[99V6Coupe]

got this from www.honda-acura.net, enjoy:

http://honda-acura.net/forum/Forum12/HTML/007230.html

 

[chromaplast]

MkII is rear wheel drive isn't it?

 

[croddy]

That is a good looking car. Do they have the Lexus Brand over in Japan?

 

[99V6Coupe]

not sure if it's FWD or RWD... lexus in japan? no...only toyota.

 

[chromaplast]

I think its rear wheel, using Supra engine

 

[Kscbruin]

The Mark 2 used to be imported to the US as the Cressida. It used the NA Supra Engine and RWD. The Cressida/Mark 2 has been cancelled here for a long time... 92 was the last year.

I wish they bring that back... but it's position in the Toyota Line up has been replaced by the FWD Avalon (bascially a stretch camry). So highly doubt it will come over. For a more closer family member of the Camry, look at the new Windom (or ES300).

Hope that helps.

Kevin

 

[fishtail]

Originally posted by 99V6Coupe:
got this from www.honda-acura.net, enjoy:

http://honda-acura.net/forum/Forum12/HTML/007230.html

MARKII = Lexus ES300 - notice the rims and the front headlights/grill

 

[JoeD]

Originally posted by Kscbruin:
The Mark 2 used to be imported to the US as the Cressida. It used the NA Supra Engine and RWD. The Cressida/Mark 2 has been cancelled here for a long time... 92 was the last year.

I wish they bring that back... but it's position in the Toyota Line up has been replaced by the FWD Avalon (bascially a stretch camry). So highly doubt it will come over. For a more closer family member of the Camry, look at the new Windom (or ES300).

Hope that helps.

Kevin

I have a Cressida, a '90. I wish they would bring it back too, mine still runs good though, but I would get another one. The closet thing to it now would probaly be the GS300.

 

[hasanazhar]

I think the Mark II would definitely have a future here in the US. It looks great (the rear is copied off the new S class MB), and if it has a twin turbo 2.5 V6, then I'll buy it (although I doubt they'll fit that engine for the US market). But as long as it has decent power, and a reasonable price, it's bound to succeed.
I wonder if it's fwd or rwd.

black/ivory
17"

 

[r2917]

Yep. Like someone said, that is the Japanese version of the ES300.

 

[toyotatech]

No, the Mark II/Chaser/Cresta are FR cars (RWD). They are not related in any way to the Camry/ES300 platform.

However, you CAN learn something about the '02 Camry/ES from the Mark II. Notice how the latest styling from Toyota (IS300, Mark II, etc) have similar design themes, like the more aggressive C-Pillar (thicker and swept), headlight design (trapezoid shape with dual "circles" inside), japan-generic taillight (slanted triangles)...

Morph these elements together and you will have the new Camry.