Should you buy a USED Toyota Mark X? Have you even heard of it?

[@ReDriven]

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[@ProductofNZ]

The problem with ReDriven is that they keep exposing all the hidden JDM unicorns.

[@katzicael]

I know right, letting all the secrets out - ruining it for us in NZ lol.

[@allanwenzke749]

i've had my fair share of JDM goodness. Such as, Toyota Chaser, Toyota Aristo. Brilliant cars! I would probably try one of these, as all the JDM heroes of yestyyear are all going to America at a disgusting eye wateringly high price. I got an aristo for 8k and sold it 3 year later for 7k. I got the Chaser for 6.5k and sold it for 6k, 3 years later. I would never pay 45k for a supra that I could have gotten before COVID for 6k! The prices may come back to normality...but I highly doubt it. Thanks AMERICA. YOU ARE GREAT, AGAIN!

[@LancerEvo9Wagon]

Watch the prices climb right about 3 hours ago☠️💀

[@katzicael]

@ I can remember when you could get an NSX in NZ for $30k with 120km on the clock. Really wish I'd done it lol.

[@piusgumo3330]

😭😭😭😭😭​@@LancerEvo9Wagon

[@JorgesTales]

Jamaica’s national car, been waiting for you to make this video🙏🙏🙏🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@nme87]

Beat me to the comment re jamaica haha

[@stephendobbs7312]

Gearbox kills it for me. Was considering one a while ago but I couldn't do it.

[@DJCHAMAK876]

💯

[@Turbodude12345]

Big up the #876

[@miguelhackett4352]

what's it called in Jamaica? because in trinidad and tobago i've never heard of the mark x

[@GudiiOnCars]

Finally.. The Mark X. A popular vehicle in Kenya, Jamaica, Mozambique, Zambia, Pakistan.. just to name a few. The Hustler's choice. I hope you guys will get yours hands on the rare manual version. Only 450 examples were made

[@cxsh-u3f]

dont forget the crown man

[@roadsofjapan6009]

Tom’s edition and Almost impossible to find one for sale here in Japan…. That and their like 10 times the price of not more here in Japan last one I saw was selling for 60k AUD here in Japan 😂 while these you can pickup for a few thousand here in Japan no idea why the market is so broken in Australia 🇦🇺

[@chappy2121]

I've got a 01 Crown Athlete VX, had it nearly 5 years. Its been great.

[@GudiiOnCars]

@chappy2121 awesome vehicles

[@fazeelraza5215]

I live in Pakistan and I am restoring my Mark X to its original form. I like stock cars and this one is really fun to drive around. The motor in these cars is smooth AF.

[@Taktari]

I live in Kenya and own the smaller 4GR engine Mark X. I pretty much agree that the car is great. I've had it for 5 years after buying it used. Clocked just about 40k kms and it is reliable, fast (by Kenyan standards), comfortable and because it shares many mechanical components with other models, it is relatively inexpensive to keep running. The interior is very boring but that means fewer things to go wrong. If you live somewhere with good roads it's a blast to drive. Thanks for the video.

[@calebodhiambo9065]

fast by your own standards bro..

[@Taktari]

@@calebodhiambo9065 it's pretty quick though

[@dvine2858]

These are loved in jamaica, they are everywhere

[@HairSuitGentleman]

The small, flat storage shelf to the right of the steering wheel is supposed to hold the ETC card reader. It not only allows you to pay toll booths in Japan, it greets you when you enter the car and wishes you a Merry Christmas on 25th December!

[@DavidP-ti6fu]

Dont think the ETC reader does the greetings, think that is the car itself, ps also wished you you ' happy new year' - in Japanese

[@HairSuitGentleman]

@@DavidP-ti6fu I didn’t realise! I still have the factory head unit and ETC installed and just assumed it was the ETC.

[@vinterMkII]

When I imported my JZX90 Mark II it came with an ETC card reader, it tells me to put a card in in Japanese lol mine is mounted to the dash though, leaving my flat shelf empty. There is a Hello Kitty version that actually does greet you and wishes you a safe trip.

