2008 Lexus SC 430
JTHFN45Y889016986
ABOVE MARKET
· $14,824 above typical price
San Juan Capistrano, CA
This 2008 Lexus SC 430 is listed at $34,823 with 74,687 miles in San Juan Capistrano, CA.
Sold by Paradise Automotive Group
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2008 Lexus SC 430
VIN JTHFN45Y889016986
Market price range
Based on 21 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 15, 2026This vehicle: $34,823 — above the market range (typical price $19,999)
Asking $34,823 · typical market price $19,999 · based on 21 comparable same-build listings.
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2008 Lexus SC 430 for sale near San Juan CapistranoCA
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Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Automotive Group | San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 | $34,823 | 74,687 mi | 2026-09-05 | 10 h ago |
| — | Irvine, CA 92620 | $27,900 | 74,000 mi | 2026-09-04 | 11 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JTHFN45Y889016986Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
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.
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 August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 19 MPG.
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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 August 28, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2008 Lexus SC over the last 6 months — the market softened $5,510 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $26,505 |
| May 2026 | $22,945 |
| June 2026 | $22,000 |
| July 2026 | $19,990 |
| August 2026 | $20,995 |
| September 2026 | $20,995 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Lexus SC 430 (this car) | $34,823 | 21 | — |
| 2006 Porsche 911 | $57,995 | 7 | +$23,172 |
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | $27,696 | 4 | −$7,127 |
| 2008 Ferrari F430 | $234,450 | 4 | +$199,627 |
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class | $12,705 | 3 | −$22,118 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | $26,162 | 3 | −$8,661 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
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 | 23 | $19,999 | 100% | 91,580 mi |
| 2007 | 39 | $19,868 | 99% | 89,297 mi |
| 2006 | 42 | $16,492 | 82% | 112,631 mi |
| 2005 | 48 | $16,562 | 83% | 96,872 mi |
| 2004 | 50 | $14,716 | 74% | 111,703 mi |
| 2003 | 50 | $14,746 | 74% | 108,266 mi |
| 2002 | 138 | $13,380 | 67% | 110,216 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
