Forget The Lexus GS300, This Toyota Aristo Is a TWIN TURBO 2JZ Sedan

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2 жыл бұрын

The Toyota Aristo is an iconic car that has often lived in the shadows of flagship 1990s sports cars. Sold exclusively to the Japanese Domestic Market, it is a car that is not only just home to the legendary Twin Turbo 2JZ-GTE engine, it was the first car to ever come with it. Considered to be one of the all-time greatest engines, does it deserve the title of the one and only 'Four Door Supra'?
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@Toyota4Life 2 жыл бұрын

Toyota makes the best Japanese sedans. This is a iconic car

@Robbiedc2 2 жыл бұрын

Y’all got it all wrong man. The Supra is the 2 door aristo

@charlesbakston7414 Жыл бұрын

Or the Supra is half Aristo and Lexus SC 300/400 Coupe(300 has the 2JZ. And the Supra A80 MK4 literally came from the SC 400/300)

@robertdoughton9352 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love Aristos. Makes so much sense to have one now with JDM cars hiking up in price at an insane rate. Here in Aus a proper 2jz TT supra goes for anywhere between & $80,000 - $150,000+ meanwhile grab one of the meanest, quickest family sedan for a bargain $20,000 - $40,000. Makes a lot of sense to me why the Artisto is a legend in its own right 😁

@mrman8856 Жыл бұрын

Wow!!! They taxing over there. I have 2 Aristos coming from Japan grade 4 and they both cost me around 27k and that's with maintenance and storage until import.

@rickbergolla4055 Жыл бұрын

@@mrman8856 27k each or for both?

@YungSteambuns 9 ай бұрын

@@rickbergolla4055probably for both, they're about a $10-12k car

@YouMirin 6 ай бұрын

They're hitting the 20's now, starting to ramp up in price

@user-ey8cu5ok8e 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t skip ads because I’m supporting an Aussie 👏🏼🔥

@harryx6968 2 жыл бұрын

Hows that work?

@user-ey8cu5ok8e 2 жыл бұрын

@@harryx6968 they get more from add revenue

@igvtec 2 жыл бұрын

Same here always.👍

@ClayWong 2 жыл бұрын

Mad love guys, thank you so much for the support!🤘🏻

@mbaset 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a JZS161 as a daily to go with my JZA80. Such a great car for a daily. Quality and comfort. This one reviewed is a base model. You will be more impressed with the heated leather seats, rear electric shade and auto air freshener. Very JDM.

@surenberugoda161 2 жыл бұрын

Yea finally an aristo

@ClayWong 2 жыл бұрын

The big bad four-door Toyota’s go so hard!😈

@iiFreaqz 2 жыл бұрын

My mate just bought the first gen aristo and he is loving it, bit more head room than this generation, 6'4 and we had to lean the seats back. But the one in the video has the vvti version which has more torque down low, yet the first gen has a veilside kit which looks absolutely nuts, these cars could be capable of walking away from anything on the streets... im so keen

@MP-Fin Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I really liked it. Hello from Finland!

@openureyes 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic motor great quality video

@kriskool420 2 жыл бұрын

Your absolutely right “The one and only 4 dr supra” the aristo needs more recognition‼️

@juzilla.4475 2 жыл бұрын

An Aristo or JZX110 would be an ideal underrated daily

@samthomson3394 2 жыл бұрын

Gt4 caldina aswell

@coopsnz1 2 жыл бұрын

Jx110 pricey in Japan now 2 million yen

@igvtec 2 жыл бұрын

Mate picked up one for a bargain $1200 for n/a model 2J GS300 Lexus that is and he knows what he's got he's not selling it. At the moment he is building the bottom end for boost.👍

@danmurphy5889 2 жыл бұрын

Aristo prices just went up another 20% after this

@DJPixelGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Boooo! We want them cheap 👀🤪

@coopsnz1 2 жыл бұрын

One in Japan 439000yen with 385000km

@EnjoiRC 2 жыл бұрын

So is gas haha

@joelstatosky1817 2 жыл бұрын

@@coopsnz1 extremely cheap, but high millage

@ClayWong 2 жыл бұрын

One of the last ‘fairly priced’ Toyota’s left out there!🥵

@creationz2747 Жыл бұрын

1k like baby thanks for the video and information subbed

@RideDriveandbuildAU 2 жыл бұрын

I miss my Lexus GS 300, it was no turbo but still a fantastic car.

