1998 Toyota Caldina ST215 GT-T

Nationwide shipping support available. Remote paperwork can be completed through DocuSign after wire payment. Title and documents are mailed with tracking. Buyer arranges and pays for transport directly through our recommended dispatcher or any carrier/broker of their choice. No dealer fees, no doc fees, and no hidden add-ons. Reasonable offers are welcome. Financing options may be available through LightStream, J.J. Best Banc & Co., Woodside Credit, and others. Visit the Financing section on JDMCarolinas. EN ROUTE TO LINCOLNTON, NC ETA TO LINCOLNTON: FALL 2026 This is not your typical late-'90s Toyota wagon. The Caldina GT-T was Toyota's answer for buyers who wanted genuine turbocharged performance and all-weather traction without giving up the practicality of a five-door wagon. Under the hood is the legendary 3S-GTE 2.0-liter turbocharged DOHC four-cylinder, factory rated at 260 PS, paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission and 4WD. Toyota specifically positioned the GT-T as the high-performance flagship of the second-generation Caldina lineup. With 143,224 km — 89,515 miles, this example gives you the kind of drivetrain enthusiasts normally associate with Toyota's dedicated performance cars, wrapped in a practical wagon body with rear cargo space, five-passenger seating, roof rails, and everyday usability. And the engine itself is a major selling point for a U.S. buyer. The 3S-GTE engine family was also used in the SW20 Toyota MR2 Turbo, one of Toyota's best-known turbo platforms, so this is not some completely obscure JDM-only powerplant with zero enthusiast knowledge behind it. Toyota's historical records confirm the 3S-GTE-powered turbo SW20 alongside the Caldina's later 260 PS version. The Caldina takes that proven Toyota turbo formula and adds something the MR2 never had: wagon practicality and four-wheel drive. Highlights 1998 Toyota Caldina GT-T Chassis: E-ST215W Engine: 3S-GTE 2.0L turbocharged DOHC 16-valve inline-four Factory rated at 260 PS 4WD 4-speed automatic transmission Factory Steermatic steering-wheel shift controls on turbo models 143,224 km — 89,515 miles Right-hand drive 5-door performance wagon Factory alloy wheels Roof rails Rear roof spoiler Fog lights Power steering Power windows Air conditioning Airbags Rear privacy glass Aftermarket audio components Toyota's second-generation Caldina was introduced in 1997 with a noticeably more performance-oriented direction than the generation before it. The GT-T sat at the top of the range with the 260 PS turbo engine, while naturally aspirated Caldinas made substantially less power. Toyota lists the GT-T at 1,470 kg with a 2,580 mm wheelbase, giving it the proportions of a genuinely usable midsize wagon rather than a tiny sport compact. Visually, the GT-T gets the details that separate it from an ordinary family wagon: aggressive front bumper treatment, hood scoop, GT badging, factory rear spoiler, roof rails, alloy wheels, and a wider, more planted stance. The white exterior works especially well with the dark window trim and tinted rear glass. Inside, you still get everything that makes a wagon useful. There is comfortable seating for five, a large rear cargo area, straightforward Toyota controls, automatic climate control, and a driving position that feels much more like a sport sedan than an SUV. For someone looking at Subaru Legacy GTs, Foresters, imported Stageas, or other turbo AWD wagons, the Caldina GT-T deserves serious attention. You get Toyota reliability, 3S-GTE heritage, 260 PS, 4WD, and real cargo space in a chassis that is still extremely uncommon in the United States. It's one of those JDM cars that makes sense even after the novelty wears off: fast enough to be entertaining, practical enough to actually use, and rare enough that you are unlikely to park next to another one. JDMCarolinas.com Instagram: @jdmcarolinas Phone/Text: (919) 972-8278 Sales Rep: Jaylen Mitchell (704) 728-5923 Jaylen Email: mitchell.jaylenm@gmail.com Sales Rep: Samuel Stern (828) 639-7362 Samuel Email: samsternjdmcarolinas@gmail.com Email: contact@jdmcarolinas.com