Anees Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Hi guys, I know I have not had the car that long, but I have been thinking hard about the Aristo and I have come to the conclusion that it is not being used enough for me to justify keeping it. Since I bought the car in February (when the speedo read 69661) to yesterday when then speedo read 70499, I have done only 838 miles!! Decided that I am better selling the car because I know what I am like with mods and I did have plans for big power increases and suspension changes. I think the Aristo is a fantastic car, just not unfortunetly the car for me. Pardon me while I enter sales mode This is from my advert which will be going on ebay and Pistonheads. FOR SALE 1998 Toyota Aristo V300 Vertex Twin Turbo 70, 499 Miles only http://www.ranatech.co.uk/aristo/aristo1.jpg ABOUT THE CAR As many people know, this car uses the world famous 2JZ-GTE engine which is shared with the MKIV Toyota Supra. This car has the comfort and luxury of the Lexus GS range coupled with the power and performance of a MKIV Toyota Supra. It is a true sleeper car! With very light tuning (exhaust, decat, colder spark plugs, FCD and slight boost increase) the car can potentially hit 400bhp+. This sale includes some of the items need to get you on your way This car is ideal as a project car for someone; the engine is as standard and is unmolested; making it the ideal base for something special. DETAILS This car has an extensive specification. A few of the main features are: • Brand New 19”Wheelmania Monaco Alloys. 8.5” Wide Front and 10” Wide Rear Rims. (£875) (Fitted 14/06/08) • Brand New Falken FK-452 Performance tyres (245/40/19 & 285/35/19) (£475) (Done less than 20 miles) • Uprated TRD Big Brake Kit/ Toyota Supra 4-pot brake upgrade (£950!) • 3G/Brembo 20-Groves Brake Discs (done less then 100 miles) • Hawk Brembo Spec Brake Pads (done less then 100 miles) • Goodridge Stainless Steel Brake Hoses • 2JZ-GTE Engine (totally unmolested and standard) = 320bhp. Potential for cheap BIG power. • Tein Front Strut Brace • Cruise Control • Full Black Leather interior • Automatic Gearbox with Triptronic paddle shift • Airbags all round • 10 Speaker JBL/Lexus Premium Sound System (inc Subwoofer) with AM/FM Stereo, Cassette Player, CD Multichanger, CD Player. • Xenon headlights • Touch screen centre control console (with rare English conversion) • Digital TV with Remote Control • UK Sat Nav with Remote Control (very rare!) • Cat 1 Alarm certificate • Dual Climate Control • Blitz Turbo Timer (so turbos are always given time to cool down properly) http://www.ranatech.co.uk/aristo/aristo3.jpg UNIQUE FEATURES Firstly Aristo V300 Vertex Edition cars are extremely rare! However this one is even better than the rest because it includes: • Unmolested standard 2JZ-GTE Engine that runs like a dream. • All owners have been enthusiasts that have looked after the car well. The first owner was the Centre Manager of Lexus Park Lane in London and he brought the car over as a personal import in 2000 according to the paperwork and previous owner. It appeared it was his company car and no money was spared getting the car to UK standards; everything has been done properly with no shortcuts. • Japanese Service History is included (very rare) as well as complete maintenance record of the car from 2000 – 2005 and then extensive receipts from this point onwards. • The Touchscreen Centre Console, which is normally in Japanese has been converted to English. • The Car also has working UK Sat Nav, again this was done at great expense and not a lot of Aristo’s have this • A Freeview Digital TV Receiver with remote control is also incorporated and this works well when in a good reception area. http://www.ranatech.co.uk/aristo/aristo11.jpg http://www.ranatech.co.uk/aristo/aristo10.jpg http://www.ranatech.co.uk/aristo/aristo12.jpg http://www.ranatech.co.uk/aristo/aristo13.jpg http://www.ranatech.co.uk/aristo/aristo14.jpg http://www.ranatech.co.uk/aristo/aristo15.jpg MODIFICATIONS The car has had a few expensive modifications done to it while I have owned the car making it much better to drive then a normal Aristo. BRAKING UPGRADE A standard Toyota Aristo V300 Vertex runs around 320bhp, yet from the factory they come with the same brakes as a much less powerful Lexus GS300 which, for a car with this much power are very poor! This car has just had fitted the following brake upgrade: -> UK Spec Toyota Supra 4-pot Front callipers, -> 3G/Brembo 20-Grove Brake Discs, -> Hawk Brembo Brake Pads, -> Goodridge Custom-made Stainless Steel Brake Hoses -> Motul Dot 5.1 Brake Fluid. This totally transforms the braking and inspires much more confidence. The Supra brakes are classed as some of the best standard brakes every fitted to a car! http://www.ranatech.co.uk/aristo/aristo7.jpg BRAND NEW STAGGERED 19” WHEELMANIA MONACO POLISHED ALLOYS AND TYRES The car features 19” Wheelmania Monaco Wheels with a staggered fitment. The car has 8.5” wide rims at the front and 10” rims at the back for extra grip. These wheels were only fitted on the 14th June, since I had waited for them to come in stock and had paid for them before I decided to sell the car, so thought I may as well get them fitted. They come with brand new Falken FK452 Tyres which have a good reputation on the Aristo and Supra forums. Tyres and Alloys have done less than 20 miles so far! http://www.ranatech.co.uk/aristo/aristo4.jpg TOMS REAR CANCELLOR BAR The Aristo is an incredibly well built car but the weakest point on an Aristo is the rear ARS which is liable to break. This has been replaced by a TOMS Aristo ARS bar and brand new Tie Rods from Toyota so the rear end is nice and planted. Makes a massive difference to the car and is one thing to never have to worry about. TEIN STRUT BRACE High Quality Tein Strut Brace helps improve handling and steering response. http://www.ranatech.co.uk/aristo/aristo8.jpg http://www.ranatech.co.uk/aristo/aristo9.jpg INCLUDED EXTRAS: To get you on your way to bigger power gains the price includes (all brand new and unused): • Greddy FCD • Power Enterprise Induction Kit • HKS-Style BOV • Front Decat Pipe (car was running 326bhp when this pipe was connected) OTHER INFO • I purchased the car in Feb as a second car with the intention of having a comfortable cruiser that is also interesting. Unfortunately I have realised that I don’t actually have many places to cruise too! LOL I have done less then 850 miles in the car so it seems a shame to keep it with so little use, hence the sale. • The car was last served at 68K miles • Because the car is pre-2001 you pay the lower rate of road tax too, £185 for a year, rather than the £300 - £400+ some performance and 4X4 drivers have to pay! Which can leave you looking rather smug • Two weeks ago the car had a new battery fitted. • Car has a few stone chips that have been patched in and a few minor scratches around the wing mirrors. Can't see any dents. Remarkable really! • I have found fuel economy to be surprisingly good considering the power of the car. You can get just over 400miles per tank on a run if you drive at normal 65- 70mph motorway speeds. • Since buying the car I have spent almost £3000 on it, meaning the new owner won't have to spend anything on the car for a long while yet! The car includes two keys. Any more questions please PM me, or post on here or you can ring me on: This car has NEVER been raced or driven hard and must have one of the most extensive service histories of any example currently in the UK. PRICE: REDUCED TO £6800 ONO inc All Extras UPDATED: SOME MORE PICS: Watching Channel 5 in the car http://www.ranatech.co.uk/aristo/aristo17.jpg More Interor Pics: http://www.ranatech.co.uk/aristo/aristo18.JPG http://www.ranatech.co.uk/aristo/aristo19.