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JZX81 Chaser / Mark II / Cresta
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Mon, 12 September 2005 21:30
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I drive a JZZ30 TT Soarer (in the UK). I saw a Mark II Grande a while back, looked it up, and found it was also available with the 1JZ-GTE, along with the Chaser and the Cresta.
We don't (yet) have the problems you have in importing cars, and I like the idea of a car which looks like a typical 80s Japanese 4-door saloon, but goes like a Supra (or I should say Soarer I suppose  ), and is very rare over here.
I've been searching for a while but I haven't found any details on the specs of the three cars, so I'm hoping you may be able to help me out.
I assume that all three models are basically the same under the skin, but what are the differences between the specs of the Chaser / Mark II / Cresta? For example, is one the luxury model, one the sports saloon?
Any information would be much appreciated.
Gareth
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I supported Toymods
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Sutho/Hills NSW
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Re: JZX81 Chaser / Mark II / Cresta
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Mon, 12 September 2005 22:01
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jzx81.net
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Bayside Melbourne.
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May 2003
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Location:
Bristol, UK
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February 2005
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Re: JZX81 Chaser / Mark II / Cresta
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Tue, 13 September 2005 06:21
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Thanks Simon. I appreciate the reply.
I'd found jzx81.net, and there's lots of useful info there, but it still doesn't tell me why Toyota decided to make three almost identical models
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Bayside Melbourne.
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Re: JZX81 Chaser / Mark II / Cresta
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Tue, 13 September 2005 06:31
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Different target markets. There were general rules... ie: one of them was the budget model aimed at the lower/cheaper end of the market, one was the luxury model aimed at the "i want a classy comfortable car" sector and one was the sports model aimed at the "i want a drivers car" market. I could never remember which was which.
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I supported Toymods
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Sutho/Hills NSW
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September 2002
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Re: JZX81 Chaser / Mark II / Cresta
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Tue, 13 September 2005 08:10
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| EvilJack wrote on Tue, 13 September 2005 08:01 |
jzx81.net
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did my post register on your guys side?
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Bayside Melbourne.
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Re: JZX81 Chaser / Mark II / Cresta
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Tue, 13 September 2005 08:35
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huh, what was that? did someone say something? 
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Location:
Bristol, UK
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February 2005
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Re: JZX81 Chaser / Mark II / Cresta
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Tue, 13 September 2005 09:36
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Sorry 'Jack, I missed thanking you, didn't I?
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Bristol, UK
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February 2005
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Re: JZX81 Chaser / Mark II / Cresta
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Tue, 13 September 2005 09:41
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| SIMDOG wrote on Tue, 13 September 2005 16:31 |
Different target markets. There were general rules... ie: one of them was the budget model aimed at the lower/cheaper end of the market, one was the luxury model aimed at the "I want a classy comfortable car" sector and one was the sports model aimed at the "I want a drivers car" market. I could never remember which was which.
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Thanks..... almost there
If someone remembers which is budget, which is sports, and which is luxury, then I'll know what to aim for.
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Bayside Melbourne.
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Location:
Bristol, UK
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February 2005
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Re: JZX81 Chaser / Mark II / Cresta
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Tue, 13 September 2005 12:16
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Thanks again.
I'd seen "HT" in the auction listings and I assumed it meant hardtop and hence frameless doors, so it's good to have that confirmed.
I'm sure our regulations will be tightened sooner or later, but at the moment all we have to do to register a car which is over 10 years old is fit a rear foglight and put it through an MOT test (annual roadworthiness test). Converting the speedometer to miles per hour is a legal requirement, but not part of the MOT test, so not everyone bothers.
Also, there are no laws, other than general roadworthiness, which affect the number and type of modifications we can make, and if the car is 1992 or earlier we don't have to have cats.
If it's younger than 10 years the car must go through an "Extended Single Vehicle Approval" test, and to pass that the car has to be in standard trim, although once it's registered we can do what we like (subject to roadworthiness / noise / emissions regs).
If it's 1997 and later we also need a "model report" for crash testing, emissions, etc., and that severely limits the models that can be imported and registered.
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[Updated on: Tue, 13 September 2005 12:18]
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Campbelltown
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Re: JZX81 Chaser / Mark II / Cresta
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Fri, 16 September 2005 04:38
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My husband & i own a Mark II Tourer V. If u would like to know anything about them. 
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Newcastle
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June 2004
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Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: JZX81 Chaser / Mark II / Cresta
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Fri, 16 September 2005 04:54
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Thats a JZX90 newer model
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Re: JZX81 Chaser / Mark II / Cresta
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Fri, 16 September 2005 04:57
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| Corona RT142 wrote on Fri, 16 September 2005 14:54 |
Thats a JZX90 newer model
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and the JZX100 and JZX110 are newer  .
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Campbelltown
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Re: JZX81 Chaser / Mark II / Cresta
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Fri, 16 September 2005 04:58
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| smt_007 wrote on Fri, 16 September 2005 14:57 |
| Corona RT142 wrote on Fri, 16 September 2005 14:54 |
Thats a JZX90 newer model
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and the JZX100 and JZX110 are newer .
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Brisbane
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July 2005
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Re: JZX81 Chaser / Mark II / Cresta
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Fri, 16 September 2005 05:58
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| smt_007 wrote on Fri, 16 September 2005 14:57 |
| Corona RT142 wrote on Fri, 16 September 2005 14:54 |
Thats a JZX90 newer model
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and the JZX100 and JZX110 are newer .
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I have a GX81 Mark II. It doesnt have the donk you want (yet) but yeah its hot... 
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Campbelltown
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Re: JZX81 Chaser / Mark II / Cresta
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Fri, 16 September 2005 06:06
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This is our Mark II
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Campbelltown
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Re: JZX81 Chaser / Mark II / Cresta
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Fri, 16 September 2005 06:11
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I don't know why the pic didn't work, so i logged in using my husbands name so you can see his avatar. That is our car!
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Campbelltown
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Re: JZX81 Chaser / Mark II / Cresta
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Fri, 16 September 2005 06:19
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You have to host the picture elsewhere first www.imageshack.us and then post the thumbnail or link to the picture here etc. Any who i have seen the car in the flesh and its a very tidy car
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Brisbane
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July 2005
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Re: JZX81 Chaser / Mark II / Cresta
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Fri, 16 September 2005 06:25
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I need to upload a few pics of the Mark II. Its a hardtop version. Much better looking than the sedan.
1G-GZE goes well.
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Campbelltown
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Re: JZX81 Chaser / Mark II / Cresta
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Fri, 16 September 2005 06:50
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| Corona RT142 wrote on Fri, 16 September 2005 16:19 |
You have to host the picture elsewhere first www.imageshack.us and then post the thumbnail or link to the picture here etc. Any who i have seen the car in the flesh and its a very tidy car
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Thanks, have you been for a spin in it yet?
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Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: JZX81 Chaser / Mark II / Cresta
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Fri, 16 September 2005 06:57
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Nope i was the guy in the corona that followed you back from the Old Pac/Wisemans Ferry cruise.
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I really wanted a JZX81 MarkII and was patiently waiting until they turned 15yrs old so it could be imported affordably... Then the government changed the rules and fucked my plans square in the arse. 
