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Re: Why Is The LS430 Super Scarce In Nigeria? by LordTerix: 5:08pm On May 04, 2020 |
HeavenlyBang: These cars are solid, ride like a dream and importantly, are super reliable. My only quarrel with the SC is its size. I'm a family man and importantly, I appreciate space. Lots of it. |
Re: Why Is The LS430 Super Scarce In Nigeria? by Lexusgs430: 5:12pm On May 04, 2020 |
LordTerix: Don't forget, Lexus is the Aristo sugar daddy of Toyota......... So fixing is equally as easy........ Just get competent hands....... |
Re: Why Is The LS430 Super Scarce In Nigeria? by Lexusgs430: 5:13pm On May 04, 2020 |
LordTerix: The LX430 is like a canoe on wheels, you have enough space to stretch those long legs............ |
Re: Why Is The LS430 Super Scarce In Nigeria? by searchng4love: 5:19pm On May 04, 2020 |
Lexusgs430: It's a good car though... even though a pirated S Klasse 1 Like |
Re: Why Is The LS430 Super Scarce In Nigeria? by searchng4love: 5:27pm On May 04, 2020 |
..... I'll share my LS pictures |
Re: Why Is The LS430 Super Scarce In Nigeria? by LordTerix: 5:43pm On May 04, 2020 |
searchng4love: You missed the happy ending:'... and becoming well better at the end. So great it became that the S Klasse needed to relearn the art of being good again ' |
Re: Why Is The LS430 Super Scarce In Nigeria? by Fentanyl: 5:48pm On May 04, 2020 |
LordTerix: this one, no I'm a big fan of SC430s, perhaps someday soon when pepper rest it will be added to the garage |
Re: Why Is The LS430 Super Scarce In Nigeria? by Conductor261: 5:50pm On May 04, 2020 |
Fentanyl: |
Re: Why Is The LS430 Super Scarce In Nigeria? by Fentanyl: 5:54pm On May 04, 2020 |
LordTerix: oldie but goodie!! 2 Likes
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Re: Why Is The LS430 Super Scarce In Nigeria? by LordTerix: 6:27pm On May 04, 2020 |
Fentanyl: May that day come soon. These cars practically redefine the concept of (auto) mobility! |
Re: Why Is The LS430 Super Scarce In Nigeria? by sultaan(m): 9:32pm On May 05, 2020 |
Those cars are good, but not exciting. Most SC430 were purchased but retirees north of the speed limit in age(65ish), or stuck up housewife/ side chick Despite the V8 they were not very exciting to drive a policeman has to be having a really bad day to give you a speeding ticket in a SC430, The new L500 was slowest in the world's greatest dragraxe |
Re: Why Is The LS430 Super Scarce In Nigeria? by HeavenlyBang(m): 9:54pm On May 05, 2020 |
sultaan: The SC430 isn't really a sports car; it's just a boring grand tourer. 4.3L V8 barely making 300 HP, pushing a heavy 3800 lb car. That's even heavier than my car, and my car is already pretty damn heavy. 0-60 in 5.7s. Not really meant to be driven hard, I'd say. Just a comfortable car. The LC500 is more of the same, though it looks amazing and has a really nice exhaust note. It also handles better, though, as the times require. Lmao, Jeremy Clarkson called the SC430 the worst car in history of the world. I don't agree, but you get the gist. |
Re: Why Is The LS430 Super Scarce In Nigeria? by yungboss(m): 9:55pm On May 05, 2020 |
sultaan:
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Re: Why Is The LS430 Super Scarce In Nigeria? by princeogbeide1(m): 1:15am On May 06, 2020 |
Lexusgs430: It will shock you that some IS 2003 carries 4.3l engine
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Re: Why Is The LS430 Super Scarce In Nigeria? by HeavenlyBang(m): 1:41am On May 06, 2020 |
princeogbeide1: Ah, no be you wey dey say Avalon and GS na same car? No IS carries the 3UZ. That car just had an engine swap. 2 Likes
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Re: Why Is The LS430 Super Scarce In Nigeria? by princeogbeide1(m): 2:00am On May 06, 2020 |
HeavenlyBang: Lol bro. Those guys didn't talk to me well so I just decided to argue blindly with them so they will have sense. Yes.. IS carries 3UZ but lexus built some powerful IS 430 2003. It was an IS project with the 4.3l... IS 200 is the only Lexus with 4cylinder engine after Toyota Altezza was renamed to Lexus IS in 1999. Respect Bro!! 1 Like |
