Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 7:28 pm Post subject: Going to by an Aristo, what u guys can suggest me?
Hi guys
I'm quite new here, looking for an Aristo these days caz the 2JZGTE is my favourite engine! Also 4 door, 7 or 9 factory speakers ( I'm not sure abt this one), not cops attention and comfortable, which I think it should be better than a skyline as a daily!
So here are some questions I wanna know abt this car:
I dont know this car much so I read some topics here, and everyone loves their JZS147! But is it actually real reliable on quality overall? Its almost 15 years old for most of them ( I dont want 91~93 model caz they dont have cupholders... ) I dont know if the car has been rooted before, and even its a Lexus, I still heard a lot of people told me that Aristo would always have lots of electronical problems here and there..... Or quality on parts are not good and VERY expensive to repaire or replace.....
So, what u guys think? Hows ur guys' Aristo? I need people's suggestion and experience to tell me what u feel abt this car, and is that possible I keep this car for long term using? ( at least 3 years without problem)
Sorry for my bad english though.... Last but not least, I'm looking for an 2JZGTE around $10~11K, black or sliver, less than 80000km, sunroof, stock, great condition (maybe leather interior if its possible) is it possible to buy Aristo like this? If not, is import one going to make it easier?
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Hi mate, thanx for ur super fast reply!
I have read it before I post that topic, caz I just wanna more people reply in my topic and tell me what they actually feel abt their JZS147. Their real expericen if anything wrong happened to their cars before, how much they spend on fixing the problem such such.....
And I start to relise that it maybe much more difficult than I thought to get a low kms, sunroof Aristo for that price......
Joined: 01 Jul 2007 Posts: 1910 Location: Perth, SoR
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 8:55 pm Post subject:
Things WILL go wrong, things WILL break but saying that they are very reliable cars just many of them have had a hard life in Japan because they are not too keen on getting there cars serviced and they have been driven hard. My advice to you is get a 97 model completely stock just one that has been used as a family car and with a full service history would be even better! If you can find one like that you will have no problems at all like I said they are very reliable when looked after just like any Toyota. And you can not get a car with this many features and power for a better price, no way at all. Parts don't have to be expensive if you know where to look and by being on this forum we will be able to tell you the best and cheapest place to find parts, we also have an aristo parts guru aka Aristoman that will probably have what you are after or tell you where you can get it.
Right now is not a good time to import and the Aristo price in Australia has dropped allot in price so i would try to find what you are after here first, then only import as a last resort. In my opinion an Aristo is MUCH better then a skyline but it really depends what you are after and by the sounds of it an Aristo would suit you're needs allot better. Also allot less likely to have been thrashed. I would like to see how many skylines are making 500+ reliable engine hp with out any problems like us on unopened engines _________________
Joined: 25 Apr 2007 Posts: 3441 Location: Melbourne Australia
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 8:56 pm Post subject:
There are two seperate things you must consider here.
Firstly, as far as these cars go, if you wish to just keep it as it is, maintain it and get it working the the way it should, I don't believe that they cost any more than any other Japanese Toyota of its age to own. The problem is though, most of them are not kept in great condition in Japan, mechanically wise. This means that you will most likely find yourself spending a bit getting it up to scratch. This is not the cars fault. Most of the stuff on these cars has never been touched. Which leads me to another point to make, never believe the amount of km the car has done unless it has the service books to prove it. Even then, age still comes into it and an old car that has not been looked after will still be the same no matter whether it has done 150,000km or 300,000km. I hope that makes sense???
Secondly, most people here that talk about the large amount of cash they have thrown at their car have spent it on day to day mechanical stuff and on top of that performance improvements etc.
Don't get this mixed up.
The problem is that once you make the decision to enhance your car, both points go hand in hand and blur somewhat in the process.
Bloody hell Miggy! I must learn to hit the Submit key quicker or not bother!!!!
I'm so happy to meet u guys on this forum! and thanx to u guys giving me very helpful suggestion on my topic! Is any of u in SA? I may need to ask some questions when I get my car~
So, is there any web link I can source to buy Aristo, either OZ web or Japanese auction! I try hard on carsales but just cant find things that meet my requirement which is:
Around $10K
Prefer black, but sliver is still ok
Grade 4 or higher
Close to stock
Sunroof
Less then 90000kms
Joined: 25 Jul 2009 Posts: 319 Location: Gold coast, Call me Dan
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 10:05 pm Post subject: Re: Going to by an Aristo, what u guys can suggest me?
obelisk0809 wrote:
Hi guys
I'm quite new here, looking for an Aristo these days caz the 2JZGTE is my favourite engine! Also 4 door, 7 or 9 factory speakers ( I'm not sure abt this one), not cops attention and comfortable, which I think it should be better than a skyline as a daily!
