The Twin Turbo Toyota Aristo V300 is the Best Bargain in JDM Luxury!

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Hey guys! Today we're driving one of the greatest and most reliable luxury sedans to ever come out of the Japanese Domestic Market! (JDM). What makes the Aristo so special you ask?! It was the birthplace of the 2JZ-GTE and all of the glory that followed through the rest of the 90s with its application in the Mk4 Supra Turbo. Sold as the Lexus GS here in North America, the Aristo captured the Japanese market with it's insane reliability and advanced powerband thanks to the 2J's VVTI (Variable Valve Timing) and sequential turbos working together quite beautifully. It's mated to a 4-speed automatic and had a few advanced features for the time that we'll talk about on the drive! Enjoy!

[@Kevhoe]

"That's when you really feel the cams coming on" No, sir, that is the second sequential turbo joining in.

[@Jabyjakese]

When u go TTC. The kick in is much more dramatic :D

[@autoinnovate9800]

I own a GS300 with 2jzgte! The best 4 door Supra! LHD is better!

[@804MRMAN]

Technically, he is correct. The vvti system does kick in the cams.

[@theforeverdriven1109]

I own a 2003 GS300, can't believe these actually come with a 2JZ-GE engine. One of the best cars I've ever bought.

[@iknighti1006]

Mine came with a vvti

[@noelr1010]

The first gen GS is the first car to ever have the 2JZ-GTE. Before the Supra

[@thewheelman1993]

Turbo the ge, but you need to do the bottom end lol

[@take2wheels556]

Saw a beautiful one today for sale.I had led bulbs installed on my Toyota Century at the dealership I bought it.

[@zazzn]

My JZS147 was one of the best cars I owned. it was like sitting on a couch and took off like a rocket.

[@ProductofNZ]

These really are a hidden gem. Probably the best power/price ratio for jdm car. You can pick up a v300 (2jzgte) aristo with 60k miles for about 8k in Japan.

[@thedon4188]

Say LESS ! And to get it imported? Damn ima check google rn that’s insane

[@ProductofNZ]

@@thedon4188 my comment was a year ago. It ain't like that now 😅

[@josephsanchez3671]

@@ProductofNZnah still the same I’ve seen some for about 9-12 k still cheap for what you’re getting

[@AnitaHanjaaab]

Not anymore. They're much more now. I just imported a non turbo 98 Aristo with 53,000 miles for 8.6k with fees and everything.

[@control2791]

I'm more of a 147 guy myself, something about the pininfarina 1st gen just gets me. Used to own a 94 GS300 Lexus

[@madkas14]

Always wanted to get one of these and turn it into a hellcat killer.

[@rawknowledge5096]

You can buy a gs300 and 2j gte swap or 2j Nat but it's Toyota reliability in a luxury sedan

[@madkas14]

@@rawknowledge5096 I already have a built 1.5jz sc300 and a is300 nat. Wish I had the room for a gs300 project.

[@804MRMAN]

I do it everyday! On just 480hp, with around 420 torque. The torque is why I get em in the first 200 ft, lol.

[@trustinflames1022]

Iv wanted one of these for ages, have always loved that generation of GS and have always wanted a 2JZ so it would be a no brainier. Shame they are very rare here in the U.K.

[@MRMAN-wb1tv]

I'll sell you a 2000 #10 made Lexus GS300 that has 125k miles on it, and comes with a 2JZ-GE, all you need to do is upgrade the engine to GTE status and that can be done for about 2,500-5,500 to produce at least an extra 200-400 horse power

[@devlad]

Just won one at the Japanese auctions. Cannot wait to get it.

[@antmck33]

How you getting on with it? I had a gs300 a while back. Toying with getting the aristo now

[@tehDmez]

I don't think the Power Mode actually makes anything change for power figures. The big difference is that it changes the throttle response so it's more sensitive with less travel. If you mat the pedal in Power vs Snow it's the same.

[@johnhichma1816]

Nah just makes the gearbox shift harder

[@numpty94]

The whole design including the headlights makes me wanna get one.

