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2001 Toyota Celsior UCF31

82,131 miles · 3UZ-FE · Automatic · RWD · Gasoline

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Lincolnton, NC

Vehicle Highlights

Engine3UZ-FE
TransmissionAutomatic
Mileage82,131 Miles
VIN #UCF31-0026670

Vehicle Description

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: https://jdmcarolinas.com/financing/ EN ROUTE TO LINCOLNTON, NC ETA TO LINCOLNTON: OCTOBER 2026 AS-LANDED PRICE: $13,000 This 2001 Toyota Celsior C Specification Interior Selection is currently en route from Japan and is expected to be available at our Lincolnton, North Carolina lot in Fall 2026. Available to reserve now at the listed as-landed price of $13,000 with a $2,000 refundable deposit. This price reflects the vehicle in the condition it arrives from Japan, before any additional service, repairs, detailing, or final prep by JDMCarolinas. Once it arrives at our Lincolnton lot, you may inspect it in person. If you decide not to proceed after inspection, your deposit will be refunded. If you choose to move forward, the remaining balance is due once the North Carolina title is ready. Vehicle Details: Mileage: 82,131 miles / 131,409 km Engine: 4.3L Toyota 3UZ-FE DOHC VVT-i V8 Output: 280 PS / 276 hp Transmission: 5-speed automatic Drivetrain: RWD Exterior Color: White Pearl Crystal Shine / 062 Interior: Black semi-aniline leather Seating: 5 passengers Right-hand drive Chassis: UCF31 Highlights: C Specification Interior Selection 4.3L 3UZ-FE VVT-i V8 280 PS / 276 hp Rear-wheel drive 5-speed automatic transmission Electronically controlled air suspension Factory sunroof Black semi-aniline leather interior Power-adjustable front seats Driver’s seat memory system Wood and leather multifunction steering wheel Extensive genuine woodgrain interior trim Factory touchscreen navigation and audio system Automatic climate control Rear climate vents Power-folding mirrors Power windows Power steering Keyless entry Vehicle Stability Control Traction control ABS with Brake Assist Front, side, and curtain airbags Factory alloy wheels Japanese auction grade 3.5 Exterior grade C Interior grade C The third-generation Toyota Celsior is the Japanese-market counterpart to the Lexus LS 430. It combines Toyota’s flagship build quality and refinement with a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive platform, a naturally aspirated V8, and an exceptionally quiet luxury interior. The C Specification is the comfort-focused version of the UCF31, equipped with electronically controlled air suspension rather than conventional coil springs. The Interior Selection package adds the factory sunroof and soft semi-aniline leather upholstery, giving this example one of the most desirable configurations available on the early UCF31 Celsior. Power comes from Toyota’s 4.3L 3UZ-FE DOHC VVT-i V8, producing 280 PS and 430 Nm of torque in Japanese-market specification. It is paired with Toyota’s five-speed Super ECT electronically controlled automatic transmission and sends power to the rear wheels. The Interior Selection cabin is a major highlight. It features black semi-aniline leather, genuine woodgrain trim across the dashboard, doors, center console, and steering wheel, power-adjustable front seats, driver memory settings, automatic climate control, and the original Toyota touchscreen navigation and multimedia system. U.S. ownership is considerably easier than with many JDM-only luxury sedans. The 3UZ-FE engine was also used in the Lexus LS 430, GS 430, and SC 430 sold in the United States. The Celsior is mechanically very closely related to the U.S.-market LS 430, giving it strong domestic support for routine engine, transmission, suspension, brake, and maintenance components. Right-hand-drive steering parts, Japanese-market electronics, navigation components, and some interior trim may still differ. This is a well-equipped UCF31 Celsior with the desirable C Specification Interior Selection package, 3UZ-FE V8, air suspension, factory sunroof, black semi-aniline leather, and the mechanical familiarity and parts support of the American-market Lexus LS 430. JDMCarolinas.com Instagram: @jdmcarolinas Phone/Text: (919) 972-8278 Email: contact@jdmcarolinas.com 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 ETA TO LINCOLNTON: OCTOBER 2026

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Lincolnton, NC(919) 972-82785.0

JDM Carolinas is a JDM import dealership in Lincolnton, NC specializing in hand-picked Japanese vehicles. We source cars in Japan, inspect them before shipping and after arrival, perform required maintenance and repairs, and finish each vehicle with full detailing. Our inventory includes Toyota Crown, Celsior, Aristo, Mark II, Land Cruiser, Prado, Hilux Surf, Windom, and other Japanese imports.

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