2000 Lexus SC: trims, real prices & how to pick yours

2 builds left the factory as a 2000 SC, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN.

  • 2 main configurations
  • 78 vehicles built
  • 1 for sale right now

Which SC is yours?

Enter a VIN — the 17 characters on the windshield or the title — and we’ll match it to its exact factory configuration, typical price and equipment.

Works with any VIN — a different year or model takes you straight to its own page.

Pick your SC

What actually differs

300 400
Engine 3L 6-cyl 4L 8-cyl
Power 225 hp 290 hp
Vehicles built 56 22
Same on every 2000 SC
  • Fuel Gasoline
  • Body Coupe
  • Doors 2-door
  • For sale right now 1
Cost to run

17/22 mpg city/highway. Roughly $2,450/yr on fuel at 15,000 miles.

EPA estimate for the 2000 SC

What JT8CD32Z-Y means

JT8 CD32Z · Y
JT8
the World Manufacturer Identifier Lexus registered — assembled in Japan
CD32Z
together encode the SC line — Coupe, 3L 6cyl — as Lexus filed it, these five characters are read as one block, not letter by letter
Y
in position 10 — model year 2000
9, 11–17
differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number

Already looking at a specific SC?

Paste its VIN — we’ll open that exact car’s page: its configuration, market position and every listing we’ve tracked.