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1999 Toyota Crown Athlete, JZS153

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$14,450CA$20,416£10,931A$20,598€12,697¥2,293,021

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Treat this as two groups. Required items protect you from payment loss and fraud — if a seller resists any of them, walk away. Ideal items help you assess the car's condition; when one is missing, factor it into your risk and your offer rather than treating it as automatic fraud.

Requiredfraud and payment-loss prevention

  • Confirm title status. Clean, salvage, rebuilt, or no title — and the title's jurisdiction — should be clear before you wire.
  • Confirm the car is importable to your location. That's your homework, not the seller's; if the import path is unclear, step back and verify before paying.
  • Read the bill of sale before you wire. "As-is" with no warranty is normal; anything that removes inspection or payment protections is a red flag.
  • Use a third-party escrow service; never wire to a personal account. For dealer sales, a wire to the business account named on the invoice is normal; for private-party sales, use escrow.

Idealvehicle-condition diligence; factor missing items into risk and price

  • Ask for the export certificate. If the car was exported from Japan recently, the deregistration document can help confirm provenance and timing.If unavailable: certificates for older imports are often filed away, so absence is a risk signal, not automatic fraud.
  • Ask for underbody, engine bay, and rear-quarter photos. Those areas reveal rust and repair work that hero shots can hide.If unavailable: the car may still be in transit or storage; review existing media and ask for fresh shots once it's accessible.
  • Consider a third-party pre-purchase inspection (PPI). A specialist inspection can catch issues that change the price.If unavailable: a PPI is often not feasible while the car is still overseas, so price the added uncertainty instead of treating it as proof of fraud.

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AI Summary

  • Runs and drives smoothly with no known issues
  • Tan wool interior
  • Low mileage
  • Factory options: genuine Toyota doily seat covers, tan wool interior

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Listing details

Listing ID
JDM-WHF-UWRT
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VIN
Available on request
Frame / serial
JZS1710002526
Currently in
Auburn, Washington, United States

Specifications

Vehicle details

Chassis
JZS153
Mileage
56,521 km35,100 mi
Transmission
automatic
Year
1999
Make
Toyota
Model
Crown
Variant
Athlete
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Description

For Sale: 1999 Toyota Crown Athlete JDM Import – Right Hand Drive – Low Mileage Sport Luxury Sedan! Rare and distinctive! This 1999 Toyota Crown Athlete (JZS171 series) is a genuine Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) import – the sportier sibling to the Royal Saloon. With 35,121 miles (56,521 km), right-hand drive, single-color white exterior, and a rare tan wool interior, this Athlete stands out from the usual dark-cabin examples. It also includes genuine Toyota doily seat covers. Key Specifications: • Year: 1999 • Model: Toyota Crown Athlete Sedan (Japanese market import) • Mileage: 35,121…
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miles / 56,521 km • Engine: 2.5L Inline-6 1JZ-GE – silky smooth and ultra-reliable • Transmission: Automatic • Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive • Color: Single-color white exterior / Tan wool interior (rare light-interior Athlete combo) • Extra: Genuine Toyota doily seat covers • VIN: JZS1710002526 Maintenance & Condition: Well-maintained JDM import that runs and drives smoothly with no known issues. The relatively low mileage for a 27-year-old Crown reflects careful ownership. Interior presents well with tan wool and genuine Toyota doilies. Unique Features of the 1999 Toyota Crown Athlete Model: • Sport-oriented Athlete trim with a firmer, more driver-focused character than the Royal Saloon • Rare white-on-tan wool color combination – most Athletes came with darker interiors • Genuine Toyota doily seat covers, a classic Japanese luxury detail • Smooth 2.5L 1JZ-GE inline-six paired with an automatic transmission • Spacious, quiet cabin with excellent rear room and flagship Crown build quality • Right-hand drive JDM configuration with authentic Japanese sport-luxury details Interesting Facts About This Model: • The Toyota Crown has been Japan’s premier executive sedan since 1955. The Athlete line was created for buyers who wanted Crown prestige with a sportier look and feel. • On the S170 generation, Athlete models typically received sportier styling cues and a more dynamic setup than the comfort-focused Royal Saloon. • The 1JZ-GE 2.5L inline-six is part of Toyota’s legendary JZ engine family, known worldwide for smoothness and long-term reliability. • A light tan wool interior on an Athlete is an uncommon factory combination and especially appealing to collectors who want something other than the usual dark cabin. This Toyota Crown Athlete for sale is an outstanding choice as a smooth daily driver, distinctive JDM sport sedan, or low-mileage collector piece. With under 36,000 miles, a rare light interior, and genuine Toyota doilies, it is a standout example! Located in the Auburn, Washington area. Test drives by appointment for serious buyers only (right-hand drive is fully legal in Washington and all other US States). Cash, cashier’s check, or verified payment preferred. Message for questions, additional photos, or to arrange a viewing. This clean, rare-combo JDM Crown Athlete won’t stay available long! About Us We specialize in importing high-QUALITY and FAIR-priced vehicles directly from Japan, carefully selecting the cleanest, most desirable examples for our customers. Please Note The listed price does not include taxes, registration, licensing, or the negotiable document fee. VIN (for WA State Compliance): JZS1710002526

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