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1998 Toyota Chaser Tourer V — Front three-quarter

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1998 Toyota Chaser Tourer V

Factory five-speed Tourer V with a documented timing belt.

$47,500drive away

Year
1998
Kilometres
118,900 km
Gearbox
Manual
Drive
RWD (front engine)

Gallery

Every angle, as it stands.

At a glance

The numbers.

Engine

1JZ-GTE

Odometer

118,900 km

Transmission

Manual

Drivetrain

RWD (front engine)

Body

Sedan

Colour

Super White II

Seats

5

Doors

4

Steering

Right-hand drive

Fuel

Petrol

The Japan story

Where it came from, step by step.

Auction sheet, our translation, and the trip across. Dates are as recorded; nothing is inferred.

  1. Bought at auction30 Jan 2026
  2. Export paperwork12 Feb 2026
  3. Shipped from Japan25 Feb 2026
    Grand Aurora · Nagoya
  4. Arrived in Australia19 Mar 2026
    Melbourne
  5. Quarantine cleared23 Mar 2026
  6. Import approval31 Mar 2026
  7. Compliance24 Apr 2026
  8. Roadworthy30 Apr 2026
  9. Registration6 May 2026
  10. Ready for you8 May 2026

USS · USS Nagoya · 30 Jan 2026 · 2 previous owners

Grade 4/B — Good: normal marks for age, no accident history.

Overall
Tidy sedan, some polishing marks. Timing belt done at 105,000 km per sticker.
Interior
Grey cloth in good order. Small mark on rear seat.
Notes
5-speed manual factory. Aftermarket head unit.
1998 Toyota Chaser Tourer V — Auction sheet
The auction sheet as issued. Our translation above; the condition diagram below.
Minor scratch, bonnetA1: Minor scratch, bonnet
  • A1Minor scratch, bonnet · severity 1/3

Codes follow the Japanese auction standard: A scratches, U dents, W repairs, C corrosion, X replaced panels.

Our inspection

What we found, what we fixed.

Nine categories scored on the hoist and on the road. Anything we didn't fix is disclosed and priced in.

Inspected 2 May 2026

3-month statutory warranty (VIC)

Paint depth (µm)

  • bonnet104
  • roof100
  • boot102
  • front left door98
  • front right door99
  • rear left door95
  • rear right door100
  • front left guard106
  • front right guard103
  • rear left quarter97
  • rear right quarter101

Tyres (tread mm · DOT)

  • front left6 · 202503.00
  • front right6 · 202503.00
  • rear left5.5 · 202503.00
  • rear right5.5 · 202503.00

Brakes (pad · rotor %)

  • front70 · 75
  • rear75 · 80

What we found

  • Cam cover gasket seep · fixed by us

What we did

  • Cam cover gasket seep28 Apr 2026

Specifications

Verified specs.

Only fields a staff member has checked against the factory sheet appear here.

Width (mm)
1755
Height (mm)
1400
Length (mm)
4715
Wheelbase (mm)
2730
Kerb Weight (kg)
1510

Features & equipment

What it has.

Tech

  • Limited-slip differential

Safety

  • ABS
  • Dual airbags

Comfort

  • Climate control
  • Cruise control
  • Power windows

What comes with it

  • 2 keys incl. spare
  • Service books
  • Toolkit
  • Spare wheel

Ownership costs

What it costs to own, in your state.

Stamp duty, rego, fuel and a finance example, from published state rules.

Your state
Stamp duty
$1,995
VIC rules in force 2024-07-01
Registration (est. per year)
$900
Metro private, 12 months incl. TAC charge; estimate only.
Fuel per year
$3,229
Finance example
$218 / week
8.95% comparison rate, 60 months, $2,000 deposit. Indicative only.
Cooling-off
3 business days
Used-car dealer sales; see the trust strip for exceptions.
Roadworthy
Required on transfer
Roadworthy Certificate (RWC), valid 30 days

Estimates from published state rules; verified by staff before launch. Insurance varies by driver, so we link you to a quote rather than guess.

Why we chose this car

In our words.

“Factory five-speed Tourer V sedans are getting scarce. This one has a documented timing belt and a clean underside.”

A 1JZ-GTE sedan that has been looked after: timing belt at 105,000 km, clean underbody, factory manual. Perfect as a daily with a big smile.

  • Factory 5-speed manual
  • Timing belt done
  • Clean underbody, no rust
  • Paint corrected

Dealer licence
LMCT 12345 (VIC)
ABN
12 345 678 901
Roadworthy
RWC-VIC-8802107
PPSR check
Available on request
Cooling-off
Three business days cooling-off applies to used-car sales in Victoria (excluding some auction and trade sales).

Next step

Ask, drive, or reserve.

Book a test drive

Bring a full licence. We confirm a slot by email and hold the car for you for the hour.

Reserve with a deposit

A refundable $2,000 deposit holds the car for five days. Card payment goes live with launch; ask us and we'll arrange it.

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