2000 Toyota Crown

1JZ-GTE, Factory Aero kit, Work Wheels

2000 Toyota Crown Athlete V (JZS171W)
1JZ-GTE VVT-i • Factory Turbo • RWD
Imported from Japan

Mileage: Just under 170,000 km (never converted to miles)
Factory speed limiter still active
Zero rust; undersealed last year with wax oil
All mechanical work carried out at Garage D with over £10k in invoices

Performance & Mechanical

Engine: 1JZ-GTE VVT-i single turbo
Steering: JZX100 steering rack
Suspension:

  • BC Racing coilovers with custom 14kg/12kg springs

  • Adjustable damping (front & rear)

  • Garage D RCA’s

  • Cusco front & rear anti-roll bars

  • SuperPro bushes including front upper inner bushes

Drivetrain:

  • Kaaz 2-way Super Q differential

  • All arches rolled

Brakes & Wheels:

  • Custom Work D9R wheels (mint condition)

  • Work titanium lug nuts

  • Bridgestone Potenza Sport tyres (245/275) with good tread

  • EBC grooved & dimpled discs (all round)

  • EBC Yellowstuff pads (all round)

Engine & Cooling:

  • Front-mount intercooler painted black with correct thermal paint

  • 3” cat-back exhaust (stock system included)

Recent Maintenance:

  • Full service on 25/08/2023: oil, plugs, battery (only 2–3k miles since)

  • 30/04/2020: cambelt, tensioner, cam seals (x2), front crank seal, water pump

Drives smoothly, pulls strongly, and has been meticulously maintained.

Comfort & Convenience

  • Dual-zone climate control

  • Electrically reclinable rear seats

  • OEM wind deflectors

  • Swing vents

  • Tinted windows

  • Thatcham immobiliser

Interior & Technology

  • Sony double-DIN head unit with Beatsonic adapter

  • Cleanly installed reverse camera

  • Factory Japanese infotainment (still present)

  • Headlights internally blacked (de-chromed)

Condition

  • Zero rust; undersealed with wax oil last year

  • Mechanically excellent, with supporting Garage D invoices

  • Very tidy bodywork with only minor cosmetic imperfections

  • All upgrades professionally installed

  • Comes with stock exhaust

  • Reliable daily or weekend car

Known Notes

  • Due to the Kaaz locking diff, some dashboard lights may appear when making tight, low-speed turns (caused by wheel-speed difference)

  • A few small paint imperfections