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January 16th, 2014 09:29 AM #2
If the condition is good then it should be okay. IMO, the price range of the Crown varies widely and the main factor is the condition. First owner? Low mileage?
Don't expect too much power or speed but you will love the comfort and the timelessness.
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January 16th, 2014 09:55 AM #3
If you can stretch your budget, this Crown (S150 is 2 generations newer) is way better than the 95 Crown (S130).
http://tsikot.com/autos/toyota/1996-...996-31345.html
As far as I know this one has straight-6 3.0L engine (2JZ I-6Cyl NA) around 222hp, 5 speed manual, modern interior (complete with power reclining front and rear seats) and fresher exterior. This platform is already
Better than this 95 model (S130 facelift) which is just a facelift of the 1987 model which explains their interior's similarity:
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January 16th, 2014 11:13 AM #4
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January 16th, 2014 12:03 PM #5
The 3.0L models are quite rare as well as these were not sold locally. I met someone who had one before and i think he got his from the Japanese embassy.
The Crown was also a gov't official favorite from the Martial Law days all the way to the late 80s (1st half of the Cory Aquino admin).
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January 20th, 2014 01:17 PM #6
Another very fresh Crown Royal Saloon
Toyota Crown Royal Saloon - Secondhand For Sale Philippines - 32676913
2JZ engine is <3 straight 6 cyl, 3.0L twin cam 24 valves, shared with last gen Supra and Lexus SC300 among others
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January 20th, 2014 01:31 PM #7
If you really are into these kinds of cars. Cedric and Legend are better options IMO.
The Cedric is available at even lower acquisition cost and offers same spec and more Japanese styling (frameless windows?).
Offers V6 same as 300ZX and sportier handling than the Crown (It's a cousin to the 2nd gen Infiniti Q45).
The Legend, meanwhile, is a front drive luxo cruiser from Honda. 3.2L V6 250hp.
1994 Honda Legend 4door - Gas At - Secondhand For Sale Philippines - 32227942
Honda Legend 1994 - Secondhand For Sale Philippines - 34420362
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January 20th, 2014 01:40 PM #8
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January 20th, 2014 01:53 PM #9
^Nicer is the S150. That is the S130. Technically the last locally sold Crown here. But I'd rather suggest the S150. They're both rare anyways.
Could also be due to the high demand that the manufacturer prioritized new car deliveries vs. spare...
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