Re: Why Is The LS430 Super Scarce In Nigeria? by HeavenlyBang(m): 2:04am On May 06, 2020 |
princeogbeide1: Just one unit was built. It wasn't even built by Toyota or Lexus, though Toyota did commission it. It was built by Rod Millen. It was a concept car. So, essentially just an engine swap like I said. |
Re: Why Is The LS430 Super Scarce In Nigeria? by princeogbeide1(m): 2:17am On May 06, 2020 |
HeavenlyBang: Okay well said... it was a concept car. |
Re: Why Is The LS430 Super Scarce In Nigeria? by LordTerix: 6:26am On May 06, 2020 |
sultaan: These cars weren't and still ARE NOT sports cars. They are luxury cruisers for folks who value comfort (and reliability) above speed and the fun factor. |
Re: Why Is The LS430 Super Scarce In Nigeria? by Covidhunger20: 12:09pm On May 06, 2020 |
This 430 series never got built for joy racers, their engines are unbelievably too quiet. They are meant to munch miles in luxury and class. 1 Like |
Re: Why Is The LS430 Super Scarce In Nigeria? by chiefbuchiV12(m): 3:11pm On May 06, 2020 |
Nigerians want 0.5 litre 2plug fuel economy with V12 bi-turbo performance.....
Op buy your LS and enjoy it jho. Money for fuel go show |
Re: Why Is The LS430 Super Scarce In Nigeria? by LordTerix: 4:02pm On May 06, 2020 |
Covidhunger20: I agree. Completely. I must also add that buying one without factoring this will end in tears |
Re: Why Is The LS430 Super Scarce In Nigeria? by sultaan(m): 5:18pm On May 06, 2020 |
Covidhunger20: You are basically describing the prayer of someone about to die. V8 is to haul heavy load or speed If you buying a V8 for reliability in a Sprort Coupe;/Slow Coupe By the way what does the SC mean before I go further. Please because it is Toyota, do not think a failed model was meant for something else. |
Re: Why Is The LS430 Super Scarce In Nigeria? by Covidhunger20: 5:28pm On May 06, 2020 |
sultaan: Because they decided to call it Sport Coupe, it's very far from a sports car. Is the soarer a car for the tracks? On a straight line, you enjoy the push. With bends, that's another ball game. I never bought any V8 vehicle for speed or ever attached a towbar. It's a very heavy lump. Would you rather have a sexy leepa or orobo, to fulfil your sexual fantasies? Choose your poison carefully |
Re: Why Is The LS430 Super Scarce In Nigeria? by LordTerix: 6:55am On May 07, 2020 |
chiefbuchiV12: Leave Nigerians mata for Mathias Personally, me and filling stations around get personal rapport... the refills no de too bother me. Plus, I drive only when necessary and live in a city where traffic isn't crazy. 1 Like |
Re: Why Is The LS430 Super Scarce In Nigeria? by sultaan(m): 7:29am On May 07, 2020 |
Orobo any day, If its not deep enough to drown in, it not worth diving into The thing is we have to accept that Toyota fail too in their models. They try to get into an exciting segment, but bring their boring culture with it and the model just dies a natural death. Most can't even remember Toyota built such model .The SC430 was meant to compete with the SL, Z series,R8. It was good, but not enough to excite the segment like the unibody design of the RX did to the luxury SUV segment |
Re: Why Is The LS430 Super Scarce In Nigeria? by LordTerix: 9:33am On May 07, 2020 |
sultaan: While I personally hate the SC (I'm not a coupe or convertible man), you're missing the very core and essence of a v8 to wit versatility and effortless power delivery. While the LS and SC may have failed in the adrenaline inducing moments quad turbo v8s induce, they were super excellent in this regard and owners who knew these cars first hand never complained. It is also worth noting that only a v8 could have ensured the bolded above: not a turbo charged 4 cylinder or a tuned v6 |
Re: Why Is The LS430 Super Scarce In Nigeria? by HeavenlyBang(m): 10:27am On May 07, 2020 |
LordTerix: Not really. The 3UZ is just shite for spirited driving. It's meant to be a smooth engine, and that came at the expense of character. Can't compare it to an LS of the same era. |
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