1997 Toyota Aristo V300
$20,656 USD (¥3,150,000 in Japan, before import costs)
Vehicle details
| Chassis code | JZS161 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Aristo (JZS161) |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Engine | 3.0L 2JZ-GTE Twin Turbo I6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD Torsen LSD |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Mileage | 217,000 km |
| Exterior colour | NAVY |
| Body style | sedan |
| Repair history | No repair history reported |
| Located in | Chiba Japan |
| Stock number | JZS161-700056104430260626001 |
What is this car in the US?
Same body as the Lexus GS 300 and GS 400 (S160), in left-hand drive.
US and export equivalents (the same body or platform, with known market differences):
- Lexus GS 300 / GS 400 (S160) — US, same body, LHD
What differs
- The Aristo V300 had a 2JZ-GTE and four-wheel steering options that were never sold outside Japan.
- The GS 300 uses the 2JZ-GE.
Based on encyclopedia and owner-forum sources. Parts fitment has not been checked by part number, so confirm any part before you buy it. Full parts cross-reference for this car.
Importing this car to the United States
This 1997 Toyota Aristo is 29 years old, so it is eligible for US import under the 25-Year Rule (FMVSS/EPA exemption for vehicles manufactured 25 or more years ago). JDM Imports handles sourcing, auction-sheet translation, ocean freight, US customs clearance and delivery.
The price above is the Japanese asking price only. See the full landed-cost breakdown for this car — duty, freight and total delivered cost to your state, worked from this listing's price.
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