THIS is The COOLEST Toyota You Will EVER SEE!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 พ.ค. 2024
- We check out the coolest Toyota ever made. The top of the line luxury model that is of the level of a Rolls Royce or a Bentley. And it also comes with Toyota's one and only V12 Engine!
The Toyota Century. A swan song of everything Japanese. A very cool luxury car that initially won't wow you or really bring your attention until you start looking at the finer details.
It has always been my belief that the Toyota Century is a moving work of art. We take a look at a beautiful 1997 Toyota Century V12.
Even though this is a 25 year old car, that V12 is very much a Toyota engine. Whisper quiet and smooth.
Special thanks to the owner Tim who brought us this special car and allowed us to film and share the car with you.
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0:00 Intro
0:48 Exterior Walk Around
8:10 V12 Review and Tech Info
16:47 Interior Tour
29:16 Test Drive
33:19 Under Car Tour - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
For air con control:
Most left: temp for passenger and rear area
Most right: temp for driver area
Top left two buttons: On/Off and fan speed (Auto / Low / High) for rear area
Top center: mode selection for recirculation of outside air or inside only
Top right two buttons: front and rear defogging
lower row from left to right: Dual-Zone mode, AC mode, air flow dirction selection, fan speed selection, Full Auto control, and On/Off
20:32 dashboard:
three little screens: Outside temp and time on the left, message for driver (door still open... etc) on the center and ODO on the right.
21:25 : open/ close curtain for rear window on the left and vehicle height selection (High when light on, normal when light off)
Thank you for the information.
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I thought the left one was the ejector seat and the right was the smoke screen.😊
Thank you.
“And I will own one, mrs. Car Care Nut objecting or not”😂
Imagine pulling that into the shop, and telling the mechanic "my fan fluid is low" Lol.
Being a Toyota fan myself, the Toyota century is practically in a league of it’s own.
A Japanese Rolls Royce you'll still be driving 20+ years from now with regular maintenance 👌
Daylin, Unless parts availability become an issue. Even if you are lucky enough to source from Japan, there's still the time (ship) and/or cost (jet) to get them here. It's surprising/discouraging that Ahmed mentioned the difficulty getting an oil filter for it. That's a key part. I hope he does another video as he attends to the oil leaks it's there to be fixed.
It's a special car for sure. Probably not the best choice as a daily driver. Maybe reserve it as a daily driver for 3 seasons so it's not exposed to our salt.
Great video though! Ahmed, I suspect you may get to own this very car in the future.👍🙏
@@user-3tf67bk46u This is definitely just a weekend cruiser
A Rolls Royce that actually runs!
@@user-3tf67bk46u Cars of this level with such a large engine often use truck parts such as that oil filter. Toyota, just as Roll Royce do, have access to other makers parts bins especially for something with only 1000 examples. RR has used an oil filter from a mainstream truck engine in the past.
@@trevorstewart8 👍, I noticed later, someone posted a part # for the filter. Good to know they sometimes cross with larger engines.
Beautiful car….I’d be afraid to park it ANYWHERE but in my garage. Great review!!
Wonderful review! I bet the employees and bosses at Toyota are going to be amused watching this, and pleased by your enthusiasm and respect for the car. It reminds me of the trips I used to take to Japan, when I had a chance to see cars you would never see in the US. Even riding in some of the taxis was a completely different experience, especially regarding the ride quality and driver behavior and professionalism Japan is very much a different culture, and I enjoy it for that reason!
I've never seen AMD so excited like a little boy at Christmas! Love it.
Hi, The Car Care Nut
I am Chinese. I don't know about this car, but I can understand from the literal meaning of the two buttons on the left side of the steering wheel, the leftmost one is to turn the rear curtain on and off. The second button is for adjusting the height of the body. Press down is raised.
I hope it can help you!
Magical mate, after 28 year's working in a Toyota factory, this car brought a tear to my eyes 👀 awesome 👍.
i was a manager in toyota in 1970
Thank you so much for this video. I always thought I was the biggest Toyota fan boy, having owned, and worked on, A LOT of Toyotas. It's such a joy to see someone who loves the brand as much, or more possibly, than I do.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful Century with us, Tim!!
The oil filter is a 15601-68010. The same as an HJ60. They are available in the US.
Same as diesel Landcruiser.
