The V12 Toyota Luxury Car That's Cheaper Than a New Camry: Meet The Truly INSANE Toyota Century!

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  • @Gturtles
    @Gturtles ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Had a great time filming with you guys, can't wait to do the mega! Cheers!

    • @emidiojoao9333
      @emidiojoao9333 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That's a beautiful car that you have! Cheers from Portugal., ✌️🇵🇹🇲🇿😎

  • @acerudy5815
    @acerudy5815 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Nearly every one who dose a review on these end up wanting one. Just shows how good they are .

    • @isaialeuila9327
      @isaialeuila9327 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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

    • @olivervaldes4223
      @olivervaldes4223 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

    • @declan2775
      @declan2775 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      tell em to stop so they don't all get crazy expensive lmao

  • @bandwagon240
    @bandwagon240 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    The build quality on these cars is truly second to none.

    • @bandwagon240
      @bandwagon240 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @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.

    • @johnjobber2219
      @johnjobber2219 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Looks a little cheap ass

  • @acerudy5815
    @acerudy5815 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Ultimate jdm vip car. Wat a absolute gem of a car. Watch prices skyrocket.

  • @raymondsoutherland86
    @raymondsoutherland86 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    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.

    • @griffins750
      @griffins750 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      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.

  • @atodaso1668
    @atodaso1668 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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.

  • @PM-do2yu
    @PM-do2yu 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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

  • @ajdinhegic876
    @ajdinhegic876 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I just saw it in Broomfield and wasn’t sure what it was….recognized it immediately on here. So cool

  • @electrikoptik
    @electrikoptik ปีที่แล้ว +40

    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.

    • @Moldenit
      @Moldenit ปีที่แล้ว +5

      160 LHD cars were made

    • @ivankuzin8388
      @ivankuzin8388 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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 :)

    • @electrikoptik
      @electrikoptik 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Moldenit That's rarer than Lexus LFA

    • @whitegoodman7465
      @whitegoodman7465 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Moldenit 100 were made.

  • @rodevans3040
    @rodevans3040 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    What more could anyone want?!!! Great review.

  • @jqydon
    @jqydon 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is my favourite example of a Century I’ve seen on TH-cam. 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

  • @Czechbound
    @Czechbound ปีที่แล้ว +5

    As these become "classic" cars for tax and insurance purposes over time, I think they will be a great weekend cruiser to enjoy.

  • @greathornedowl3644
    @greathornedowl3644 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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

  • @snowyowl7042
    @snowyowl7042 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    LOVE IT, wondered what was tops, the Crown or Century. 😢 more spark plugs to replace

  • @R.Nelson
    @R.Nelson ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thts really cool car. Never seen one here in Canada. Beautiful Big Heavy Sedan!!! I love it!! Nice car.

  • @blackymadd336
    @blackymadd336 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Who could ask for anything more? Toyota Century. yeah! 😎

  • @macbookpro57
    @macbookpro57 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    “I will take two of your finest mcchickens please” 😂

  • @snomass1
    @snomass1 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Looks like a tank 👍🏼

  • @davidmcmillan1477
    @davidmcmillan1477 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @paranoidhumanoid
    @paranoidhumanoid ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Imagine ordering a Lyft/Uber and minutes later this pulls up...

  • @gavin047
    @gavin047 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Missed the best feature. The hole through the front passenger seat. So you can rest your feet

  • @freedomstar3814
    @freedomstar3814 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chrome front and rear bumpers , ahh the 90's were great !

  • @bigt4135
    @bigt4135 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You didn’t show the passenger seat pass thru for your feet.

  • @Biggja22
    @Biggja22 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    heck yeah jacob ffrom vans from japan is awesome. great prices

  • @Aj1981Mr
    @Aj1981Mr ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great car but that was the most disappointing McDonald's order iv ever seen.

  • @Julian-do7bv
    @Julian-do7bv ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He got a smokin deal at 14k thats the cheapest ive heard of in good condition with that low of miles

  • @RaiderOfLostArc
    @RaiderOfLostArc 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wanted to know , how was the experience with over 1 year of ownership .... Any issues? Spare parts availability

  • @njs461
    @njs461 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Does this car not have the feature where rear passenger can stick his feat through to the front seat?

