How much does this 2003 Lexus SC 430 cost?

This used 2003 Lexus SC 430 is listed at $12,995 in Streamwood, IL on VehiSales.

How many miles does this 2003 Lexus SC have?

The odometer reads 90,821 miles.

What is the VIN of this 2003 Lexus SC?

The VIN is JTHFN48Y530043023. You can check its full history report and window sticker via the links on this page.

Is this 2003 Lexus SC 430 priced well?

The $12,995 asking price is 7% below the typical $13,937 asked across 28 comparable same-build listings tracked by VehiSales.

What gas mileage does the 2003 Lexus SC get?

The EPA rates the 2003 Lexus SC at 18 MPG combined — 16 city / 22 highway. It runs on premium gasoline, with an estimated $4,300 annual fuel cost (source: fueleconomy.gov).

Does the 2003 Lexus SC have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2003 Lexus SC. The full list with risks and free remedies is in the Recalls & Reliability section on this page.

What generation is the 2003 Lexus SC?

It belongs to the 1st generation in our catalog, produced from 1996 to 2010. Every Lexus SC from these years shares the same platform and body style.

What engine does this 2003 Lexus SC have?

This 2003 Lexus SC runs a 4.3 L · 8 cyl · 300 hp engine on gasoline with 4x2, according to the NHTSA build sheet.

2003 Lexus SC 430 for Sale — VIN JTHFN48Y530043023

Name: 2003 Lexus SC 430
Brand: LEXUS
SKU: JTHFN48Y530043023
Price: 12995 USD
Availability: InStock

$942 below marketThis 2003 LEXUS SC is listed at $12,995 against a $13,937 average for comparable listings ·market range $7,695–$23,249·trade-in from $4,617

About this vehicle

This used 2003 Lexus SC 430 with 90,821 miles is for sale in Streamwood, IL.
The $12,995 asking price is $942 (7%) below the typical $13,937 asked for comparable listings.
Our market analysis compares 28 other SC listings of this exact 2003 build currently for sale — averaging 112,476 miles and 50 days on market.
It runs a 4.3 L · 8 cyl · 300 hp engine with 4x2.
This model year belongs to the SC generation 1 body produced 1996–2010 — any SC from these years shares the same platform and body style.
The EPA rates the 2003 LEXUS SC at 18 MPG combined (16 city / 22 highway), with an estimated $4,300 annual fuel cost; it runs on premium gasoline (fueleconomy.gov).
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2003 LEXUS SC.

Market Overview

Market price range for similar cars

This vehicle

$12,995

−$942 below avg

Below market

$7,695Below market

$13,937Typical

$23,249Above market

Based on 28 similar vehicles for sale · avg 112,476 miles · avg 50 days on market

Below marketLower than average

At marketTypical range

Above marketHigher than average

Average Trade-in value for similar cars

FairVisible wear & issues

$4,617

GoodMinor cosmetic issues

$8,362

ExcellentLike-new condition

$13,949

Fuel Economy (EPA)

18

MPG combined

16

City

22

Highway

$4,300

Est. annual fuel cost

Runs on: Premium Gasoline

Matched configuration: 4.3 L, 8 cyl, Automatic 5-spd

Fuel Economy vs Rivals (EPA)

Model	EPA MPG	Fuel	vs this car
2003 LEXUS SC (this car)	18	Premium	—
MAZDA MX-5	22	Premium	▲ +4 MPG
BMW Z4	21	Premium	▲ +3 MPG
BMW 325Ci	21	Premium	▲ +3 MPG
CHEVROLET Corvette	20	Premium	▲ +2 MPG
MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class	20	Premium	▲ +2 MPG
NISSAN 350Z	20	Premium	▲ +2 MPG
PORSCHE Boxster	19	Premium	▲ +1 MPG
FORD Thunderbird	18	Premium	same

Rivals: other brands, same body style, within 25% of this price nearby. MPG source: U.S. EPA & DOE, fueleconomy.gov

Recalls & Reliability

3

Safety recalls

0

Owner complaints

Latest recalls

Air Bags12/12/2018

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2002-2005 Lexus SC and Toyota Sequoia, 2003-2005 Toyota Corolla and Tundra, and 2003-2007 Pontiac Vibe vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with ...