[@jayzah]

Those are after market front and back, same as the body kit but yeah it does look really good none the less

[@Konigwt2jz]

Best car I've ever driven, love my aristo swapped gs300 👌

[@NowIknowCh]

Isn’t it cheaper to just buy an aristo?

[@addanashraf]

@@NowIknowCh most aristos are right hand drive. Also gs300 is more luxurious since its a lexus

[@patrickarchibald6787]

The 2J block is stronger than the RB. In this Australian video, they tested both blocks for wall thickness, and metal strength. It confirmed their real life experience, the 2J can take more boost. And I own a Nissan, so this is not coming from a Toyota fanboy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHm2p4l_oN2DeJY

[@madkas14]

Stronger than the Barra aswell👍🏽

[@madkas14]

@Shawnsta 777 the barra is a awesome engine tho. I love both the 2j and barra. Considering the 2j is a 3.0l and the barra being a 4.0l, the 2j is more impressive imho.

[@Birmingham_racing]

Stronger but both amazing engines with huge potential

[@chrismunsey3185]

It’s funny to see cloth interior In this car. I don’t even think that was an option in the Lexus version.🤣🤣 those headlights are sick👌🏽

[@treyflorence1348]

Actually it was. Also was no sunroof

[@DougalYoung]

In japan, leather is considered snobby & uncomfortable. The most expensive luxury cars often come with a wool fabric interior.

[@A_S377]

Fact: Leather seats aren't a luxury item.

[@autoinnovate9800]

@@DougalYoungTOYOTA CENTURY has suede cloth seats! Doesn't crack or fade!!!

[@A_S377]

@Shawnsta 777 Why do you think leather isn't popular on JDM luxo vehicles?

[@khayyamqamar1195]

Own a 2002 GS300 and a 1997 LS400. 2JZ and 1UZ are legendary.

[@Wiggy321]

The 2J is more reliable than the RB. No oil pump upgrade needed. No block bracing needed. Will make 800whp vs 500 to 600whp without major upgrades. Actually, the 161 Aristos were legal in Canada since 2012. They first came out in late 1997

[@ogmechsftw]

*2012

[@Wiggy321]

@@ogmechsftw thank you

[@obscurexss]

literally just bought one of these for my first car

[@avs1109]

Same lol

[@Tokyodriving]

@@avs1109 Just got mine 2 weeks ago. 1997 V300 Vertex Edition.

[@davidrespect6471]

@@Tokyodriving How much did you pay?

[@Tokyodriving]

@@davidrespect6471 750000yen

[@ohzinazad4138]

Same lmao bought an 10th anniversarry version full option vid is on my channel

[@gaiaartemis]

JDM VIP is unbeatable

[@autoinnovate9800]

Nothing will beat 2JZGTE! The best engine from Japan!

[@TheJMedia]

Every 2jz car is so cool! Reliable stock block that can make great power

[@alxleo3345]

Talking about Toyota, I would thinking about this forgotten little JDM sleeper wagan Toyota Caldina GTT st215w from 97-2002 with 3sgte Gen 4 motor aka Russian Hoonigan machine , will wish u should very include at your next coming review.

[@CoogiMane]

I'm from NZ, and those are pretty common around here

[@natnut2008]

You can easily mod the suspension for a more buttoned down feel.

[@CoogiMane]

I own a 1999 Aristo V300 2jz twin, loads of fun

[@antmck33]

Does the vertex have lsd? I had a gs300 and it didn't but it was a UK car nod JDM

[@allenonthespotyumacommunit2775]

Looks like my GS430 Lexus, 4.3 v8, nice rides

[@johngutierrez4882]

Yessir v8 gang

[@SofiaSclafani]

Well they're pretty much the same car just branded differently, it's called Toyota Aristo over seas in Japan and Lexus GS300,400,430 in United States

[@TheDarknessConsumesMe666]

The front end kind of looks like a Bentley Continental with the headlight placement/array

[@twinentryturbo]

Cloth will always be better than leather especially it looking better and lasting longer after 10 years.