@ClayWong 2 жыл бұрын

2JZ power!🔥

@ThaGVPSon 21 күн бұрын

I have a chevy trailblazer currently and want a fast fun second vehicle and iv narrowed down the choices between a chevy camaro SS around 2012 or an early 2000s lexus gs300 that I'll build to the same specs replicating the twin turbo JDM Aristo making around 400 horsepower. It's hard to decide but I'm leaning towards the GS300 cuz it would be more practical and a really badass sleeper sedan.

@mazfgit 2 жыл бұрын

Great cars these, friend had one sounded great.

@Motown952 2 жыл бұрын

You are a master at cinematography sir.

@nickgalea82 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and the Aristo would make a fine daily. Also the shots from Nguyen's has me craving a banh mi now.

@juzzjeans754 2 жыл бұрын

Very recently, I was deciding between this model Aristo and the VF SSV Redline series 2. I brought the redline instead but I plan on adding an Aristo still in the future! Best of both worlds ❤

@sammccarthy3262 2 жыл бұрын

I've had both cars have the Aristo currently I think I prefer the V8 it's a little easier to handle sideways

@juzzjeans754 2 жыл бұрын

@@sammccarthy3262 much better technology in the VF and that LS power is just awsome

@judeelcheikh7698 2 жыл бұрын

VERY UNDERRATED

@TrackRecord3455 2 жыл бұрын

Your profile picture is very underated

@TheMuzikall 2 жыл бұрын

Even the base GS300 is fun to drive...👏

@KeenanStyles 2 жыл бұрын

I actually had two of these at one point. I kinda regret selling my first one because it was so nice. But after a couple of weeks driving it I was just bored. Back then it was my only car so I wanted something more fun but now with a fleet I do wish I didn’t sell it 🤦🏾

@Phaseillfigure 2 жыл бұрын

which car did you drive that excited you more !? Just curious

@mrman8856 Жыл бұрын

@@Phaseillfigure A Honda civic lol

@charlesbakston7414 Жыл бұрын

@@mrman8856 Clearly you don't know this guy... He got way more than "a civic"

@aristomod2635 2 жыл бұрын

I have the gs300 over here in America and with some slight modifications the thing actually handles pretty decent it’s no 240sx but I’ve got my slammed on coil overs adjusted my preload and dampening and it does great on the curvy back roads she needs boost tho

@-hawtzauce-1108 Жыл бұрын

Get a decent LSD my 2001_S160 slides effortless now all engine "bolt ons" an full sway/strut bars on full ride tech bags it's hilarious

@theonecalledvino8165 2 жыл бұрын

I saw a guy driving one in northern Cali yesterday. I wanted the GS anyways, but I would rock this one

@PorkHub69 2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait for my 147 to be ready

@afzGTR 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone else noticed the brake light delete on the boot?

@-hawtzauce-1108 Жыл бұрын

It's got me on a fence higher than trumps border wall 😅

@user2917 2 жыл бұрын

Nice colour have a gs300 1998 and can't wait to see what you going to do to it you can put bigger injectors and upgrade the turbo and intercooler

@chikkutomreji4144 Жыл бұрын

bombastic side eye

@kristynstill8450 2 жыл бұрын

Ive recently purchased one i bloody love it

@jaysofasttv6624 2 жыл бұрын

Is it the gte version and how much did u purchased it for it ?

@kristynstill8450 2 жыл бұрын

@@jaysofasttv6624 yes is is a gte im in new zealand its called a aristo v300 over here i payed 15000$ with 68000kms on it.

