2007 Lexus SC430 test drive - About - News & Issues (blog)
When the handsome Lexus SC430 made its debut in 2002, its retractable hardtop made it a novelty. most convertibles used traditional soft-tops. So how is Lexus' grand dame of the folding-tin-top set holding up against its newer rivals. My wife Robin and I took the 2007 Lexus SC430 on a 1,500 mile road trip to find out. the SC430 requires premium fuel, so every little bit helps. The SC's occupants need only touch a single button, and within 25 seconds the SC430 makes the transformation from metal-roof coupe to open-air convertible (or vice-versa). My test car's interior was everything I expect from a luxury car cabin -- except for the color. Parking the car for more than five minutes with the top down led to seared backsides when we got back in. And every time our suntan-lotion-laden hands, arms and shoulders came into contact with the leather, they left unsightly white spots (which,... The available tan interior is a much better choice for top-down motoring. A half-cord of wood trim adorns the interior, including motorized wood panels that drop down to cover the stereo and navigation screen. The dual-zone climate control system uses buttons rather than the dials I prefer, but big, clear labels make the system fairly easy to operate. Source: cars.about.com