[@すどにむ]

cahrd ga sohnyw- sarete imasen

[@YogiiDon876]

Not underrated in Jamaica thou🇯🇲💥 we young bloods love them❤️‍🔥😅

[@twitchyrighteye]

ReDriven are about to realize just how many fans they have in East Africa

[@rahmanansubuga2032]

Watching from Uganda🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬

[@MrAllan875]

As a Ugandan…

[@dazzleamariah3461]

Uganda approves this review 😁

[@logenjameswong2976]

My mark x Grx120, already 20years old, still strong n reliable

[@technicboy5917]

I don't what it is. These videos are so engaging, I binge watch them even if I'm not looking for a car

[@PieterBreda]

I have never heard of this car. I live in the Netherlands. It is a really nice car and apparently also reliable.

[@Vourn-75]

You should buy one... You'll be smiling for years ahead

[@salimtayachi8707]

We in Europe don't know nothing about these Toyota local cars. In Australia they aren't really that far from Japan so it's easier for them to have a culture and access what they have. It's easier for them even for the fact that they both have right weel drive

[@DanielW-x4v]

@@salimtayachi8707 It was really hard to import JDM cars into Australia until the rules relaxed a lot a few years ago, now we can pretty much import any model not sold locally as long as it goes through a compliance process. New Zealand is the real land of imports, they have everything.

[@jimmy19736]

its fast, real fast, i have the supercharged version in jamaica

[@salimtayachi8707]

@@DanielW-x4v didn't know about this, thanks for sharing this knowledge

[@bcm70]

I recently bought a 2008 Toyota Crown Athlete for my son and my god - the condition on the thing is ridiculous. It's in better condition than our 2 year old Model Y! Toyota know how to build cars, but even more amazingly given most Japanese don't have enclosed car parks, the Japanese know how to look after their cars. Has the same motor as the Mark X and boy does it boogie once you get it going.

[@roadsofjapan6009]

Great buy for your son…. Unfortunately here there getting ruined by reputation, Kurd’s here in Japan have just decimated any chance of a foreigner to own one 😂 that is unless you like to get pulled over by the police every week and have your car searched 😂

[@Rhythmattica]

I just want to chime in, and yes, as a local, your channel has given me so much info on what may be my next purchase.. But ive got to tell you,. This is the best format of any car channel ive seen anywhere on the net. This Channels a farking Beauty! Keep em' coming !

[@fazeelraza5215]

I own the first version of Mark X (2005 model 300G). I have had it for a while now and because mine got older (turning 20 years old), I decided to go for a full restoration on mine, from powertrain to electricals and exterior paint and interior as well. My build is going really well, 2 months into it. But, one thing I must say, I just recently put a new motor in it but, even the original motor was running perfectly smoke with the exception of some smoke out the exhaust. But, its a testament to toyota's engineering. The original motor working smoothly even after 20 years of service. The motor in mine is 3GR-FSE 3.0 liter. Its a really fun and reliable car to drive around. There are really cool body kits for these cars out there.

[@reezurk6135]

ah yes, the national car of Jamaica.

[@DigitalXD-gi7ig]

Yep next to probox 😂

[@AvenirRacing]

Not many cars make me consider selling my Toyota Crown Hybrid, but these things are just s e x y. I love them so much.

[@liberty0758]

There's a weird looking thing called Mark X Zio, which is sort of a mix between a people mover and a wagon. My mate has one and it's awesome. It's got a 2GR-FE engine though and it's a 6 seater.

[@alexkaranja7059]

Its looks is an acquired taste

[@evgeny7039]

It's a front wheel drive through

[@1DonFF]

It's a mark x turned to mini van.

[@evgeny7039]

@@1DonFF no, it's not. It is a completely different platform. It is a Camry turned into a minivan.

[@alexbwire2644]

From Tanzania here the thing that goes wrong in the exterior is people stealing parking sensors

[@Orvieta]

That's actually next level stupid :), but I could live without them, been driving for 20 years without them anyway.

[@alexkaranja7059]

In Kenya, even side mirrors are never safe on these

[@alechappy2070]

@@alexkaranja7059 Must be something to do with the people In Africa, they like anything not worked for.

