2003 Lexus SC 430 430

The SC 430 is Lexus's luxury convertible, a two-door that blends grand-touring comfort with a folding hardtop. It's more about relaxed cruising than carving corners, so the steering feels light and the ride stays composed on long trips. Inside, you get a quiet, well-trimmed cabin with heated leather seats and a premium sound system, though rear seats are snug. Lexus's reputation for dependability carries over here, so many SC 430s run strong with just routine maintenance. The SC 430 is the only trim for this model, so you get the full grand-touring experience straight from the factory. Its 4.3L V8 makes 300 horsepower, paired with a five-speed automatic that shifts smoothly for relaxed highway cruising. The power-folding hardtop stows in about 25 seconds, giving you a coupe’s security and a convertible’s openness in one car.