[@wryyysespieces]

every turbo toyota should have "power " switch on hahaha

[@stimofo808]

Nice. The front plate blocking the FMIC is bothering me.

[@gaiaartemis]

I'm working on that haha

[@thekiwicanuck]

It's the first thing I saw too, glad I scrolled through the comments first! :D

[@jestem_olo]

My friend had gs430. Great car with v8 noise on modded exhaust.

[@justini2351]

Love the car, hate the body kit

[@youngtimetuning9187]

Get the gearbox tuned (faster shifting) and get a Chiptune. That will make a very big difference

[@V8Autoservice]

Cool project. From which car is the gas pedal installed?

[@colinlee1326]

GS300 best of both worlds go fast while looking like a true gangsta lol

[@jozsefizsak]

It's a very appealing car. Thanks for the video; I'd never heard of it and now I want one. ;)

[@Soulrollsdeep]

Any rattles in the interior? Big pet peeve of mine and it'd be a decider. I appreciate it varies from car to car, but want to know if it's a general issue. Thanks!

[@funkaydonkey]

And the power mode just holds gears longer. Doesn’t really do all that much

[@AP-jl2lv]

id definitely disagree on best bargain jdm luxury, i just got a 2001 celsior (LS430) for about 6k cad, auction grade 4/5 and only 100k km on the clock i was looking into getting one of these but it was going to cost much more, 2jz engine holds a lot of value and thats for the base 2jz, not even the TT pretty much equals out though since a 2jzgte is about 5-6k cad by itself on ebay

[@kylemorris5180]

I'd pay the 2000 more for an aristo looks are way better

[@AP-jl2lv]

@@kylemorris5180 would cost 5000 more. double the value

[@N0nam3822]

My 2001 gs300s gas pedal was not floor mounted is the aristo different?

[@squadxgameislife2951]

Man i just love your videos I still remember the first video i saw... it was a Evo x review 4 years ago...

[@mr.smoosh1998]

What bodykit does it have? it looks amazing!

[@mathusanmathivaanan3787]

I love the body kit in the front and the rear what is it called

[@JaredR1996]

Finally another video 👍

[@eddie0415]

How much do u reckon a gearbox swap would be to make it manual?

[@ihsyed786]

Which cars had the 2jz engine. I'm considering in trying to buy one

[@jean-paulvanerven5150]

At 4k rpm the second turbo kicks in. Not just the cam change. ;-)

[@ooblinnoo9747]

Was ever so close to importing a 161 then went and purchased my 2nd 147 😎😎😎

[@joostin123]

Aristo and Crown are on separate platforms fyi. Both are amazing value

[@jazzr93]

Does anyone know if this is an available body kit or does it seem custom made?

[@blitzchaserjzx100]

JZ engines are the best in the world 💯💪😎👍

[@ljgr6045]

Need to buy one of these as the family car before the us gets them

[@autothaiman52]

You covered intercooler radiator with plate number. What that for, more boost?😄😄😄

[@necromancer___3054]

What camera mount is that?

[@turbogears900]

Do you more video on the aristo

[@GigiRuffa]

Don’t forget rear wheel steering (or ARS)

[@gamingofthelegend3907]

What body kit is that cuz it looks fireeee

[@killerzracing71]

Onestar Explorer. That's about the only reason I clicked this was hoping he'd talk about it more than rambling about 2j 2j 2j lol

[@ssjdavid]

Best car ever

[@ddgarage7025]

I absolutely love my JZS147

[@w01f9ack8]

Being a gs430 owner I feel so excluded from the aristo community

[@oSIXO.]

Man im looking for chrome grill for my gs 🔥

[@franchesconieves1120]

What’s a chaser?

[@mikaelyilma2040]

where is this body kit from??

[@quinnsm1531]

It’s called, final konnexion

[@Mc_Q50]

How can I get a toyota aristo in the us?

[@ReneGarcia0]

What body kit ??

[@darius2640]

yall reckon aristo stands for aristocrat?

[@ThaneDukeHeineken]

Aristocrat comes from aristo

[@kaizen190]

Aristo in Greek means 'the best'

[@iheartgs400]

You can always get the 300 and then do the Aristo swap.