@jaysofasttv6624 2 жыл бұрын

@@kristynstill8450 nice I have one thats been sitting for about 7 years. Gutted, cammed, and have a Chevy power glide trans in it and converted to left hand drive because I’m from America. Just wanted to get an estimate on how much it’s worth, thinking about getting it back running and selling it if the price is right

@kristynstill8450 2 жыл бұрын

@@jaysofasttv6624 sounds sweet mate i love my v8s aswell

@pizpiz1923 2 жыл бұрын

It's nice to have a sunroof. I'm on Aristo, too.

@jdmimportlogistics 2 жыл бұрын

Great review Clay! Wish you would of at least shown a quick screenshot of the Giorgetto Giugiaro designed JZS147

@dungdoan9830 2 ай бұрын

Nice 👍

@Baz9667 2 жыл бұрын

If you want to keep the Toyota theme going, happy to meet up and you can suss an 09 crown majesta

@ryanyeethegifted 2 жыл бұрын

Aristo is a perfect car. I knew it bcos I drove it before.

@JoyManoppo 8 күн бұрын

My friends bought this gs300 and used for drifting or race in the freeway

@devlad 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet, another Victorian Aristo like mine!

@funkaydonkey 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I got mine 7 years ago. Prices are retarded now. Cool cars though, and not many people knew what it was. Also pwr button just holds gears longer, doesn’t “change engine mapping”. And the power level on stock twins gets old after a while tbh.

@samthomson3394 2 жыл бұрын

Need to try a gt4 caldina for daily aswell

@supajdm689 2 жыл бұрын

Great video ! Ever seen the Tom's version of this amazing car ?

@nathankackley6959 2 жыл бұрын

Love the car!

@haydenmilles6662 2 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see how this compares to the gs400. I've picked one up over the winter and am azed with the performance and luxury.

@ssjdavid 2 жыл бұрын

Gs400 are amazing cars smooth reliable V8 but I love the 2jz turbo

@mrman8856 Жыл бұрын

There is no comparison lol. But seriously the difference is one has more tuning potential, which would be the 2jz.

@travisstamp7428 9 ай бұрын

I got a gs400 last year and already put 38k miles on it. Best car I've ever had by far! I love my GS 💙💙

@turbogears900 25 күн бұрын

I like to see more of these aristo

@TheSwedishCarGuy 2 жыл бұрын

LOVE THE ARISTO :D

@NazimUddin-yk2tz 2 жыл бұрын

Sleeper Supra 🔥

@thesexydevil 2 жыл бұрын

I just recently picked one up. I have a question about the audio set up. Did the owner have the "nav/tv" unit then do a switch out with a usdm/JDM climate control and after market headunit? Or was it purchased like that?

@sammccarthy3262 2 жыл бұрын

Some came with single din. screen was an option we are stuck with factory all inclusive screen

@247garagedoorsolutions8 2 жыл бұрын

Mate... nice. But I don't know about the chromed tail lights

@engineered_4u115 2 жыл бұрын

The “gentleman’s Supra”. Clay I drive a JZX171… 1999 Crown Athlete V, 1JZGTE

@turbogears900 9 ай бұрын

I like to see this car again

@jayantsadhoe7566 Жыл бұрын

Can't wait for the prices go through the roof

@jaysofasttv6624 2 жыл бұрын

I have a built 1991 I’m planning on getting back running after sitting for 7 years

@Callmelucky Жыл бұрын

Have one on 3piece wheels, full suspension and slammed w full front end aristo. However it is a car that transmission goes bad and its common (already swapped mine) and among other things that to bad like the abs computer or etc. it is however dope it came out w a 2j then a 4.0 and a 4.3 for those who dont know.

@4agze87 Жыл бұрын

the 2jzgte came first in JZS147 right? before supra.?

@doolza5093 2 жыл бұрын

What front lip is that?

@Jules-69lol 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely now the prices will skyrocket

@khemrajnelson9980 9 ай бұрын

Is the parts in America compatible for this car or do I have to get part from Japan?

@DJPixelGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Subscribed after seeing this 💥

@DJPixelGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Yes Aristo

@dirtydonrx7948 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought one last year for 10k cad with 86km on it, felt like I stole it.

