1997 Toyota Aristo 2JZ Twin Turbo (Canada Import) Japan Auction Purchase Review

[@fpsColton]

Thanks for putting this up! Watching this makes me even more excited about my 2000 Aristo v300 landing in July! Thanks again for translating my sheet and checking the sale price. It's great to see examples with higher mileage holding up so well.

[@Boosted00]

NightRush hey man, how much did your 2000 GS end up costing you landed in Canada? also what condition and kms you get it with? Thanks in advance !

[@fpsColton]

Tommy 910 Mine cost more than average, it has 28,000km, is a grade 4.5 with an A interior. It is also the vertex edition, all said and done it will be nearly $10,000 CAD (this includes cost at auction, export fees, shipping, insurance, importer fees, customs clearance, duty, gst and other costs). I could have gotten a higher mileage one for a few thousand less I'm sure, but I'd rather spend the extra to have something that will be nearly new! Check my page to see my tt Mkiv Supra that was landed with only 14,000km!

[@Boosted00]

NightRush Thanks for the quick reply man. 28 000 kms with a grade A interior is amazing! wow. That's practically brand spanking new . I would have spent the extra couple grand also to have a such low km and good condition car. I always loved these cars and would love a JDM one with the 2J in it, but I'm not sure about the whole RHD thing and getting use to that. I wonder what it would cost me to convert it to LHD . lol Sort of serious. I'm gonna check out your supra now. I can't believe the supra has even lower kms. How much was that beast? Thanks again

[@fpsColton]

Tommy 910 Thanks for the comment! My very first car was a jzs147 Aristo V (1st gen, non vvti aristo), and since then I've owned another 147, and a huge number of other cars. I remember back then we couldn't buy jzs161 Aristo in Canada but the guys in the UK could, and on the Aristo forums I was always jealous haha. This will be my first 161 and I'm very excited for it to say the least! My background with these cars is what helped me justify the extra money for a real gem.

[@fpsColton]

Tommy 910 If you live in a market where you can register a RHD, then I would suggest leaving it as is and enjoying the drive. It's not difficult at all. On the other hand, if you can't register a rhd, then an engine swap on a Lexus GS is probably your best bet.

[@4dvise94]

love just watching these videos :) really relaxing.

[@victordo9408]

Anyone noticed the original remote key in two broken pieces inside the centre console at 13:48 ?

[@MMOchAForPrez]

Victor Do I'm not surprised. That's very common with the key that came with the ES/RX/GS. If you don't turn the key with your fingers gripping the very bottom of the key close to the metal blade, it will eventually crack the key in half when you turn key in the ignition.

[@Syncopia]

Victor Do Exactly! Mine IS cracked and I DO turn it at the bottom! 😂

[@SHOW-dq1gp]

Just purchased a 2000 gs300 and it still turns heads. Great car

[@Ninseyhsieh]

sweet car, this car is gonna last forever especially Lexus/Toyota that was made in Japan.

[@KeenanStyles]

Hands down one of the best cars I've ever own. I had two of them about 4 years ago. I had to sell them both because temptation was pulling at me when it was suppose to be my DD lol

[@Syncopia]

Tokyo JAZ80 They just drive so good!

[@andytwon91]

This car is a 98 and still looks better than new cars keep that in mind

[@MrMagic475]

Love these videos! The reason "why" you do not get 4 gears worth of selection is because, in the 4-speed transmission, first gear by default is selected. Therefore only 2nd, 3rd and 4th can be selected from there on. Love these cars also! At the moment I am in the market for a jzx100/jzx110 - Chaser, Mark 2, Verossa in Australia. Dam the prices of these cars have shot up recently.

[@Syncopia]

Yes yes yes, best Toyota ever made. Also I recall being able to shift all 4 gears on mine. L, 2, 3 and D. L being first and D being fourth.

[@TDBANK33]

You're really naturally funny 😂😂😂

[@GiNnYmAnN]

"Hello JDM tree" ❤😂😂

[@prismatic9804]

I managed to hard shift my auto 4runner one time. a few weeks later I stalled it going from reverse to drive too fast (didn't hit the brake.) I'm gonna try not to do that anymore...

[@kylerchristy9821]

I want one of these cars, I love them so much

[@derrellwilliams2814]

I feel like the iPhone charger joke ain't get enough love. I laughed.

[@rso1980]

The tail light have been changed to new tail lights 2003 model. Nice car !!

[@PacificCoastAuto]

I was really close to saying that when I was posting the video but I was afraid of being wrong. Thanks for letting me know.

[@fpsColton]

rso1980 Those tail lights came on the kouki cars, which can be identified by a chrome Toyota badge on the steering wheel, slightly different grill with less vertical bars, and those clear red taillights. The kouki began during year 2000. I believe the satnav also changed at this time, and also possibly the floor mats.

[@MarcusMarksen]

this looks amazing in black and the person who owned it took good care, maybe before the auction it was a Vip car haha

[@sahkovikanerenu5258]

i saw a aristo with the small tailights gone it looked so wrong

[@MMOchAForPrez]

salon jonnein Inner tail lights were shaved off the trunk. To me it makes lit lol like a giant older Camry from behind or something lol

[@ninjamoto21]

Will that black fd be uploaded?

[@Laturi55]

Why there is a second key hole next to the trunk opener at 14:11?

[@Shwalker07]

You can lock the trunk button when you drop it off lets say at a valet so they can not open the trunk. Also the valet key has no buttons on it as well so you can lock the glove box and the trunk. Older Honda's had this feature also but not to many other makes with a trunk lock.

[@mayyar2980]

Shwalker07 how Interesting! I wish more cars had this feature.

