Toyota Chaser Tourer V JZX100
Import a Toyota Chaser Tourer V (JZX100) from Japan, found at auction, scanned before it ships, and delivered with a report anyone can verify.
- Built in Japan
- 1996–2001
- Engine
- 1JZ-GTE 2.5 L turbo inline-six (Tourer V), rear-wheel drive
About the JZX100
The X100 generation launched in September 1996, and production ended in October 2000 with dealer stock sold until June 2001. The Tourer V uses the VVT-i 1JZ-GTE 2.5 L single-turbo inline-six with rear-wheel drive. The Mark II and Cresta are sister cars.
It is the most sought-after of the JZX sedans and an icon of drift and D1 culture. The single-turbo 1JZ responds well to tuning, so clean unmodified cars are getting scarce.
X100 Chasers raced in the Japanese Touring Car Championship in 1997 and 1998. The car won no races in its first season. In 1998, after other manufacturers had left the series, it took the title with Masanori Sekiya and TOM’S. The Chaser name ended with this generation: production stopped in 2001, and the Chaser and Cresta were replaced by the short-lived Verossa.
- Power
- 280 PS at 6,200 rpm
- Torque
- 38.5 kgm (378 Nm) at 2,400 rpm
- Weight
- 1,470 kg (manual)
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Price new
- ¥3,222,000 (1996, manual)
Can a JZX100 come in?
Both countries count from the month on the build plate, so a car can become eligible part-way through a year. We check the plate on every car.
Quebec registers right-hand-drive cars only at 25 years. Every other province follows the federal 15-year rule.
US sourcing is planned for 2027, once a customs broker confirms the duty rate on Japanese classics. Enquiries are welcome now.
Which cars roll in next? See the 2027 US calendar and the 2027 Canada calendar.
What to look at on a JZX100
The model-specific weak points we look for in the auction sheet, the photos and the scan.
Manual conversion
Many cars were converted from automatic. Worth checking the model code and gearbox grade code.
Ignition and VVT-i
Worth checking the coil packs, and listening for a rattle from the VVT-i actuator.
Turbo
Check for oil leaks or smoke, and ask whether the turbo has been replaced.
Rust
Worth checking behind the rear wheel arches.
Drift history
Look for kinked rails, welded diffs and repaired bumpers.
What we check on every JZX100
The auction sheet, in full
Every line of the original Japanese sheet translated: repair marks, rust notes, interior score.
The build plate
The month of manufacture decides eligibility, so we read it off the car, not the registration.
Mileage against the records
Dash and ECU against the auction sheet and Japan's inspection history.
Flood and accident history
Checked before export, while a claim is still possible.
A full diagnostic scan
Every module read inside the auction's 5-day claim window, so a hidden fault goes back to the seller.
Underneath
Chassis rails, floors and suspension, where snow-country salt does its damage.
What landing one costs: see the worked examples; an enquiry gets you the figure for this car. New to auction sheets? Read how to read one.
What a JZX100 costs
Published figures with their source and date. Prices move with condition, mileage and grade; an enquiry gets auction results for the car you want.
| What | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Chaser Tourer V, CLASSIC.com market value West Coast Shipping (CLASSIC.com data), Sep 2026 | about US$20,000 | West Coast Shipping (CLASSIC.com data) , Sep 2026 |
| 1998 Chaser Tourer V, US auction sale West Coast Shipping (CLASSIC.com data), Aug 2026 | US$21,500 | West Coast Shipping (CLASSIC.com data) , Aug 2026 |
| 1998 Chaser, dealer asking price JDMBuySell, Jul 2026 | US$19,870 | JDMBuySell , Jul 2026 |
| X100 Chaser, all grades (78 listed), average asking price Carsensor, Oct 2026 | about ¥2.92 million (range ¥0.5–6.0 million) | Carsensor , Oct 2026 |
Figures as published by each source; not offers from us. Landed cost in Canada adds shipping, duty, GST/HST and provincial fees.
JZX100 buyer questions
Is every JZX100 Chaser legal to import?
Yes. The JZX100 was built from 1996 to 2001, so every car is more than 25 years old and clears the US rule. All of them also clear Canada’s 15-year rule. As always, the build month on the car decides it.
How do I know a Tourer V is a factory manual?
Toyota offered the Tourer V with a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic, and many automatics have since been converted. Check the model and grade codes on the plate against the catalogue, and look for signs of a conversion such as an added clutch pedal.
Is the Chaser right-hand drive?
Yes. It was built for Japan, so every JZX100 is right-hand drive. Body and trim parts usually come from Japan through importers and parts exporters; the 1JZ-GTE itself has strong aftermarket support.
Want a JZX100?
Tell us the grade, colour and budget. We reply with eligibility for your province or state and what these are fetching in Japan now, and contact you when sourcing opens.