Most Hated FAILED Sports Car! Lexus SC430

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@richardcasey7521 7 месяцев назад

It’s not a sports car. It’s a luxury convertible touring car.

@dmcnamara9859 5 месяцев назад

Think GT would be a better description,but yeah it's not a " sports car by any means; just another variation of the RWD Toyota Crown and sold with a Toyota badge in most places of the world. Lexus is just a fake name like the Toyota cars it sells with that fake name. Every sucker that walks into a Lexus dealership unknowingly pays a huge Royalty to IT Law Firm Lexis-Nexis; the result of Toyota attempting to steal the likeness of that company. Lexus is a success in terms of fooling suckers.

@eckrph 4 месяца назад

I want to thank everyone who has had negative comments about Lexus SC 430 over the years. Thanks to you, I was able to purchase one of those with 30K original miles, a southern car, and in perfect condition for the price of a used Kia. It will last another 20 years!

@magyart 6 месяцев назад

I have a 2002 SC430, with 63k trouble free miles. Everything still works. I bought five years ago and the only thing I've needed to do is change the oil. I love driving it.

@johngross1952 7 месяцев назад

I liked the "came out of the garage for it's annual trip to the repair facility"!

@sveinfarstad3897 7 месяцев назад

Yea 🙂

@kenore4003 7 месяцев назад

Unfortunately not driving a vehicle causes more damage than running it in a normal way. Keeping up with maintenance and getting it up to temp will make it last longer than ignoring it.

@Chevyman02 7 месяцев назад

@@kenore4003true, but if you start them & drive them every few months, they are fine. I live up north in snow country, I have a sports car that stays in the garage through the winter. I start it & let it run awhile throughout the winter, & when spring & summer rolls around I get it out of the garage & drive it some. It doesn't get snowed on, & the only time it gets rained on is if I leave it out of the garage a couple days. I do enjoy getting it out of the garage in the spring and summer & "stretch it's legs" 😂😂😂

@DeeGee-mv6eq 7 месяцев назад

Smart....

@edwardberwind8544 7 месяцев назад

Indeed! Ray has some wonderful one liners.

@chrisvldz 6 месяцев назад

My 2004 SC430 with 207,000 miles has no rattles, convertible and chassis are solid and quiet. Check the suspension. This guy sounds like the doppelganger Jeremy Clarkson. He's attributing a lot of his negatives on Lexus design when really it's the owners decades of neglect

@DJRoyalEdo 5 месяцев назад

I think top gear were the ones who made this car seem terrible but I don’t see how it isn’t reliable or fun to cruise in. Especially for it being under 10k now

@christophermartin972 6 месяцев назад

That 3UZ-FE engine is one of the finest engines ever built. FAA certified in its stock form and also featuring a 5 bolt main

@mattstephens8887 7 месяцев назад

The car launched in 2002. The iPhone launched in 2007. “It’s behind because doesn’t have any USB connections.” Thankfully, I watch because you are great at what you do and entertaining to boot, not because you’re a historian…

@johnt.848 7 месяцев назад

Glad you don't design cars. USB1 came out in January 1996.

@JimDibb 7 месяцев назад

The first car with a usb port was the Kia multi-s concept in 2007. Wireless chargers were not added until well after that. I have to wonder if Ray was low-key trolling.

@RobertBoston-n4d 7 месяцев назад

Lexus runs behind in tech intentionally. Its fine. Car tech moves along so fast i really don't take it into account when buying anything. If i have to have it the aftermarket can fill in.

@MummaBear 6 месяцев назад

Usb was 1996 🎉

@MDVMike 2 месяца назад

@@JimDibb Hrmm, correct me if I'm wrong but didn't the 2006 Honda Civic come with it? Anyways. Ray being wrong about that in no way detracts from what he is saying. He's probably speaking off the top of his head.

@Poo-Peater 7 месяцев назад

I think using used parts is completely acceptable, as long as you're transparent with your customer about it and reason for it. I truly enjoy watching your videos.

@topherd1011 7 месяцев назад

Starts right up after all these years. I’d say that’s not a failure.

