The Forgotten Vintage JDM Lux Cruiser: Crispy Clean ’88 Toyota Soarer

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  • There are so many hyped up old cars that come into the US under the 25 year rule, that a lot of the lesser fawned over ones tend to fall under the radar. This is one of those cars: the first generation Toyota Soarer. The two door luxo barge that came with a Supra heart, but businessman looks.
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  • @LarryChenPhoto
    @LarryChenPhoto  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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    • @joemaddoxrx7
      @joemaddoxrx7 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      www.mazdaforum.com/forum/mazda-rx-7-33/joe-maddox-super-rare-1-100-1989-fc3s-gtus-rx7-2jz-gte-vvti-build-43602/
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    • @SupraBdub
      @SupraBdub 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think a Larry sticker will work on my mk2 Supra. Yes.

  • @AbandonedRaven
    @AbandonedRaven 3 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    I really miss the two tone look cars had. The shapes of cars now don’t really allow for two tone like before.

  • @PoyimaMedia
    @PoyimaMedia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +127

    A truly underated car like the Cressida

    • @aaronbryan5095
      @aaronbryan5095 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Also the Chaser, Mark II and the Cresta, especially the JZX90 and JZX100 generations in Tourer V trim.

    • @v8_sami
      @v8_sami 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@aaronbryan5095 only in north America they are pretty known around the world

    • @javierjimenez3627
      @javierjimenez3627 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aaronbryan5095 yeahhh, but they never made to America or even Latin America

    • @jimmyhelminiak9815
      @jimmyhelminiak9815 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      More like Infiniti m30/Nissan leopard

  • @kainatticus
    @kainatticus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Damn imagine buying a car to bond with your younger brothers, thats a heck of a big bro right there

    • @Lukemasonmedia
      @Lukemasonmedia 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Indeed but he did also say that they got him back into cars so maybe it wasn’t just for them lol

  • @AdamJDM1
    @AdamJDM1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I own a 1/500 '89 Soarer Aerocabin that I am currently restoring, great to see others appreciating these amazing cars!

  • @iggi70
    @iggi70 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I had an 86 Soarer Twin Turbo when I used to live in Japan from 97-99.

  • @rashada7619
    @rashada7619 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Hell yeah finally something about my car.

    • @ripnsoar
      @ripnsoar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Right!!!!!

    • @haydenseager
      @haydenseager 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This is so cool. I own one too and I never thought I would see it on this channel

    • @Craigpiff
      @Craigpiff 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I own one as well and I knew once he said Larry Chen spoke to him he'd be featured! Nice!

    • @killaproject844
      @killaproject844 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      5 people own one

  • @ekaram32
    @ekaram32 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I forget how I stumbled upon the video but a while ago I saw someone who was in Japan and showed off some Soarers, that’s when I fell in love with this car. I think they’re gorgeous vehicles

  • @alcyon2sp
    @alcyon2sp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    My 89 soarer has R134a refrigarant. I guess maybe the previous owner had it converted in japan. I am amazed the air suspension still works.

  • @SweetNinjaSkate
    @SweetNinjaSkate 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Toyota had the soarer, Mazda had the Cosmo, and Nissan had the Leopard
    i love 80' man

  • @lolnopenotgonnahappen4370
    @lolnopenotgonnahappen4370 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    And as I sit here, watching my Mk3 Supra get an alignment, I stumble into yet another car with a 7M-GTE.
    I'm bored to tears but thankfully y'all have posted this.
    Thank you.

  • @frankiechan9651
    @frankiechan9651 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I've owned 2 of these (pre-wife/kids) - a naturally aspirated, automatic 2.0l 6 cyl and then managed to find a 5 speed with the 2.0 twin turbo 6 - the 1g-gte.
    I miss those things so much. The folding mirrors, the digital dash, the height of 80's luxury etc.
    I'd actually forgotten about the floating indicators.
    There were quite a few floating around in Australia at the time - so I hope the owner did manage to get the needed parts for this one.

  • @LuckyKnightJP
    @LuckyKnightJP 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Got to love the bubble era cars. All of them so ahead of their time!

  • @deaydpoawl8651
    @deaydpoawl8651 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Absolutely beautiful. This car is specced to perfection. The color suits it in that combination of highlights around the body and the rims. Its also a nice car which is featured in Wikipedia's front page for the Toyota Soarer.

  • @dominicbustamante1600
    @dominicbustamante1600 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you Larry for featuring all these supra cool and super rare jdm classics.

  • @Tailevu98
    @Tailevu98 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    By far one of the MOST underated vehicles. This was one of the first vehicles I rode in that you actually could feel the engine power kick in when the twin turbos did their thing. My friend imported this vehicle from Japan and it smoke every car on the road that wanted to race him lol.

