1998 Toyota Soarer GT-T 2.5 single turbo from UK and Ireland
Summary:
What a lady
Faults:
Nothing. Routine maintenance including the big 100,000k overhaul with timing belt, front seals, VVTi gear, sparks etc.
General Comments:
10 years of absolute pleasure. At 130 kph she started to dance on her toes like a true GT. A bit cumbersome at lower speeds, but low road noise and rattle-free. Pearl white and factory spec with only the exhaust changed. She had the greatest sounding straight-six on the planet. I miss that baritone as she fired up first time, every time. The 2JZ GTE never sounded as good as the 1JZ GTE single turbo. Now donated to a museum as so few of these survive in standard form. I miss her badly, but parts were becoming unobtainable and I wanted her to be appreciated by future generations.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 25th May, 2025