5 Reasons to buy a JZX100 in 2023

The market for #JDM imported cars is a wild one but sometimes you can see the signs of cars that are just going to end up being special forever and the #jzx100 #toyotachaser is exactly that car. Not only is a Toyota Chaser one of the best handling and most fun cars I’ve ever owned but realistically it’s also worth the most amount of money. It’s crazy to think that these cars are literally throw away drift missiles all around the world for how well they handle and how good they feel.
For those who don’t want to watch the whole video, the 5 reasons why you need to buy a JZX100 right now are:
1. The engine
2. It’s a sedan / super practical
3. Part Support
4. They are actually rare
5. They are amazing cars.
That should be enough for anyone to want one.
Let me know if you agree or disagree in the comments below.

[@andreasrosner2723]

Watched this video last week. Bought a Mark II JZX100 in auction this morning. Came back and watch this video again to justify my purchase to myself.

[@CoolGuyClub]

Hell yes!! Congrats

[@doogle4321]

How’d you do it? What’s the process? Really want to do this myself.

[@andreasrosner2723]

@@doogle4321 I had an importer do it because there's a ton of extra stuff that has to be done to get the car legal in Germany. But I saw tons of tutorials for the US online. Appearently the hardest part is finding a solid contact in Japan who the auction bidding for you

[@MrEthanQuinn]

Your fuckin living the dream lad, I’m using the video and your comment to justify it to myself, an inspiration sir health to drive

[@mk2jzx100]

Good choice, my mark ll is treating me great 👍

[@SOOSUEDE.V]

My absolute dream car is a JZX100 Chaser. Thank you for sharing.

[@MultiMates7]

Do it man, I love mine so much

[@Tr4yzz]

@@MultiMates7 not everybody has the money

[@Treeezplz]

I also live in Washington ! And I just bought a JZX 100 Chaser ! I'm in absolute LOVE with it. And damn does it turn heads !! It's amazing.

[@brandonnickerson3077]

I originally wanted a skyline before getting my chaser and then realized how impractical it was going to be given the fact I have 4 kids that love to come to car shows and cruises with me. My Chaser Tourer V is hands down the best car I’ve owned so far. It’s not the fastest thing I’ve owned but considering the era this car came from is wild on how well it performs. I really wonder what power they would’ve produced these cars at if it wasn’t for the gentlemen’s agreement. With basic bolt ons and a boost controller this car GETS DOWN and sounds fkn amazing.

[@CoolGuyClub]

Exactly! These cars are just tooo good and you build them anyway you want to.

[@Xmadish]

I feel you, I wanted 4 Door Skyline too and then realiszed that getting immortal Toyota, which also drifts and can haul family and stuff is wiser solution, especially considering all parts that are still available or fit from other Lexuses and Toyotas :D

[@vladimiri4475]

Have the same chaser with mt R154. Amazing toy. Respect from Russia, Siberia

[@CoolGuyClub]

How cool!

[@jetfreylavadia1027]

Thank you for sharing all the good information about the chaser. I got one myself jzx105 looking at lowering my suspension and installing a nice wheel like yours. Also live in Washington state

[@CoolGuyClub]

Awesome! Our wheels are actually for sale if you are looking for a set. $1900 with tires 18X8 : 18x9 +35

[@Toyota4Life]

As a Toyota enthusiast and Iris, these are the vehicles why Toyota is the number one Japanese company

[@Infamousjae107]

Scooping my tourer s this weekend; found one of the rare colors so super excited

[@CoolGuyClub]

Awesome!

[@AlexisGarcia-lo3hr]

I never had a " dream car " until i discovered the chaser jzx100

[@CoolGuyClub]

It’s such a great car

[@SupraDylan427]

I bought 2 tourer v chasers a few months back should be arriving soon I can’t wait

[@CoolGuyClub]

So sick

[@954_babytico2]

you set my mind on it 2 weeks baby!!!!

[@MultiMates7]

There are also alot of parts available even in Australia, and NZ

[@syd_jzx100]

I own a 1999 Toyota Chaser Tourer V in 6N9. Amazing car with low kms and all the goodies like a TRD front strut brace, Rare Optioned OEM Chaser Grill, upgraded Tein Flex 7 Coilovers and it's sitting on 18inch Silver R34 GTR wheels.

