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2002 Lexus SC 430
VIN
JTHFN48Y020016939
GOOD DEAL
· $2,954 below typical price
Plainville, CT
Listed at
$10,496
typical market $13,450 · 129 comps
This 2002 Lexus SC 430 is listed at $10,496 with 96,052 miles in Plainville, CT.
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Sold by Choice Motor Car
436 East St, Plainville, CT 06062
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2002 Lexus SC 430
VIN JTHFN48Y020016939
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Market price range
Based on 129 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 29, 2026This vehicle · $10,496
Below market
$8,495
Typical price
$13,450
Above market
$22,503
This vehicle: $10,496 — $2,954 below the typical market price ($13,450)
Asking $10,496 · typical market price $13,450 · based on 129 comparable same-build listings.
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Asking price over time
Apr 30, 2025 · $10,999
May 21, 2026 · $10,999
Asking prices recorded across 5 listing dates for VIN JTHFN48Y020016939, spanning 13 months.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choice Motor Car | Plainville, CT 6062 | $10,496 | 96,052 mi | 2026-05-02 | 22 h ago |
| Choice Group Choice Motor Car | Plainville, CT 6062 | $10,496 | 96,052 mi | 2025-05-01 | 1 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choice Motor Car | Plainville, CT 6062 | $10,898 | 96,052 mi | 2026-05-02 | 64 d ago |
| — | $11,999 | 96,052 mi | 2025-04-29 | 512 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JTHFN48Y020016939Trim
430
Engine
4.3L · V8
Horsepower
300
Drivetrain
4x2
Body
Convertible/Cabriolet
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
2
Model year
2002
Made by
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
18
MPG
City
16
MPG
Highway
21
MPG
$2,580
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 18 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2002 Lexus SC likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Fuel
$12,900
Insurance
$7,013
Maintenance & repairs
$8,050
Total, 5 years
$27,963
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2002 Lexus SC has 3 recall campaigns as of September 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 18 MPG.
3 recall campaigns on this model year
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AIR BAGSToyota 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…NHTSA campaign 18V883000
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AIR BAGSToyota 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…NHTSA campaign 15V286000
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AIR BAGSToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015 that they are recalling certain model year 2004 Sequoia vehicles manufactured August 18,…NHTSA campaign 15V285000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2002 Lexus SC from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2002 Lexus SC over the last 6 months — the market firmed $2,296 in that span.
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $12,830 |
| May 2026 | $12,848 |
| June 2026 | $13,050 |
| July 2026 | $13,998 |
| August 2026 | $14,500 |
| September 2026 | $15,126 |
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As of September 29, 2026, among alternatives (model years 2000–2003) to the 2002 Lexus SC in this catalog, the 2003 BMW Z4 has the lowest median asking price ($9,591, 93 listings with photos) and the 2000 Chevrolet Corvette the highest ($18,997, 149 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 29, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
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2002 Lexus SC
430 · United States
$10,496Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $13,136 · 124 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $10,990–$16,693
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$3,004 higher median
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
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$13,500Median asking price · 178 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$9,999–$17,698
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$8,501 higher median
2000 Chevrolet Corvette
All trims
$18,997Median asking price · 149 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$16,850–$21,800
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$905 lower median
2003 BMW Z4
All trims
$9,591Median asking price · 93 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$7,804–$12,440
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Lexus SC 430 | $13,136 | $10,990–$16,693 | 124 |
| 2002 Porsche Boxster All trims | $13,394 | $10,295–$16,399 | 43 |
| 2002 BMW Z3 All trims | $12,000 | $10,595–$15,989 | 30 |
| 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class All trims | $13,500 | $9,999–$17,698 | 178 |
| 2000 Chevrolet Corvette All trims | $18,997 | $16,850–$21,800 | 149 |
| 2003 BMW Z4 All trims | $9,591 | $7,804–$12,440 | 93 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: September 29, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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Market by model year
Gen 1 · 1996–2010What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 28 | $21,769 | 100% | 87,586 mi |
| 2007 | 35 | $24,900 | 114% | 80,952 mi |
| 2006 | 41 | $16,977 | 78% | 107,316 mi |
| 2005 | 53 | $17,286 | 79% | 93,224 mi |
| 2004 | 52 | $13,999 | 64% | 115,699 mi |
| 2003 | 60 | $14,350 | 66% | 108,782 mi |
| 2002 | 142 | $13,243 | 61% | 108,068 mi |
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