@Ryan-vj9bl 6 месяцев назад

Lol my ‘07 white sc430 is my DAILY- rain sleet or snow baby 🤙🏻 Best car and engine/transmission I’ve ever had. The top works perfect and it’s newer inside than the older 02-05 version. I handled everything genuine parts 158k miles and runs like a Swiss watch

@wendwllhickey6426 3 месяца назад

2004 tech was just really starting and to much tech is probably to much like a car simple to fix and not breaking down all the time line the new cars😂

@wendwllhickey6426 3 месяца назад

And people need to service their cars more often

@garyhart5282 7 месяцев назад

California loved the SC430. They were everywhere here, and we still see them, sans Northern Rust...

@TheShakir98 2 месяца назад

florida too, i see these all the time

@lecioxrs 7 месяцев назад

Hi Ray, Lexus uses real wood in the interior.

@Obsidian-One 7 месяцев назад

Ray I don't think you realize how good you have it! I've never had the luxury of working on a car that isn't covered in rust! I would consider that "Toyota" not really bad compared to what I usually see

@mattbrown5511 7 месяцев назад

Rust Belt goodness is something I don't miss. I grew up in northern Indiana with all the salt on the roads. Since moving away from that area, I no longer enjoy rust and other corrosion.

@wromzick9457 7 месяцев назад

Corrosion just requires another level of patience and determination. That and wire brushes and your preferred brand of penetrant. It does scare me, it just knocks you back a bit when you have any work in the splash zone.

@weldingjunkie 7 месяцев назад

Same I’m in Rhode Island terrible

@Aspie_Geek_UK 7 месяцев назад

@@wromzick9457 you should try living here in the UK, just about every vehicle that's been on the road for more than 4 years has a rusty undercarriage! I brought a 2002 Mercedes SLK320 a couple of years ago real cheap and am doing it up as a practise project car to learn bodywork and welding on. I'm not a mechanic, but have just dabbled in cars since my first car in the mid 1980's, a Mk3 Ford Cortina 2.0L GXL (yes I realise by American standards a 2L 4 cylinder engine is tiny, but here int he UK in the mid 1980's as a new driver, lets just say all my friends were driving 1.1L or 1.3 L cars!). I have decided that I love the little roadster and have eliminated all the rust underneath by mainly cleaning it and replacing bits that were too far gone. Now I just have 4 rusty wheel arches and a touch of rust on the boot lid to fix.

@JJK-le2yj 7 месяцев назад

Rust belt requires a lot more component replacements. Just replaced the tie rod sleeve, drag link, and ends on my WJ that were completely locked up. Shop couldn't do a proper alignment. Doubt you would get that in FLA

@Tony-kn9vt 7 месяцев назад

The SC430 uses real wood! There is no fake wood in these cars. I know this car gets a ton of hate, but I own one and it is a great second car to have for the weekends! This was a great video.

@craigcraigster4999 7 месяцев назад

Ray got so much wrong with his interior features critique of this '04 SC430 I don't even know where to start, so I won't. He probably also doesn't know that the all aluminum 3UZ-FE in that thing is one of the finest engines Toyota ever developed, rock solid reliable for hundreds of thousands of miles if you properly maintain it -- nice power band too, the one in my '06 LS430 is no slouch, despite being such a heavy sedan. Ray should have loosened one of the timing covers and sneaked a peek at the condition of the timing belt since it's an interference engine and the belt's been there since day one (recommended replacement is 90k, which is in another 25k for this SC430 owner, but it couldn't hurt to "sneak a peek.")

@jimburgess9205 7 месяцев назад

That seat in the beginning sounds like my back and knees when I get out of bed in the morning. 😂

@seamasrigh2162 7 месяцев назад

I feel you brother, hang in there.

@TheShakir98 2 месяца назад

that doesnt always creak like that, only time it does is when the front seats are completely touching the rear seats which will result rubbing together

@jamessmoth8683 7 месяцев назад

You should have hit that repaired bracket with some paint to protect it a little

@jbird28584 7 месяцев назад

@rainman rays repairs as a owner of a outdoor power equipment repair company the used parts question if new parts are not available used are are quite ok at the customers consent with there knowledge that used parts are not warrantied communication and full understanding with the customer is key

@DonaldWells-wk8dc 7 месяцев назад

Yeah... they'll want to sue you to take your house!

@ronaldrussell5481 7 месяцев назад

I notice you're not an "antiseize" guy. I guess being from the north I (we) tend to use it more frequently when reassembling nuts/bolts. Each of those reused fasteners on the ride height adjuster would have gotten a dab of antiseize before reassembly if I was doing it.

