Lexus SC400 1992 dealer introduction video

[1bentley4ever]

Most beautiful car to come from the 90s, and one of the most beautiful cars ever made.

[davecroteau]

When i see this car for the first time i was 12, Now 21 Years later i've got this car and i enjoy it more than the original owner because unlike him I will not sell the car. Still Really good.

[doubts72]

Im glad I own one these legends , bought it of an older aged man that didnt drive it , he is the original owner , have all the 4 keys , and the old cool phone in it hahha , Im afraid to say im in Love with this beauty of a car . Lexus SC 400

[azureblues]

I checked out a used SC400 today. What a beautiful car, the styling is very elegant, smooth, and graceful, interior is very luxurious, and I didn't even test drive the car, but I can tell its performance is top notch, in both acceleration and handling.

[DualExhaust29]

What is that piece on the upper right on the center console. it looks like it can be pulled out?

[parloitaliano1]

@DualExhaust29 PASSENGER CUP HOLDER

[blaknoizee]

Found a factory 5-spd, gonna try and buy it on Monday!! This car has soul!

[gulfsportpress]

this content is history

[breezy4871]

I have a 96 sc 400 blk on blk luv the car... fast ass coupe.....put a lil bit of money into it..yOU'll have urself a rocket ship that looks sweeeet!!!!!!!! shout out to eveyone who own a lexus sc 92-99 !!!!

[andersonquinn23]

So glad I own this car

[bahndnerd]

This is amazing! I had no idea my 18 year old car was such an innovative and inspiring model!!

[MrBinieam]

I bought a 1991 gold soarer V8 6 days ago i have to say the handling ,comfort, and power is just awesome. The is truly one of a kind, but it's sad how a lot of owners treat it like garbage just cause they bought it cheap.

[panzerfaust375]

What I love about this car is you have 3 choices of motors. If you just want a cruiser the 2jz-ge (sc300) is pretty good reliable motor. You want a sports soarer gotta go the 1jz-gte (pretty common here in australia). Ultimate luxury decent performance the 1uz-fe (sc400). Would love to own one of each :p

[edinburghfreak]

Great video, good find! I am proud that I own one of these!

[Red97Avenger]

97 with black leather ... nuff said

[bonapartist]

I do enjoy my 98 sc300, but it is a luxury car, not a sports car or even a sporty luxury car. It's a SUPERB highway commuter car, if you don't count the blind spots. But you really don't have a huge amount of roadfeel, especially for a RWD, and the transmission, understandably for a 180,000 mile automatic, is beginning to slip and hesitate. Alot of cars however would be on their third tranny by that mileage. A solid and handsome car w/ crap interior space and somewhat lacking performance.

[panzerfaust375]

@bonapartist

Yeah but in japan there was a 3rd option. 1jz-gte. Not at all lacking in performance. The 2jz-ge is a great motor but they are so heavy the soarer. Even my 1uz supercharged isn't that quick. But people with the 1jz-gte with some cheap mods can get a really fast soarer.

[laurence265]

awesome timeless car

[jcp2k]

sc's body style is truely timeless even though most of them are 20 years old they still look like they can be a newer car

[Helsinkiful]

@jcp2k yer i agree with you there mate

[davecroteau]

@jcp2k If you want to fool someone remove the antenna an put on angled one in the center over the rear glass.

[sagasp]

I have one of these a 95 tan on tan. i absolutly love it. will not give it up for nething on the road tday! best car made period.

[XsikxX]

i have a 92 sc300 and my father has a 03 3 series coupe and asks to drive my car whenever he sees it and i cant stand to drive his, simply amazing car even w.o the 2jzgte engine in the supra

[refrigeratortv]

complicated speech

[1bentley4ever]

I'd take one of these ANY day of the week over even a Mercedes CL550.

[laurence265]

the car is artwork. beautiful.

[1bentley4ever]

@laurence265 Timeless beauty.

[bonapartist]

Have a SC300, very reliable vehicle, but a little joyless as far as a driver's car. That stylish, oval interior is MURDER on efficiency, as the interior is tiny and claustrophobic, with a matching miniscule trunk, although the car is big on the outside. I had to use it as a only means of transport for 4 months and that was enough time to put me in a few rough spots. I DO like the lexus, but when I get in my 86 535i 5 speed, it just feels alot more natural, roomy, sporty, faster, better.

[RageFace9]

:)This will be my first car next year:Dhaha lucky me right?Silver 2000 SC400:)

[1kera]

It's a good thing that the hood got raised. I really don't like cars with a long low hood and with a high trunk. Honda Prelude is a good example if a poor design.

