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    Should I buy a 2012 Toyota Crown? Are they much more expensive to service than a Camry or Corolla?

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    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 October 2024
    David Morley

    The 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.

    Disclaimer: You acknowledge and agree that all answers are provided as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as bespoke advice. Carsguide is not liable for the accuracy of any information provided in the answers.
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