the top
stowed . . .
"Wow" is the typical reaction upon seeing
this incredible interior the first time. Genuine wood,
acres of hand stitched Nappa leather and decadent comfort
spoil the uninitiated while completely satisfying the most
discriminating of luxury car buyers. Power
tilt/telescopic steering wheel motors out of the way for an
easy exit and a 240-watt, 9-speaker Mark Levinson sound
system will have you listening in the driveway so long, your
husband will finally peek through the curtains wondering if
he should interrupt . . .
14-way power heated driver and passenger
seats, both with 3-position memory, DVD navigation with a
beautiful 7-inch adjustable touch screen and Sirius
satellite radio (in upper console) with remote . . .
Brand new on top and brand new down
here too . . .
Your Lexus has a Footie.
VIN:
JTHFN48YX20011778
country
J
Japan
manufacturer
T
manufacturer
type
H
passenger car
body style
F
2-door
convertible
engine
N
4.3 liter V8,
3UZ-FE
series/grade
4
SC430
restraint system
8
dual front and
side airbags
line
Y
SC430
check digit
X
model year
2
2002
assembly plant
0
Higashi Fuji
plant - Shizuoka, Japan
sequential production number
011778
Compliance label with July, 2001
build date.
Owner books.
A note from the owner.
I am a “used car dealer” but before that,
I’m an automobile enthusiast. I love original rare and high
quality modified vintage cars and over the past decade I’ve
been in business, have come to appreciate an expanding
selection of high-demand, high value vehicles. I specialize
in and am always on the lookout for cars and trucks that
were cherished by their previous owners. I have an
experienced eye for quality but I’ve discovered that my
preferred buyer can instantly discern such a vehicle and I
have therefore, built my business and reputation around
finding these kinds of cars for this type of customer.
Super low miles and/or gentle ownership are strict
requirements but a car must do something for me on a
personal level if there is any hope of convincing you, the
bidder, that this is an above average, exceptional
vehicle. If nothing about the car excites me, it probably
won’t do much for you either and I would soon be out of
business.
With just four employees and no sales
people, I realize how unusual a “dealership” like mine may
at first glance appear. It has taken great care and effort
to create such an organization and often, an unusually high
investment in a particular car we are about to list. To
sell the best it is critical to have a trusted expert in my
corner and Chris, owner of
A-Best Auto Repair
in Henderson, Nevada has my back. He and his crew can fix
anything; from a low budget beater to the absolute
most expensive exotic you can name, no job is too big and no
small detail unimportant. They do an exhaustive 130 point
inspection on each and every vehicle and nothing escapes
their methodical investigation. Experience has shown that
everything I spend making a car truly “right” will come back
to me not only with a higher selling price, but a happy
customer that says good things about me. Moreover; it
allows my writer to describe the car with ease and
confidence, something that simply is not possible unless
he thinks it is true. If major issues are found or the
cost of fixing the car the way it should be makes it too
expensive to sell, my choice is an easy one. I simply
absorb a few hundred dollars loss for my trouble and sell it
at auction.
After the vehicle is fully sorted it
arrives at our facility where it encounters the suspicious
eye of Tom, my writer that creates the presentations you see
on eBay. He believes absolutely nothing I or anyone else
tells him about the car as he combs over every inch,
researches its history and documents originality and
authenticity. Historical significance, rarity, special
features, possible modifications and much more are used to
accurately describe the vehicle with integrity and honesty.
Most important for the potential buyer are the 100 to 150
high resolution pictures that I take myself. The pricey
equipment I use would be right at home in the hands of the
very best professional photographers and I’ve developed a
logical format that walks you around the entire vehicle with
close-up shots of every square inch. I provide detailed
views of the interior, under the hood and then put it on a
lift to show the undercarriage and confirm that the beauty
of the car you are considering is not merely skin deep.
Even our detailers are enthusiastic about the cars they so
meticulously clean. This reconditioning can sometimes take
several days and I’ve converted a paint booth, especially
prepared for the professional clay bar and polishing each
car lovingly receives.
Usually, I’ll also include a high
definition video that shows the car doing its thing. If
it’s a fast car, we film it going fast. If it’s a 4x4
you’ll see it crawling up a hill. In every case you will
hear things like a rumbling exhaust, working sound system
and watch the temperature fall on a digital, laser
thermometer pointed at an air conditioning vent. How many
“dealers” will video a Lotus Esprit doing a buck-eighty? We
do.