@ahmadghosheh3104 7 месяцев назад

One word, FLORIDA, no rust 😂

@stonelemon03 7 месяцев назад

@@ahmadghosheh3104 yes...but it makes it easier for the next mechanic.

@N7492 7 месяцев назад

I DIY my cars, and antisieze almost all of the fasteners I take out of my cars. That way, years later, they come out without a fight.

@justinferguson5451 6 месяцев назад

He touched on that a couple years ago on why it’s not good to use antiseize. Fasteners are designed to be installed dry. because antiseize acts as a lubricant when tightening and will cause fasteners to be over torqued and damage threads in a hole or break bolts. If you do use antiseize reduce the torque value by 20%

@N7492 6 месяцев назад

@justinferguson5451: Right on all counts. Just reduce your torque by 20-30%. On bolts bathed in oil anyway (e.g head bolts) don't bother. In 40 years of DIY car maintenance, I've only had problems if I didn't use it. Rust is the enemy. Pro mechanics need not bother either, as they rarely have to remove parts they've bolted to a car 5 years later.

@s0mething_sw33t 6 месяцев назад

Been having my 2004 sc430 as a daily for about 3 years and it's great, basic fixes for older cars yeah but it's good and I haven't had any problems at 180k. The old 5 speed isn't the fastest by far but it's still good. I will say there's a knock sensor and the starter is under the 45lb metal intake, sports car placement cramming it all in the engine bay is no bueno. Also when I have to eventually service the rear suspension or the top mechanism that's gonna be terrible too. I love the car tho so 7.5/10. If you want to supercharge it supposedly it can hold 500hp easily too but i'm going to keep it stock mostly

@s0mething_sw33t 6 месяцев назад

also have to do the timing belt forgot to mention :(

@knockywigglesworth1909 7 месяцев назад

They were very expensive when they first came out for sale. Not exactly a sports anything but a kinda personal luxury coupe.

@norontboyz5949 7 месяцев назад

Being 20 yrs old, I would've recommended a timing belt service on this

@macnabit.1 7 месяцев назад

That rust just needed a good soaking in ATF with spray bottle. Recyclable parts are my #1 go to when possible.

@davidclemdis4796 7 месяцев назад

What are you doing? Driving the car with your greasy orange gloves on. Not good Rain Man not good😳

@nordin4472 4 месяца назад

You hear a lot of noises in your car because it's been neglected or maybe been abused. Look at those loose parts and massive corrosions, it looks like your car had never been taken care properly. My SC430 is an 18 year old car but never hear any noises and everything in and out, including under the chasse are all in mint conditions and still runs like new. Why? Because it's been taken care properly. Also it's not a sport car, as what everybody says it's a luxury touring car. Where can you find a sports car that has seat at back? Zero!!!

@alanevans3989 3 месяца назад

I totally agree my friend . I had a 1990 SC400 jap import , ran it for 12 yrs , sold it on in 2012. It’s still going strong with a friend of mine , I wish I’d held onto it they go for good money now ! Following that I bought a 2006 Merc CL500 , still got that and running sweet . In 2015 I got a 2002 SC430 , it’s now done 130,000 miles (barely run in 😊 ) It’s had a new timing belt and water pump , coil overs ( thanks to the shit roads in Uk ) and Bluetooth . It’s looked after and regularly serviced . It is absolutely reliable and a daily driver , as is the Merc . Neither are garaged and are out in all seasons . Buy a decent example and look after it , simple . . . Yours has obviously been neglected , but I’d bet with a bit of love and attention it would serve you better than most other brands . My 430 is definitely a keeper .

@michaelking4578 4 месяца назад

They are great cars. But I'm happy not many people think so because I got mine and it's flawless and didn't pay too much for it.

@martinbunn8366 7 месяцев назад

Always always notify the customer about using used parts …….before installing.

@weldingjunkie 7 месяцев назад

Those conversations typically happen when it first gets dropped off, especially when cars are rare. I wouldn’t assume that he didn’t.

@SilentServiceCode 7 месяцев назад

I'm sorry you were looking for wireless charging in 2004? What exactly would you be wireless charging?

