Toyota

Aristo V300 (JZS161)

1997-2004RWD

280 hp

0-100 in 5.5s

About the Toyota Aristo V300 (JZS161)

The Aristo V300 is a Lexus GS-shaped luxury saloon with the Supra's engine in it. The JZS161 uses the 2JZ-GTE twin-turbo inline-six, officially rated at 280 hp because of Japan's output agreement, driving the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic. It has leather, electric everything, and no external hint of what it is.

HOW DOES IT SCORE?

Reliability85/100

Economy52/100

Insurance Cost55/100

Import Price52/100

Maintenance55/100

Practicality82/100

Parts Availability68/100

Maintenance & Reliability

Wrenching Headache Rating

6/10 · Moderate DIY

2JZ-GTE VVTi sedan — capable but luxury electronics complicate basic jobs.

Technical Specs

Engine

3.0L Twin-Turbo (2JZ-GTE)

Drivetrain

RWD

Horsepower

280 hp

Torque

451 Nm

Weight

1690 kg

0-100 km/t

5.5s

Production Years

1997-2004

Investment Grade

MARKET ANALYSIS 📈

🇺🇸 USD

$19,620

🇪🇺 €18,000

📅 Last 12 months▲ +14%

📆 Last 5 years▲ +110%

Price history

$9,343

2021

$11,310

2022

$13,277

2023

$15,244

2024

$17,211

2025

$19,620

2026

Investment Grade · Solid

The Toyota Aristo V300 (JZS161) (1997-2004) sits in a solid mid-tier position, offering bulletproof reliability (85/10) that owners routinely daily-drive paired with low running costs (55/10 maintenance). The RWD platform attracts a steady enthusiast following, and parts remain widely available (68/10). Market-wise values are up a healthy +14.0% year-on-year while a rarity score of 32/100 means there is usually plenty of choice on the market — accessible next to Grade A and S cars, with condition and mileage doing most of the pricing work.

Price estimates are based on market research and recent sales data. Values fluctuate based on condition, mileage, and market demand. Not financial advice.

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