I was fortunate enough to see one of these in person and they’re unbelievable! Look down the sides and across the hood at the paint on this car not even to mention the interior
I've also seen one the paint is second to none, actually seen it next to a Rolls-Royce actually thought the century was more elegant
I'd love to see one just to look at the paint. I was lucky enough to see a Nissan PRESIDENT recently, and it's very similar to this, but the paint isn't anywhere near what this is like. I believe that one was "only" a V8 as well.
Blows my mind Toyota makes a V12, let alone for only one car.
Definitely a gem! Didn’t bother with fixing the ding in the hood, probably from a Chicago dump truck, knowing that as soon as you make it perfect, something much worse will conspire against you. Very Japanese. Love it!
Not only is this car quite rare to see-even in Japan-it is also considered the absolute pinnacle of Japanese luxury, elegance, and timeless class. Only chairmen of big companies and high-ranking government officials are chauffeured in them. Just absolutely majestic.
Awesome video!! The Japanese will be remembered for there impeccable quality of manufacturing. We owe them a debt of gratitude for the ultra reliable automobiles they produce. There honor will not let them produce anything subpar. Extremely fascinating culture. Hats off to them.
I'm Japanese, and I appreciate to your words. I used to adore German cars, because of their beautiful design.
But since I owned a used Audi A4, I was very disappointed with the poor quality. It broke so quickly, and the repair cost was so high! I sold it quickly because I sensed it would surely eat more money.
Now I respect Japanese car manufacturers way more than before. My current car is Mazda.
Well said! I love that they build a part to be fit for purpose not just to the dollar and if it's not good enough they'll re-engineer it until it is.. Close enough is not good enough.
Deutsche Autos sind Mist! Ab 1993. (Ignacio López🤬) Mein W124 Bj. 1988 läuft und läuft und läuft. Genau wie mein Toyota Avensis Bj.2005 💙. Faktisch unzerstörbar. Alles andere wird nur zum abzocken der Kunden gebaut. „Was lang hält, bringt kein Geld!“. 😔
Ask the Chinese how they will always remember the Japanese.
I mean, sure, we can appreciate good traits in themselves, but we shouldn't neglect to study the enabling circumstances, because otherwise we start to worship ugliness. The karmic balance sheet, as I say, needs to be considered. Only then can we learn how to live virtue sustainably.
Unless it's Nissan lol
Wow. Didnt expect you can find a Toyota Century here in the US. This is the ultimate toyota. Japaneses emperor ride in the Century
can buy one to import here if it's over 25 years old
This reminds me of my Toyota Crown when I was stationed in Japan in the 1970s. High end Toyota made to be chauffeured.
@@robertworley9620 thank you for ur service 👍
@@robertworley9620 This reminds me of my 1979 Toyota Cressida.
Wonderful car. It’s great to see this through your eyes and hear how much you appreciate the engineering and design quality. You don’t see a car of this quality very often, not even in a Lexus.
The fact that you reference the 93 Camry when talking about the Century underscores how amazingly engineered the Camry was ......I guess you can trace the egineering to this amazing car
Best Camry's ever made 1992-1996.
Your sense of humor and style is the best 🤣 I cant believe I found your channel this late! Keep up the great work and content bro 👏
You knocked one out the park with this video. Very enjoyable! At 19:46, the controls are for the air conditioner and air purifier for the rear seats. On-Off, Switch, Auto, Weak, Strong, Air con
That is indeed a completely wicked old school futuristic retro piece of automotive cool.
Only just saw this. A friend of mine who lived in Sydney at the time had a 1989 v8 century, he showed myself and a friend around the city in it, it was a sublime experience. He sold it and has regretted doing so ever since.
There are a few in Sydney I have noticed
And thanks too to Tim. Without you this beautiful video wouldn’t have happened!
Thanks Tim, what a treat to have the CCN be able to share and review such a timeless classic.
Yes, the sound of a V 12 starting the actual starter motor itself is always amazing. It’s so smooth that in the classic Honda starter sound I always liked.
Great respect to the car owner, who respected this car to the fullest. You described the car with excellence being very particular on every part.
AMD, your excitement is contagious! I didn't think I would be so interested in this car, but I'm a fan now! Thanks for sharing it with us.
Great video! Many (more) welding points, bigger paint thickness, etc. Made to last. Classic and beautiful car.
What a beautiful work of art !!
Leave it to the Japanese to create beauties like this one.
Simply gorgeous!
Thank you for sharing this with us.
The rear look reminded me of the Toyota Cressida. Thanks for the review.
