Here’s why the Lexus SC 430 gets no respect
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In this episode I provide the history of the Lexus SC 430, a coupe/convertible with a retractable hardtop. The SC 430 began in 2001, however it was preceded by the SC 400 and SC 300 that started in 1992 as a coupe. But although the coupe's sales were decent at its start, they dropped considerably over the next few years, leading Lexus to revamp the car to be a convertible for 2001. Despite its V8 power, it didn't drive like a sports car. That, along with its bulbous shape that had to conceal the hardtop when stowed, lead to many disliking the car, especially on the show Top Gear, which pronounced it as the "worst car in the history of the world" in 2012, 2 years after the car ended production.
.... no sport performance...
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