$8,159 higher median
2008 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
All trims
$17,950Median asking price · 54 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$12,994–$20,724
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2008 Lexus SC 430
VIN
JTHFN45Y289017115
GREAT DEAL
· $10,353 below typical price
Houston, TX
Listed at
$9,791
typical market $20,144 · 24 comps
This 2008 Lexus SC 430 is listed at $9,791 with 127,710 miles in Houston, TX.
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Sold by USA Direct Auto
421 Little York Road, Houston, TX 77076
Hours
- Mon–Fri
- 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sat
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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VIN report
2008 Lexus SC 430
VIN JTHFN45Y289017115
Accidents
Reported damage & accident records
Title
Salvage, flood & other title brands
Mileage
Recorded odometer readings
Listings
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Market price range
Based on 24 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 4, 2026This vehicle · $9,791
Below market
$15,045
Typical price
$20,144
Above market
$33,960
This vehicle: $9,791 — below the market range (typical price $20,144)
Asking $9,791 · typical market price $20,144 · based on 24 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Oct 28, 2025 · $11,611
Nov 1, 2025 · $11,611
Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN JTHFN45Y289017115, spanning 4 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA Direct Auto | Houston, TX 77076 | $9,791 | 127,710 mi | 2025-10-30 | 9 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA Direct Auto | Houston, TX 77076 | $10,491 | 127,710 mi | 2025-10-30 | 116 d ago |
| USA Direct Auto | 77076 | $10,791 | 127,710 mi | 2025-10-30 | 240 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JTHFN45Y289017115Trim
430
Engine
4.3L · V8
Drivetrain
4x2
Body
Convertible/Cabriolet
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
2
Model year
2008
Made by
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
19
MPG
City
16
MPG
Highway
23
MPG
$2,450
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 19 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2008 Lexus SC likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Fuel
$12,250
Insurance
$6,800
Maintenance & repairs
$8,050
Total, 5 years
$27,100
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2008 Lexus SC has 2 recall campaigns as of September 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 19 MPG.
2 recall campaigns on this model year
Check accident & title history →
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AIR BAGSToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Lexus SC vehicles manufactured August 3, 2007, to July 30, 2010, 2008 Toyota Corolla…NHTSA campaign 16V128000
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AIR BAGSToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Lexus SC vehicles manufactured August 3, 2007, to July 30, 2010, 2008 Toyota Corolla…NHTSA campaign 16V127000
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 2008 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 2008 Lexus SC over the last 6 months — the market softened $2,053 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $22,945 |
| June 2026 | $22,000 |
| July 2026 | $19,990 |
| August 2026 | $20,997 |
| September 2026 | $21,422 |
| October 2026 | $20,892 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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Compare 2008 Lexus SC with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 5, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2008 Lexus SC in this catalog, the 2008 BMW Z4 has the lowest median asking price ($13,199, 30 listings with photos) and the 2008 Porsche Cayman the highest ($29,992, 43 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 5, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
The car you are viewing
2008 Lexus SC
430 · United States
$9,791Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $19,498 · 25 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $16,368–$29,795
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: 430 · 127,710 mi · view VIN
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$5,208 higher median
2008 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
All trims
$14,999Median asking price · 31 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$12,650–$19,995
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$16,444 higher median
2008 Porsche Boxster
All trims
$26,235Median asking price · 43 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$20,991–$33,495
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$20,201 higher median
2008 Porsche Cayman
All trims
$29,992Median asking price · 43 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$24,995–$35,995
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$3,408 higher median
2008 BMW Z4
All trims
$13,199Median asking price · 30 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$9,999–$14,593
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Lexus SC 430 | $19,498 | $16,368–$29,795 | 25 |
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class All trims | $17,950 | $12,994–$20,724 | 54 |
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class All trims | $14,999 | $12,650–$19,995 | 31 |
| 2008 Porsche Boxster All trims | $26,235 | $20,991–$33,495 | 43 |
| 2008 Porsche Cayman All trims | $29,992 | $24,995–$35,995 | 43 |
| 2008 BMW Z4 All trims | $13,199 | $9,999–$14,593 | 30 |
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 5, 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 | $20,144 | 100% | 94,022 mi |
| 2007 | 33 | $24,295 | 121% | 82,465 mi |
| 2006 | 51 | $18,999 | 94% | 100,341 mi |
| 2005 | 51 | $16,922 | 84% | 94,390 mi |
| 2004 | 62 | $13,999 | 69% | 113,405 mi |
| 2003 | 67 | $14,750 | 73% | 115,057 mi |
| 2002 | 149 | $12,999 | 65% | 109,884 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