[@omygodish3]

what type for cars can you get for 4-5 cad imported and all to canada should do a video on what your money can get to give people some ideas

[@RBeeMedia]

brandon anderson If you look well through auctions, there are many cars that sell for this price, but not including shipping though, which is quite expensive when it is to ship a 3,000-4,000 $ vehicle. Check out their auction website you will see

[@worldhello1234]

An old banger with high mileage, off course. Let's say that it is US$3,500. You pay about 1 grand agent fees, about 250 for transport and loading, about 1,500 freight and don't forget about custom tariff, so it is most likely an old banger or a lucky purchase.

[@Tracks777]

Great stuff :)

[@DoRC]

None extra power all that cone filter is doing is sucking hot engine compartment air.

[@MrKimlas]

Hi, How much to purchase and ship this car to Zimbabwe Africa.

[@BlackoutTheDrunk]

That radiator top tank isnt looking great, i think i can see a little fluid around the top neck too

[@PacificCoastAuto]

I open that as part oft he review. You will notice some spill over in just about every video if you check.

[@Zubbins]

I own this car now, the radiator blew about 5 months after getting it haha, has a mishimoto in it now!

[@adrianjeager790]

What's your website ?

[@thegame123ize]

Some help needed what the octane rating requirement for these?

[@ndn2589]

broken key in the center console??

[@raychi4759]

any reviews on that rav4?

[@rizky2646]

4more year waiting for Toyota crown being imported

[@markrent3269]

I'm sure you can get an adaptor for the iPhone charger 😁

[@jambrand3708]

Lexus in the States?

[@vishamchinkan6920]

my favorite car, i have a gs400 with 141k miles

[@MrCarGuy]

Visham Chinkan I have a 2000 GS400 with 78,000 miles. The dreaded brake cylinder is failing and need to find a post-2000 one without the defect to put on it. Btw, Japan didn't even get an Aristo with the 1UZ. Only North America.

[@thesis4349]

Altezza wheels?

[@garthgarth]

No, Altezza aren't as shiny. Also the Altezza ones sort of dent in with the spokes (not sure how else to describe) whereas the Aristo ones are flat.

[@MrCarGuy]

The leather seats in these cars can last a long while if not abused. I'm actually surprised this car has this much wear.

[@doripanda]

Stupid iPhone charger.

[@Boosted00]

How much am I looking at for a GS like this in this condition with this many kms landed in my hands in Canada ? Rough estimate would do if anyone knows. thanks guys

[@Syncopia]

Tommy 910 Hi, it was $9000 CAD to Ontario for my Aristo V300

[@anth6192012]

Syncopia did you end up finding insurance? I payed 9000 as well shipped to Toronto.

[@Boosted00]

Syncopia thanks for the reply. that is very good price landed.

[@MrCarGuy]

Darn Canadians rusting out all the nice imports!

[@Syncopia]

Anthony Alekji It was incredibly difficult but I did, and it was really expensive. I hear there might be more options nowadays. I don't have mine anymore just because of the expensive insurance

[@THOMASTTWYFORD]

I wonder if these bad boys are speccd the same in Australia with the different Lexis badge.....

[@MMOchAForPrez]

Thomas Twyford Lexus GS's never came with turbos.

[@justmechanicthings]

I like my Aristo rims how like i like my women...18 and above.

[@PacificCoastAuto]

wow... awesome

[@trashy10]

price is usd?

[@dawicked2k8]

trashy10 price is in Yen, baka gaijin lol

[@trashy10]

ty so how much usd?

[@dawicked2k8]

trashy10 this question comes up alot, so if you wanna check out prices, go back to Dereks older videos, in one if them he shows how to use the auction tool he has so can check out what cars are coming up for sale, and you can also see how much the previous cars that he bought sold for, I'm guessing the prices are gonna be in Yen, so just use Google to convert Yen to Federal Reserve note ( Dollar)

[@criastiangiraldez771]

JDM TREE :D

[@adolfharambesstrongbleacha4475]

looks like a benz w/ tt 2jz

[@garbage854]

Cool :)

[@gradams68]

👍

[@darius2640]

is there any way to make speedometer white, cause I just can't stand that ugly casper the ghost greenish light

[@PacificCoastAuto]

I'd say it is more like Slimer green. I don't know if it could be changed or not.

[@MrCarGuy]

darius2640 The green is great to me!

[@fujitsubo3323]

3rd!!!!!!!!

[@eman0828]

This is a Lexus GS 300 in the U.S. no difference, just name plate badge swap. I driven a 2006 GS350. Pretty dope.

[@PacificCoastAuto]

The GS300 has the non-turbo 220hp version of the 2JZ. The reason the JDM one kicks so much butt is because you get the twin turbo engine. It is the only other car that comes with it. 4-door Supra!!

[@Shwalker07]

Plus the JDM folding mirrors, rear active steering and a few other quirks also.

[@eman0828]

PacificCoastAuto Do realize the Supra comes in non Turbo and even an Automatic Transmission. The non Turbo is around $25k.

[@N3RFTHIS]

Not the same. Different engines.

[@realkilju]

you ahoykd nake soubd chwck of every car

[@oshimishubunboy6274]

this aint nothing but a lexus…I know im stating the obvious

[@auz8d9wij2ks9d]

It's an automatic, so a big no no for me..

[@craca96]

Honey Badger they only come in automatic

[@THOMASTTWYFORD]

I wonder if these bad boys are speccd the same in Australia with the different Lexis badge.....

[@Syncopia]

Thomas Twyford no turbos in aus spec

[@N3RFTHIS]

No.