[azntoki]

sc400>sc430

[coldinfusion]

@azntoki

soarer > sc400 > sc430

[sexyboi142]

@coldinfusion the soarer and lexus SC are the same cars. so that would be Soarer = SC

[coldinfusion]

@sexyboi142

I know that...

im saying based on engine wise th e1jz-gte was only available in soarers not sc's

[sexyboi142]

@coldinfusion ummm the SC 300 uses that engine. The SC 400 uses a V8

[coldinfusion]

@sexyboi142

the sc300 uses a 2jz-ge which is non turbo

the 1jz-gte is the twin turbo version

and the 2jzz-gte isnt available in soarers

the 1uz-fe is the v8 in the 400's i knwo my shit i drive a soarer twin turbo

jzz30 1jz-gte

[yaujs]

Lol.. this car would never sell today if it was exactly the same video. But till today I still think this car can compete against newer cars. I own a 98 model with the newer bumpers and skirts. I would still drive this car over a dime a dozen Z's, g35's, SC430's, etc.. w/ similar round bodies. I still stop people who's seen this car before.

[99998886666]

The SC/Soarer is truly a JDM classic.

[xavierhwkns]

i bought one of these for $2600

[902120]

I have a road and track mag with the sc400 on the cover. A nice article is inside!

I love these cars

[rviradia]

I love cars from this era, I had a 92 legend coupe which looks like nothing out there today but still looks modern, and I'm about to buy a 99 sc300

[bonayef1]

to get this video like this rare one. is awesome.

[goppy08]

cool

[1313dufferin]

the toyota soarer which is the lexus sc400 was way more advance for its age then any other car at that time, I own a 1995 sc400 black on black and I love it, I wouldnt sell it for the world, cant say the same about the sc430 they could of done a better job, it looks like a toyota solara

[902120]

yup I love my 94 DWP SC400 with tan interior. I also think that the SC430 could've been a lot better. Many people think I have the new model over the SC430

[bonayef1]

sc 400 is better

[grenade350]

totally agree dude. I only wish the sc400 was available with the stick shift from the 300, so I could consider it for my next car!

[MrJamesMurphey]

@1313dufferin I totally agree, I own a 98 sc400. gold and tan. I've done the w58 conversion and magnaflow exhaust and can't find a reason to mess with anything else. The car just feels right.

[902120]

where'd you get this video?

[RaySC400]

This video was lent to me on VHS tape about ten years ago.

[CIVIANMILLER]

i have a 1993 sc400 an my ball joint came out for my lower control arm am from The Bahamas an no store over here has a ball joint for my car do u where in the states i cant order or get one

[imprezawagon313]

why cant the new SC be as sexy as this?

[odiggler]

This car is the Japanese equivalent of a Jaguar XKR coupe.

Its absolutely Beautiful.

[mintkendishin]

the sc is a JDM clasic the design is timeless

[kmk408ci]

my SC400 did not sound like that stock

[snowsk8er42]

Take the snorkel off the airbox, and add a TRD or K&N filter. That's what I did and mine sounds exactly like that.

[902120]

so add a CAI?

[texan176]

I have a 98 SC300 and love the design of the car but how Toyota marketed it in this video is BS. "emotion" and "feel" are hallmarks of the roaring 90s when it was for the most part peace and prosperity so people occupied their time with fluff.

They designed the car with pure science that lead to a very sleek design. The design was just way ahead of its time. These cars still look better than most new cars and we are pushing 20 years from when they started planning this car!

[GS300pusha]

Is that jackie chan?

[tommytooclean]

I have a '92 SC400, which doesn't matter, just thought I'd throw that in, but I completely agree with the fakeness of the advertisement of this car by using such words. But being in the 90's have nothing to do with that, because companies yesterday, today and tomorrow will still throw in such words to sell their vehicles. Like the new Ford Fusion feels your adrenaline gland with such passion that reminds you of what its like, to lose your virginity. Or Something along those lines... maybe...

[sexyboi142]

@texan176 this car wasnt marketed for the average buyer. the sticker price on this car was 40k+ so no teachers or housewifes were driving this around. Toyota took the right step in marketing this car

[ashfooo]

@sexyboi142 i think u wrong this car was 100 grand+ in australia not 40 grand+...a corrola is 25 grand this car iam sure is around the 100 grand mark when it came out but its worth $2000 now lol

[sexyboi142]

@ashfooo No, im right. I live in america. In 1992 the sticker price was 40k. It had to compete with the mercedes SL and BMW 5 sereis and such.

[RaySC400]

@ashfooo The Lexus SC400 or Toyota Soarer was never released in Australia. They only came to Austaralia as used Soarers from Japan.

[Brendonbosy]

anyone know where I can get this video?

[kingak00]

i just bought a 95 sc300 i love it

a big step up from a toyota paseo

i was almost going to get a 03 camry glad with the coice i made!!!

