What I love about RHD is the safety. Head on collisions are the most deadly and traumatic. Most of America's vehicles are occupied by a single person. RHD puts the driver in a spot furthest away from oncoming traffic.
Yeah but it also gives you a massive blind spot depending on the turn you’re taking which could potentially put you in danger, but still your point stands.
@C Jacobs you've clearly not seen one of these cars. I have and they're something else. My personal vehicle is a 26 year old Toyota Crown that's also excellent. You really don't get it, probably never will.
A very rare LHD version of this generation Century exists. They were mostly made for VIP Japanese officials in LHD countries like ambassadors. Although a few private LHD exists.
I saw one in Russia, a guy who had it, a very wealthy guy, was hunting for that car for years, and when one finally was for sale in one European country, he had to buy it on a spot without even looking at it, it would've been gone tomorrow, as there's a lot of people looking for one :)
Wool breaths, is naturally antimicrobial, and doesn't give you 3rd degree burns in the summer. Leather is from when cars were open and would let rain in, I hate leather seats and sunroofs.
For such a car-oriented country, it’s a shame Americans can’t import anything younger than 25 years. Clearly the 2nd Gen is the one to get. Not only is it the v12, it still has the classic ‘old school’ look of the 1967 one. Buying one? Here’s some tips. Get wool upholstery, fender mirrors, curtains and antimacassars. All Centuries are beautifully painted, but only the black turns the most heads. The Century acquired a silky smooth 6spd in 2005, LED lights and reversing camera a few years later. Can you wait? Who knows? What can be assumed though is that come 2030 prices for excellent, low mileage 6 spd examples will skyrocket
This is my favourite example of a Century I’ve seen on RUclips. I’m sure the wool seats would be quieter and maybe more comfortable but the keather interior is so much nicer looking imo. Love this colour too. There’s one very similar for sale in Australia that I wish I could afford. Absolutely beautiful car
Thank you, Brendan, what is it about JDM cars of the 80s and 90s that look like American cars of the 60s and 70s My pea brain congering up V12 5L (=305 cubic inches) vs 7.7L (=472 cubic inches) in my 74 Coupe deville
Please do TFLTalk where you just ride around in the back of a Toyota Century the whole time. Maybe go through Drive-Thrus or have other adventures. Maybe an Uber pick up.
I wonder if the V12 is made from parts bin 4 cylinders Toyota had laying around. The bore and stroke is almost identical to some of the older 1.6L engines
These are very special cars that were made for very important ($$$$$) officials, dignitaries, etc. That being said imagine trying to get someone to work on it. Finding parts will be a whole lot harder and more expensive than something like a Camry
We get these in Australia a couple for l do think comparing these Toyota Centurys to American cars is sort of wrong in they are probably one of the best luxury car ever made and the right hand drive doesn't bother us because we are a right hand drive country and its the right plsce gor the steering wheel these Toyota Centurys are built do well in there own factory by tradesmen and women
@@atodaso1668 There maybe a couple in Australia but tgere are more Toyota Centurys in Australia because they are right hand drive and because of the Japanese laws when it comes to older cars cost do much more than newer cars but not in Australia we do get a lot of JDM cars in Australia because they are right hand drive
@@bandwagon240 You'll still need to find wear and tear replacement parts for the car plus little trim bits here and there. People seem to mistake reliability with "I never have to maintain/repair it" which isn't the case. Reliable cars still need repairs.
@@IKhanNot every car needs maintenance. Toyota designs cars to be maintained and maintained easily. There are always crossover maintenance parts sold in the US for everything Toyota makes in Japan. I currently have a 1997 Toyota Crown Royal Saloon G and a 1997 Toyota Crown Majesta i-Four and have had 2 other JZS15 Crowns as well as a UCF20 Celsior. I wouldn't have these cars unless they could be maintained or if they were problematic.
@@bandwagon240 good luck replacing your window when someone breaks in lmao. shipping from aus/nz/japan gonna cost you more than the glass itself i got a UCF30 and little bits on the interior and the e-trunk are starting to go, it's going to be a problem soon
that's the same displacement in a V8 equipped Ford Mustang all be it from a bigger engine and more reliable it being a Toyota though it was never sold here because the US already had a Buick car called the Century and in the 3 generations of production where there are official numbers sold per year available the model sold about 4,000,000 units in the US the only Luxury car that sold more in its production life in the US than that was the Cadillac Deville which sold around 5.25 million units in 46 years in production for the original Deville Coupe Deville etc. and that's the third longest production run in Cadillac's 121 year history behind the Fleetwood 1938-1996 and the Eldorado 1952-2002. oh and The Mustang is the sales leader in its segment having sold around 10 million units in the US since its April 1964 release while the top selling midsize sedan is the Toyota Camry having sold around 15 million units in the US since its Sept 1982 release as a 1983 model
Canadian here laughing pretty hard at "it's about 90,000 miles".... dude, it's 61. Barely over 60K miles, you didn't actually check the conversion out?!? Man.