I kind of didn't want you to cover this car because I'm trying to find one and the more attention to it means the more it'll hurt my wallet to buy one😆But great video as always
This is a wonderful video AMD! As you know, I grew up in Japan so I have a lot of memories of the Century - in fact, I've visited the factory that produces the Century several times. The rear view mirror and the bumper-mounted poles are designed to allow you to drive through narrow streets and park into tight spaces. I'm off to Japan in 3 weeks so will look out for the new generation Century while I'm there. Time to catch up soon AMD before I'm off to Japan!
😁
Do you know anything about its fuel consumption?
@@alexmobil7463 As the saying goes, if you are concerned about fuel consumption, you can’t afford to own it.😊
@@jaygoldstein5449 I dont want to buy a car like this and ..use it as a...daily driver to go to Costco and then travel to see my parents in law in..Wanko county! As AMD has mentioned technical details about this special vehicle are rare and this is the reason i asked this question! I m very interested to know more and if you do know about the consumption of this V12 then pls let us know!
@@alexmobil7463 They get about 11-13 MPG. I seen one at an auto show back in the late 1990's. It was owned by an elderly Japanese man who had moved to the US to be with the rest of his family after his wife passed. He didn't want to leave the car behind so he had it imported with the rest of his belongings. It's really an incredible car to see in person.
Thank you Tim for sharing your car with us 👍👍
Beautiful content, AMD!!!! Love this car and your unique, professional perspective of the mechanics and engineering. My favorite review of my favorite Toyota. Thanks so much!!!!
Love these reviews What a gorgeous car. Thanks for putting the effort into making this video and sharing it.
Thanks for the detailed tour of the Century! I've always wanted to see what one had looked like up close.
I was taken back a bit by the integrated navigation and TV screen, but then had to remind myself that 'we' started getting car audio electronics like that from Alpine back in the late 90s.
Now this is cool, I bet if I were to drive up in my corn field country town people would really think I’m driving a $500,000 car, mr. Car care nut please keep making videos I enjoy it, it’s peaceful
Would love to see a updated model especially if they fid away with this line of car in Japan
They do still make it, look at recent production years, still looks amazing
@@chosen1one930 hopefully we can get them passed for inspection etc in the us. Definitely would consider buying one of these depending on how hard it is to get parts for them
Very nice report..just imagine the engineers gone through planning ..nicely presented..thanks boss Tim...may God bless you n your family
See my other comment explaining what the rear microphone in the rear center console is used for. Those forward sideview mirrors on each fender totally eliminate blind spots. They were originally used for racing, mainly in Europe. They work much better than typical sideview mirrors located at the front of the doors on most vehicles, that DO suffer from blind spots.
Hey Car Care Nut.... i picked up my 97 toyota crown from japan. it has the same wool interior as the century so i know exactly what you are talking about: its fantastic. 1JZGE engine with only 61k miles. runs better than new cars. i love it! getting it registered here in Arizona is being very difficult though. Not impossible. Do-able, but difficult.
I am guessing you’d have an easier time to register it in Florida.
Crowns never had wool interior. I had a few of them and seen all of them pretty much. Nice cars still though.
You will need Hagerty Historic Vehicle insurance, and drive 3000 (or under) miles per year. Yours may not have a Catalyt##%% on the exhaust. If you get the copper historic license plate, you will not need ADEQ inspection. Look up Hagerty. Do not go to MVD "services" subcontracting agencies. go directly to a MVD/ADOT Government operated office. Before you buy Hagerty Historic vehicle insurance, you must visit an MVD/ADOT Government operated office FIRST. I have the Az copper historic plate on my 4Runner 32 years old. The exhaust system on Century is practically identical to my 95 LS400, except I have a CAT coming off each exhaust manifold , a resonator & 4 mufflers.
Probably not in their computer. I had the same problem with my grey-market Mercedes.
@@tonyisme4934 And you cannot get classic insurance or antique plates in AZ unless you have a modern car as a daily driver.
Great car. I love different Japanese cars. I visited the Toyota showroom in Odaiba and saw all kinds of cool different Toyotas. Keep up the videos.
Ahmed what a beautiful well crafted car. Thanks for sharing this one with us. A true Gem. Shout of to Tim for making this possible.