[fearthedreadlox]

I've got a 96 SC400 beautiful. Spoiler all options the V8 is good on gas suprisingly and peppy.

[TMP20]

i have had this car for a couple of years now...it owns quick and tight

[bonayef1]

good choice bro

[joebox3rd]

My father had Lexus SC400 and there was absolutely nothing bad about it.

[SC400FAN]

Wir haben einen 1992 Lexus SC 400(grüsse aus der Schweiz)

We have a 1992 Lexus SC 400 (grüsse from Switzerland)

Abbiamo un 1992 Lexus SC 400 (grüsse dalla Svizzera)

[bonayef2]

you are lucky man.

[iodax]

I've been lucky enough to drive one of these for the last few years. Mine's a 4.0 litre V8 and incredibly only costs around £4k that's less than $8K. It's just a joy to drive.

[SoarerV8GT]

this car is great, such a beast

Soarer V8 aka SC400

i own a 1991 UZZ31 Soarer V8 - Supercharged

porsche killa

[Brendonbosy]

I have a feeling a decade or two from now, this car is going to become a classic that people are going to be going after. Better buy them now while they're still cheap!

[Ryugeit]

@Brendonbosy I just bought one a few weeks ago and plan to restore it.....JDM STYLE!!

[luang21]

@Brendonbosy 3 years later n i still got mine for $750

[Pirelliz]

@Brendonbosy I know what you mean man, I have one of those, and people are ofering me 2000-2500, But im too hesitant to let it go.

[davecroteau]

@Brendonbosy That's Exactly what i have done. I buy one last year and i'm looking for another one.

[superelephant360]

@Brendonbosy i agree, my dad bought one in '92 and now my mom thinks it's an old piece of junk (he has since gotten a new car) and she wants to sell it. i keep telling her to please keep it. i want it when i can drive!

[711nong]

@superelephant360 I pray for your success. You'll be very pleased with it!

[Brendonbosy]

This was my favorite car ever since I was a kid. I remember seeing one on the road for the first time in the early 90s and it was absolutely stunning. Sure cars today have become faster, safer, and more sophisticated, but nothing today can ever truely replace this classic design Lexus came up with. I can understand why they decided to make the SC430 completely different. You just can't change the SC400 because its perfect the way it is.

[KobeTheDog]

I can't believe this announcer is still doing Lexus commercials in 2007. This commercial is 15 years old, so that's saying something.

Can't imagine how strange its gonna feel when this guy either dies or is let go.

[bonayef1]

JAPANESE MAN WHEN TALKS LOOKS GREAT

[nomuken1]

huh?

[bonayef1]

toyota lexus is the best car ever...

[therealJewfish]

Oh please Toyota, make good cars again. RWD is dead, bring it back.

[Andrejboskov]

Just buy a Lexus. All Lexus models are RWD or AWD, except the ES and RX.

[therealJewfish]

Yeah if only i had the money. =D

[nomuken1]

Here here!

[tarifreduit]

im thinking bout getting one next year

[p2proxtheworld]

I just got my first Lexus, a used '95 SC400. It's in great condition and looks like it was garage-kept and I'll continue to keep it in a garage. Here mine is: cardomain(dot)com/ride/2656291

[278630]

its a great car for drifting

[OZilla612]

damn brendonbosy how about s'ing-tfu? lol

[aGAYthing]

thanks for upping this video. I have been wanting to watch it for six years

[Brendonbosy]

A quick thing to clarify; by center of gravity, I mean in terms of height, not length. The height of center affects the degree of body roll the car produces. Too much body roll can deminish wheel grip on one side of the car, while applying too much on the other. Today, electronic stability control can correct this effect, but back in 1991, ESC didn't exist.

[Brendonbosy]

He is saying the car was able to go all out on the turn without becoming unstable. 50/50 ratio doesn't neccessarily mean a car can corner better or turn faster, but rather it has a more predictable handling for beginner drivers. The center of gravity and suspension are the two main determining factors of cornering ability. For quick and short corners, a higher rear-end weight ratio is actually better since it induces sliding and sway, conditions not favorable to beginner drivers.

[mhipple]

A SC400 handles better than a BMW E34??? The man's a crackhead-- plain and simple-- The 535i has a 50/50 weight ratio--

But, you would expect a loyal employee to make statemens such as these--

[Brendonbosy]

Wow! Where did you ever get this video?? Can I have it? I'm a 100% fan of the 1st generation SC series. I think it is the best designed car. Okada was right, the car is the perfect balance. Its revolutionary, but not overly futurist like the ugly cars around today. Its nostalgic, but not overly boxy and archaic like the cars of the 80s. Its very sleek and elegant, but not overly obnoxious like the Mitsubishi Eclipse.

[DavidRectum]

Thanks for the video. So strange seeing my car when it was so revolutionary.