@alanprice9712 7 месяцев назад

Suggest you paint the welded lower bracket

@stevejosrph6065 7 месяцев назад

Love ALL your videos but can't understand why you are expecting all the electronics in a 20 year old car . I think it looks Great for a 20 year old car .....That has not been maintained by the looks of it ...... Imagine a 20 old car with NO LEAKS ..... Yet you condemn the car ???????.

@scottslattery5590 7 месяцев назад

Thanks ray!!! This was great! Thanks wife unit always a pleasure to see you again! Great video ray!!!

@Papieck37 7 месяцев назад

Fantastic video Ray..... I have used pre-owned parts on my 1988 BMW E30 325is. Couldn't find it new as the part was "NLA" at all the places and websites I tried.... So pre-owned it was and my car was happy, my wallet was happy and I was happy. Nothing wrong with used parts.

@arianrhod 7 месяцев назад

Some people must not be old enough to remember "ending transmission". I remember when television stations ended transmission for the day, and radio stations.

@MonkeyJedi99 7 месяцев назад

National anthem, military jets flying in formation, American flag in the wind, test pattern and solid sound tone that later transitions to the static of no signal.

@stevereimer5254 7 месяцев назад

I grew up near the Canadian border. The Vancouver CBC TV station listed all of its repeater stations at signoff on Saturday night. I learned the names of arctic towns in western Canada. Long before Ice Road Truckers.@@MonkeyJedi99

@TransAm-Jack 7 месяцев назад

Remember this well, dating myself

@johnhpalmer6098 7 месяцев назад

@@TransAm-Jack Me too, though it was when a 2 year college's TV station would go off air just after 11pm, but that was in the late 80's.

@michaelpressman7203 7 месяцев назад

I remember when transmissions were in in black & white.The tv had rabbit ears🐰🐰🐰😂 & aluminum foil to fine tune

@frankizonefrankizone5398 5 месяцев назад

If you seat is rattling the car you got is a rat and the guy that owned it didn't take car of it OR he weighed 400 lbs. So, Nappa leather, GENUINE wood trim supplied by Yamaha Musical Instruments, HAND CARVED steering wheel by Haruko Techno wood ( made handles for Shogun swords), AND stock MARK LEVINSON 8 OHM(!!!) sound system. Creaking roof? Care dictates treatment will Silglide to keep them supple. It sold for $64G's which in '04 meant $100G's. I would like to see the CARFAX on this car! Oh, underpowered? 200HP: NSX from the same period was 280HP. For the record, I recently did my timing belt at Lexus and was approached by everyone including the staff asking if I wanted to sell it ("No" ). Face it, you got a rat AND a poorly-cared for rat! I could tell when I saw the aftermarket wheels...I bet it even has a ghetto-blaster aftermarket radio!

@garycurry4600 7 месяцев назад

I recently had to replace the blower motor resistor in my 93 Corvette. The only available, non Chinesium alternative was well over $200. I opted to try a used part for $40, and it works fine.

@dddevildogg 7 месяцев назад

The blower motor resistor fails because A- not enough air flow over it- or B-the blower motor is pulling too many amps.There may be another failure.

@nunyabeeswax3061 2 месяца назад

Mine went too bought one for a jeep Cherokee for 26 bucks.same exact one works great

@GeorgeKennedy-u4r 7 месяцев назад

For a 20 year old car it seems to have the luxury items for the time. And just listen to how the door closes for a 20 year old.

@tomdixon1213 7 месяцев назад

A bit of mandatory comedy from the wife unit. Excellent. Glad to hear it.

@leonardhirtle3645 7 месяцев назад

I would own a Toyota way ahead of a Volkswagon. German cars are a hole in your driveway that you pour money into.

@MrSanrioent 5 месяцев назад

My 2003 SC430 has 118K and everything works, no rattles, no noise, no issues in 3 years.

@bdtaylor1979 7 месяцев назад

I would like that car if it wasn’t for the horrible aftermarket wheels.

@patrickchavez3848 7 месяцев назад

Hey, Mr. Ray hope you're having a a great day which will transition to a better tomorrow. Also, I would have liked to see how you got past all that rust while doing the fluid exchanges. But, I might be in the minority of people wanting to see that. Ok see ya tomorrow everyone at Rays' repairs.......😊

@michaelpressman7203 7 месяцев назад

I would soak all plugs & bolts in penetration oil before I went home & hopefully the next day it woeked😅

@pokefan5022 7 месяцев назад

Watching I think every video Ray has done, I learned 1 thing. Toyota is king of reliability. I personally owned 3 Toyotas. A 97 Corolla that lasted 320k miles before someone hit me from behind, a 00 Corolla that is still have at 460k miles and runs beautifully, and a 16 Camry with 91k miles and runs like the first day I bought it. I never seen a horrible Lexus or Toyota in his vids. I also had the bad luck to work on Honda’s from my wife and her family. They broke down so much and had so many problems.