A quick Google says that 140,000km is equal to 86,992 miles. So I would say that although, we were slightly off, we were not as far off as you are saying. Thanks for watching though!
OK... This is an INSANE car to import into the USA or Canada, because there are absolutely NO parts for the car in North America, and the Century shares very little (even down to minor switch gear) with other Toyotas. This car is a genuine flagship, intended for captains of industry and heads of state. And I know, as I owned one in New Zealand. Mine had been given to the original Toyota NZ importer, and Toyota maintained a minor stock of common-replacement parts for the 5 Centuries that lived on the islands. But that's not the case in North America, and Toyota has stated that the company does not approve of individuals importing these non-coplying vehicles into one of their largest markets. The cars are stunning, made to standards that Mercedes or Rolls Royce can only imagine...but it's not much good if you need a transmission pan gasket and it takes 4 months to get one. Suggesting to your probably-gullible audience that this is a fesible vehicle for regular use is irresponsible.
Wrong! It is real wood made for Toyota by Yamaha. Think Yamaha guitars and pianos. It is finished in a high gloss varnish which gives it a shiny plastic look. There is a RUclips video somewhere showing it being made.
@@adrianwilliamson6861 I have a Lexus ls430 with the same exact fit and finish. I've taken all of that apart and there is zero evidence of it being real.
I just bought one. They so cheap now, just wait a few years when all the JDM and Lowrider guys start doing thigs with them. Imagine this on bags lowered, with some sick rims. its sacriledge, but this is america and we love to custom anything lmao.
$600 is expensive for an alternator, but a new one for the century shipped from Japan is $1,500. I pulled the alternator and had a local shop rebuild it.
Had a great time filming with you guys, can't wait to do the mega! Cheers!
That's a beautiful car that you have! Cheers from Portugal., ✌️🇵🇹🇲🇿😎
Nearly every one who dose a review on these end up wanting one. Just shows how good they are .
hahahaha yes I noticed that too, from America to Russia to Australia. so many reviewers begin to fall in love with it. sigh, my dream car
@@isaialeuila9327 I just bought one, 20k for a pimped out corolla.. It has the rare leather seats too! I also like these with the normal mirrors.
tell em to stop so they don't all get crazy expensive lmao
Ultimate jdm vip car. Wat a absolute gem of a car. Watch prices skyrocket.
What I love about RHD is the safety.
Head on collisions are the most deadly and traumatic. Most of America's vehicles are occupied by a single person. RHD puts the driver in a spot furthest away from oncoming traffic.
Yeah but it also gives you a massive blind spot depending on the turn you’re taking which could potentially put you in danger, but still your point stands.
The build quality on these cars is truly second to none.
@C Jacobs you've clearly not seen one of these cars. I have and they're something else. My personal vehicle is a 26 year old Toyota Crown that's also excellent. You really don't get it, probably never will.
Looks a little cheap ass
A very rare LHD version of this generation Century exists. They were mostly made for VIP Japanese officials in LHD countries like ambassadors. Although a few private LHD exists.
160 LHD cars were made
I saw one in Russia, a guy who had it, a very wealthy guy, was hunting for that car for years, and when one finally was for sale in one European country, he had to buy it on a spot without even looking at it, it would've been gone tomorrow, as there's a lot of people looking for one :)
@@Moldenit That's rarer than Lexus LFA
@@Moldenit 100 were made.
Small amount made in LHD for GCC market also.
What more could anyone want?!!! Great review.
Wool breaths, is naturally antimicrobial, and doesn't give you 3rd degree burns in the summer. Leather is from when cars were open and would let rain in, I hate leather seats and sunroofs.
I just saw it in Broomfield and wasn’t sure what it was….recognized it immediately on here. So cool
For such a car-oriented country, it’s a shame Americans can’t import anything younger than 25 years.
Clearly the 2nd Gen is the one to get. Not only is it the v12, it still has the classic ‘old school’ look of the 1967 one.
Buying one? Here’s some tips. Get wool upholstery, fender mirrors, curtains and antimacassars. All Centuries are beautifully painted, but only the black turns the most heads.
The Century acquired a silky smooth 6spd in 2005, LED lights and reversing camera a few years later.
Can you wait? Who knows? What can be assumed though is that come 2030 prices for excellent, low mileage 6 spd examples will skyrocket
This is my favourite example of a Century I’ve seen on RUclips. I’m sure the wool seats would be quieter and maybe more comfortable but the keather interior is so much nicer looking imo. Love this colour too. There’s one very similar for sale in Australia that I wish I could afford. Absolutely beautiful car
LOVE IT, wondered what was tops, the Crown or Century. 😢 more spark plugs to replace
As these become "classic" cars for tax and insurance purposes over time, I think they will be a great weekend cruiser to enjoy.