No “dealer,” on-line or in the real
world, takes it to this level. No other seller or
organization provides you, the buyer, with so much
information. I do this because it is the only way I can
convince a person; often a world away, unable to touch or
feel their purchase, that my vehicle is for real and what I
say is the truth. All the above is necessary for me to stay
in business while keeping integrity intact. I want every
buyer to be happy and I need glowing feedback on
eBay. To accomplish that I need satisfied customers that
are as thrilled with their purchase as I was when I bought
it.
If you have any questions at all, please
call me on my cell at: 702-353-7500. If your inquiry is
sincere and your offer serious, you’ll find me the most
accommodating business partner you’ve ever dealt with. If
you call or e-mail asking for my reserve or “what is my
bottom line” I will be looking for ways to politely end the
conversation. Until you are ready to actually pull the
trigger, I will happily quote you the absolute highest
nationally advertised suggested retail price I can find – a
number we both know will not buy the car so, don’t waste
your time, or mine. I am after all, a “used car dealer.”
Serious buyers know the maximum they can
offer. I then must simply decide if I can sell for that
number.
If you hit the reserve, the decision is no
longer mine. I must sell at that number.
I don't respond to emails
asking for "bottom line, sale price, reserve, or Buy-it-Now"
figures on top line cars.
THE ONLY WAY YOU GET THOSE
FIGURES IS TO CALL ME!
The book values posted below are relevant to "real" selling
figures.
NADA & KBB wouldn't be
in business if they posted nonsense. But they only account
for averages around the nation. If this car is less than or
better than average, bid or offer accordingly.
Please
ask about our service programs and pricing.
Cars
sold without warranties are sold As-Is.
Waiver's of Warranty
will be signed if declined.
All automobiles have breakdowns; some minor,
some serious. Believe me, I know. I fix them
without the advantage of a warranty but you don't have to.
Seriously consider a safety net for the unknown.
Most vehicles are
already pre-qualified for the warranties with AULcorp.com
Terms of Sale
This vehicle is safely stored in
our beautiful climate controlled showroom in Boulder
City, Nevada. We are just 25 minutes from Las
Vegas International Airport (McCarran) and welcome the
opportunity to meet the winning bidder there and drive
them to our facility for vehicle delivery. We have
years of experience with vehicle shipping, nationwide
and across the globe. We stand ready to help with
whatever arrangements are necessary at the buyers
request and expense. This vehicle will not be
delivered or released for shipment until complete
payment is received and all funds have cleared.
Third party, pre-purchase vehicle
inspections are welcome BEFORE the auction
ends. We are happy to answer questions about this
vehicle and resolve any concerns you may have
BEFOREYOUBID
and BEFORETHEAUCTIONENDS. . .
THEREARENOEXCEPTIONS. If you are in the Las
Vegas area, we invite you to stop by for a
demonstration.
A $1000 non-refundable
partial payment must be received 24 hours from the end
of this auction . We prefer VISA but will accept
PayPal if necessary.
Full payment must be received
within four (4) business days of the end of
auction. Cashiers-check, direct deposit or cash in
person are acceptable but BANK to BANK WIRE
TRANSFER IS PREFERRED for US winners and
required for all winning bidders outside the United
States. Loan checks can be accepted only after
prior approval from the owner, Doug Williams. M/Os
will NEVER be accepted. CHECKS
in ANY FORM MUST BE CLEARED as CASHABLE FUNDS before
delivery of any item.
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Important:
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contract to purchase the vehicle presented here.
Bidders that win the auction and then do not pay, will
be aggressively pursued. Non-paying bidders will
be prosecuted. If you do not intend to purchase
this vehicle, DO NOT BID.
We will happily
do whatever is required to assist a legitimate
bidder that intends to purchase the vehicle with
their transaction.
This vehicle sold AS-IS,
with no warranty. This is not a new vehicle, it is
used. A used vehicle will have normal wear and
tear congruent to its age and/or mileage. This
vehicle may have dings, scratches or other indications
of use because it has been used. Terms such as
"perfection," "flawless" or "mint" may not be subjective
but all other descriptions are.
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If you question what you see, feel free to inspect our
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immediately.