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannysupratt Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 thats a beast good luck with the sale, nice add too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Lovely car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy07 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Best of luck mate lovely car:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mattsupra Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 lovelly motor and a great guy (plus his mates too ) as i met him as i bought my wheels for the supe from him top bloke and lovelly motor m8 matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 If someone is wanting an executive looking ride then this must be the car for them. Very smart indeed;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fargo Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 hi anees, nice of you to pop over,, good luck,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anees Posted June 17, 2008 Author Share Posted June 17, 2008 Thanks everyone @mattsupra - hope you are getting on well. I still prefer the wheels you bought from me for my car, but they just wouldn't clear the break calipers! My mates where saying you told them about something with a V8 you owned?? They want pics if you have any @Fargo - I've been on her for a while mate, lurking between LOC, MKIVSupra and Club Aristo. Rather like yourself I bet I have loads of unused parts for the car too like Tein suspension, EDFC, Braces, Headlights, LED tail lights, Toms rear suspension links etc that are for sale too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anees Posted June 17, 2008 Author Share Posted June 17, 2008 Link to ebay Advert: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1998-TOYOTA-ARISTO-V300-TWIN-TURBO-Lexus-GS300_W0QQitemZ220246814808QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item220246814808&_trkparms=72%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C65%3A12&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 Obviously forum price is cheaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mattsupra Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 hi m8 ill sort some out for you when i get chance ok m8 all the best with the sale buddy and yes i love the wheels too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Fantastic advert - Good luck with the sale fella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schtuv Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Wow - I wish I had some spare cash, as that would be my ideal car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Lovely motor, VVTI as well Do suppose you want an SZ auto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anees Posted June 18, 2008 Author Share Posted June 18, 2008 Lovely motor, VVTI as well Do suppose you want an SZ auto Sorry man.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 That is very nice, I want it! I gave up looking into getting an Aristo when we decided to get a dog, now I've got the Accord for the dog, if I get a second car it won't be a big cruiser. Shame, I really like them and that is a gorgeous example! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Lovely motor, good luck with the sale, although you'll probably not need it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anees Posted June 18, 2008 Author Share Posted June 18, 2008 Lovely motor, good luck with the sale, although you'll probably not need it I've been talking to Mitul and he is making me waiver again.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anees Posted June 25, 2008 Author Share Posted June 25, 2008 Car is having a geometry check today so that all is well before it hits Autotrader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 so that all is well before it hits Autotrader dont waste your time on autotrader, get it on pistonheads!, it's free too for private sellers nice car btw! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anees Posted June 25, 2008 Author Share Posted June 25, 2008 Thanks Tom - geometry check was great -just a slight adjustment to the Toe needed at the rear. They actually had a Supra in the day before and the guys were raving about how fast the thing was "bit of handful" is what they said - sounds like it was BPU++ with a lot of boost guages, FMIC, decat and other mods. Car is already on Pistonheads: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/566868.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anees Posted June 30, 2008 Author Share Posted June 30, 2008 SOME MORE PICS: Watching Channel 5 in the car http://www.ranatech.co.uk/aristo/aristo17.jpg More Interor Pics: http://www.ranatech.co.uk/aristo/aristo18.JPG http://www.ranatech.co.uk/aristo/aristo19.JPG Reduced Car Price to £6800. This car is priced for a quick sale I can collect people from the nearest train station etc if needed. Thanks, Anees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anees Posted June 30, 2008 Author Share Posted June 30, 2008 Pistonheads updated Advert: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/591106.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anees Posted June 30, 2008 Author Share Posted June 30, 2008 eBay: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220252214437 99p start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Good luck with the sale, just a question if I may? Do these have the same bouncy seats as the Mk1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anees Posted June 30, 2008 Author Share Posted June 30, 2008 er??? What do you mean by bouncy seats? The are very comfortable and like arm chairs; I've certainly not noticed any bounciness - just supportive and supple leather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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