  • @dokidokideathproof
    @dokidokideathproof 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Love the z20, the ol wangan cruiser.

  • @joshdobson2737
    @joshdobson2737 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Cars like this truly frightened the American Auto manufacturers this little old man Coupe was probably easily faster than a Z28 Camaro....... any manufacturer should never be shy about making a flagship model if their budget permits

    • @MrRourk
      @MrRourk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Frightened the living hell out of the Germans. Imagine being at BMW and telling the CEO it cost half a 318.

    • @Charlymorfin
      @Charlymorfin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This wasn't an old man car, this is a rich man's supra haha

  • @version793
    @version793 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    The good ol days when the Japanese were building cars ahead of there time. Beautiful looking car

  • @coddycopeland8944
    @coddycopeland8944 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love that Larry loves all walks of cars. Doesn’t matter how supped up beat up or stock, Larry will show it. Much appreciated from all the true fans 👌🏼

  • @andrewkamin-lyndgaard594
    @andrewkamin-lyndgaard594 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Larry you the man. Keep gettin' after these unique vehicles.

  • @rahsaanthomas7030
    @rahsaanthomas7030 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The Minerva Corp album cover with the Soarer got me here..

  • @ShaiyanHossain
    @ShaiyanHossain 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    one of these shows up to shows slammed on eurolines here in the ny/nj area and it just looks so RIGHT with how clean and simple it is

  • @tedbear631
    @tedbear631 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    11:00 nice a peek at the insides!

  • @gordythecreator
    @gordythecreator 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've heard of it, but never got a PROPER Tour. Thanks Larry

  • @Beardchanics
    @Beardchanics 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Stunning car, another great find Larry!

  • @HumbleHonkingEnthusiast
    @HumbleHonkingEnthusiast 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I picked up myself an mx73 cressida after window shopping for one of these. Absolutely one of the sickest underrated cars to come out of japan. I just wish you could find parts for them lol

    • @jah2mon
      @jah2mon 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a mx83, I feel your pain.

    • @rascowilliams8800
      @rascowilliams8800 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hay were did you get that cresida from ive been. Looking
      for one for awhile.?

    • @jah2mon
      @jah2mon 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rascowilliams8800 in NJ, I may be selling it if you are nearby

    • @rascowilliams8800
      @rascowilliams8800 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jah2mon so is it registered in nj,and how many miles does it have on it ?

    • @jah2mon
      @jah2mon 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rascowilliams8800 registered in NEPA and it has about 115k mi

  • @chasebrunner
    @chasebrunner 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the old Toyotas

  • @roelandmeijer100
    @roelandmeijer100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really like the variety of the cars that you feature.

  • @sayerma
    @sayerma 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well done and Thank you for keeping the 7M in there mate. This particular block gets dumb and short-sighted commentary for head-gaskets etc... just re-torque them up a bit and this is a great engine that is incredibly torquey and can handle big power. Sound amazing too, I still miss my MK3 Supra very much.

  • @michaelr5545
    @michaelr5545 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    That's actually a 2nd-gen Z20 soarer, not first gen Z10.

    • @GreekAsTheGods
      @GreekAsTheGods 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      MZ21 chassis actually. But correct about 2nd gen.

  • @davidberry4818
    @davidberry4818 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this car. Aero coupe version is perfection. Simple clean design, reminds me of a 2nd generation Integra.

  • @AtexPhwin
    @AtexPhwin 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite car, I always craved for one of these. A Manual with 7m-gte and the rare black leather interior. Dream.

  • @tommynobaka
    @tommynobaka 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    finally some old toyota love

  • @Its_Virk099
    @Its_Virk099 ปีที่แล้ว

    God ! There is something magical about 90's ❤❤❤

  • @gordythecreator
    @gordythecreator 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The whole car is so different and cooler. Luxury you weren't aware you needed. But now you know.

  • @Slysgarage
    @Slysgarage 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love those soarer badge

  • @gusparra4037
    @gusparra4037 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nissan leopard also had a 6” monitor back in 1986

  • @johnnytheophilus
    @johnnytheophilus 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow this is a beautiful piece of history

  • @David-eq8wf
    @David-eq8wf 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love the back ground car sounds hahaha. just bought a soarer :)

  • @coddycopeland8944
    @coddycopeland8944 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Nobody:
    Larry in this episode: “If you were a Japanese businessman...”

