[{"id": 12988227, "authorName": "SteveTheodore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevetheodore/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The amount of R&D that went into these early Lexus products is serious, and the 1UZ-FE remains a marvel of engineering. Fun fact is that the SC400 model is actually front-mid engined due to how far back the V8 sits relative to the front axle line of the car, unlike the SC300. Very cool car! GLWTA", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1700234974, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12988387, "authorName": "donedug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donedug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SteveTheodore\r\nYeah it's equal weight distribution front and rear. They are a fun car and very comfortable. Little bit of a hard life on this one.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1700236205, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12988435, "authorName": "reptila03", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reptila03/", "bidAmount": 500, "content": "$500 bid placed by reptila03", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700236546, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12988549, "authorName": "gstiff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gstiff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would be a good daily driver. That black leather is handsome.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700237518, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12988689, "authorName": "Pino", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pino/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Super unusual color to come across on the SC!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1700238888, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12989762, "authorName": "Mercuryman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mercuryman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the black interior.\n\nThis car is an exception in that the center a/c grill isn\u2019t cracked.\n\nThe underside is very nice. California cars almost always have the best undersides!\n\nCurious about the ramps. What is the ramp brand and does the BAT crowd think they are safe to use?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700245682, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12989951, "authorName": "mosquitomaldito", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mosquitomaldito/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the looks of the wheels. Are they from the factory?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700246272, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12990230, "authorName": "Acurlhon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acurlhon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi BaT community. I am here to help clarify any questions about the car as much as possible. Due to my busy work schedule I may not get to the questions right away, but will get to them eventually. \r\n\r\nThe car has been serviced regularly, some major items have been addressed as can be seen from the carfax. There are some very minor cosmetic issues as also shown on the pics, nothing that can't be addressed in expensively. One of the center caps is missing and can be ordered (item id: cc74151, Lexus SC400 bolt-on center cap group#1) from ehubcap.com. I have tried to reach out to them and have not heard yet. I am sure there are other sites you can order it from. Good luck to all.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700247411, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12990260, "authorName": "Acurlhon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acurlhon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mosquitomaldito, I am not sure if the wheels are factory, I suspect not, maybe the BaT community might provide some guidance..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700247542, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12990283, "authorName": "Acurlhon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acurlhon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You can also contact me directly using the Contact Seller button on the listing for any questions. Best.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700247646, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12990365, "authorName": "Acurlhon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acurlhon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mercuryman, \r\n\r\nre ramp, PITTSBURGH AUTOMOTIVE13,000 lb. GVWR Capacity, It seems very sturdy and easy to use.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.harborfreight.com/automotive/ramps/lifting-ramps/13000-lb-gvwr-capacity-portable-vehicle-ramp-set-63956.html", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700247901, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12990918, "authorName": "DOHCMerc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dohcmerc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Acurlhon as a former SC400 owner myself these wheels don't appear to be factory. They look really similar to the 92-94 SC300 wheels but the ones I'm thinking of are 15\" wheels and the spoke profile is different. These MAY have been a dealer accessory, not 100% sure though.\r\n\r\nYou should make a free account on https://www.lexus.com/My-Lexus, add your VIN and you can pull both the service records and original equipment options list for this car and submit screenshots of it to BaT. Check my old auction you'll see what it looked like for my car.\r\n\r\nThe interior on yours looks like its held up very well and being black is a huge bonus as it was the rarest of the 3 interior options first being offered in 1995. I'm used to seeing CA SC's with crunchy rot interiors but this one looks great with minimal wear.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1700249984, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12992041, "authorName": "Mercuryman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mercuryman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dohcmerc\n\nThose are 16\" MHT accessory wheels. Probably fairly expensive.\n\n @acurlhon\n\nThanks for the link. I may need to get a set of those ramps.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700253335, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12992662, "authorName": "KeninSJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keninsj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@acurlhon Some photo series seem to show 2 missing wheel center covers...nice looking wheels BTW...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700255788, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12993713, "authorName": "Acurlhon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acurlhon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@KeninSJ I have the third one avl, I put it on and took it off. There is only one center cap missing, of which the details I provided. It shows $50 on the web site and I am trying to get it, but I have not been able to\r\nengage with them.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700261869, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12993747, "authorName": "Acurlhon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acurlhon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I also forgot to mention, the antenna doesn\u2019t go up and down, though you can hear the motor running. Not sure if it is disconnected or not. The radio works just fine. I couldn\u2019t eject the multi cd holder in the trunk, something I might be doing wrong. I\u2019ll check them over the weekend again.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700262274, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12993941, "authorName": "KeninSJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keninsj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@acurlhon Having owned several of these cars, the antenna issue likely can be fixed with an inexpensive replacement mast. The CD changers are a known trouble spot that can be repaired...GLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700264681, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12994177, "authorName": "RayE38", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raye38/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by RayE38", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700267802, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12994400, "authorName": "sommeraaron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sommeraaron/", "bidAmount": 1998, "content": "$1,998 bid placed by sommeraaron", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700270374, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12994775, "authorName": "gqcpa4life", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gqcpa4life/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by gqcpa4life", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700277174, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12995826, "authorName": "Washburn1127", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/washburn1127/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So when did the change to 3 spoke steering wheel take place? Perhaps LATE 98? (I was - wrongly - under the impression that 98 and up got the VVTi, 5-speed auto AND the 3 spoke steering wheel.\r\n\r\nGreat looking car. A lot of people aren't aware of the changes that came to 98 and up years. Very hard to come by in unmolested state. \r\nAnd yes, the wheels should be 5 spoke chrome or 5 spoke chrome or silver for a 98.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700317265, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12995988, "authorName": "donedug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donedug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have the same color combination on my 99 with slightly more miles but a lot better condition. I'd sure like to find some NOS headlamps although mine are pretty nice compared to most. I love my SC", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700318686, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12997437, "authorName": "Acurlhon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acurlhon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Manuals and two keys", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700330731, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13003843, "authorName": "steveracer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steveracer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What headlamps are those?