[@MrAllan875]

@@alexkaranja7059dude, in Uganda if you park for long, you may find even your tyres gone

[@KaumbaChingonyi]

This has become one of the most popular cars here in Zambia. You will see it everywhere its a good car.

[@thierycyrus5474]

Macakes 🇿🇲🇿🇲🇿🇲

[@ANDREWMASATORA]

9:32 That is the space for ETC (Electrical Toll Collection) card reader for Japanese road. Most import cars from Japan have them in glove box, which is difficult to approach while driving. So the dedicated space for ETC newrby the driver seat is really spot-on feature.

[@TSChee-tn5qc]

When I see Jim has so little thing to say about the car , I know I can put my money down for it 🤪

[@alkem15t]

Ive had an almost identical Mark X to the one reviewed for a few months and I love it. Such a great daily and all round practical, comfy, sporty car. Was just going to say Adam you missed the fact that the rear seats also recline which my kids love cause it makes the rear even more comfy haha.

[@MrRez808]

That wipertech transition was as smooth as their wiper blades are.

[@Jordiemac_18]

Love dem out here in Jamaica. Especially the 350s 🔥

[@HairSuitGentleman]

The "G's" model is the Gazoo Sport model. (The logo stupidly looks like it has an apostrophe.) The carbon fiber roof is an option on the Gazoo Sport model. The Gazoo Sport model (like the GRMN) comes with 200+ extra spot welds on the chassis, sports suspension, advics brakes, 19 inch wheels.

[@alkem15t]

19 inch wheels

[@HairSuitGentleman]

@ Sorry! Thanks - corrected. FYI I put aftermarket 18s on and they fit over the front rotors.

[@alkem15t]

@@HairSuitGentleman all good! I have been considering going to 18s myself. Hoping to add a bit more offset to fill the guards better but also your dollar goes further on good tyres.

[@itsanofromme6099]

A dad at a school across from my work has one and some really nice work wheels, awesome dad car for sure

[@Maaku.X]

I own the 2012 Mark X with 2.5 4GR-FSE for the past 5 years and it is such a good balance between sporty and luxury. Yes the interior kinda looks a bit bland but it feels homy and comfortable. No complain about the noise in the cabin. Eventhough i installed Tein Flex Z coilover, the ride is still comfortable for a long journey (on the balance damping setting between hard and soft). When driving spiritedly, the front of the car feels planted but i still feel a bit of bodyroll in the middle and the back even with coilover, but still a fun car to drive and never got bored from driving it. My complain is that the brakes on the 2.5 is only 1 big piston caliper on the front and i feel the brakes does not keep up with the weight of the car. The interior issues with Mark X from some Indonesian owner mostly from cracked AC grill on the front dashboard. For maintenance, just change your engine oil, trans fluid and diff fluid regularly.

[@RazrThinblade]

For the brakes I converted mine to a IS350 caliper, rotor and pads. Makes a world of a difference. Brake fade isn't a thing anymore.

[@tamborineman0000]

I'm only 20 seconds in and he makes the statement "it might just be the perfect car"... My reply is... it's not a wagon so by definition it can't be the "perfect" car... I'll keep watching anyway 😂😂

[@Flaming-Hedgehog]

😁

[@richardggeorge]

Totally agree. Wagons are the best...

[@HairSuitGentleman]

LOL Man, if only they came in a wagon! (Mark X Zio does not count.)

[@daweigo6851]

😅😅

[@shirtz69r]

I'm glad I'm not the only wagon freak. Love em

[@greenegreene8644]

Yeah, on my side of the globe, this model is very common and very easy to find spare parts and kits anywhere in East Africa.

[@zeroyon4562]

I was surprised how popular they are in Kenya, Jamaica etc, I saw some videos on the Carnversations channel, you guys have an amazing car scene. Are they mostly 250 or 350 models in Africa? The 250 is more popular here in New Zealand.

[@greenegreene8644]

@zeroyon4562 Yeah, that's true. Where you from fam?

[@zeroyon4562]

@@greenegreene8644 New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@almoeezali6326]

I got the old 1990 GX81 version, that thing being over 35 still drives like a beast

[@michaelward5789]

Drove one of these in Japan for years as a company car.Great car . Always keep an eye on the oil level as once it starts using oil (not leaking) it only gets worse fast. Service regularly twice yearly at least. Will run for ever.