[@ybdizz]

That thing is mint clean!

[@CoolGuyClub]

Thank you very much

[@espelange]

Can’t wait for my jzx90 tourer V, it be ready this month! Will be joining the long bois club soon !

[@CoolGuyClub]

Heck yes

[@rafael562Niners]

Im getting my 97 chaser trd sport next year cant wait.

[@CoolGuyClub]

Hell yes

[@user-gc4tf2iq2p]

I love my Mark 2 JZX90 Tourer V R154 !... And this is not the first of my tourer V... I also had IrV Jzx110 some years ago... Respect and best wishes from Chita Russia!

[@prodkv11]

Im 18 with a 97 civic and thinking about getting a chaser as my next car. I thought about getting a 9th gen civic si but the chaser has always been my dream car

[@Fredrick656]

They're not cheap these days

[@gd_media]

Hey brother, recently got your channel recommended to me :D Congrats for getting one, especially Automatic. People are sleeping on these gems thinking that they are sluggish and shit to drive. Quite the opposite, slap a shiftkit, HKS intake, a straight pipe and this thing shifts faster than modern DSG's, and you get awesome pops and bangs. Also a lot cheaper to buy and in waaaaaaaay better condiiton than Manual ones that have been abused. You have summed it up perfectly. This car matches every single critera we want. I own a bunch of cars (some really expensive ones) but the Chaser is still may daily go to. So take care of her and enjoy every single second :D I'm now finally making the jump on a transmission swap on mine but not manual :D I'm going for an 8hp70 swap. I'd highly recommend you to look into it if you haven't already. It's next level: coupling one of the best engines ever made with a top modern automatic transmission. Much love from EU

[@CoolGuyClub]

Man o man 8hp is on my list of dream swaps. I can’t wait to hear how yours does with it.

[@gd_media]

@@CoolGuyClub Yessir! Just got my adapter kit delivered today, next step is the Turbolamik controller and then taking it into the workshop for the swap :D will keep you posted !

[@Yeptturbo6969]

Love this video! I’m glad I found this video and ur in Washington! I live I washington too and just opened a vinyl wrap business and was thinking about this car as a shop car….this was my favorite car on gran Turismo when I was a kid and I thought I would be a cool shop car/promotional vehicle for my business! Thank you for the video and I’m now for sure on the hunt for a JZX100 chaser now! Wish me luck!

[@CoolGuyClub]

Congrats on the new business! Hopefully we will see you scooting around in a chaser soon.

[@isaacmarley5112]

Haven’t watched the vid yet but yes I agree I think I should buy one

[@andrewferguson7653]

Love it

[@CoolGuyClub]

Hell yes! Love you

[@wedemandfun]

Where did you pick up the wheels? I had the exact ones come on a jzx90 mark 2 I had in Jamaica some years ago. Loved them!

[@CoolGuyClub]

Local guy here in WA, he's had them for 12 years.

[@jamesbarten2543]

Oh man. I need one of these...is that that midnight green color? That is by far my favorite color on these.

[@CoolGuyClub]

Ebony tea pearl. 6n9. It’s such a beautiful color

[@eakmadashma]

always wanted a tourer v mark II but by the time i can afford one i reckon the prices will be kinda crazy so will have to settle for a 110 irv. I wish the 110 wasnt so ugly though. And then the Verossa ... what were they thinking jeez

[@rrhagekenne1901]

Is that a dark green chaser? If so I have one too! Just picked one up today in Monroe wa, all stock and I’m already loving it!

[@CoolGuyClub]

Color code 6n9. Ebony Tea Pearl. You’re just 39 mins away from us.

[@dohc1974]

@@CoolGuyClubis there a Washington state chaser/mark2 club I could subscribe to? Haven’t seen any in person yet, I live in Lakewood wa.

[@jetfreylavadia1027]

@@dohc1974 we should start our own club I live in Bothell Washington 👍

[@michaely8635]

love❤，does montana have one

[@onstreetgarage]

Honestly as an all-round, performance car that can still be considered somewhat practical JZX100's are the greatest!