@William_Hada 7 месяцев назад

I am of the same opinion. I have owned several Toyotas and Lexuses and liked them all. Great cars!

@ralph5476 7 месяцев назад

Agree. Toyotas may not do anything particularly brilliantly, but they do everything well. I am on my fourth Corolla (Australia)

@ginog5037 7 месяцев назад

Today, Toyota is garbage...

@pokefan5022 7 месяцев назад

@@ginog5037 that is odd. How come a garbage brand is listed as 1 and 2 (Lexus and Toyota) for most reliable brand in the world? Why is a garbage brand the most sold car brand in the world? How odd

@ginog5037 7 месяцев назад

@pokefan5022 Not today, Mazda (Japanese built) is in first place beating out Lexas again. Toyota is 3rd and Honda is 4th.

@wallace3953 7 месяцев назад

Great Weld. Tell owner that scarcity required the install of a functional used part. NEXT: The vehicle should get New Struts. New (rebuilt?) Brake calipers. Roll bar bushings. Check all bushings on the suspension, esp. the rear. Install Amsoil fluid in rear diff. IT NEEDS new plugs and wires, or coils (depends on what it has, obviously). Remove and replace the radiator. Also, new brake rotors, pads, hydraulic lines. Check the wheel bearings....esp front. Only use Japanese bearings, if needed. The V-8 was designed to roll up, VERY QUICKLY, moving the car from 60 mph to 130 mph. Smooth and very powerful. NOT a Dodge Street racer/burnout design. Since no one wants to spend the monie to do the above, the vehicles, sadly, are ignored, and trade for little monie. Wife Unit should have one of these, to use on Saturdays to go to the asian nail salon, top down, in Florida sunshine. Get one. Fix it. U will not be sorry.

@Reloader826 7 месяцев назад

But we Love watching fluided transfer and exchange ... Thanks for another great Video ... Hello from Dallas ' Texas

@riaanlouw1874 7 месяцев назад

Especially the struggling with rusted oil drain plugs, etc, etc.

@jtilton848 7 месяцев назад

I bought a used 2006 with 80k miles on it for $18,500 and haven't had any issues at all. Had the original tires so I replaced them so now it rides and drives like your typical Lexus. Smooth and quiet although I agree about the seats if they rub up against the back seats. Also for a 18 year old car the top does not leak at all going through a car wash which is really surprising to me.

@jamram9924 7 месяцев назад

Ray is going to get an earful from his followers for his negative comments about Lexus. We work on many Toyota/Lexus in our shop. They’re great vehicles, well engineered and reliable. Lexus struggled for its own identity from Toyota. Majority are made in Japan to very high standards of quality. They’ve been slow in introducing many of the latest technologies compared to their competitors.

@squiggyg.8415 7 месяцев назад

At the golf course …but you have to put the top down to get clubs in or out of fully reclined front seat, won’t fit in backseat or trunk. I know, I borrowed my girlfriend’s to go golfing, once 😎

@Ryan-vj9bl 6 месяцев назад

My Titleist bag fits PERFECTLY in the back seat- you move the passenger forward a little and and use the fold down latch done deal. It’s even snug so it doesn’t move around… car is perfect

@GeneralSulla 7 месяцев назад

Tell the customer if they want the car fixed properly before the next extinction level meteorite hits the Earth, you must buy and install the the used part.

@GARDENER42 7 месяцев назад

First thing I do with rusted fasteners is hit them with penetrating oil, preferably a day before I try to loosen them. Nine times from ten, the fastener then comes loose without major effort.

@repaid1 7 месяцев назад

I concur, it amazes me that I watch quite a few channels with repair content and they don't follow that knowledge. Drives me batty when they see corroded work ahead then spray it and then just wrench away and snap off bolts and parts...I work on multitudes of work and will always spray them down a few times the day before I take a wrench out..Ray is a pretty awesome tech, but even when he uses a power socket and then hits power to find the nut home is very troubling to me.