[@dorron2595]

There are 500 of the last markx grim made,3.5v,6 supercharged 360hp 6 speed manual and tops out a 280km not like the normal speed meter in the others that tops out a 180km.

[@oztraveltrio]

Loving the new opening each episode; jumping straight into it! ❤

[@catliciousoz]

Another top video! Thanks Redriven!

[@calebodhiambo9065]

Very popular in Kenya

[@gersonabiamofo2045]

Ik have a Toyota Mark X 2008. I have it for 8 years now. It still ride smooth. Only thing I changed are break pads and engine oil. Very reliable car

[@lubega850]

In uganda 🇺🇬, kenya 🇰🇪, Tanzania 🇹🇿, jamaica 🇯🇲 👌 this is the car for the youth v6 😊is alot of fun reliable f**k if u know like my comment 😀 I highly recommend 👌 to buy one guys 👦 i promise ❤️ u won't regret it's fun

[@OMODINGDANIEL-v9s]

very true, then the subaru forester comes next

[@DasJaegar]

You see them everywhere in Jamaica. The exhaust can have a burble tune lol

[@supamariio5570]

Pops an bangs for dayyss with those in 🇯🇲

[@NickDemVevo]

Gal a seh she wah backaz inna mark x🎶

[@grantdavis2381]

I purchased a Vehicle from Typhoon imports (JZS161) Aristo, very good people to deal with!

[@The8lack8eard]

I got hooked on you're guys videos last year when I was searching for a 2010's warmish/hot sedan or hatch and now I keep watching for the entertainment + education. Checked out your sponsor recently as well but I have to say, I'm sure they're not always as bad as my experience, but I won't be going back there. Keep the good content coming, and I'll keep doing over those ads 😉. Edit to add: not the wipers.

[@ReDriven]

Thanks so much mate!

[@derrickvermont9806]

The Toyota Mark X is very popular in Jamaica

[@babogam]

the GRMN Mark X was a limited edition model

[@Tito-ui7bl]

Zambians 🇿🇲🇿🇲🇿🇲🇿🇲

[@samartz]

Would love a review of the Aurions with the 2GR! especially the last versions. yes fwd but geez they still go!!

[@djandymarc]

Thanks redriven. Just tell everyone about the rare cars in japan id love to get my hands on.

[@benmwine]

This is one of the most common cars over here in Uganda! Very reliable.....I know someone who has one that has done 380,000KM!

[@bencrosbie6003]

Wish we got these instead of camry

[@GazooGs]

Bought mine last year in August, one of the best car's I've owned. Have been uploading videos documenting mods and QOL things I do. Great video, underrated car and now the secret is out... 😅

[@RazrThinblade]

As a fellow mark X owner, I subscribed. I love when they are modded.

[@darioson99]

These Mark X are everywhere now in Malaysia, but yeah it's not cheap because of import taxes on recond cars here 😢

[@intelligentsportfuji1624]

I was looking at getting one of these 6 years ago. Ended up getting a good deal on a Lexus IS F instead.

[@LancerEvo9Wagon]

Sign me up on an ISF anytime.

[@oleenick]

So glad you reviewed this, you should review the Aurion (post 2015 update especially). Not quite the same target audience so I can understand not mentioning it in this video.

[@getthecats]

The mark x grx133 is the best sports factory spec car for 25k. The suspension is amazing and the engine is responsive with just a cold air intake. Took this in a rally a few years ago and was definitely punching above.

[@ez_42069]

Been waiting for this vid for so long let's goooooo

[@25OShane]

Any Jamaicans here?

[@creation000000]

The Mark X doesn't have a manual mode, it's called a "range mode". When in this mode you can select the max gear the car can go it, but it'll still decide when to change gear. So it's not being slow, it's still changing based on throttle position and revs.

[@rorynesta7766]

as with them being rwd and its a grey import,check the rear quarter for any repairs.Open the boot lid and check around and within the boot,including removin the spare tyre.Some are drifted into something and the rear repairs are often shit.