[@CoolGuyClub]

The greatest!

[@LikeDasha_Vlog]

Hi! Cool chaser! I have the same) Tell me please, what you're making this video for? canon, nikon, sony? what model? what lens?

[@CoolGuyClub]

Sony zve10. Rokinon 18mm

[@NewHandle_]

Their about 25-30k in Ireland, and we drive on same side as japan so thats good. Gonna have to get one before they're 50k

[@CoolGuyClub]

Yes very smart

[@asynixhd905]

Plan on importing one manual from japan as locally in aus they’re going for $40k+ for decent high mileage example 180k km engine +.. how’s the economy if you baby the engine?

[@CoolGuyClub]

Economy isn’t bad. It isn’t great. Staying out of boost gives us around 20 mpg on the highway.

[@danbobnix]

Had to settle for a JZX100 N/A Cresta. Mainly because I don't excrete money 😢 I'm still excited though. Wanted to get one before prices get even sillier.

[@CoolGuyClub]

Prices are so silly and are just gonna get more silly. Great job securing one.

[@Arafath017]

I have mark 2 gx110 1g fe beams 2000....wish we could meet..

[@falkin42]

I had no idea they made so many r32s. Looks like the r33 and r34 were much closer to jzx100 production levels. Makes sense, since those generations are closer in year. Now I'm curious how many x90s were made. Regardless, yes, this is my current car obsession.

[@CoolGuyClub]

Me neither until I looked it up. Wild right?

[@toyota-chaser-jzx100]

I live in Chile and I bought my tourer v manual box from the factory at the end of 2019 and it is wonderful. They offer me money but I will not sell it

[@CoolGuyClub]

Don't sell it.

[@user-qv2tg3qg2r]

Настоящий автомобиль. JDM 👍💪

[@johnlegitkicks]

See this what i like just a normal style Jzx100 and i want to drive for fun and daily Drive as well

[@CoolGuyClub]

Thank you! JZX100's (when not completely modded) are SUCH good daily drivers.

[@xxboxofmuffinsxx4252]

I was thinking about one of these. Theyre cheaper than an S15 if purchased w the auto trans but im leaning towards other newer cars

[@CoolGuyClub]

The are definitely great cars either way. If you want something REALLY fast with a warranty go new. If you want a really good used car that makes you smile go with a JZX100 Tourer V but you will 100% need a manual.

[@xxboxofmuffinsxx4252]

@@CoolGuyClub id prefer the manual but its hard to justify it. A good auto is like $10k and a good manual is close to $30k. 2.5-3x the price for the tranny alone is not worth it. Maybe it's not as cool, but I could get a blade master G for like 8k in good condition/low miles. Newer, US Lexus V6 power, etc. I wouldn't want to buy new ever unless im like ridiculously rich some day, too much waste.

[@wwererue]

im really really considering a jzx100 as a first car and i rlly needa know if i would be in the shop alot or would it be realiable for 2-3yrs without major spending. my mom rlly dislikes the idea of me getting a 90s car bc she says they “break” easily. the one im buying has 50k miles

[@Fredrick656]

How much?

[@sanjicamps]

same

[@wwererue]

@@Fredrick656 12k usd

[@LowStyleMac]

Bought mine a few months ago

[@CoolGuyClub]

Fantastic

[@Nzaf001]

Couldn't get approved so i bought an is300 and swapped in r154 and jzs171. Id like to think my car is nearly identical as far as the jzx driving experience.

[@CoolGuyClub]

If you still have the factory IS300 cluster and it's working it's arguably a better experience.

[@Haidaruuu]

I'd love to own a jzx100, but unfortunately my country has a rule against importing second-hand cars, this car is very rare in my state, only a few fingers

[@Fredrick656]

Where you from?

[@brianwiththechaser9886]

agree

[@CoolGuyClub]

Thanks so much for watching.

[@skater13312]

Bought mine little over a year ago

[@CoolGuyClub]

Perfect timing

[@yifanchen5262]

I'd buy one, but it gets super expensive if I buy it from the USA and ship it

[@Understeerking]

JZX110 master race. Rarer than the X100 by far, the most refined JZX chassis with all the bugs from the past generations sorted out. And the best point, 1/2 the price of a X100 because everyone buys the same 5 jdm cars.