Love your videos, and this one is extra cool! May I suggest that at some point you consider using manual focus when trying to show engine components that are partially hidden? The hydraulic power steering pump is a great example (around 13:28) - there is no autofocus video camera I know of that could have grabbed focus on that (unless it is a higher end one that allows for spot focus.) As a retired shade-tree mechanic, I really enjoy when you point out various components, so just a suggestion to help make excellent videos even better :-)
Absolutely gorgeous! First class all the way! Love the JDM cars we never got here.
I’ve watched and really appreciated a bunch of your videos, but this one was next-level fun, just like the car: the joy and pleasure you express all the way through, the appreciation for all the details, all the thinking that went into that car? Really, really fun. I’ve seen other Century videos but this one is in its own league. Really good, and thank you.
So cool that you got to review one of these! Such a great car
What a great car! The Hudsons were famous for a step down floor way back when.
they also had one of the best straight sixes ever made in this country. Really enjoyed
your video.
Thanks for the Toyota history lesson, i loved it !
1)The master control panel on the passenger seat (The Boss), the push button 25:45 most likely is a microphone record button. A recording of agreed deals... From a different culture/era- word of mouth is far more important than written contracts. Matter of "Honor." 2) Earlier in the video, there's a ride height adjustment button 22:40 on the left-hand side close to the parking brake handle.
This car hypnotized me. Beautiful. I kept wondering why it was so dirty inside and out. This car should be in a museum. I mean a V12 !!
My first car was an 1983 Cressida. It was a beast!
Two split engines.... that's something. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for bringing this informative and entertaining video of this incredible car. It just testifies to the quality engineering and design of Toyota. Thanks to the owner for sharing this jewel with the TH-cam audience.
Love your in-depth expert reviews !!! Subscribed instantly
Thanks for an detailed insideview of a century
What a wonderful video AMD, having never seen a Century before but having heard as they are spoken about in whispers this was a delight too see. Toyota do luxury with class always, it is the details that they can do so much better than any other manufacturer. Loved this Sir so TY.
Keep Safe Keep Strong 🦘🦘🦘🦘❤❤
The hydraulic fan is something my 95 es300 also has. Works great :)
I was in the bay of Tokyo recently which is a pretty wealthy area and I saw a newer model of one of these gliding through and intersection and it's true that a picture or video can't fully show the car. There's an imposing presence when you see it up close, like you know whoever is in there is somebody that makes things happen. It's stealthy like it doesn't want to stick out but in doing so it sticks out even more like a nod to anyone who looks at it.
Thank you very much for sharing this review of a amazing car with its class and discreet of it own.
Build quality is impeccable
I had never seen this car before but one of my friends had a Cressida back in college and the design reminded me of that car when looking at the front.
The Cressida was a fine car in its day.
I love the touch of those fabric seats!!
Very nice review,thanks for showing us this masterpiece
Excellent excellent presentation. I have never heard of this car and just love hearing about unique automobiles like this. Parts service would be a nightmare but I suppose if you had this car you could afford it. I’m sure mechanics can’t stand those fender mounted mirrors because it looks like it’s in the way when you’re trying to get to the engine bay. Excellent educational video. Love it!
My time in the Orient, during the 60s and 70s is when I first experience these vehicles. They were a very well built vehicle, then. They had V8 engines. The V12 engines came in later years. Thanks for the great video... it brings back the years.
4 litre V8 before the 5 litre V12; the latest hybrid has 5 litre V8 with CVT.
The Toyota Century......the ultimate in understated luxury.
You've caused me to buy a few tools. Now I have to have one of these! Thanks AMD!
Beautiful Toyota. I share your enthusiasm for the brand. Saw a few of these in the late nineties when stationed in Japan. The Toyotas over there are great and were cheap to buy at the time (used). I loved my Toyota Town Ace van.
Great content, keep it coming
Guess most people don't use cars there, mostly public transport ?
An amazing automobile. Very interesting to see some of the underside features.
Wow, loved the car and the video!
Love your work 👍
It looks more of the previous Toyota Crown model, it's cool though with those fender-mounted mirrors... they give the best 360° surround ever.
I would feel right at home in that interior even if I can't read japanese. It's got the exact same A/C & stereo control layout as my old '97 Lexus LS400.
I’m so impressed not only by your enthusiasm, respect and excellent presentation.
I thought my 2008 S class was amazing!
Thank you and of course Tim for allowing this example of Japanese engineering to be known to the world.
I love a quiet, comfortable unassuming vehicle too. Mine is a black on black leather S320 diesel V6 3 litre long wheel base with plenty klms so I didn’t pay too much.