[@sgtlyons999]

The small compartments in the dash are for a Japanese ETC card reader for the highway system.

[@gregrankin1863]

Haha, it's cool when they use your comments in the video. Great review. The Mark X is the best value proposition of any car in Australia.

[@TonytheGr8]

Jamaica’s national car 😂 🇯🇲

[@vanitymirrorss]

I love how the front end is just a Scion tC/Toyota Zelas 2014-2016 but dolled up a little. I wish they were offered in Australia so I could hear ReDriven's thoughts on it.

[@fabianplaza3134]

Very Popular in jamaica 🇯🇲

[@bensontembo7322]

They've become a thing in zambia for the past 5 years, also parts aren't a hassle 😅😅

[@machko1]

Japans police watching 😎

[@jrbuch]

Never had a single issue with my 2GR-FSE in my IS350 when I owned it. 4 years of ownership, and it needed oil changes, and that was it. Not even a battery. It'd always start. Plus for an N/A V6, it went pretty hard.

[@arthurlcf]

The driver side thin drawer is for carpark beeping card / toll card / fuel discount card They come very handy when you have one of those

[@M4rt_FX]

Love that you guys do the JDM import stuff, I hadn’t heard of this thing at all. Love the channel.

[@fb3824]

crown all the way baby

[@jameshogan1719]

I own one of these here in NZ. Awesome ride

[@Thorold63]

If you dont want to destroy the "Japanese" dash, a Crown Focus upgrade is a really good option for the audio system.

[@kentaylor2950]

With regards to getting spare parts, ita kinda the same thing with most manufacturers. We had a 2019 santa fe front bumper destroyed by a roo. Waited over 6 months for Aami to sort it out mostly due to spare parts coming from korea. My advice to anyone is to make sure you get that car hire option with your insurance in case you have to wait months for parts.

[@onemoreplane]

The Toyota Mark X is really loved in my country Zambia. Next up please do a Toyota Vanguard 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@salimtayachi8707]

At this point you have reviewed many cars from that platform leaving aside Lexus GS, a very underrated car in my opinion. Except the second gen i haven't seen others. Pls check it out

[@Nanorisk]

For the Americans, the left-hand-drive version is called Reiz, I can help you source them

[@dorron2595]

And the markx is build on the crown and the previous Lexus Gs.markx and Camry not the same,none the Camry is tuned as markx now Camry 3.5,V6 301hp markx 3.5v6 323 - 318hp.and the markx is the combination of the mark2 , Cressida ect,the markx replace all those before it

[@KingKabi]

We know it plenty here in Zambia 🇿🇲. It is everywhere here. Lol.

[@gavinr9107]

These are an under rated weapon which is both reliable and decently quick. You can swap the rear diff ratio from 3.76 to an IS350 4.08, install some headers with a custom exhaust - and you have something that can reach 100kmh in five seconds flat and clock up to well over 200,000kms with just routine maintenance.

[@peterlattimore6013]

200k would be half it's engine life, even when abused.

[@murry001]

200,000 are rookie numbers.

[@hsk2451]

And then sell it off when you get sick and tired of it, and that's when the trouble starts for the next guy when it comes to repairs/maintenance...

[@m.l.staple7824]

Jamaica's National Beast.

[@JayMuriu]

Thanks Adam, I've watched this video 2 times because it's really informative for someone who wants to buy a similar car. I still want to buy the mark x but I'd like to get a comparison or some advice between the Mark x and the Nissan Teana aside from the gearbox.

[@alexkaranja7059]

Mark x for the win anyday.....the car that would maybe go head to head with a mark x is a skyline, Teanas are fragile

[@lexuslfa4739]

The mark X is RWD based while the teana is FWD based. The Mark X also has a 6 speed auto the teana a CVT. If you want to compare apples to apples, the teana is a Japanese Altima, comparable to the Camry. The mark X is more comparable to the skyline 350 or 250 GT

[@汤志珩]

Do you consider to buy crown?