[@CoolGuyClub]

You’re correct on all points. Only thing is… they are ugly.

[@Understeerking]

@CoolGuyClub all part of my plan to keep em cheap, haha. As long as ppl keep ignoring them more for me.

[@HaneezHaroon]

What are those wheels and the offset?

[@CoolGuyClub]

Enkei Algernon intelesse 18x8 18x9 +32

[@jaxontaisey7538]

u had me at “buy a jzx100”

[@CoolGuyClub]

yesssss

[@spency2000]

One rule of chaser club don't talk about chaser club...

[@CoolGuyClub]

Facts

[@Toyota4Life]

Honestly, in my personal opinion, this is basically a lexus is300 with a little more leg space in the back

[@CoolGuyClub]

Same brand but no where near similar driving experience. Turbo vs NA engine lsd vs no LSD Rhd vs lhd Different suspension geometry The little things really change up how it drives and handles. But there are definitely a ton of shared parts.

[@Toyota4Life]

@@CoolGuyClub the Lexus IS300 does come with the LSD option and you can drop one Jay Z motor into the IS300, which is argumentatively a more nimble chassis because it’s more lightweight and shorter and dimension so technically it’s better if you get it in the right spec

[@Kamikazekims]

Most 2JZ parts fit on 1JZ so owning one outside of Japan isn't an issue

[@OG-hy4lr]

That’s 6N9 paint or black?

[@CoolGuyClub]

6N9 indeed

[@dp_wynn5392]

The RHD is my biggest concern with this car but everything else has sold me.

[@CoolGuyClub]

That’s a very valid concern

[@correctspec]

I need help finding that front lip haha

[@CoolGuyClub]

Julian S1 front lip RHD Japan or Nengun. Done deal.

[@correctspec]

@@CoolGuyClub maybe I missed out on Nengun, I looked the other day and it said discontinued. No luck on RHDJapan either.

[@CoolGuyClub]

Ah bummer, I'm sure you can find it from an importer but at least you know what to ask for.

[@henryalexanderbarr9353]

guys can anyone tell me the best tunable car for the uae?

[@CoolGuyClub]

That’s impossible to answer. Start with a car that has a turbo and is popular.

[@henryalexanderbarr9353]

But what car is that then cause I want smthn else hat is similar to a supra or a supra but I can’t find a supra…

[@geoffreytumang5221]

I don't know man... A cheap E39 M5 parties pretty hard.

[@CoolGuyClub]

Totally, it’s a FANTASTIC CAR! JZX100 just feels lighter and begs for more. We should do a side by side comparison video.

[@dispatchcustomerservice-gb4977]

Stock suspension?

[@CoolGuyClub]

Nope. We have bc racing coilovers all around.

[@dispatchcustomerservice-gb4977]

Ok just bc and upper control arms? My mark 2 tourer V should clear today ! Can’t wait I like the fitment that’s on your car. That’s more like something I’m aiming for! Nothing too crazy

[@jackle4100]

What about JZX101 chasers

[@CoolGuyClub]

That will need to be a different video.

[@jackle4100]

I'm currently working on a jzx101, and I'm converting it to a tourer v. @@CoolGuyClub

[@Muklolan666]

How about a JZX-110 🤔?

[@CoolGuyClub]

There’s no real hype around those yet and arguably they are much uglier than any 100 series chassis

[@patricksmith3076]

Im sorry but in the first minute when you said, "this is only about the jzx100, tourer v trim," I didn't like that. I feel you discredit other x90/x100 cars heavily based on the fact they dont have YOUR 1jz-gte vvti, even though many of them did or had other great motors including the non vvti 1jz, 7m for the x80, 2jz-ge, and etc, options for the following gens. The many motor options for these cars were astounding and something rare to see today optioned into cars. You could get all sorts of aftermarket and performance parts for many of these options not just the 'jzx100 tourer v 1jzt-vvti.' I agree that in the US where we live it is definitely easier to get x100 parts because of their notoriety and popularity among the drift scene but not impossible or difficult to do the same for others.. Although the jzx100 has improved suspension, is 70ish pounds lighter, and a facelift doesn't mean the other x100s and x90s aren't or couldn't be right there with them.