Thank you, Brendan, what is it about JDM cars of the 80s and 90s that look like American cars of the 60s and 70s
My pea brain congering up V12 5L (=305 cubic inches) vs 7.7L (=472 cubic inches) in my 74 Coupe deville
Thts really cool car. Never seen one here in Canada. Beautiful Big Heavy Sedan!!! I love it!! Nice car.
ありがとよ😚
“I will take two of your finest mcchickens please” 😂
Who could ask for anything more? Toyota Century. yeah! 😎
Does this car not have the feature where rear passenger can stick his feat through to the front seat?
It does. I guess they cut it from the final edit
You didn’t show the passenger seat pass thru for your feet.
Wanted to know , how was the experience with over 1 year of ownership .... Any issues? Spare parts availability
Missed the best feature. The hole through the front passenger seat. So you can rest your feet
Chrome front and rear bumpers , ahh the 90's were great !
heck yeah jacob ffrom vans from japan is awesome. great prices
Please do TFLTalk where you just ride around in the back of a Toyota Century the whole time. Maybe go through Drive-Thrus or have other adventures. Maybe an Uber pick up.
Imagine ordering a Lyft/Uber and minutes later this pulls up...
Looks like a tank 👍🏼
its a upgraded ls400 love it timeless reliable beautiful cars
He got a smokin deal at 14k thats the cheapest ive heard of in good condition with that low of miles
I wonder if the V12 is made from parts bin 4 cylinders Toyota had laying around. The bore and stroke is almost identical to some of the older 1.6L engines
Yup, its made up of 2 toyota straight 6 engines, each with their own ecu
It's actually basically 2 1JZ 2.5 litre straight sixes on a common crankshaft
These are very special cars that were made for very important ($$$$$) officials, dignitaries, etc. That being said imagine trying to get someone to work on it. Finding parts will be a whole lot harder and more expensive than something like a Camry
Great car but that was the most disappointing McDonald's order iv ever seen.
The only thing I miss in this one is wool / cloth interior.
My dream car. But I wonder how expensive it is to run.
Probably cheaper than any other v12 luxury car. It's going to be reliable.
@@EFrost411 thats 100% true. If basic Toyotas (most of them) are super reliable. Think about that overengineered masterpiece.
You didn't pull down the foot rest pass through in the front passenger seat.
HAPPY FRIDAY ✌️
So funny when the owner doesn't let the reviewer drive it....😆
Gorgeous ❤
Very cool car,think if I was going big comfort car Toyota I’d go GS400 lol
We get these in Australia a couple for l do think comparing these Toyota Centurys to American cars is sort of wrong in they are probably one of the best luxury car ever made and the right hand drive doesn't bother us because we are a right hand drive country and its the right plsce gor the steering wheel these Toyota Centurys are built do well in there own factory by tradesmen and women
Towncars do ride really nice though, they were the grandpa cars.
@@atodaso1668 There maybe a couple in Australia but tgere are more Toyota Centurys in Australia because they are right hand drive and because of the Japanese laws when it comes to older cars cost do much more than newer cars but not in Australia we do get a lot of JDM cars in Australia because they are right hand drive
@@lesklower7281 I never said there were more town cars in Australia...? And I am well aware of Japanese imports.
20 years ahead of his time
Neat color that isn't black
5.0 L V 12 1GZ is two 2,5 L I 6 1JZ
0:03 If only Doug DeMuro did the intro....
MegaCruiser anyone??
I'd love to buy one if I had some way to repair it, haha.
It's a Toyota, don't really have to worry about that.
@@bandwagon240 You'll still need to find wear and tear replacement parts for the car plus little trim bits here and there. People seem to mistake reliability with "I never have to maintain/repair it" which isn't the case. Reliable cars still need repairs.
@@IKhanNot every car needs maintenance. Toyota designs cars to be maintained and maintained easily. There are always crossover maintenance parts sold in the US for everything Toyota makes in Japan.
I currently have a 1997 Toyota Crown Royal Saloon G and a 1997 Toyota Crown Majesta i-Four and have had 2 other JZS15 Crowns as well as a UCF20 Celsior. I wouldn't have these cars unless they could be maintained or if they were problematic.
@@bandwagon240 good luck replacing your window when someone breaks in lmao. shipping from aus/nz/japan gonna cost you more than the glass itself
i got a UCF30 and little bits on the interior and the e-trunk are starting to go, it's going to be a problem soon
@@AP-jl2lv I don't live in the ghetto and there's zero reason to break into my vehicle anyway.
