Toyota Chaser
The Toyota Chaser is a legendary JDM sedan prized for its turbocharged 1JZ-GTE engine and rear-wheel-drive chassis. It's a favorite in the drift scene and a growing collectible, with well-kept examples commanding premium prices.
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Toyota Chaser Submodels
The Toyota Chaser is a mid-size sedan that shares its platform with the Mark II and Cresta. While early generations existed, collectors focus on the JZX90 (1992-1996) and JZX100 (1996-2001) models, especially the Tourer V variants. These cars came equipped with the legendary 1JZ-GTE 2.5L twin-turbo (and later single-turbo VVT-i) inline-6, making them favorites in the global tuning and drift communities.
Collectibility is driven by its JDM pedigree, rear-wheel-drive layout, and immense tuning potential. Finding an unmodified, low-mileage Chaser Tourer V is becoming difficult, as many have been modified for performance or used in motorsport. This scarcity of clean examples is pushing values upward, particularly for well-documented cars with desirable factory options and manual transmissions.
The market for Chasers is active, with an average sale price around $14,541 for imported models from the 1990s. The wide price spread reflects the vast difference between project-grade automatic cars and clean, manual-swapped, or factory manual Tourer V models. As more examples become legal for import into the US under the 25-year rule, demand is expected to remain strong.
Buying Tips
- Check for chassis and frame damage, especially on cars with signs of drifting. Look for wrinkled frame rails, cracked strut towers, and poor panel alignment.
- The 1JZ-GTE is a strong engine, but inspect for common issues like VVT-i rattle on later models, failing coil packs, and oil leaks from valve covers and cam seals.
- Scrutinize all modifications. Poorly wired electronics and low-quality suspension or engine parts can create a host of expensive problems to sort out.
- Rust can be an issue, particularly on cars from snowy regions of Japan. Inspect the wheel arches, rocker panels, and floor pans carefully.
- Verify the car's grade sheet if possible. Many Chasers are imported, and the original auction sheet provides valuable information about its condition upon leaving Japan.
Based on 12 recent sales, prices range from $7,890 for project-quality cars to $30,000 for clean, desirable variants.
110 Toyota Chaser vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 41 currently live.
Data sourced from Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, eBay Motors, PCarMarket, and Collecting Cars. Updated daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Toyota Chaser listings are for sale right now?
There are 41 Toyota Chaser listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.