2005 Lexus SC for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 13.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 4 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 13.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 4
For sale
We do not have a 2005 Lexus SC for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2005 Lexus SC specs
| Engine | 4.3L 8-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas |
| City | 14.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 13.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 307 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $22.93 |
2005 Lexus SC: every figure
| Displacement | 4.3 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 255 L (9 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,586 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2005 Lexus SC
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (6), vehicle speed control (3) and service brakes (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V741000 | 2019-10-17 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010... |
| 18V883000 | 2018-12-12 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | 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 certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as... |
| 15V285000 | 2015-05-13 | air bags | 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 Tundra vehicles manufactured March 18, 2003, to August 25, 2004. On June 16, 2015, Toyota expanded... |
| 15V286000 | 2015-05-13 | air bags | 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 vehicles that were originally sold, or ever registered, in Florida, along the Gulf Coast, Puerto... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2005 Lexus SC
No 2005 Lexus SC is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. Here is what to know about the 2005 Lexus SC before buying one.
A buyer's checks
In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Owners filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags, vehicle speed control and service brakes; have those parts checked. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package.
The numbers in plain words
Its powertrain is the 4.3L 8-cylinder with rear-wheel drive. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
At 13.1 L/100 km combined, a 300 km drive takes roughly 39 litres of fuel. In energy, every 100 km costs about $22.93 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$4,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
When the SC makes sense
It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.
Inside and out
As a sports car, it puts the driving first and the luggage second. Luggage space is rated at 255 litres: about a large suitcase and a couple of soft bags.
Rent it for a week first
Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Rent the SC for a week and see how it fits your life.
Which one to look for
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
Money matters
Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $22.93 in fuel.
Still deciding?
Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2005 Lexus SC from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2005 Lexus SC for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2005 Lexus SC
Does CarmaCars sell the 2005 Lexus SC?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2005 Lexus SC before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2005 Lexus SC have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2005 Lexus SC cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$4,550 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4586.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.