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To determine the "build number", just check the [[Build Plate]], where the last three digits of the Frame Number (which should start with UZZ32) will be a number from 001 to 872. The build number can also be used to [[look up the manufacturing month & year| | To determine the "build number", just check the [[Build Plate]], where the last three digits of the Frame Number (which should start with UZZ32) will be a number from 001 to 872. The build number can also be used to [[look up the manufacturing month & year|UZZ32 Manufacturing Dates]]. | ||
[[file:buildplate.jpg|thumb|UZZ32 build plate|link=Build Plate]] | [[file:buildplate.jpg|thumb|UZZ32 build plate|link=Build Plate]] | ||
Revision as of 00:58, 3 May 2014
The UZZ32 "active" Soarer, produced by Toyota for the Japanese market from 1991 to 1996, features computer-controlled hydraulic suspension and active four-wheel steering.
In other regards, the UZZ32 model shares many similarities with the other Toyota V8 Soarers (UZZ30 and UZZ31 models), as well as the left-hand drive Lexus SC400 of the era.
How common are they?
As only 872 UZZ32 Soarers were produced over some six years, these vehicles are now becoming increasingly rare.
What is the build number?
To determine the "build number", just check the Build Plate, where the last three digits of the Frame Number (which should start with UZZ32) will be a number from 001 to 872. The build number can also be used to UZZ32 Manufacturing Dates.
How to recognize a UZZ32 active Soarer
The UZZ32 active Soarer looks, externally and internally, very similar to other Soarers, though there are clues for How to recognize a UZZ32 active Soarer.
Where are they found?
Of the "known" vehicles, the majority are located in Australia and Great Britain, with others appearing in eg New Zealand as well as their native Japan. Since these vehicles were only produced in right-hand-drive form, they are generally not found in North America or (continental) Europe, though there are exceptions, including at least one vehicle in Norway.
Many of the 873 vehicles are "yet to be located", while others are known to have been wrecked and/or dismantled. The UZZ32 Registry is used to capture details, including eg locations and specifications of the known vehicles.
UZZ32 Features
The UZZ32 has many impressive standard features including active suspension, as well as a number of manufacturer's optional features including eg Reversing Camera, Sunroof, LSD. Some of these features were not available on initial release, whereas others were removed over time.
Maintenance & Repairs
Although Toyota designed the UZZ32 to high quality standards, UZZ32 Maintenance and Repair is still necessary. Like any motor vehicle, they require basic regular servicing (including items such as, eg, new oil and oil filter). There are also service tasks that are more specific to Soarers in general (including sagging door hinges on older vehicles). Finally, there are service items that apply only to the UZZ32 Soarer (eg the suspension pump etc). Non-standard "improvements" by previous owners may also need to be revisited.