[@kylemorris5180]

Why people do this when you can import mint aristo for 10 to 12 k I'm not sure

[@joshuawilliams5642]

Because car builds are fun

[@kylemorris5180]

@@joshuawilliams5642 i get it but buy a whole aristo by the time you buy a LSD,2jz and an auto it would cost more then you can get all the sweet JDM bits too

[@kylemorris5180]

@Shawnsta 777 not that it's a bad idea but an aristo is much cheaper than a clean 300 with a turbo kit and a tune

[@MRMAN-wb1tv]

@@kylemorris5180 A 2nd Gen 300 is only $1,500-8k here depending on mileage, maintenance etc. But it still comes with a 2jz. So let's go in the middle $4,000 for a 125k 04 GS300 ( what I paid ) in good/great condition. You can reseal and turbo for around 2-5k and get 400 RELIABLE whp, 600 if you pushing it and plan on it lasting for only 50k miles. Next you could open up the engine for an extra 2-4k rods, pistons, studs, cams, head gasket, things like that for up to like 800 whp...Or you can just go GTE for 8k these days and say FORGET THE FUTURE, TRASH THE TWINS, GO BIG TURBO, 25 PSI AND SEND IT!!!...Point is America can't get these cars yet until 2024 so there are thousands sitting in shipyards, warehouses in Japan waiting that were sold for 10k years ago. YESTERDAY'S PRICE IS NOT TODAY'S PRICE...So buy a Lexus GS300 98-05 2nd Gen for under 5k, and spend another 5-15k for a WHOLE NEW rebuild with a turbo engine...

[@dvsnd22]

I just saw this car parked near my place a few days ago😂

[@dvsnd22]

Same license plates too

[@Eric-steele]

So is the Lexus gs300 just a rebadged version of this?

[@bradb8844]

Yes but minus the turbo. Lexus gs never had the turbo

[@smurfstlu6167]

when will u guys have 4b11t jettags

[@brucezhan208]

Can anyone tell me what is the cost of the petrol ?

[@bradb8844]

$1.50 a litre here in Australia

[@joseacuna3239]

Please, make a bracket for the license plate and put it where doesn’t interfere with the air flow. And not be crooked please, my OCD can’t handle it

[@frankieb7405]

3UZ FTW!!!!! 😁😁

[@isabelle.c011]

License plate right on the intercooler 🤨

[@mecanicadecrisis7785]

New Chanel: mecánica de crisis

[@Mr_Hillbilly_weeb]

Wait at the end of the video u said having owned a 2nd gen mr2 does that mean u sold ur mr2?

[@RoadsUntraveled]

Yup! Few weeks back. @roadsuntraveled on IG to keep up!

[@Mr_Hillbilly_weeb]

@@RoadsUntraveled true didnt even think to check ur IG I was looking on both your KZbin channels

[@turbogears900]

More videos of this aristo

[@hyphen7841]

Lucky us NZ have all jdm cars🤷🏽‍♂️

[@colincharan-kumpula6424]

Not so lucky once they become legal in USA

[@hyphen7841]

Colin Charan-Kumpula settle down bruh take care of covid first😅

[@iheartgs400]

Well we can always get the GS300 and buy the Aristo motor.

[@yungswegz2777]

@@colincharan-kumpula6424 when do they become legal in USA? prices are gonna climb in japan when they do :(

[@navs1563]

@@yungswegz2777 next year (2021) I have a 97 2nd gen aristo that I’m planning to sell to the US for a hefty profit lmao

[@phukup87]

I would call the non Vvti version the more robust considering it doesn't kamikaze if ya snap a belt

[@KeenanStyles]

Why yall mules take this down yesterday?!

[@MPowerSubie12]

Wow we didn’t even see under the hood. 4 speed auto? Why not 5 speed at least. I’ll stick to my 43k mile white 2000 GS400!

[@Andreasy2]

So whats the price for one of those, if its the "best bargain"?

[@funkaydonkey]

I got mine for 6k landed around 6 years ago.

