Should I buy a 2012 Toyota Crown? Are they much more expensive to service than a Camry or Corolla?
Asked by Stephen
I’m considering the purchase of a 2012 Toyota Crown. I'd like to know if servicing can be done by any registered Toyota workshop. Are parts readily available at reasonable cost, or would they be double the cost of similar parts for Camry or Corolla?
Answered by CarsGuide
25 Oct 2024The Crown is a popular grey (private) import and there are plenty of them getting around in Australia these days. Mechanically, they share a lot of components with other Toyotas and some Lexus models, including the hybrid variants. Technically speaking, because the latter-day Crown was never officially imported here (earlier versions were) a Toyota dealership may or may not wish to take on the maintenance. But you should have no trouble finding a workshop that knows its way around these cars and perhaps even specialises in them.
Mechanical parts should not be too hard to get hold of, but body parts and trim pieces might be another matter as they will be Crown-specific and not shared across other models. As with any car, the price you’ll pay will depend on availability and whether you want brand-new or are prepared to accept second-hand parts.
Other Toyota problems
- How to charge a Toyota bZ4X (how much does it cost & how long does it take)?
- What would be a good price for a 2010 Toyota Rukus?
- How much horsepower does a Toyota GR86 have?
- Why don't I see more 2008 Toyota Corolla Seca sedans?
- The windows in my 2014 Toyota HiLux won't go back up
- Can I use RON 95 or ethanol blend fuel in a 2022 Toyota Camry hybrid engine?
- What tow vehicle or hybrid camper should I consider for after retirement?
- My 2012 Toyota RAV4 rumbles at 60km/h