1999 Toyota Mark 2, Grande JZX100

system checked on dedicated equipment including vacuum test for leaks Engine smoke machine test for exhaust and vacuum leaks Battery drain test OBD scan for fault codes Alignment check Wheel torque verified with calibrated torque wrench All lights and signals tested Engine bay treated with protective chemical to prevent rubber and plastic dry rot Stored with full tank to prevent fuel tank corrosion Driven and verified, all issues addressed before listing On this Mark II specifically: Badx Luxarny wheels with new tires mounted CarPlay installed in Japan, OEM radio retained and available on request White exterior, no rust. Non-smoker. Verified by our team before listing. The X100 Mark II was updated in August 1998, and this 1999 example is the restyled version. The two generations look similar from across a parking lot. Up close the differences are clear to anyone who knows the car. The front fascia was revised with new headlight housings. The rear taillights, which on the pre-facelift model were separate individual lenses, were redesigned as a single connected unit running across the full width of the trunk. Enthusiasts actively seek out the restyled rear end. This car has it from the factory. Grande is the luxury-focused trim of the Mark II X100 lineup, sitting at the top of the comfort-oriented range rather than the performance range. The Tourer V carried the turbocharged 1JZ-GTE. The Grande carried the naturally aspirated 1JZ-GE VVT-i, producing 197 HP at 6,000 rpm and 188 lb-ft at 4,000 rpm, in an interior oriented toward refinement and quietness rather than sport. Grey interior. Fully equipped. Everything original. This car is stock. Nothing has been modified beyond the wheels and CarPlay. At 29,850 miles it is a genuinely low-mileage example of a car that is increasingly difficult to find in unmodified condition in the US market. Cold A/C. No rust anywhere on the car. Mileage: 29,850 miles (48,037 km). Interesting Facts The X100 Mark II restyling in August 1998 brought the most visually significant mid-cycle update in the nameplate’s history at that point. The joined rear taillights of the restyled car became a visual signature that enthusiasts associate with the later, more desirable production run. Parts from pre-facelift and post-facelift cars are not interchangeable at the front and rear, which is why the factory specification matters when sourcing replacements. The 1JZ-GE VVT-i received variable valve timing on the intake camshaft when Toyota updated the engine in 1996. The addition of VVT-i improved mid-range torque delivery and smoothed the power curve, making the naturally aspirated version noticeably more responsive in everyday driving than the earlier non-VVT-i 1JZ-GE that preceded it. The Grande trim was the Mark II’s answer to the Cresta Super Lucent and the Chaser Avante on the same platform. All three were luxury-oriented naturaly aspirated versions of the X100 chassis, sold through different dealer networks with different exterior styling. Mechanically they shared the same 1JZ-GE engine, transmission, and suspension hardware. Finding an unmodified X100 Mark II Grande with under 30,000 miles in the US market is genuinely uncommon. Most examples that arrive have been modified in Japan or by previous import owners. Stock, low-mileage cars in clean condition represent a small fraction of available inventory. About Us We’ve been working with Japanese vehicles for over 25 years. Long before opening our location in the United States, our team was importing and servicing these vehicles in Europe when many of them were still new. Because of that experience, we know these platforms extremely well. Every model has its own weak points, and we inspect and address them before the vehicle is offered for sale. All vehicles are serviced at our facility in Japan before shipping. Fluids, belts, filters, batteries, and common failure points are inspected and replaced when necessary. Unlike many dealerships, we actually drive our vehicles. They don’t sit in a parking lot. Our trucks and cars are used regularly so we can verify reliability before they reach their new owner. When you buy from us, you’re getting a vehicle that is fully prepared and ready to drive from day one. JP-TRADE is our first location in the United States, supported by a team of more than 40 people across Europe, Japan, Korea, China, and the U.S. If you made it this far, here is a little bonus for you. Why did the restyled X100 taillights become such a specific thing for enthusiasts? On the pre-facelift X100, the rear taillights were individual lenses, similar to how most Japanese sedans of the mid-1990s were styled. When Toyota updated the car in August 1998, they connected the taillights into a single unit that ran continuously across the width of the trunk lid. The effect made the rear of the car look wider and more substantial. It was a small change in isolation. In practice it changed how the car reads from behind, which is the angle most people see it from most often. The community noticed, and over time the restyled rear became a specific thing people asked about when buying. A pre-facelift car with swapped restyled lights is common enough that buyers now verify the build date to confirm factory specification. This one is factory.