Car leasing: 2002 Lexus SC
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. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 13.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 4
For sale
We do not have a 2002 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2002 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 | 11.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 13.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 307 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $22.93 |
2002 Lexus SC: every figure
| Displacement | 4.3 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 21 |
| 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 2002 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 47 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (21), suspension (5) and tires (5). 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.
The 2002 Lexus SC for buyers
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2002 Lexus SC for sale by us right now. CarmaCars is not a leasing company. You can rent month to month and stop at the end of any booking. This page helps you judge the 2002 Lexus SC before you buy one anywhere.
What to check on the SC
NHTSA has 47 owner complaints on file, mostly about air bags, suspension and tires. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
Engine and fuel
The 4.3L 8-cylinder does the work, through a 5-speed automatic. 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.
Fuel use is rated 13.1 L/100 km combined, so 300 km needs about 39 litres. That works out to about $22.93 per 100 km at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$4,550 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Living with the SC
Low and compact, it is a car for the drive more than the cargo. At 255 litres, the trunk fits about a large suitcase and a couple of soft bags.
When the SC makes sense
It suits a summer weekend or a special occasion more than a move. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.
Rent it for a week first
Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Try the SC on your commute, then decide. Rent the SC for a week and see how it fits your life.
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. The EPA estimates US$4,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Year and trim
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Within the 2002 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
Ready when you are
Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.
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 2002 Lexus SC from us first.
Ask us about the 2002 Lexus SC
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2002 Lexus SC for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2002 Lexus SC
Does CarmaCars sell the 2002 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 2002 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 2002 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 2002 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.