2000 Toyota Chaser, Super Lucent 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 Cresta specifically: Timing belt replaced in 2021, approximately 13,000 km ago New Variable Valve Timing sensor installed, the most common electronic failure on the 1JZ-GE VVT-i Rays wheels with new tires mounted White exterior, no rust. Verified by our team before listing. The Cresta Super Lucent is the car the Mark II buyer would upgrade to when they wanted something more formal. Toyota sold the X100 generation through three separate dealer networks in Japan: the Mark II through Corolla stores aimed at mainstream buyers, the Chaser through Toyota Auto stores aimed at a younger, sportier demographic, and the Cresta through Toyota Vista stores, which was the luxury channel. Super Lucent is the top trim level of the Cresta, the most fully equipped version of the most formal car in the family. The engine is the 1JZ-GE VVT-i, Toyota’s naturally aspirated 2.5L inline-six producing 197 HP at 6,000 rpm and 188 lb-ft at 4,000 rpm. Variable valve timing arrived on this version in 1996, improving mid-range torque delivery and smoothing the power curve compared to the earlier non-VVT-i 1JZ-GE. The result is an engine that is exceptionally refined at highway speeds, predictable in daily driving, and extremely durable when maintained. Dark brown interior with a wood and leather steering wheel. Rays wheels with new tires. Headlight adjustment switch. OEM seat doilies available and included if the buyer wants them. Cold A/C throughout. Mileage: 73,960 miles (119,111 km). Interesting Facts The Toyota Cresta, Mark II, and Chaser were platform-identical cars sold through different Toyota dealer networks, known collectively as the “Mark II Three Brothers.” The Cresta was the most formal of the three, with a more upright grille, different body panels, and interior trim choices oriented toward luxury rather than sport. Toyota discontinued the Cresta nameplate in 2001, replacing it alongside the Chaser with the short-lived Verossa. The 1JZ-GE VVT-i uses the same block and basic architecture as the turbocharged 1JZ-GTE. Toyota engineered the bottom end to handle the stresses of the turbo version, which means the naturally aspirated GE operates well within the structural limits of the block throughout its service life. Many 1JZ-GE engines reach 300,000 miles on regular maintenance without internal work. The Variable Valve Timing sensor on the 1JZ-GE VVT-i is one of the most commonly replaced items on imported X100 cars. The sensor reads the position of the VVT-i camshaft actuator and reports it to the ECU. When it fails, the engine produces fault codes and may run poorly at idle or under light throttle. Replacing it proactively, as was done here, eliminates a known issue before it becomes the buyer’s problem. Rays Engineering is a Japanese wheel manufacturer whose products appear in Formula 1, Super GT, and the World Rally Championship. The brand makes wheels under several sub-labels including Volk Racing and Gram Lights. Rays wheels are used as original equipment by several Japanese manufacturers including Mitsubishi on the Lancer Evolution and Nissan on the GT-R. 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 Toyota sell the same car under three different names through three different dealerships? Japan’s car dealership system in the 1980s and 1990s was highly segmented by brand channel. Toyota had multiple dealer networks, each serving a different buyer profile. A buyer who walked into a Corolla store was a different person from a buyer who walked into a Vista store, and Toyota wanted those buyers to feel they were getting something exclusive to their channel rather than choosing from the same catalog. The Mark II, Chaser, and Cresta were the engineering solution to that marketing reality: one platform, three bodies, three trim philosophies, three dealer exclusivities. It was expensive to develop and maintain, and Toyota eventually ended it in 2001. While it lasted, it produced three cars that felt genuinely different to own despite sharing almost everything underneath.