[@paulchilembo9182]

This has actually become the fastest car in my country,🇿🇲

[@samjil6623]

Coincidently yesterday i check that model price in Malaysia, still expensive

[@kongchunghwa]

Yea.. was considering between this and a Mazda 6 but I ended up not stretching my budget and went for the Mazda instead.. these things are still pretty expensive in Malaysia somehow 😢

[@mikewilliams1479]

Had a 2013 a few years back and it was amazing most days. Bought it from Japan and it was tuned to be fast a f. But the parts was a nightmare to get shipped to Antigua and Barbuda. Sold it, miss it :(. The guy I sold it to actually broke it. He needed to wall to do so though.

[@1250GSX]

I've been waiting 3 months for a replacement windscreen for my JDM Crown. Yeah they're great cars but it's not all beer and Skittles.

[@adam872]

The GR Mark X is a sexy, sexy thing. Understated and also rad. I'd totally buy one.

[@ToughCritic]

Finally, the video I have wanted you to make. Now waiting for the grs214...👍

[@ultimateblessingz]

This car is as great as it is, sadly in Jamaica it underappreciated because scammer buy them alot, hence if u buy 1 u might be targeted by the police. 😕

[@thatowensbloke]

The cruise control thing is the same in my Majesta 206. Max it will allow is 116, but it's bang on 110. I prefer to set mine at around 114 actual, so it's just a little annoyance. More than ok to live with it, as I still get to drive my Majesta 😅

[@Belix.Official]

One of the most underrated car from Toyota.

[@mycarsfast784]

A very famous vehicle in the Caribbean

[@laureus31]

based on the same N platform and shared a lot of chassis parts with 12-14gen Crowns. Basically a 'sportier' Crown with different shell.😂

[@denali6935]

They are popular here in The Bahamas along side the Honda inspire(accord) when it was still produced

[@pseudonym4957]

I thought the Blade Master G was the best idea in the world until someone commented theirs was written off because the gearbox housing was damaged and there were no replacements. On paper they're a great package but things are rare for a reason, there's 11 currently on carsales nationally - there's no bad reviews on them because they'd be in Japanese on Japanese forums. And the pricing is like $20k for a 2013 model, I get they're a bit sporty but are you really gonna sport it more than an aurion? Last supercharged version insaw for sale was asking around 50 so I'd imagine that's some optimistic pricing claimed as well.

[@ProductofNZ]

There are reviews on KZbin, they have the power but the driving dynamics and slow gearbox ruin the drive (apparently)

[@khan-r4x]

Can you please review the Toyota crown 2013-2017 model.

[@mikejalcock]

How could Jim and his boys at Quantum have seen much repair history on these? They are so rare and so reliable that the chances of any workshop here in Australia working on these makes me think he is simply reading forums or speaking with Japanese workshops.

[@ReDriven]

The mechanical comments are not restricted to just Jim's workshop. As part of our research we reach out to a wide range of people - owners, mechanics, service techs etc. That said, while the car in Mark X form is rare, the engines and other mechanicals in the Mark X are found in many other more common Toyota and Lexus models.

[@ethanwd]

ReDriven seems to have a thing against small storage compartments to the right of the steering wheel. For me & my wife, these are super practical & we have really missed them in cars which haven’t featured them. We mostly use them to store breath mints & lip balm - both things which both of us use frequently in our garlic-loving dry-climate lifestyles! 😂 we have legitimately regretted purchasing cars which have lacked such storage cubbies! (VAG products have been a favourite, partially for this reason) As a side note: sounds like a Mark X would suit us reasonably well if it comes in a wagon… does it? Can’t find any info online about this in English (and my Japanese is no longer good enough to figure this out!)

[@HairSuitGentleman]

It comes as a wagon in the Mark X Zio, but it definitely doesn't look as good. And it's front wheel drive.

[@ReDriven]

We don't have anything against them, we're just confused about what they're for

[@ethanwd]

@@ReDriven they really are perfect for those Eclipse mint tins, a little lip balm, etc. Probably originally designed for coins, though, I imagine, as they’re often felt-lined.

[@hancho8766]

Jamaicans gather here

[@battlegrand2557]

Great car, I used to wanna one, only thing is that my legs can’t fit. Mark X is much tighter than its looks.

[@AaronEbright]

This looks like rear wheel drive. I like it.