    • @ROTWRLD
      @ROTWRLD 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      "It's like driving a couch" lmfao

  • @tedbear631
    @tedbear631 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So clean luv this

  • @Beebeebobingee
    @Beebeebobingee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is my dream car. I adore these

  • @BigMikebno1
    @BigMikebno1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have an sc400 Similar to a 90s soarer and its cool to see how some of the features are in the SC

  • @hisnherintegra7440
    @hisnherintegra7440 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh man I want one now.

  • @99Lezard99
    @99Lezard99 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is a damn cool car. I love the looks and the retro tech on it. But he has to do something about this bad leather wrap Job on the dash and door cards.

  • @cgammans
    @cgammans 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Simply fantastic...

  • @CarlFreeman
    @CarlFreeman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a brilliant car, I love it.

  • @tedbear631
    @tedbear631 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This car is a 2 door too luv

  • @brandonchen2727
    @brandonchen2727 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    18:15 nissan had the skyline larry... the skyline

  • @jaydanisjaydan5502
    @jaydanisjaydan5502 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love these

  • @Rotary_Lover_89
    @Rotary_Lover_89 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nissan competition to the Soarer and Cosmo to me would have been the F30 series leopard also known as the infiniti M30 state side.

  • @6rimR3ap3r
    @6rimR3ap3r ปีที่แล้ว

    Greetings from a German A70 1991 Supra, 100% stock 7M-GTE owner :-)

  • @kysersose7307
    @kysersose7307 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Complete with 80's purple window tinting..

  • @highthai7
    @highthai7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That car looks great!

  • @Lukemasonmedia
    @Lukemasonmedia 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I bought my R32 off of a guy locally in Florida and he recently got I believe an ‘88 as well aerocabin version , thing is wild

  • @willnzsurf
    @willnzsurf 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    We have a few here in New Zealand. Cool cars, like an SC400 predecessor. Nice to see all the cool JDM stuff we have here getting attention nowadays.👍Cosmo perhaps?!

  • @streetfighter4006
    @streetfighter4006 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i plan on buying one of these once I save up enough. I'd much rather this over a supra personally.

  • @JT-un7dc
    @JT-un7dc 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've want one of these for a long time!

  • @mow10s
    @mow10s 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just saw this video, I live in Indiana too, and when I was in the military I was stationed in Misawa Japan and I owned a 1983 . I also owned a Nissan Leopard, which I think compares to this

  • @dsmfury
    @dsmfury 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This channel has the best outro music

  • @SaucyTuRkLeBiRd
    @SaucyTuRkLeBiRd 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Omg. Got rid of my 88 GT Limited a couple years ago - it was my first car from when I turned 17 🥺. Legitimately the EXACT same trim as this (some content on my channel)!!! Mine even had the exact same purply window tint on the rear windows and bubbling door trim too 😂
    A70 and Z20 definitely had the same power from factory though. Unless a post 89 7mgte with a slightly different tune. Otherwise minor differences depending on emissions system by country. The only z20/a70 chassis with more power and modified turbo and intercooler was the turbo A a70 which also was mafless etc. JZA70R had a bigger cooler also. Happy to be proven wrong but I am very certain of this! Pulled apart many a70s and forged/r154 swapped my z20.
    7mgteu and 7mgte are realistically the same. People think that because the turbo A a70 was a 7mgteu that all models with the 'u' were the same. But the 'u' just designates a JDM version hahaha.
    Other changes to the 7mgte included an extra cat in the downpipe in europe/aus/usa post from 89+, and extra webbing/castings in the block for durability :)

  • @Tonyfc3c
    @Tonyfc3c 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Some rare JDM stuff right here sheeeeeet

  • @kostaschristopoulos8357
    @kostaschristopoulos8357 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a nice car!

  • @Hollafoadolla8610
    @Hollafoadolla8610 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    A friend had one in Australia which came out with a factory TV in it. Insane

  • @ripnsoar
    @ripnsoar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Finally soarer lovvveeee😎

  • @dattepo7534
    @dattepo7534 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love you chen

  • @DirrtyOpticx
    @DirrtyOpticx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    finally some recognition

  • @dominicbustamante1600
    @dominicbustamante1600 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That Soarer would look good on a set of Kei Office Ssr Doridori Mesh wheels of some deep dish Ssr Reverse Mesh.

  • @thetreblerebel
    @thetreblerebel 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I seen an 86 Cresida the other day...pretty cool. Had a 1J swap

  • @hedkor7928
    @hedkor7928 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice toyota we were in camp across the road from this car

  • @LordRob623
    @LordRob623 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I had the 92.5 TT and loved it! Sadly some drunk person hit it and wrecked it.

