Buyer’s Guide: Toyota Aristo 1999

Buyer’s Guide: Toyota Aristo 1999

The 90’s has witnessed a fine range of iconic Toyota cars, and Aristo is one of them. The Aristo was Toyota’s answer to the luxury sedan market and it became quite popular at the time. The production line of the Aristo continued for 14 years and even today it has had a lasting impression on car owners around the world. It’s not wrong to say that the Toyota Aristo is one of the most sought after cars in the JDM for used cars. Here are a few useful facts about this mean machine.

Pros and cons of buying a Toyota Aristo

Pros

• The Aristo was built with the iconic 1JZ and2JZ engine
• There is plenty of spare parts available
• It’s spacious and is even good to use as a family car
• Comfort and interior is top class
• Ideal for daily use
• The Aristo is compatible with the parts of the Lexus GS

Cons

• The car was only manufactured as an automatic
• Maintaining the car can be a bit costly
• Available only in right hand drive

Common issues that you come across in the Aristo
It’s a known fact that no car is perfect! Every single car has its fair share of issues. It could be a simple screech or a major design flaw. Here are a few (simple) issues you may come across in an Aristo.

• The Twin turbo 2JZ engine has a whining sound coming from the engine beginning at 4000 RPM. This is usually an indication that the secondary turbo is weakening. This is generally not a common problem but it can be costly to fix.
• Toyota has added various electronics for the car over the years. Since the Aristo was a luxury car these electrical parts are essential. It is quite common for electronics to fail with time.

FAQ’s about the Toyota Aristo

How available are the spare parts?
The availability of spare parts is actually one of the benefits of owning an Aristo. Since it is nearly identical to the Toyota Lexus GS, you can even use the same part for the Aristo.

Is it difficult to get accustomed to a Right Hand Drive car?
This is not applicable for countries that use LHD but for others, its actually a simple transition. And you will get used to it within a few days.

Is it a good car for a daily driving?
Yes! The Aristo may be a luxury car but it’s ideal for day-to-day use.

Is it a reliable car?
Of course. Similar to most Toyota cars, the Aristo is a very reliable car. It is definitely on top of the Japanese used cars list.

There’s no better place in the world to buy used Toyota cars other than the JDM. You are sure to find a car that is in good condition, here than elsewhere. Since the process of buying cars at a Japanese auto auction is a systematic process, you are generally never at a risk of fraud.