@statikgs404 2 жыл бұрын

I'm on my 3rd gs in the past 6yrs....the US GS300 as slow as it may be by today's standards, it's still a very fun car to drive and depending which one you can find you can get stock navigation that will still work great Today! And the shifters on the steering wheel which adds another level of enjoyment...it is also a great car for ppl that are tall lol...doesn't take much to make them look beautiful and sound beautiful....unfortunately to do the 2j swap and all has become ridiculously expensive but you can always go the NA T route....for a daily you don't really need anything over 400-450 I would say lol

@Hype679 Жыл бұрын

Honestly, I'm on the fence. The GS300 is always good, but a GS400 seems like it'd be a little bit better.

@mrman8856 Жыл бұрын

@@Hype679 I suggest you do some more research. Lol

@Hype679 Жыл бұрын

@@mrman8856 Locally, the 1uz seems like the cheaper one to deal with. I'm mainly worried about finding a GS that isn't two steps from falling apart. ready to crack in two, or already wrecked twice.

@mrman8856 Жыл бұрын

@@Hype679 Where are you?

@Hype679 Жыл бұрын

@@mrman8856 Midwestern US. Cars tend to live hard lives here.

@patrickizumi 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Clay, any chance of reviewing a 2000 Subaru Legacy B4 RSK?

@sammccarthy3262 2 жыл бұрын

I can do it for you they go good use heaps of fuel when the second turbo kicks in around corners it is very scary sound good with an exhaust did I say used heaps of fuel if ever breaks down get the wallet out I had one . Silver 5spd twin turbo b4 rsk

@joshloveselyce 2 жыл бұрын

Crown athlete v or Aristo v300?? I can't decided what to get

@VideoNinjaPlayz 2 жыл бұрын

Aristo 100%

@ruffus1832 Жыл бұрын

Athlete v looks amazing but the trans is far weaker than the trans in an aristo

@frenchi1 2 жыл бұрын

I love where you live man! Florida?

@frenchi1 2 жыл бұрын

Heard Australia! My bad!

@clarksonoceallachain8536 2 жыл бұрын

I plan on getting the smoll version of that car The daihatsu opti beex The only model of kei car that is a saloon

@dungdoan9830 2 ай бұрын

I subscribe

@stopspin 2 жыл бұрын

You should try the nissan fuga v8 which is the rival model of this car.

@montio4483 2 жыл бұрын

can u drive an sh forester, perfect daily

@starletnights1 3 күн бұрын

Damn now I want one lol

@jazzy8459 2 жыл бұрын

2jz 😍😍😍

@pnwsmoke6758 8 ай бұрын

What is a good price for one of these now(USA)?

@Ksilla007 8 ай бұрын

U can find the Aristo as a S300 with a 2jz GE for as low as 10k, maybe even lower if u can find it but the V300 with the GTE can cost between 15k-25k. U could probably get it cheaper if you import yourself from Japan.

@pnwsmoke6758 8 ай бұрын

@ksilla8390 Thank you sir! Found one(gte) for 16k with 130k something but I'm not sure if thats kilometers or miles, would 16k be a decent deal with that 130k miles if that is the case?

@Ksilla007 8 ай бұрын

@@pnwsmoke6758⁠⁠⁠eh kinda, u can find Aristos with the GTE under 100k miles for around the same price. 130k isn't too bad since its a 2j and 130k isn't even half of the engine's lifespan but you can definitely find an Aristo with like 80k miles for like 17k-18k. If you plan on getting an Aristo, never settle for the first one you see. Always look for more.

@timthewhiskynut477 2 жыл бұрын

Is that a stock exhaust or something? Extremely quiet!

@ohyeahyeah6881 2 жыл бұрын

Trd exhaust, so technically could be considered a factory exhaust

@thejdmschoolaltacc2624 2 жыл бұрын

Ayo im late but no cap i might get this as my first car...but i like the 1st gwn wayyy more (just my opinion people)

@sluphwoohoon7451 2 ай бұрын

The 2j was dead ass built for the aristo

@TrackRecord3455 2 жыл бұрын

The twin turbos and the thumb shift on the steering wheel.