@willem8396 7 месяцев назад

Nothing wrong with a Lexus.. Better than most American gas guzzlers.. In terms of luxury, few American plastic dinky toys can compete..

@leebornaman5508 7 месяцев назад

So, you refer warmly to those of us that grew up on a farm, poor, except in common sense and of practical utility. Thank you for the compliment and recognition sir. :)

@chrisvldz 6 месяцев назад

Crazy how the new American Jeep has engine leaks and the 20+ year old glorified & neglected Toyota has ZERO leaks 😂😂😂

@denniss5512 7 месяцев назад

I wonder how many of your customers watch the videos of your servicing the cars. Most people don't realize how important the fluid servicing is. I recently picked up a 2010 XKR convertible at a reasonable price that needed a full servicng. I figured I saved about $9500 in dealer service for about $1200 in parts and filters. Feels good to have fresh fluids everywhere, even in the hydrualic top system.

@DeepakKumar-lv4te 7 месяцев назад

Nice, but do they need the head gaskets done? Heard that was an issue

@clbcl5 7 месяцев назад

Will we be getting an update on the caddy rebuild. It is obviously out of the shop.

@RainmanRaysRepairs 7 месяцев назад

I have a boat load to edit on that one

@AlisyaBurke 7 месяцев назад

Unwavering dedication and humility set you apart. Congrats!

@Invisibleman7 7 месяцев назад

Bot

@aciddiver1978 7 месяцев назад

Obsess much?

@bryanhenderson9637 7 месяцев назад

Nothing against that SC430, but wow those wheels are horrible looking!!!

@rickmichaels1166 7 месяцев назад

Enjoyed the video on the Lexus. I like the fact that your videoing repairs on all makes and models. I have a Lexus , not this year or model but it is enjoyable to hear your pros and cons on a brand I’m familiar with. Keep up the good work. And keep those Lexus videos coming.

@johnhpalmer6098 7 месяцев назад

I think Ray's early mechanic years were in Michigan, so is not unfamiliar with the rust situation and occasionally helps A-Rod out up at his shop periodically.

@stevedeleon8775 7 месяцев назад

That thing is SLOW!.. My 2002 S10 4.3 V6 Liter has better pick up & acceleration

@GabCab1030 7 месяцев назад

@23:20 As you were going on and on about northern cars and never once thought about using something like PB Blaster? lol

@charlessmarr7107 7 месяцев назад

Here in Snowhio PB Blaster is the first tool out of the tool kit.

@mattbrown5511 7 месяцев назад

I grew up in Indiana. Our PB Blaster was called a torch.

@jimalcott760 7 месяцев назад

Surprised you didn’t paint the replacement part.

@stans5270 7 месяцев назад

Ray REEEEEEEing about a 20-YO vehicle technology. 6 disc CD Changer [WHY???] No wireless phone charging? Perhaps because - Qi was first released in 2008??? Ray REEEEEEEing about a 20-YO vehicle that creaks. The same guy that drives a diesel pickup that you couldn't even hear gunfire in when driving down the road. "Car is 20-YO so REPLACE EVERYTHING" Research before REEEEEEEing Ray, RESEARCH!

@fubartotale3389 7 месяцев назад

"The Car Care Nut" channel is sprucing up an LS 4.3 with over 600,000 miles , car runs great, looks amazing for the age/miles. @65,000 miles this car isn't broken in yet.

@a.c.4732 7 месяцев назад

I've got one, same year / blue . Runs like a dream . No rust problem though . Your question about used parts / unobtainable parts :- Your customer will know what YOU are about ( professionally ) or he wouldn't have trusted his Lexus to you . Hence the used / new part won't be an issue . Plenty of Slim/Shady Back Street Billy's would have botched it up or not even mentioned it . So rest easy on that score . ( if needs be - show him a clip from this vid so he can see the replacement part was kosher .) Suggest he has some kind of rust treatment process done underneath maybe ? Top is lovely . Underneath is grim . And costly if left ? ? Your call . Not telling you how to suck eggs , dude . Now , for all the Lexus hate - that's a whole different issue !!! 🤔... Seriously though , top job . Good to see theres still some people around with i ) "know-how" and ii) good work ethic Best Wishes from UK .

