230k for 95 toyota crown is a good buy?
If the condition is good then it should be okay. IMO, the price range of the Crown varies widely and the main factor is the condition. First owner? Low mileage?
Don't expect too much power or speed but you will love the comfort and the timelessness.
If you can stretch your budget, this Crown (S150 is 2 generations newer) is way better than the 95 Crown (S130).
http://tsikot.com/autos/toyota/1996-...996-31345.html
As far as I know this one has straight-6 3.0L engine (2JZ I-6Cyl NA) around 222hp, 5 speed manual, modern interior (complete with power reclining front and rear seats) and fresher exterior. This platform is already
Better than this 95 model (S130 facelift) which is just a facelift of the 1987 model which explains their interior's similarity:
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The 3.0L models are quite rare as well as these were not sold locally. I met someone who had one before and i think he got his from the Japanese embassy.
The Crown was also a gov't official favorite from the Martial Law days all the way to the late 80s (1st half of the Cory Aquino admin).
Another very fresh Crown Royal Saloon
Toyota Crown Royal Saloon - Secondhand For Sale Philippines - 32676913
2JZ engine is <3 straight 6 cyl, 3.0L twin cam 24 valves, shared with last gen Supra and Lexus SC300 among others![]()
^Nicer is the S150. That is the S130. Technically the last locally sold Crown here. But I'd rather suggest the S150. They're both rare anyways.