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The redesign of the popular Lexus RX crossover will finally make its official debut in April, at the 2015 New York Auto Show with an on-sale date slated for later in 2015, Edmunds is reporting. This will be an important job for Lexus, as its next-gen midsize luxury crossover will need to measure up to a segment that is very different than the one the current RX debuted in, way back in 2008. Cars like the BMW X3, Audi Q5 and Mercedes-Benz GLK are now supported on the lower end by more compact models. Lexus is no different; the RX has been joined by the entry level NX, allowing the Japanese luxury marque to do a bit more for the fourth-gen CUV. That means New York will herald a larger and pricier crossover, Edmunds claims, even boasting a third row. That fits with our previous round of spy photos. Despite the baby NX's hardcore, knife-edge styling, it's expected that the next RX will be a more evolutionary version of the current model's conservative looks. Still, as our previous spy photos show, there will be some Lexus styling trademarks, including a revised version of the current crossover's spindle grille. Keep your eyes open come April, as we can expect the full details on the 2016 Lexus RX.
As anyone who follows our monthly By The Numbers series already knows, the luxury car sales race in the United States was close all of last year as BMW, Lexus and Mercedes-Benz seesawed up and down for sales supremacy. At the end of the year, it was BMW on top of the standings with 346,023 total sales. Or was it? According to data released by Polk, comparing the actual number of vehicles registered between the three top luxury players in the US paints a slightly different picture. Polk's data suggests that only 335,259 BMWs were registered in 2015, compared to 340,392 Lexus models. Why the disparity? It's all a matter of timing. Actual end consumers buy new cars, in almost all cases, from a franchised dealer. BMW delivered 346,023 vehicles in 2015, but only 335,259 of them were registered by their new owners. Presumably, those 11,000 BMWs did (or will) end up registered in the driveways of consumers, but they hadn't before January 1, 2016. Lexus General Manager Jeff Bracken wrote in an email to Automotive News, "Luxury sales leadership as measured by vehicle registrations is important to Lexus as it represents actual consumers engaging directly with our dealers." Of course, it goes without saying that we'll be paying keen attention to the 2016 luxury car sales race as it unfolds. If it's anything like it was in 2015, it'll come down to the wire, and even then may not be entirely clear. Related Video: News Source: Automotive News - sub. req.Image Credit: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty BMW Lexus Mercedes-Benz Car Buying Car Dealers Luxury luxury cars
Lexus unveiled the LC 500h today in The Netherlands, and I got to take a look inside its new hybrid system. On one hand it seems like a box of magic – it combines two seemingly incompatible transmission types into one package. But that's also the ingenious simplicity of the thing. We don't have all of the details on how it all works yet, but here's a rundown of the high points.Efficient business in front, low-key party in the back. What makes it all work is the mullet of transmissions. For the new hybrid transmission, Lexus used the Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive/Lexus Hybrid System – which consists of an e-CVT with a planetary gearset and two electric motors (one for charging the battery, the other for motivation and regen) – and grafted a conventional four-speed automatic onto the back. The two units actually coexist in one package, with the e-CVT making things efficient and the automatic expanding the capabilities. So at the low end, the system can deliver more torque, and the engine can also run at lower rpm on the highway. It's all thanks to those fixed gear ratios, and it's surprisingly simple.Except it's not that simple. This is where the virtual gear ratios come in. Like current Lexus hybrids, the system has ratios it can call up with the e-CVT. In this case, there are six virtual ratios to complement the four real physical ratios, for a total of 10 "gears" at the transmission's disposal. (Not coincidentally, the V8 LC 500 coupe has a 10-speed automatic.) One of the four fixed gears is always engaged when the car is moving, so the 10 ratios come about from combinations of what the e-CVT in front and the automatic in the back are doing. In other words, all 10 ratios are variations on the four fixed gear ratios, which means that all 10 gears could be considered virtual.It won't use all the gears all the time. In Eco mode, the car will start off on electric power and skip the first couple of "gears." When it's set to Sport or Sport +, the engine will be engaged from a stop and the transmission will select the lowest ratio. The sportier modes will also ignore the top couple of gear ratios.It can drive faster with the engine off. In a Lexus GS 450h with the Lexus Hybrid System, for example, at speeds above 62 mph or so the engine has to start up. This is because something needs to take up some slack from the battery-charging motor-generator or else it will start spinning too quickly.
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