Toyota Crown Buyers Guide (2012-2018)

The Toyota Crown is an executive car that sets itself apart from the crowd with its high-end interior finish and excellent performance. It's becoming common for the Crown to be mentioned in the same conversation as the Mercedes S-Class and the BMW 7 Series. It serves a special niche that appeals to buyers that place a premium on luxury and safety. With time, the Crown has evolved into a complex car that comes with diverse engines that range from the normally aspirated 2.5L and 3.5L engines, the turbocharged 2.0L engine and the hybrid 2.5L engine. The Crown greatly varies in reliability and performance and a buyer needs to be properly informed before making the final purchase decision. A wrong choice can spell doom for your ownership and in this guide, we give you advice on what to look out for when buying a Toyota Crown and the mistakes to avoid. We interview current owners, mechanics and dealers to give you unparalleled insights into this car. Through this guide, you will unlock the full potential of the Toyota Crown and enjoy many years of pleasant driving. 

Contents of this Guide

1. Toyota Crown Buying Guide
2. Which Engine You Should Choose
3. Problems to Look Out for When Buying a Used Toyota Crown
4. Toyota Crown Reliability
5. Toyota Crown Cost of Maintenance
6. Comparison with: Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5-Series, Audi A6 and Volvo S90