Toyota Aristo twin turbo (Lexus GS300)/Legnum

[colm_mcm]

I quite like these. has anyone ever driven one?

http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/Lexus/G ... n/1127021/

[Bernard]

Do I sense a cunning plan afoot?

[colm_mcm]

Jaysus, 1 black Toyota is enough for me at the moment!

just admiring, although, that or a Chaser or a Legnum VR4 are on the 5 year plan

[CJ]

Big comfortable 3L V6 with plenty of poke - doesn't the Aristo share the same gearbox and engine as the Supra TT?

I'd have the Legnum but I'm biased On that (off) topic, heres a cheap one one worth checking out.



CJ

[colm_mcm]

for those that don't wanna register just so see the pics!

1998 2.5 Twin-Turbo V6 280bhp,manual, 79,000kms, Taxed til July.
Full Kakimoto Exhaust System
HKS Turbo Timer
Apexi Power Intake
Apexi RSM
Nardi Torino Streering Wheel
Full Respray in Skyline Midnight Purple by Kustom Creations
Full Service by Couture Auto


That's a serious amount of car when you consider what 98 model GPX manuals, or even GX manuals sometimes go for.

[Myfeckin FTO]

That Aristo TT would be a fine car if it wasn't for that "gansta drift" kit thats on it. Leave the drift kits for the AE86's and the 180SX's etc - doesn't suit a large 4 door saloon.

[Mustang]

That Aristo TT would be a fine car if it wasn't for that "gansta drift" kit thats on it. Leave the drift kits for the AE86's and the 180SX's etc - doesn't suit a large 4 door saloon.

Just what I was thinking, it's trying to look like a gangsta spec Merc S class/BMW 7 series and failing terribly.

Interesting car all the same. The basic GS300 seems to depreciate like a stone. You can pick up a late 90's one for very resonable money. I guess the 3l engine puts a lot of people off in our over taxed society.

HOW MUCH FOR THE LEGNUM?

[colm_mcm]

oops, sorry. €6,500

[CJ]

oops, sorry. €6,500

The look of the Legnum is pretty subjective, some hate it, some like it. You won't find a better performing 98 wagon in manual form for the same money. That ones particularly cheap, check carzone for comparion...

CJ

[colm_mcm]

I know, I've been watching the prices of Legnums since before I got the blue FTO. that's a bargain provided it's mechanically sound.

[Muad_dib77]

Both very Gangster looking cars colm.. I like them..

[Dragonheart]

I dont know, its an estate, hate estates, there're not meant to have body kits and alloys and turbo timers, they're meant for golf clubs, baby seats, and groceries, no offence to anyone who has an estate but if you're going for a car thats fast and turboed and modded then why not go for something else. Just my opinion. I know subura legacies, etc., are fast cars and estates and thats why cops use them, I just dont think they're suited to the performance car market.

[CJ]

I saw a non-gansta Aristo today, it didn't look too bad on the move but I can't help but think it lacks road presense for such a big car.....

CJ

[Marie]

Nooooo.... It's like a family car and a sport's car had a baby!!! It's just not right!!! Almost like putting 18inch wheel's on a nissan micra? Why would you do that?

[fatboyfat7]

there's a house up the road from me with 2 subaru forester's....*sp? They're FAR better looking and sounding than the above although Ive no doubt there's been money spent...

[fatboyfat7]

ok, just had a very quick look on carzone and those ones dont do it ANY justice. These cars are lovely looking. Will try grab a few photos when the opportunity comes around..

[optical illusion]

I'm not too fond of estates personally, but if offered a legacy for free I wouldn't say no...

On that note my friend's legacy (which he has only a few weeks) was robbed in Donnybrook this morn...