The advantage of leather, You can refract your farts a lot louder. And they don't get pumped into the seat.
that's the same displacement in a V8 equipped Ford Mustang all be it from a bigger engine and more reliable it being a Toyota though it was never sold here because the US already had a Buick car called the Century and in the 3 generations of production where there are official numbers sold per year available the model sold about 4,000,000 units in the US the only Luxury car that sold more in its production life in the US than that was the Cadillac Deville which sold around 5.25 million units in 46 years in production for the original Deville Coupe Deville etc. and that's the third longest production run in Cadillac's 121 year history behind the Fleetwood 1938-1996 and the Eldorado 1952-2002. oh and The Mustang is the sales leader in its segment having sold around 10 million units in the US since its April 1964 release while the top selling midsize sedan is the Toyota Camry having sold around 15 million units in the US since its Sept 1982 release as a 1983 model
You also needed to be invited by Toyota to purchase one of these new as they are not made on a normal production line.
Canadian here laughing pretty hard at "it's about 90,000 miles".... dude, it's 61. Barely over 60K miles, you didn't actually check the conversion out?!? Man.
A quick Google says that 140,000km is equal to 86,992 miles. So I would say that although, we were slightly off, we were not as far off as you are saying. Thanks for watching though!
@@brendanao I heard "a hundred and four" in the video, rewatched it as well. Thanks for clarifying!
Full of gadgets yet all are perfectly working after 25 years. That's mind-blowing. My Ford's electric seat motor failed after five years.
Who do you trust to work on that
It looks like Lexus parts. Maybe a stand alone Toyota Lexus shop.
I work on it myself
OK... This is an INSANE car to import into the USA or Canada, because there are absolutely NO parts for the car in North America, and the Century shares very little (even down to minor switch gear) with other Toyotas. This car is a genuine flagship, intended for captains of industry and heads of state. And I know, as I owned one in New Zealand. Mine had been given to the original Toyota NZ importer, and Toyota maintained a minor stock of common-replacement parts for the 5 Centuries that lived on the islands. But that's not the case in North America, and Toyota has stated that the company does not approve of individuals importing these non-coplying vehicles into one of their largest markets. The cars are stunning, made to standards that Mercedes or Rolls Royce can only imagine...but it's not much good if you need a transmission pan gasket and it takes 4 months to get one. Suggesting to your probably-gullible audience that this is a fesible vehicle for regular use is irresponsible.
That really nice looking wood is 100% Japanese plastic
Wrong! It is real wood made for Toyota by Yamaha. Think Yamaha guitars and pianos.
It is finished in a high gloss varnish which gives it a shiny plastic look.
There is a RUclips video somewhere showing it being made.
@@adrianwilliamson6861 I have a Lexus ls430 with the same exact fit and finish. I've taken all of that apart and there is zero evidence of it being real.
I like it
Great car for a funeral parlor
Takes your breath away doesn’t it
lettuce or shrubbery? lmao
Cool 🥰
Only in America/Canada can you daily a v12 😂😂
Toyota been importing cars for years dude.
Buy . Swap the V12 for a 1400 HP 2JZ . Eat Brabus for breakfast.
1/300 in that colour
This car like an elegant Japanese ma’am. Stunning
Benz go along time to 500k miles plus
Wow! Didn’t know Toyota could do an actual luxury car.
Lexus...🙄
They can keep that
When Toyota is more luxurious than a Lexus then something is not right about Lexus
But a Lexus itself is just a high-end Toyota. I have a Lexus LS430 and it is rather a nice car, no complaints.
Dang bro. Cheap ?? A chicken and water ?? I hope.u treat ur boyfriends better
you've never heard of my ass! you guys keep making videos about these raising the prices, smh
Is it just me or they look lame asf with the normal cat mirrors and non black color it kinda ruins the mafia look
I just bought one. They so cheap now, just wait a few years when all the JDM and Lowrider guys start doing thigs with them. Imagine this on bags lowered, with some sick rims. its sacriledge, but this is america and we love to custom anything lmao.
Yes I'm sure plenty of these will be destroyed by the over customization clan here in super cool muffler USA.
What would u say to have this a daily driver and getting maintenance?
Kinda cool, but not really... it's the Honda Goldwing of cars.
What’s wrong with the Gold Wing?
Gold wings are cool
👍💖👍
HAHA $600 alternator is "expensive" Try $1400 for an s-class diesel. I nearly cried once you add in the labor to replace it.
$600 is expensive for an alternator, but a new one for the century shipped from Japan is $1,500. I pulled the alternator and had a local shop rebuild it.
What a wasted of time! take it to the highway (speed) to taste the flawless.
この高級車に全く似合わないオーナーとナレーター🎉
Nice, but too bad its ugly as sin
this is a beautiful car!!!!
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I have a beard, did you notice?
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