[@CoolGuyClub]

X90’s aren’t what this video is about. You should make one.

[@grimmerjxcts2206]

1JZ and Sedan and it's a mf Toyota are just enough reasons to get it if i had one i would keep it stock or go with VIP mods not waste it for drift

[@Toyota4Life]

Better then Hondas

[@butchdeadlift7551]

I've got a GX100 Chaser but I bought it intending to swap my non-VVTi NA 2J/R154 into. Tourer Vs are cool for stock cars but 1J VVTis are really the worst JZs because of the head. Great for stock power up to around 450hp but anything beyond that is a struggle.

[@CoolGuyClub]

400 is the hp sweet spot. Plus you get all the benefits of vvti. Anything above that isn’t worth it for our cruiser.

[@Jeebuus]

Really? There are plenty of guys that get well past 450 without head work (porting, cams, etc). Mine is still being tuned with a Haltech, but at 15psi/5000ft elevation it made 523whp and that was fuel limited, will be making more since the injectors were swapped (again). Tomei BX turbo, stock intake/exhaust manifolds, bigger throttle body, front mount/j-pipe, but so far there's really nothing we've had to do to the head itself unless the car had some other modifications done to it that weren't disclosed/discovered before it was imported. Drives really well too.

[@96st206]

24,000 Chaser Tourer Vs made not the entire lineup of the JZX100

[@CoolGuyClub]

Agreed. That’s why I just said “chaser”

[@OffensivePlayer316]

How the heck do I buy it?…

[@CoolGuyClub]

We sold ours but there are plenty for sale on marketplace. And places like top rank importers and rhd specialties have a large stock as well

[@tireboi6193]

watched yesterday, bought today $16.5k

[@CoolGuyClub]

A tourer v in good condition should sell for way more than that, good investment!

[@tireboi6193]

@@CoolGuyClub got lucky and found a motivated seller who's neighbors were calling code enforcement 🥰

[@Afrorack]

You will get one for around 1000 Euros in my country no ones wants them because being of high fuel consumption

[@HT2JZ]

Not at 30k, if they still were 10-14k, sure :)

[@CoolGuyClub]

Well they aren't gonna go down in price, that's for sure.

[@Syow2x]

And here I am selling my clean TRD/Kakimoto Chaser to buy the wife a new SUV. She can get a bank loan then.

[@CoolGuyClub]

ahahah we should have never sold our Chaser

[@shawnc5947]

not cheap all so

[@CoolGuyClub]

Correct

[@Josh_Judge]

16k minimum in japan

[@kaspermp.3.495]

I just found PLENTY online and im seeing lots between 4k-15k NOT in Japan.

[@dohc1974]

These cars aren’t worth 20-30k even in the tourer v trim.

[@CoolGuyClub]

Market says otherwise. But feel free to buy them at whatever price you can get them for.

[@dohc1974]

@@CoolGuyClub the market is full of buyers with auto loans. If they had to use their personal money they’d be thinking twice lol

[@Understeerking]

@dohc1974 pretty pointless comment. It doesn't matter if they buy with a loan or their own cash. Bottom line is they are going for 30k no matter if you agree or not. Same goes for S15s, I was getting them for 6k spec R in 2008. Is a Schassis worth 20-30k, no. But things change, lol.

[@Toyota4Life]

I agree the prices on these cars have been blown up, but they aren’t worth that. The prices are just building hype and not being able to purchase it here in the states originally. This also goes for other JDM cars that aren’t worth anywhere near they’re asking price any Honda type R bullshit just to name one but people are buying them just to say that they have it lol. It’s just idiots with money to waste that’s all

[@Toyota4Life]

@@Understeerking S 15s aren’t worth that either These are cheap cars that the price is being over inflated because of hype and social media

[@nzos14]

Shhhhh stop telling everyone, I don't have room for more cars yet 🥲

[@CoolGuyClub]

Ahahah I’m out of room too