REDLINE ALLEYToyota Chaser and Mark II JZX100 buying guide
1996 to 2001. A JZX100 suits a buyer after a turbo straight six four door who will pay more for a standard, honest Tourer V.
Big jobs
- Tourer V or Tourer S. The JZX100 code covers both the non turbo 1JZ-GE Tourer S and the turbo 1JZ-GTE Tourer V, so the code alone does not prove the engine.
- Corrosion despite Japanese origin. Japan uses salt on its roads, so a Japanese origin is no proof of a dry car.
- Modification and competition use. The chassis is a well known competition car, so many have been modified, crashed or used hard.
- 1JZ-GTE cambelt. The 1JZ-GTE has a cambelt, so its history matters.
Workshop jobs
- Clutch on manual cars. Late 5 speed manual Chasers may have had the clutch fried by an adventurous former owner.
- Auto to manual conversions. Cheaper manual cars are often automatics converted to manual, so the quality of the conversion matters.
Questions for the seller
- Is it a Tourer V with the 1JZ-GTE, and does the engine code match?
- Was it a factory manual or a converted auto?
- When was the cambelt last done?
- Has it been drifted or used on track?
- What modifications does it have, and is there an LVVTA plate for them?
Sources
Researched 2026-11-03. General guidance from owner and specialist sources. Check the specific car with an independent inspection.