[@clvnblnkee]

@@funkaydonkey yep they were around 6k when I got my first two in 2014-2015. Now the market is asking for near and over 10k in Canada

[@NZcarBlog]

That kit is not my style but cool video.

[@BigDawwwg101]

2min30 in and I still haven't heard the car once

[@Pawglovr21]

I wish they would 2J everything in 2020. Including that DAMN BMW 😁

[@andeleputo89]

Outdated engine get over it fanboy

[@shawnsta7779]

@@andeleputo89 outdate these nuts. The 1UZ FE V8 and 2JZ are still legendary to this day. Put some respect or get smoked.

[@allenlin6169]

@@shawnsta7779 it is outdated, the UR will smoke the UZ and the B58 will also smoke the JZ, just need to wait until the aftermarket catches up. you should read into the new engines before saying the old stuff isnt outdated. its been 25 years man.

[@iheartgs400]

If you peeps can’t wait you can buy a GS300 and then do the Aristo swap.

[@ericdawson845]

Nice clean color there. Suspension looks cooked though....

[@SkylineLofe]

BuT tHiS jUsT a LeXuS gS!!!

[@akellerseattle]

if you ever wanna try a JZS147 aristo, I'm in WA :)

[@BigGroupHug]

The RB has oiling issues and is more finicky to build for performance. In normal applications, it's fine. But due to both of them being heavy iron block engines; if you don't want max boost power you'd be better off using an aluminum block NA motor like an LS3 or 1UZ

[@shawnsta7779]

1UZ can make very high hp numbers from boost. It's a sleeper engine

[@jakewarren7413]

I feel the tax coming, oh no

[@ericsade5961]

Wonderful car, terrible body kit & headlights

[@804MRMAN]

You definitely don't have any taste. That's a Black Pearl Luxury Line body kit. And those upgraded projector headlights and led rear taillights are beautiful.

[@LibertyGunsBeerTrump]

Speak for yourself. I think it looks more modern with subtle changes

[@MeatPez]

@@804MRMAN The only people that say “you don’t have taste” are the ones that don’t have taste. It’s all subjective, and to call art “not subjective” is an indicator of an uneducated view on art.

[@804MRMAN]

@@MeatPez You're irrelevant...

[@MeatPez]

@@804MRMAN ironic. Getting mad at the truth are we? Oh well

[@avs1109]

The kit is from explore :)

[@thegame123ize]

That bodykit is so sexy fits it's personality perfectly. Would like to have some info.

[@quinnsm1531]

final konnexion

[@papa_pt]

e60 535i is the modern better driving but less reliable equivalent.

[@billynaboulsi3915]

You can put a brand new r154 in it

[@trilliamogdlocog4986]

I'd rather have the aristo/Lexus chassis then a rx7 fd...

[@annandale_usa]

the car looks like a Lexus gs300/400 to me.

[@PH020]

that poor aristo got butchered...

[@petio123]

Stop! I'm trying to buy one soon. Don't drive the prices up by giving them exposure 😡

[@theodoreyoung8777]

😂🤣

[@theodoreyoung8777]

Good luck getting one bro 😎

[@petio123]

Actually I bought a supra instead. 😂

[@theodoreyoung8777]

Petar E 😂🤣 u still made a great choice bro congrats hope u got a good warranty too 😎

[@petio123]

@@theodoreyoung8777 thank you so much! No warranty though, 1994 car lol

[@jacobpereira7045]

2027 this will be legal in the states 😭

[@Uniquestanced]

*2022* for the first model years 1997

[@Boostlifelex]

Lol all PWR mode does is make the trans shifts more "sporty" litteraly nothing else

[@kylemorris5180]

Revs out a little longer from 6600 to 6900

[@Boostlifelex]

Kyle Morris not on mine lol makes mine go from 6350 to 6500 redline nothing more

[@kylemorris5180]

@@Boostlifelex in second and first it's hard to notice the Rev difference Rev out 3rd in normal then in sport. I'm not saying it is this great thing but I'll take those extra 15 km/hr going into 4th

[@newyorkboss6124]

I want asap