Soren's 96 JZX-90 Tourer-V Switching to the Toyota Team?

[Soren]

Since my new car is stuck in limbo, awaiting a conclusion to the current dock workers strike, I thought that making a thread about the new one would be a good way to pass the time.

I picked up a 1996 JZX90 Tourer V with just under 40,000 Km on her, earlier this year, after looking for a couple months for a Kei Van. Derek mentioned that he spit out his coffee when I had him check this out. I guess he didn't expect it, and perhaps, neither did I. I've always really liked these. I'm also finding that I still really like Subaru, but would like to experience something different. And then there's the time that Griff hypnotized me and demanded that I come over to the Toyota team!

Actually, no, my main motivation is Dah_Hunter. We're arch-nemesis. He loves Mitsubishi, I love Subaru. He loves Nissan - what do you think my next logical step would be?!

On to the car. It's got some reasonable mods, but nothing crazy. It's auto-tragic Manual is such a rare option on these, that the prices jump significantly, and the hope of getting a low K one is small.
Estimated 36,000 to 40,000Km, swapped cluster - documentation appears to support the est. Km's
Diff swapped from the JZX100 (I suspect the Torsten from the manual)
Apex-i Exhaust
fiberglass hood
sideskirts, small lip and rear spats
Rays Volk Monster rims
Toyota Rainguards
Sweet JDM Drifter pedals (according to Derek! ) He states: "I have used these myself and they increase braking and accel times by 30%."
Hot Indm Kai Cap/grounding kit
Aftermarket Tien Stickers

Mostly nothing to get too exited about there, aside from the diff. The paint is in really nice shape though from the pics/video I've seen, and what Derek describes. I'm quite pleased about that.

I'm really looking forward to the differences that this car will exhibit, from what I'm used to.
Heavy, but lighter than the Legacy.
RWD instead of AWD
2.5L inline 6 twin turbo instead of the standard Subie powerplants I've been about already.
Staggering wheels, and tires instead of having them all perfectly the same.
Baller and sleeper
Still with respectable performance, but comfy too.

Anyways, on to the pics.










Specs of the 96 JZX90 courtesy of Drom.ru
Name of configuration 2.5 Tourer V
Model year August 1995 - August 1996
Type of drive Rear (FR)
Body type Sedan
Transmission ACT 4
Engine, cc 2491
Body brand E-JZX90
Price of new car in Tokyo, the yen 3309000
Dimensions
Dimensions of the body (L x W x H) mm 4750 x 1750 x 1390
Dimensions Salon (L x W x H) mm 1990 x 1475 x 1155
Wheelbase mm 2730
Clearance (height clearance), mm 155
Weight, kg 1460
Number of seats 5
Doors 4
Turning radius, m 5.1
Fuel tank capacity, l 70
Engine
Engine specification 1JZ-GTE
Maximum power, hp (KW) / rpm. 280 (206) / 6200
Maximum torque, N * m (kg * m) / rpm. 37 (363) / 4800
Engine Type 6-cylinder, 24-valve, DOHC, liquid cooled
Extras. Variable valve timing Boost
Fuel used Petrol Premium (RON 98)
Fuel consumption at 10/15, l/100km 2.12
Fuel consumption at 60 km / h, l/100km 6.0
Fuel consumption kg / hp. 5.21
Suspension / Chassis
Front brakes Ventilated disc
Rear brakes Ventilated disc
Front suspension Two lever coil spring (Double wishbone coil spring)
Rear Suspension Two lever coil spring (Double wishbone coil spring)
Wheels Front 205 / 55R16 89V rear 225 / 50R1
Rear spoiler

[GregA]

So are you coming to the Island after you get this car then? Also, I never realized just how similar the back seats/rear of the fronts are to the Aristo.

[Soren]

Depends - do you have some 5x114.3 rims and tires for me? If that was the case, then it'd be a no-brainer! Otherwise, it's a possibility for sure, some factors in play, but possibility for sure.

How are the back seats in the Aristo? I'm curious about this, because I've got 2 kids. My 3 year old will have no problem back here, but the baby in the rear-facing seat may not fit. I'd be curious too for a road trip car, how this will perform.

[Vr4much?]

you're going to like this if you like aristos/soarers

I had this 2 years ago

[pitty]

Sleeper? Sleeper? Have you seen those hood scoops? That's as much of a sleeper as Marilyn Monroe was a girl-next-door.

[Soren]

well, it will be from the back (that's all you'd ever see anyways! )

[raceready68]

Uh oh ahah Your going to have a lot of fun with this car for sure. I thought you would hold out for a x100. But looks good tons of pearl in that paint. Might wanna pick up some wheels before it ships though

[Braden]

Nice.

You will love the torque while off boost of the 2.5L 6cyl compared to our gutless 2.0l 4cyl subarus. Also digging the wooden hood prop.

[Xanicron]

I'm surprised by the weight, I thought the JZX81 was the lightest but it's actually the heaviest.

18's in the near future?

If you come to the island when you pick it up, you should let me know. I would love to see this thing.

Now I'm getting excited for when I get a Toyota.

[Speed Stick]

That's a sweet looking JZX90 you got Shaun. Nicer then I thought and unreal low km's. Ya if your gonna be making a stop out on the island make sure to let me know too so you can take me for a cruise too haha. I still remember test driving that 92 5spd jzx90 before buying my Subaru. It was a cool car. Yours is way nicer though

So I don't really understand how to read the fuel economy thing you put there, is it saying at 60km/h that car should be getting 6L/100km?