  • @ihatez28ilovez32
    @ihatez28ilovez32 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Picking mine up this weekend. 1990 zero rust 115km, it’s an auto Na but at $4500 I ain’t gonna complain just leaves me plenty of money for swap options.

    • @JT-un7dc
      @JT-un7dc 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rad, I want one!

  • @Daniel-RunToRoyal
    @Daniel-RunToRoyal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Was this 7mgte-U headgasket properly torqued down from the factory? Asking for a friend....

  • @dillkommen
    @dillkommen 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The only thing better than this was a Century! Such cool cars. Nothing better than '80s Toyota luxury.

  • @meatwad4132
    @meatwad4132 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Acchhhkktually, in Japan the later model MK3 Supra could be had with a 1JZ...

  • @williammememan6002
    @williammememan6002 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd love to own one of these things one day. Someone near me has one of these that's been sitting in their driveway for years and I'm just waiting for the day that I'm in a position to make them an offer for it

  • @dominicbustamante1600
    @dominicbustamante1600 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    There is a guy in California who has a soarer front on his mk3 supra.

  • @reneeharewood5053
    @reneeharewood5053 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    We never got these in the caribbean but it look similiar to my 1992 levin wow

  • @dannyr3346
    @dannyr3346 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Larry's so polite when featuring a beater 😂😂

    • @Craigpiff
      @Craigpiff 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hence why Larry is taking pictures and the sort. Lol, lame ass hater.

  • @OnDailyBasics
    @OnDailyBasics 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why with the pass of time, pulling out so much Cool facts in the car, that mirror light and signal 3d and and and jaja soo cool i learned something today

  • @BryceWomeldurf
    @BryceWomeldurf 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw a time capsule Soarer a few years ago. It wasn't this spec, but was still really nice. Unfortunately a week or two after that the owner wrapped it.

  • @itscolewilder
    @itscolewilder 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the z20 soarer

  • @alyosef2007
    @alyosef2007 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    No way !!!
    this is my first time to see this model, I was borne in the 81 but .....

  • @junkmailjunkmaigmail
    @junkmailjunkmaigmail 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Nissan had Leopard

    • @ludajr91
      @ludajr91 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Damn they look the same too

  • @danielkerekes9053
    @danielkerekes9053 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a Cosmo(929) coupe owner, I have to admit this Soarer is better

  • @EdwardOskarsson
    @EdwardOskarsson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    心を震わす、美しい着物。
    世界にひとつ、 日本にソアラ。
    ニューソアラ誕生。
    Fun To Drive.
    Toyotaです。

  • @isaacshively6705
    @isaacshively6705 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    A few year ago when Craigslist was still a thing there was a Soarer just like this one for $6000 but I didn't buy it because I'm m stupid and bought my old manual swapped LS400

  • @SmokingMan26
    @SmokingMan26 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Yeah like Larry said it is really sad you don't see auto makers take any chances now a days by adding new tech or gimmicks. A lot of newer cars are so bland and boring more so the lower end cars

  • @kmena05
    @kmena05 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    these the cars I like to see the regular folk don't know what it is.

  • @maxmoughal5183
    @maxmoughal5183 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love old tech like this, i was thinking the same thing its like Toyotas answer to the Cosmo, anyone notice the original company name (TOYODA) on that reservoir? Is it even possible to get the TV working, wont it be analogue, do you still have analogue TV in the states?

  • @YukiTsunoda7
    @YukiTsunoda7 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    *The owner of this car is a fucking super cool dude, and obviously KING Larry, keeps bringing is the incredible knowledge*
    *Thank you, KINGS*
    *God Bless and God Speed*

  • @benisrael1931
    @benisrael1931 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude sick s13 coupe

  • @akmc3313
    @akmc3313 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    finally I see this car on TH-cam

  • @BMWM3GTS92
    @BMWM3GTS92 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Forgive me but I can't help but notice the classification is 500. Since this is the highest trim, 3.0 Limited, it should be 3xx because 5xx is for passenger vehicles under 2000cm³

  • @tiff-zachcruz8166
    @tiff-zachcruz8166 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Larry take it easy on the air purifier switch. Lol

  • @everegenx
    @everegenx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    MX83 gang 🔥

  • @EnFlaMEd
    @EnFlaMEd 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Had mine for 12 years now and another before that :D

  • @cgweightlifter
    @cgweightlifter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice to see something cool in indy

  • @lavawolf666
    @lavawolf666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    is a shame that that tv, wont work now since the signal is digital

    • @dattepo7534
      @dattepo7534 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m sure they could add a converter

    • @lavawolf666
      @lavawolf666 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dattepo7534 who knows if it have the port for that.