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700408810, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13005886, "authorName": "Acurlhon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acurlhon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@steveracer I believe it is the LED DRL halo projector headlights. The previous owner had them changed for better look and visibility.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700421303, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13027578, "authorName": "meatball", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meatball/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have the exact clone of this car. Looks like mine rolled off the assembly line 11 cars earlier- my vin ends in 900. These SC400s are fantastic with VVT-i and the 5 speed auto that only came in 98+ 400s.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1700639023, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13035894, "authorName": "HeyBlinken", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heyblinken/", "bidAmount": 4444, "content": "$4,444 bid placed by HeyBlinken", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700722275, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13036192, "authorName": "gqcpa4life", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gqcpa4life/", "bidAmount": 4815, "content": "$4,815 bid placed by gqcpa4life", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700745469, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13041752, "authorName": "Acurlhon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acurlhon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi BaT community. As we approach the final hours, I\u2019d like remind that I am available for any last minute questions you might have. I also see from time to time mobile internet/wireless connections via app may not be reliable, lagging and that last minute bid competing with others may arrive just too late. It might be a good idea to put your maximum bid early or maybe if you have acces via computer or reliable internet connections. Regardless this is a great opportunity to own a late V8 sc400. Happy Thanksgiving and GLTWA.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700845459, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13041891, "authorName": "gqcpa4life", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gqcpa4life/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would you smog if the winning bidder is in California?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700846565, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13041997, "authorName": "Acurlhon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acurlhon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gqcpa4life Yes smog will be provided for CA winning bid. Best", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700847287, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13042007, "authorName": "Acurlhon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acurlhon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think You can\u2019t sell the car in CA without a smog, right?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700847333, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13042036, "authorName": "gqcpa4life", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gqcpa4life/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@acurlhon Thanks, you'll be surprised what people try to get away with lol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700847512, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13043628, "authorName": "hushy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hushy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "anything wrong with the engine or transmission?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700853333, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13043763, "authorName": "Acurlhon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acurlhon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hushy as far as I know all is good. Timing belt might be the main item to replace due to age within a year or so.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700853786, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13045386, "authorName": "Exultant1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/exultant1/", "bidAmount": 5200, "content": "$5,200 bid placed by Exultant1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700859865, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13045625, "authorName": "subgoat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/subgoat3/", "bidAmount": 5300, "content": "$5,300 bid placed by subgoat3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700860943, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13045708, "authorName": "ahmetkaya", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ahmetkaya/", "bidAmount": 5400, "content": "$5,400 bid placed by ahmetkaya", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700861241, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13045721, "authorName": "subgoat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/subgoat3/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by subgoat3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700861287, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13045730, "authorName": "ahmetkaya", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ahmetkaya/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by ahmetkaya", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700861310, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13045766, "authorName": "subgoat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/subgoat3/", "bidAmount": 6300, "content": "$6,300 bid placed by subgoat3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700861439, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13045769, "authorName": "ahmetkaya", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ahmetkaya/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by ahmetkaya", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700861443, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13045767, "authorName": "F4R4D4Y", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4r4d4y/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "too cheap at 6k...oh here come the bids lol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700861462, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13045777, "authorName": "n2thdk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/n2thdk/", "bidAmount": 6600, "content": "$6,600 bid placed by n2thdk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700861473, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13045781, "authorName": "Junkdogjoe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/junkdogjoe/", "bidAmount": 6969, "content": "$6,969 bid placed by Junkdogjoe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700861493, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13045786, "authorName": "ahmetkaya", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ahmetkaya/", "bidAmount": 7100, "content": "$7,100 bid placed by ahmetkaya", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700861505, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13045835, "authorName": "subgoat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/subgoat3/", "bidAmount": 7200, "content": "$7,200 bid placed by subgoat3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700861615, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13045867, "authorName": "timczer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timczer/", "bidAmount": 7350, "content": "$7,350 bid placed by timczer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700861729, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13045893, "authorName": "ahmetkaya", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ahmetkaya/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by ahmetkaya", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700861844, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13045918, "authorName": "Junkdogjoe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/junkdogjoe/", "bidAmount": 7600, "content": "$7,600 bid placed by Junkdogjoe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700861928, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13045937, "authorName": "timczer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timczer/", "bidAmount": 7800, "content": "$7,800 bid placed by timczer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700862006, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13045966, "authorName": "timczer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timczer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/24/23 for $7,800 to timczer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700862126, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 13046284, "authorName": "ChuckK1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chuckk1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "that was a steal in any market.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1700863474, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13046353, "authorName": "Mercuryman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mercuryman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Best interior color and always a California car.\r\n\r\nDefinitely stolen.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1700863720, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13055640, "authorName": "timczer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timczer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I always loved these vehicles.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700957023, "type": "comment"}]