Toyota 2000gt problems
The Toyota 2000GT is a limited-production front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, two-door, two-seat sports car/grand tourer designed by Toyota in collaboration with Yamaha. First displayed to the public at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1965, the 2000GT was manufactured under contract by Yamaha between 1967 and 1970. A halo car for the automaker, in Japan it was exclusive to Toyota's Japanese retail sales channel called Toyota Store.
The 2000GT revolutionized the automotive world's view of Japan, then viewed as a producer of imitative and stodgily practical vehicles. As a sleek, high-performance fastback coupé, it demonstrated its auto makers could produce a sports car to rival the better marques of Europe. Reviewing a pre-production 2000GT in 1967, Road & Track magazine summed up the car as "one of the most exciting and enjoyable cars we've driven", and compared it favorably to the Porsche 911. Today, the 2000GT is seen as the first seriously collectible Japanese car and its first supercar. Examples of the 2000GT have sold at auction for as much as US$1,200,000 in 2013.
Background
Automobile ownership in Japan during the late 1950s and early 1960s began to pick up, and Toyota noticed that most international manufacturers had a top level sports car or grand touring coupe, that would draw customers into showrooms and dealerships and drive sales of other more affordable models. Ford had recently introduced the Thunderbird, Chrysler had the C-300 while GM's Chevrolet Division had the Corvette. In Europe, Mercedes-Benz had the 300SL, BMW briefly offered the 507, Porsche had the 356, Jaguar had the E-Type, Aston Martin had the DB4, Ferrari had the 250 GT Coupé, and Maserati had the 3500 GT. In Japan, Nissan offered the Datsun Sports, while Honda introduced the S500 and Prince offered the Skyline Sport Coupé. Toyota had already began production of the Sports 800, but the engine was far too small to be considered a world class sports car, and decided they needed to offer a proper 6-cylinder coupe.
Most of the 2000GT's design was done by motorcycle manufacturer Yamaha, who also contributed contract assistance for other Japanese manufacturers, including Nissan. In 1959, Yamaha established the Technical Research Institute to develop their own sports car, and had built the YX30 sports car with a 4-cylinder engine displacing 1600cc, having drawn inspiration from the British MGA B-Series 1600 DOHC engine. Due to various problems, Yamaha senior management decided to close the research facility in 1962, but enthusiasm of developing a sports car led to them partnering with an established auto manufacturer. A prototype called the "A550X" was built, but Nissan cancelled the project and introduced the slow selling Nissan Silvia coupe in 1965. Yamaha then proposed the design to Toyota, for whom they also did contract work, then perceived as the most conservative of the Japanese car manufacturers. Wishing to improve their image, Toyota accepted the proposal, but employed a design from their own designer Satoru Nozaki.
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Common Toyota 2000gt problems
The Toyota 2000GT, produced between 1967 and 1970, is a limited-production front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, two-door, two-seat sports car/grand tourer designed by Toyota in collaboration with Yamaha. Despite its rarity and collectible status, there are common problems that owners of this car have reported.
- Engine and drivetrain issues: The straight-6 engine, based on the engine in the top-of-the-line Toyota Crown sedan, was transformed by Yamaha into a sports car engine. However, due to its age, some parts may have worn out or become unavailable. Toyota's GR Heritage Parts Program has been reissuing parts for the 2000GT, including gears and synchronizers for the 5-speed gearbox and final drive gears for the differential.
- Body and chassis: The body and chassis of the 2000GT were primarily designed by Yamaha under the direction of Toyota. Due to the car's age and rarity, some body and chassis parts may have become difficult to find or in need of replacement. Toyota's GR Heritage Parts Program has been addressing this issue by reissuing some of these parts.
- Interior: The interior of the 2000GT features impressive instrumentation, much padding, and beautiful rosewood. However, some interior parts may have worn out or become unavailable over time. Toyota's GR Heritage Parts Program has been reissuing some interior parts for the 2000GT.
- Suspension and steering: The 2000GT features coil springs attached to double wishbones at all four wheels and rack and pinion steering. Over time, some suspension and steering parts may have worn out or become unavailable. Toyota's GR Heritage Parts Program has been addressing this issue by reissuing some of these parts.
- Brakes: The 2000GT's brakes are impressive, withstanding a 6-stop fade test with no measurable fade and pulling speed down at the rate of 27 ft/sec/sec (0.84 g) from 80 mph. However, some brake parts may have worn out or become unavailable over time. Toyota's GR Heritage Parts Program has been reissuing some brake parts for the 2000GT.
- General maintenance and restoration: Due to the age and rarity of the 2000GT, some owners may face challenges in maintaining and restoring their cars. Toyota's GR Heritage Parts Program has been working to address these challenges by reissuing some of the necessary parts.
In conclusion, while the Toyota 2000GT is a highly regarded and collectible car, it is not without its common problems. However, Toyota's GR Heritage Parts Program has been making efforts to address these issues by reissuing some of the necessary parts.
How much is a Toyota 2000GT worth today?
A: The average price of a Toyota 2000GT is $1,179,645. Q: What years was the Toyota 2000GT sold? A: The Toyota 2000GT was sold for model years 1967 to 1970.
Is the Toyota 2000GT rare?
And of those 342. Just 84 were left hand drive. And about 62 of them were delivered to the United States. The 2000 GTs are incredibly rare. And that is most likely because of their MSRP.
Why is 2000GT so expensive?
Throw in the fact that there were only 351 2000GTs ever made at all, and it's an exceedingly rare and desirable car even by the sky-high standards of Amelia Island. The previous high-sales record for Japanese-made cars was interestingly not a classic at all.
How fast is the 2000GT?
135 mph
Fitted with a five-speed manual transmission, the rear wheel drive car was available with three different final drives. A 4.375 ratio axle car was claimed to be capable of reaching 135 mph (217 km/h) and achieve 7.59 L/100 km (31 mpg‑US; 37 mpg‑imp).
Percentage distribution of complaints by Toyota 2000gt years
We have researched Toyota problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Toyota 2000gt cars and compiled the top 1 most problematic Toyota 2000gt model years:
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Toyota 2000gt model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Toyota 2000gt years
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Toyota 2000gt car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Toyota 2000gt , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Unknown or other problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Toyota 2000gt vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
The NHTSA has received 1 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Toyota 2000gt . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Toyota 2000gt vehicles.
List of Toyota 2000gt complaints
Toyota 2000gt 1967
- Date Of Incident: 2017-02-06
- Date Complaint: 2017-02-06
- VIN: JTMBD32V186
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: CONSUMER STATED TOYOTA RAV4 HAS A FACTORY FAILURE OF THE SPIRAL CABLE. ....UPDATED 02/06/17 *BF *CN
Recalls Toyota 2000gt
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the Toyota 2000gt.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Toyota 2000gt 1967
- Report Received Date: 1970-01-05
- Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
- Components: STEERING:LINKAGES
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