@sammorgan2390 7 месяцев назад

Thankyou again for letting us watch you work

@MrGbutter 7 месяцев назад

Can't believe you are wearing your oily dirty gloves while driving the man's clean car.

@stefanbuscaylet 7 месяцев назад

Oh Ray, the title of this video made me feel like you just called my baby ugly! Of course your video was much kinder. I have a 2002 SC430 that I picked up salvaged and revived back to service and is my favorite car I’ve ever owned. I get it that the styling and performance isn’t for everyone, but i friggen love this car. And given I only put about $12K between the title and repairs, it’s been an amazing car for me. I even have the same wheels.

@redskinjim 6 месяцев назад

i love my 2002

@Ryan-vj9bl 6 месяцев назад

My 07 is my favorite car I’ve ever owned- I literally talk to her 🤙🏻

@vincentlevy9416 6 месяцев назад

My 08 is absolutely beautiful, and I maintain it diy

@MikeClark-s8s 7 месяцев назад

Ray i stopped using Ken and Nancys about 10 12 years ago there junk lol!!!

@joemuncie9187 7 месяцев назад

Nice video Ray, as usual. I have restored many cars from the 60's on up. 20 years ago I began buying parts on Ebay and it was a life saver. There aren't junk yards full of vintage cars any more.

@michaelpressman7203 7 месяцев назад

Went to junkyard with my son to get parts for my grand son didn't see any old cars😢

@smasher162 7 месяцев назад

@@michaelpressman7203 I know that the local junkyard my dad goes to is owned by a scrapper these days 😮‍💨😢

@dddevildogg 7 месяцев назад

Let's see.should I buy the Mercedes SLC or the Toyota SC? After 5 years, which one will bankrupt you, and still be worth $50k less than what you paid? Yep.The coupe from Germany. Then, guess who REALLY hates their Coupe..... You have to work at an MB dealer to get used to writing a $3k or more -repair bill on a LOT of the cars getting serviced and listening to the moaning and weeping of the customers and as a customer, you don't need the Chinesium parts your Service Station Guy will put in-but holy cow- the prices of OEM parts- some made in Mexico,China, Vietnam

@LaurenceCMag 7 месяцев назад

As I recall Jeremy Clarkson absolutely "LOVED😅" the SC430 on Top Gear.

@mr.tall-man1573 7 месяцев назад

I was about to say, old school Top Gear was a huge fan of this car. Voted worst car of 2003 and if I remember correctly as a joke, they delivered the car to one of the presenters. Was it Jeremy?😆

@a.c.4732 7 месяцев назад

Clarkson only had the r-sake because he couldn't fit his flabby whale body in it & Hammond couldn't see over the steering wheel ! !

@jamesg7883 6 месяцев назад

‘I expected wireless charging and USB power from a car launched in 2001’ - what are you smoking mate, get a grip

@leihusen3008 7 месяцев назад

I have one of those most hated sports cars and I love it. It does spend most of the time in the garage. It has a governor on it that cuts out at 150mph. New they were very expensive. It comes with a convertible hard top which Toyota sold the design to Pontiac. Has run flat tires and one of the first on board GPS. Its been easy to maintain and has been very reliable. Probably will never be a classic although they are rare. I was happy to see you work on a car I was familiar with. Nothing wrong with used parts if they are functional. Ask any rebuilder when parts are no longer made!

@astonmarjo 3 месяца назад

It's a Lexus and they make owners happy. How about comparing it to anything else and I'll bet you won't find anything that comes near to it. 💯👌😎

@astonmarjo 3 месяца назад

It's a Lexus and they make owners happy. How about comparing it to anything else and I'll bet you won't find anything that comes near to it. 💯👌😎

@albussnow 6 месяцев назад

the "glorified toyota" comments always irk me. If you look deeply into the Lexus lineup you'll see the brand elevates the already great toyota designs.

@martyober4833 7 месяцев назад

Perhaps the price in 2004 was high Similar to a Porsche People would buy the Porsche not the Lexus In 2004 it was a great looking car My brother had it as a Sunday driver Replaced his 454 Vette The Toyota version was the Solara Became super mad when I told him Didn’t squeak at all in 2004 20 years of rubber & plastic drying out 20 years of original fluids Try that with a GM car

@patmos68 7 месяцев назад

Usually I don't disagree with you but you did say this was a 2004 Lexus. I don't think you would find a USB port in any 2004 vehicle, and CD players didn't start appearing in cars until early 2000's.