@jerrto 2 жыл бұрын

my dad has this one but the gs400 with a v8

@moistfingers9778 2 жыл бұрын

i hate when people give these cars attention, why you gotta make the prices go up. I would love to get one of these cars when i can, gotta hope that the prices stay reasonable

@kemalkeza6795 2 жыл бұрын

this isnt the 1st aristo with a 2jz gte, this is the successor, the original was like 1991

@LovinTheHarderStylez 2 жыл бұрын

He said that too lol, just a bit later in the video.

@wazzabanzook5028 2 жыл бұрын

I daily my gc8 club spec evo4 no problems

@marcbeebee6969 2 жыл бұрын

Bro my german lexus gs300 from 2001 has a 5 gear automatik from factory. Anyone need to buy that?

@dominofive5075 2 жыл бұрын

That's funny. I'm badging mine as a toyota after the gte swap

@coopsnz1 2 жыл бұрын

439000yen with 385000km , why prices going up in Australia

@onlysilv 9 ай бұрын

The cloth interior hasn't been brought up. Never available in the states! I recall the is300 had a all cloth available with slicktop roof!

@Awlansee 2 жыл бұрын

Try out a Lexus ISF :)

@samyi3227 6 ай бұрын

It’s kinda funny how we badge our US models to the Japanese originals yet the Japanese prefer our release for some reason

@ProdKY-fe7pl 2 жыл бұрын

It’s crazy how these are making noise now it’s so goooood, I just bought that exact car and can’t be more excited

@ClayWong 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see what you do with it man!😬

@sadistyk_1671 2 жыл бұрын

whats your region and where did you get it? I have a GS300

@ProdKY-fe7pl 2 жыл бұрын

@@ClayWong thank you bro!

@dodgecao8798 2 жыл бұрын

Why my mate’s car got more viewers than mine? I’m jealous.

@OGSirSmokezAlot Жыл бұрын

It's funny how in u.s we want aristo, over there you want lexus

@MrMalakalopoulos 2 жыл бұрын

I think the Lexus GS300 has a 5 speed auto instead of the 4 in the S300

@alekmisiak771 Жыл бұрын

Aristo mk1 the best

@Tutankhamun1333 10 ай бұрын

To be honest the rare toms version has 326BHP where the v300 has 276bhp.

@harryx6968 2 жыл бұрын

Ford Fairmont or fairlane is a good choice.

@BraaapBraaap69 4 ай бұрын

The shifting is anything but "immersive" jfc.

@tayzpaid4471 2 жыл бұрын

The only thing you will regret is the gas ... good thing it's much cheaper in aus

@EnjoiRC 2 жыл бұрын

Ya here is Canada it’s costing me so much. Thinking of throwing a medium sized single and getting a Honda lol

@AmanOU2be 2 жыл бұрын

Altezza never had the 2JZ-GTE?

@ollie786 2 жыл бұрын

No, Altezzas had naturally aspirated 1G, 2J and 3S options only.

@jamessilby1814 2 жыл бұрын

Galant vr4 evo o

@grabir01 Жыл бұрын

Rightside drive is not useful here in USA unless you deliver mail.

@matinghaderzadeh3868 Жыл бұрын

The jzx110 is a much better choice imo!

@gwot 2 жыл бұрын

just cuz it's got a 2JZ doesn't make it a "Supra"... stop calling 2JZ cars Supras...

@mrman8856 Жыл бұрын

And because a Supra has a 2JZ doesn't make it an Aristo lol

@charlesbakston7414 Жыл бұрын

@@mrman8856 That, or doesn't make the Supra a Lexus SC 400/300 Coupe.... literally the MK4 A80 Supra came from the SC 400/300. And the 300 had the 2JZ long before the A80 existed. Go figure

@mrman8856 Жыл бұрын

@@charlesbakston7414 The 300 had the 2JZ before ALL OF THEM