sc400 hands down.

 

my vote goes for the lexus too...

 

Yep sorry but ^^^ they're right

 

wow, I am surprise that you all push for the Lexus. so what make the sc better than Legend?

 

I would say go for the lexus. The v8 is highly optioned and pretty powerful. I saw a video where they placed a nickel standing up on the intake manifold and reved to redline a few times and it didnt fall over... Goes to show Lexus will be thee most reliable and smoothest ride outta your choices, my .02

 

Lets start here:
Legend LS coupe FWD ...................................SC 400 RWD
Base Retail Price (MSRP) $43,850 ......................$52,400

Engines & Power
Legend LS coupe...........................................SC 400
Standard Engine 3.2L 230 hp V6 ....................4.0L 260 hp V8
Horsepower 230 ............................................260 @ 5300 RPM
Torque (lb-ft) 206 .........................................270 @ 4500 RPM
Valves/Valve Configuration 24/SOHC .................32/DOHC
Displacement (cc) 3206 ..................................3969
Bore X Stroke (in.) 3.54 X 3.31 ........................3.44 X 3.25
Compression Ratio 9.6:1 .................................10.4:1

and

Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Legend LS coupe ....................................SC 400
Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) 3583 .............3610
Curb Weight - Manual (lb.) 3538 .................No data
Wheelbase (in.) 111.40 .............................105.90
Length (in.) 192.50 ..................................191.10
Width (in.) 71.30 ......................................70.50
Height (in.) 53.70 ......................................52.60
Track Front (in.) 61.00 ...............................59.80
Track Rear (in.) 60.60 .................................60.00
Ground Clearance (in.) No data No data

Also SC400 = mush more mod potentails

 

Lets start here:
Legend LS coupe FWD ...................................SC 400 RWD
Base Retail Price (MSRP) $43,850 ......................$52,400

Engines & Power
Legend LS coupe...........................................SC 400
Standard Engine 3.2L 230 hp V6 ....................4.0L 260 hp V8
Horsepower 230 ............................................260 @ 5300 RPM
Torque (lb-ft) 206 .........................................270 @ 4500 RPM
Valves/Valve Configuration 24/SOHC .................32/DOHC
Displacement (cc) 3206 ..................................3969
Bore X Stroke (in.) 3.54 X 3.31 ........................3.44 X 3.25
Compression Ratio 9.6:1 .................................10.4:1

and

Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Legend LS coupe ....................................SC 400
Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) 3583 .............3610
Curb Weight - Manual (lb.) 3538 .................No data
Wheelbase (in.) 111.40 .............................105.90
Length (in.) 192.50 ..................................191.10
Width (in.) 71.30 ......................................70.50
Height (in.) 53.70 ......................................52.60
Track Front (in.) 61.00 ...............................59.80
Track Rear (in.) 60.60 .................................60.00
Ground Clearance (in.) No data No data

Also SC400 = mush more mod potentails

Well there ya go...Lexus for sure!

 

sc ftmfw

 

I wouldn't get an SC400 based on the fact that they never had a manual transmission. I also wouldn't get a CL-S unless it was an 03' 6MT. But it depends on what you want the car for. Keep in mind the Legend has very little aftermarket support, so if that's what you're going for, you're SOL.

 

i would get the SC 400. yep that suck that SC doesn't have MT unless you have a JDM one. and CL-S with 6MT is super rare just like our legend 5spd and 6spd. I saw only one CL-S before with 6 spd MT when my dad bought his TL back in 03 in Jamaica NYC. the CL-S has 7k miles blk on blk navigation equiped and 6 MT holly god that car look dam hot lol. the tag price was $21999 back in 03.

 

I don't know about CT, but I see a bunch of MT CL-S's for sale in and around Atlanta.

 

^^^there are not many around here lol.

 

Yes there is alot depends on where in CT you are..

Oh and for the CL .. well CL-s 6spd MT tanny =

Engine Specifications
3.2L 260 hp V6
Horsepower ...260 @ 6100 RPM
Torque (lb-ft) ..232 @ 3500 RPM
Valves/Valve Configuration ..24/SOHC
Displacement (cc) ..3210
Bore X Stroke (in.) ..3.50 X 3.39
Compression Ratio ...10.5:1
Fuel Type/System ..Gas/MPFI

 

the sc300 came in manual transmissions... up to 97 i believe... rare as shit though..

 

rare as shit though..

its not that rare. i can get u a pound or so in about week. pm me if interested.

 

The SC4 ia more reliable than all of them. 260HP is a bit high though. A lot of people i saw were dyoning at around 200whp.The SC is not a light car. The SC3 can be turboed pretty easily.. if you want to really get massive amounts of power. CL-S is nice.. FWD with little modding though. Get some one to back a strong warranty for its tranny. Its a throw up i think..

 

If I had the chance, i'd get the legend and keep it stock. But that's just me. Yes I'm crazy

 

Well mods are available for the 400 but are pricey.

The 300 is the way most go since the mods are available for it. Plus honestly you dont gain that much by getting the V8 in the 400. Find an sc300 MT and you will be happy.

With the choices you listed above, if your staying stock 95 Coupe 6speed only. If you dont need the MT go with the SC.

 

I actually just drove an SC400 with 29k miles on it yesterday. I was condsidering buying it, but it didn't do it for me. It had a worse steering feel than my coupe, and I was not impressed at all withe the performance. Honestly, My legend feels significantly faster. It was just a blah car to drive. I say if you go for an SC, look for a 98-99. They boasted a bigger V8, and are probably more fun to drive.

 

honestly, a legend coupe still catches my eye a lot more than an sc... those are all over the place. granted i have to say that lexus are probably going to win on the reliability game... but it's going to be a tough call. the G2 legend coupe i think is probably one of the nicest looking cars acura/honda has made - after the nsx and s2k that is

 

i dunno??...i drove a friends sc400 b4 on the highway and all, and it felt ok, but not what i thought...i didnt really like the light steering feel, felt artificial, ours feel stellar...rwd is great, but i cant think to where i came across any difference in drivetrain...(maybe the steering feeling was the diff?)...but overall i wasnt all that impressed to where i felt i should have bought an sc. and i have a 91 coupe, not even type 2, and it didnt feel soooo powerful 2 me...a bit torquey but hey...and the models b4 95-96 sc (and 1g GS) have STUPID electrical problems! so engine being reliable, yes...but the rest of the car (electrics), i dunno...peace

 

go with what what you like!

 

I am going to test drive the car in 30 minutes. See if I like it.

check it out
http://houston.craigslist.org/car/229731656.html

 

Well its already pimped for you..

I'm in Nor Cal and here SC's are the car of choice in the hood so every thugg thizzle has one with color coded tint on 22's in the name of the hyphe movement, there all over the place. In my eyes these guys degraded the car for me so I have no desire to ever own the car I once loved. I don't see very many Legend coupes though let alone 94-95's with the intgrated third break light.

 

5/6 speed > Automatic

 

checked the car, don't like the ride at all...too stiff. Condition isn't that good as he said, run fast though..but nah....will wait for the right one!!

 

Try to find an 03' CL-S 6 speed to drive. You'd probably like it a lot more than the SC.

 

The Legend is a boat, yet can be inspired at times.

The SC400 is a boat, but a very uninspired boat. Sure its quiet, but its booooooring, and ugly to boot until '97.

- 2001 CL type S with 118k miles for $7500

No way they are that cheap yet. Are they? Paid 24k for 29k on the ODO a year ago. (edit)