So here are some questions I wanna know abt this car:
I dont know this car much so I read some topics here, and everyone loves their JZS147! But is it actually real reliable on quality overall? Its almost 15 years old for most of them ( I dont want 91~93 model caz they dont have cupholders... ) I dont know if the car has been rooted before, and even its a Lexus, I still heard a lot of people told me that Aristo would always have lots of electronical problems here and there..... Or quality on parts are not good and VERY expensive to repaire or replace.....
So, what u guys think? Hows ur guys' Aristo? I need people's suggestion and experience to tell me what u feel abt this car, and is that possible I keep this car for long term using? ( at least 3 years without problem)
Sorry for my bad english though.... Last but not least, I'm looking for an 2JZGTE around $10~11K, black or sliver, less than 80000km, sunroof, stock, great condition (maybe leather interior if its possible) is it possible to buy Aristo like this? If not, is import one going to make it easier?
Cheers
I imported an aristo, cost me 10-11k 84,000 kms two tone, leather exhaust sunroof, sick rims, and coilovers
here it is here, this is when it was still in japan
Joined: 11 Aug 2008 Posts: 342 Location: SA Northern Burbs AKA the Desert
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 10:20 pm Post subject:
obelisk0809 wrote:
I'm so happy to meet u guys on this forum! and thanx to u guys giving me very helpful suggestion on my topic! Is any of u in SA? I may need to ask some questions when I get my car~
I'm in Adelaide mate. I'm still relatively new to this scene but have owned other imports/performance cars and have spent a bit of time learning what I can on here and happy to help out if I can. And Greenys here...and an alleged guru
And I definitely agree with the above. these guys are on the money
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Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 10:44 pm Post subject: Re: Going to by an Aristo, what u guys can suggest me?
ragex wrote:
obelisk0809 wrote:
Hi guys
I'm quite new here, looking for an Aristo these days caz the 2JZGTE is my favourite engine! Also 4 door, 7 or 9 factory speakers ( I'm not sure abt this one), not cops attention and comfortable, which I think it should be better than a skyline as a daily!
So here are some questions I wanna know abt this car:
I dont know this car much so I read some topics here, and everyone loves their JZS147! But is it actually real reliable on quality overall? Its almost 15 years old for most of them ( I dont want 91~93 model caz they dont have cupholders... ) I dont know if the car has been rooted before, and even its a Lexus, I still heard a lot of people told me that Aristo would always have lots of electronical problems here and there..... Or quality on parts are not good and VERY expensive to repaire or replace.....
So, what u guys think? Hows ur guys' Aristo? I need people's suggestion and experience to tell me what u feel abt this car, and is that possible I keep this car for long term using? ( at least 3 years without problem)
Sorry for my bad english though.... Last but not least, I'm looking for an 2JZGTE around $10~11K, black or sliver, less than 80000km, sunroof, stock, great condition (maybe leather interior if its possible) is it possible to buy Aristo like this? If not, is import one going to make it easier?
Cheers
I imported an aristo, cost me 10-11k 84,000 kms two tone, leather exhaust sunroof, sick rims, and coilovers
here it is here, this is when it was still in japan
I'm in Adelaide mate. I'm still relatively new to this scene but have owned other imports/performance cars and have spent a bit of time learning what I can on here and happy to help out if I can. And Greenys here...and an alleged guru
And I definitely agree with the above. these guys are on the money
Thanx mate! Its so nice that u guys are very friendly here!!! The first thing I'm going to do I think its the headunit, will ask some opinion from u guys once I get it!
Joined: 13 Dec 2007 Posts: 4780 Location: South Australia
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 10:48 pm Post subject:
Nigel no-car wrote:
obelisk0809 wrote:
I'm so happy to meet u guys on this forum! and thanx to u guys giving me very helpful suggestion on my topic! Is any of u in SA? I may need to ask some questions when I get my car~
I'm in Adelaide mate. I'm still relatively new to this scene but have owned other imports/performance cars and have spent a bit of time learning what I can on here and happy to help out if I can. And Greenys here...and an alleged guru
And I definitely agree with the above. these guys are on the money
Alleged I've just had to fix mine, and others too many times. _________________
Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 10:48 pm Post subject: Re: Going to by an Aristo, what u guys can suggest me?
ragex wrote:
obelisk0809 wrote:
Hi guys
I'm quite new here, looking for an Aristo these days caz the 2JZGTE is my favourite engine! Also 4 door, 7 or 9 factory speakers ( I'm not sure abt this one), not cops attention and comfortable, which I think it should be better than a skyline as a daily!
