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2002 Lexus SC 430
VIN
JTHFN48Y720002584
FAIR PRICE
· within $141 of the typical market price
Whittier, CA
Listed at
$13,084
typical market $13,225 · 152 comps
This 2002 Lexus SC 430 is listed at $13,084 with 101,964 miles in Whittier, CA.
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Sold by City Car LA
14315 Whittier Boulevard Ste A, Whittier, CA 90605
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2002 Lexus SC 430
VIN JTHFN48Y720002584
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Market price range
Based on 152 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 19, 2026This vehicle · $13,084
Below market
$7,529
Typical price
$13,225
Above market
$22,998
This vehicle: $13,084 — within $141 of the typical market price ($13,225)
Asking $13,084 · typical market price $13,225 · based on 152 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $2,000 (−13.3%) over 2 days.
Oct 17, 2026 · $15,084
Oct 19, 2026 · $13,084
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN JTHFN48Y720002584, spanning 2 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Car LA | Whittier, CA 90605 | $13,084 | 101,964 mi | 2026-10-19 | 3 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Car LA | Whittier, CA 90605 | $15,084 | 101,964 mi | 2026-10-17 | 2 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JTHFN48Y720002584Trim
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
$6,800
Maintenance & repairs
$8,050
Total, 5 years
$27,750
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 $1,501 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $12,497 |
| June 2026 | $13,050 |
| July 2026 | $14,950 |
| August 2026 | $14,422 |
| September 2026 | $14,995 |
| October 2026 | $13,998 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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Compare 2002 Lexus SC with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 19, 2026, among alternatives (model years 2002–2003) to the 2002 Lexus SC in this catalog, the 2003 BMW Z4 has the lowest median asking price ($9,759, 102 listings with photos) and the 2002 Chevrolet Corvette the highest ($20,487, 181 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 19, 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
$13,084Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $13,495 · 148 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $9,999–$16,912
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2002 Chevrolet Corvette
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$20,487Median asking price · 181 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$17,900–$24,996
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2003 BMW Z4
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$9,759Median asking price · 102 qualifying listings
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Lexus SC 430 | $13,495 | $9,999–$16,912 | 148 |
| 2002 Porsche Boxster All trims | $14,245 | $11,999–$17,999 | 46 |
| 2002 BMW Z3 All trims | $11,883 | $9,490–$15,991 | 35 |
| 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class All trims | $13,495 | $9,995–$17,486 | 176 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Corvette All trims | $20,487 | $17,900–$24,996 | 181 |
| 2003 BMW Z4 All trims | $9,759 | $7,950–$11,990 | 102 |
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: October 19, 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 | 26 | $20,488 | 100% | 97,716 mi |
| 2007 | 39 | $24,995 | 122% | 76,605 mi |
| 2006 | 49 | $17,999 | 88% | 99,976 mi |
| 2005 | 60 | $17,800 | 87% | 95,218 mi |
| 2004 | 68 | $15,204 | 74% | 107,711 mi |
| 2003 | 61 | $13,900 | 68% | 120,871 mi |
| 2002 | 166 | $13,175 | 64% | 109,093 mi |
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