@ahmadghosheh3104 7 месяцев назад

I like this car, the SC430. I am aToyota fan and like this car a lot. Yeah, Toyota is about solid engineering not fancy radios 😂, that's KIA 😂

@leskobrandon538 7 месяцев назад

Lol, is a Lexus LFA a glorified Toyota?...😮😮😮

@michaelpendarvis7814 7 месяцев назад

Maybe take off the filthy gloves before driving a customer's Lexus or any type of customer car? 🙈🙉🙊

@steevensproulx3389 3 месяца назад

So my SC430 is very solid and I really enjoy it. I would not call it a sports car, but would say more of a luxury touring. I enjoy the silent cabine with the roof up and the roof down is still pretty quiet . I do not have any of these rattles and sounds coming from anywhere in my car. Mine is a 2004 and have a little over 220,000 klms. Worth mentioning these cars were really overpriced at the time but ahead of it's time in certain aspect.

@jamesvirga9496 6 месяцев назад

whenever I hear someone say its nothing but a glorified Toyota I just SMH, its a shame when people can't appreciate refinement, real wood and leather. Definitely won't be following your channel

@xsiveone 7 месяцев назад

It's not a sports car. It's a luxury sports coupe convertible like the Mercedes SL/SLK. It's less expensive, more reliable and cheaper to maintain. Do you not like the Mercedes SL either? It's a car for a certain person. Even the AMG Merc SL is not a sports car. It's a 20+ year old car now. Do you really expect it to have technology that didn't exist at the time? Wheels are to taste, but I really like the stick wheels on that car much more.

@jamessimmonds3773 7 месяцев назад

you're supposed to take the greasy gloves off before the test drive..... 🙂

@Gary7even 7 месяцев назад

No wireless charging or usb ports? Seriously? In a 2004 car? Wireless phone charging didn't even exist in 2004. And I don't know of any 04 model cars that had USB ports. And FYI, the wood in that interior is not fake (faux). It's real wood veneer. Granted, the tape player is a legitimate gripe. It should have a CD player (like my 04 Jag XJ8).

@50zoomie 7 месяцев назад

Unless the service history is known this vehicle should have water pump and timing belt replaced at 9 years or 90K miles.

@gdj8013 7 месяцев назад

Ray it’s obvious your not an Toyota/Lexus fan I’ve watched enough of your videos to catch that. Not that there’s anything wrong with that just saying. That 4.3 was a very good engine though if it’s the same that is in the ls 430.

@tfitz44 7 месяцев назад

This shows exactly why I will never own another black car, swirl marks.

@michaelstoliker971 7 месяцев назад

How is a Japanese Luxo-barge grocery-getter a sports car? I bet it doesn't even leak oil.

@bmittan 6 месяцев назад

Dude is talking about not having a wireless charger armrest…on a 20 year old car??😂. I’d love to see a list of the 20 year old cars that DID have those.

@johnkendrick7304 7 месяцев назад

I have to laugh when you put this car down for its options. You act like this guy just came out last year? Cars 20 25 years old? At that time extremely high quality car

@matthewrasinski7745 7 месяцев назад

Awesome video Ray. Rust is pretty common place here in Maryland, not like up north farther but still not pristine by any means. Oh and by the way nuts and bolts would be antonyms, technically opposites, but still need to work together, alike so synonyms too? Its the million dollar question?

@cengeb 7 месяцев назад

That car is lacking basic maintenance. Change the brake fluid, coolant, oil, all filter, cabin, this car is a mess

@Wakeupandsniffthecoffee 7 месяцев назад

That car should have been pre-dipped in WD-40 before working in it.

@markmichlewicz5141 7 месяцев назад

That would be rust free for michigan.

@curtisclark2124 7 месяцев назад

The owner has to ok used part (No warranty). But as stated, part is on backorder so may or may not ever come. Good job on repair.

@knockywigglesworth1909 7 месяцев назад

Oh no rust.. 😂 Move up North & then you just deal.with it & bring o .the heat!!

@RenegadesGarage 7 месяцев назад

Rainman Ray... Using used parts is totally acceptable as long as the customer is aware of it and agrees to using them. You can't really put a warranty used parts.