I remember being impressed a few years ago when I saw one advertised at the time.
My favorite that was sold here was the Cressida
I've always dreamed of going for a night out cruising the streets of Tokyo in the Century. I bet that car looks beautiful under the lights of Akihabara and Shibuya.
Very nice video. I always enjoy driving my Lexus 450h. Little bit difficult to explain a Renauld or Peugeot driver that this is an experiance of another level😉
I've never seen you this excited for any other car.
Thank you for making this video for all Century lovers.
No way! You just keep it coming! That is absolutely beautiful
Thank you Tim for allowing this video to be made, thoroughly enjoyed it. I’m in Perth Western Australia and saw the same model only a few days ago and I said to my wife how it looked like a luxury car and how it had Toyota characteristics though it puzzled me to see no brand name on it. We’ll this video ha cleared things up for me and will research it more. Thank you the car care nut for making the video, I am a Toyota fan and love this car.
Is CarCareNuts name Tim?
You are so lucky to be able to drive one of those. I'm wondering what the approximate value is on that since they're made out of unicorn horns and they're hard to find. I too am a Toyota Master Tech with 40 plus years experience, enjoy your videos.
A very interesting video. Tim you the man.
So neat really amazing engineering !!!! thank you
Thank you for showing your dream car.
I'm very curious if you would do a segment on RHD JDM Toyotas. Not just the sport cars, but moreso the touch on practical aspects for JDM pros and cons. You know practical driving, maintenance and repair tips.
Crazy that it went 50 years virtually unchanged 😳 cool car Amd, thanks for sharing 😊
Thank you for making the video it’s very interesting to see what the Japanese people appreciate in cars😊
Thank you Tim (and CCN) for introducing me to a Toyota model I didn't even know existed. Very impressive! 👍
Absolutely fabulous video. Fabulous car and fabulous respect and care shown for it by you AMD! It deserved the 41 minutes of making and watching. Made my day! Thank you, thank you from one Car Care Nut to another!
I own an ls430 ultra luxury and it's interesting how many features are carried over from this. The way the rear seats recline, the controls, the headrests, etc.
What is your car? I don't know what a Is430 is. Tyia
@@Magamomma22245 lexus ls430
@@Magamomma22245It’s a Lexus sedan.
Very, very cool. Yes, I would expect the Yakuza Boss to step out of the back seat! Great video!
What a beautiful and fantastic automobile. AMD, you did a great job on this video!! Your enthusiasm is definitely contagious. In my opinion this is the Toyota you should be driving. I really hope you can purchase one in the future.This particular video is one of my absolute favorites. Keep up the great work. I’m learning a lot from your informative and entertaining videos. THANK YOU AMD.
They have a phone app, that when you view the Japanese writing through your camera it translates it to English.
If you're going to do more international car reviews you might want to download it 😉
You’re referring to “Google Translate”. 👍
Its called "Photo Translator" actually. I use it when I look at japanese...drawings. Even if the writing is stylized, simply take a picture and an english translation pops up. I haven't seen that functionality from google translate but it may exist
@@clockhanded Its a part of "google lens" and it does it live no need to take a photo, it super imposes the text on screen. I have had the feature for years but I do have a pixel phone
There are probably a dozen apps by now that do this. The most popular are “Google Translate” (by Google for Android, iPhone & iPad) and just “Translate” (by Apple for iPhone & iPad). They are both free unlike most of the others.
I was wondering if you were ever going to explore into the Japanese market Toyotas!
Great in depth presentation mate.
Thank you Tim for allowing this video. To enlighten our video host on the procedure to import such a car would make we, the audience happy too! And I say the following to all, as our host said: 41:46
Such an amazing and Beautifully designed car..love the right hand drive would be great for Jamaican roads maybe you'll find parts for it there..
Ahhhh...the shape.reminds me of the 1969 Toyota CORONA and the Toyota CROWN our family had in Pakistan. The I have never seen a Corona and/or Crown here in the US. The Corona had 4 headlights (two round ones on each side) and was a deep blue color. I loved riding in them both. I was about 6-7 years of age.
Corona was sold here in US back in the 70s.
Absolutely amazing!!! Thank you for sharing this with us. We are most blessed to have you in our family. To take the time and effort to explain this special Toyota Century. I'd love to have one for myself I can guarantee you of that. BTW... Your videos are great.... :)
Beauty in details. Art. Thank you AMD.