So here are some questions I wanna know abt this car:
I dont know this car much so I read some topics here, and everyone loves their JZS147! But is it actually real reliable on quality overall? Its almost 15 years old for most of them ( I dont want 91~93 model caz they dont have cupholders... ) I dont know if the car has been rooted before, and even its a Lexus, I still heard a lot of people told me that Aristo would always have lots of electronical problems here and there..... Or quality on parts are not good and VERY expensive to repaire or replace.....
So, what u guys think? Hows ur guys' Aristo? I need people's suggestion and experience to tell me what u feel abt this car, and is that possible I keep this car for long term using? ( at least 3 years without problem)
Sorry for my bad english though.... Last but not least, I'm looking for an 2JZGTE around $10~11K, black or sliver, less than 80000km, sunroof, stock, great condition (maybe leather interior if its possible) is it possible to buy Aristo like this? If not, is import one going to make it easier?
Cheers
I imported an aristo, cost me 10-11k 84,000 kms two tone, leather exhaust sunroof, sick rims, and coilovers
here it is here, this is when it was still in japan
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 10:49 pm Post subject: Re: Going to by an Aristo, what u guys can suggest me?
ragex wrote:
obelisk0809 wrote:
Hi guys
I'm quite new here, looking for an Aristo these days caz the 2JZGTE is my favourite engine! Also 4 door, 7 or 9 factory speakers ( I'm not sure abt this one), not cops attention and comfortable, which I think it should be better than a skyline as a daily!
So here are some questions I wanna know abt this car:
I dont know this car much so I read some topics here, and everyone loves their JZS147! But is it actually real reliable on quality overall? Its almost 15 years old for most of them ( I dont want 91~93 model caz they dont have cupholders... ) I dont know if the car has been rooted before, and even its a Lexus, I still heard a lot of people told me that Aristo would always have lots of electronical problems here and there..... Or quality on parts are not good and VERY expensive to repaire or replace.....
So, what u guys think? Hows ur guys' Aristo? I need people's suggestion and experience to tell me what u feel abt this car, and is that possible I keep this car for long term using? ( at least 3 years without problem)
Sorry for my bad english though.... Last but not least, I'm looking for an 2JZGTE around $10~11K, black or sliver, less than 80000km, sunroof, stock, great condition (maybe leather interior if its possible) is it possible to buy Aristo like this? If not, is import one going to make it easier?
Cheers
I imported an aristo, cost me 10-11k 84,000 kms two tone, leather exhaust sunroof, sick rims, and coilovers
here it is here, this is when it was still in japan
Joined: 11 Aug 2008 Posts: 342 Location: SA Northern Burbs AKA the Desert
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 10:53 pm Post subject:
yeah man you got kissed on the dick with that one! If it had LSD and 320KM dash there'd be almost nothing left to do...except inject 600odd horsepower into it of course
Joined: 11 Aug 2008 Posts: 342 Location: SA Northern Burbs AKA the Desert
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 11:08 pm Post subject:
Greeny wrote:
14k
Genuine 202 Black
Series 2
Had 100,000km service
TRD 320kmh Dash
Mags
Tein Coilovers
Leather
Full Kit
Exhaust
Stereo
Yeah but where's your video plus with the kit, you're down on points *runsandhides*
But seriously, how good an idea is videoing a car you want to sell and throwing a youtube link or embed on the ad? Thats awesome...so simple, I can't believe I never thought of it...
/off topic rant
Last freaked with by Nigel no-car on Wed Aug 26, 2009 11:28 pm; freaked 1 time in total
yeah man you got kissed on the dick with that one! If it had LSD and 320KM dash there'd be almost nothing left to do...except inject 600odd horsepower into it of course
Yeah, I do think that car is sooooo cheap for its value! Any Aristo I can find with sunroof and leather in that kms would cost close as twice as that!
Joined: 12 May 2008 Posts: 2211 Location: Southside, Adelaide
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 11:54 pm Post subject:
I paid $13.5k complied. Add 800 stamp duty.
Silver Series 2
Sunroof
LSD
No leather, but it had cupholders at least!
56,000kms with books (and anti-tamper odometer )
pretty much mint inside and out until it got put on a boat and dockies got shit on my seats
17" WedsSport rims
Hasn't missed a beat so far, but I am replacing various suspension bits. Change oil every 5000 kms - but that's a given for any car you actually care about. Spent 10k on random bits n bobs - a warning, it is very very easy to spend money on these cars because they're quite easy to mod and take to it very well!
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