Air Bags13/05/2015

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015 that they are recalling certain model year 2004 Sequoia vehicles manufactured August 18, 2003, to August 19, 2004, and 2003-2004 Tu...

Air Bags13/05/2015

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015, that they are recalling 2005-2007 Lexus SC, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sequoia, and Pontiac Vibe, and 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra...

Price & mileage history — data table

Price history
Date	Price	Mileage	Seller	Location
Jun 24, 2026	$12,995	90,821 mi	Conway Imports	Streamwood
Jun 25, 2026	$12,995	90,821 mi	Conway Imports	—
Jun 25, 2026	$12,995	90,821 mi	Conway Imports	Streamwood
Jun 25, 2026	$12,995	90,821 mi	Conway Imports	Streamwood

Odometer history
Date	Mileage	Price	Seller	Location
Jun 24, 2026	90,821 mi	$12,995	Conway Imports	Streamwood
Jun 25, 2026	90,821 mi	$12,995	Conway Imports	—
Jun 25, 2026	90,821 mi	$12,995	Conway Imports	Streamwood
Jun 25, 2026	90,821 mi	$12,995	Conway Imports	Streamwood

2003 LEXUS SC price comparison near you

This vehicle: 2003 LEXUS SC430$12,995 · 90,821 mi

Compare with

5 comparable 2003 LEXUS SC 430 listings for sale within 50 miles are priced from $4,900 to $22,900 (average $15,145) — this one is $2,150 below the local average.

1 cheaper than this one

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100k mi18 MPGSchaumburg, IL

61k mi18 MPGBarrington, IL

72k mi18 MPGSummit, IL

66k mi18 MPGNaperville, IL

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Year	2003
Make	LEXUS
Model	SC
Trim	430
Body Type	Convertible
Interior	Saddle tan
Fuel economy (EPA)	18 MPG combined (16 city / 22 hwy)
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline
Engine	4.3 L · 8 cyl · 300 hp
Fuel	Gasoline
Drivetrain	4x2
Body class	Convertible/Cabriolet
Doors	2
Assembly plant	SUSONO, JAPAN
Manufacturer	TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

LEXUS SC — body generations

GenerationProducedFacelift

Gen 11996–2010—

this vehicle

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style — cross-generation listings are a different car in all but name.

VIN Breakdown

JTHFN48Y530043023

JTH1–3WMI — ManufacturerBuilt by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (Japan)

FN48Y4–8Vehicle attributesModel, body & engine: Convertible/Cabriolet · 4.3 L · 8 cyl · 300 hp

59Check digitValidates the VIN against transcription errors

310Model yearCode “3” = 2003

011Assembly plantAssembled in SUSONO, JAPAN

04302312–17Serial numberUnique production sequence of this exact vehicle

Active & former listings. Every ad we've tracked for this exact vehicle (by VIN) across marketplaces and dealer sites — both currently live and already removed. Each row links to the original listing on the platform where the car was offered for sale, with the price and status it had there, so you can follow its full sale history.

Active Listings

1

Listing source	Odometer	Listed date	Price	Condition	City	Sale company
Edmunds.com	90,821	Jun 25	$12,995	Used	N/A	Conway Imports

Former Listings

2026

June

Listing source	Odometer	Listed date	Price	Condition	City	Sale company
Cars.com	90,821	Jun 24	$12,995	Used	Streamwood	Conway Imports
CarStory.com	90,821	Jun 25	$12,995	Used	Streamwood	Conway Imports
CarGurus.com	90,821	Jun 25	$12,995	Used	Streamwood	Conway Imports

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