    • @Gturtles
      @Gturtles ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It does. I guess they cut it from the final edit

  • @frankbrowning328
    @frankbrowning328 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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

  • @the_jarmel
    @the_jarmel ปีที่แล้ว

    HAPPY FRIDAY ✌️

  • @Fony_turgeson
    @Fony_turgeson ปีที่แล้ว

    its a upgraded ls400 love it timeless reliable beautiful cars

  • @histriamagna1014
    @histriamagna1014 ปีที่แล้ว

    The only thing I miss in this one is wool / cloth interior.

  • @VARITHMS
    @VARITHMS ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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

    • @odin5188
      @odin5188 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yup, its made up of 2 toyota straight 6 engines, each with their own ecu

    • @_shreyash_anand
      @_shreyash_anand ปีที่แล้ว

      It's actually basically 2 1JZ 2.5 litre straight sixes on a common crankshaft

  • @evan937
    @evan937 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So funny when the owner doesn't let the reviewer drive it....😆

  • @hoomanAdnan
    @hoomanAdnan ปีที่แล้ว

    Gorgeous ❤

  • @tomtlc
    @tomtlc ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My dream car. But I wonder how expensive it is to run.

    • @EFrost411
      @EFrost411 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Probably cheaper than any other v12 luxury car. It's going to be reliable.

    • @tomtlc
      @tomtlc ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@EFrost411 thats 100% true. If basic Toyotas (most of them) are super reliable. Think about that overengineered masterpiece.

  • @kclefthanded427
    @kclefthanded427 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Neat color that isn't black

  • @петровалексей-т1т
    @петровалексей-т1т ปีที่แล้ว +4

    5.0 L V 12 1GZ is two 2,5 L I 6 1JZ

  • @andretavares472
    @andretavares472 ปีที่แล้ว

    20 years ahead of his time

  • @yorkchris10
    @yorkchris10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    MegaCruiser anyone??

  • @lesklower7281
    @lesklower7281 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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
      @atodaso1668 ปีที่แล้ว

      Towncars do ride really nice though, they were the grandpa cars.

    • @lesklower7281
      @lesklower7281 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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

    • @atodaso1668
      @atodaso1668 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lesklower7281 I never said there were more town cars in Australia...? And I am well aware of Japanese imports.

  • @adamadams6740
    @adamadams6740 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool car,think if I was going big comfort car Toyota I’d go GS400 lol

  • @Old.School.Ronin.01
    @Old.School.Ronin.01 ปีที่แล้ว

    You didn't pull down the foot rest pass through in the front passenger seat.

  • @P00katube
    @P00katube ปีที่แล้ว

    0:03 If only Doug DeMuro did the intro....

  • @olivervaldes4223
    @olivervaldes4223 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

    • @GS-zc4sk
      @GS-zc4sk 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes I'm sure plenty of these will be destroyed by the over customization clan here in super cool muffler USA.

    • @juelsokoo
      @juelsokoo 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What would u say to have this a daily driver and getting maintenance?

  • @markotrieste
    @markotrieste ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @jacquesc3166
    @jacquesc3166 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

    • @brendanao
      @brendanao ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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!

    • @jacquesc3166
      @jacquesc3166 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@brendanao I heard "a hundred and four" in the video, rewatched it as well. Thanks for clarifying!

  • @GS-zc4sk
    @GS-zc4sk 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The advantage of leather, You can refract your farts a lot louder. And they don't get pumped into the seat.

  • @rustyturner431
    @rustyturner431 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @mattdavis822
    @mattdavis822 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like it

  • @philipparana9225
    @philipparana9225 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great car for a funeral parlor

  • @JorjiCostava-
    @JorjiCostava- ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd love to buy one if I had some way to repair it, haha.

    • @bandwagon240
      @bandwagon240 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's a Toyota, don't really have to worry about that.

    • @IKhanNot
      @IKhanNot ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@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.

    • @bandwagon240
      @bandwagon240 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

    • @AP-jl2lv
      @AP-jl2lv ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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

    • @bandwagon240
      @bandwagon240 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AP-jl2lv I don't live in the ghetto and there's zero reason to break into my vehicle anyway.

  • @courtneypuzzo2502
    @courtneypuzzo2502 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

    • @Old.School.Ronin.01
      @Old.School.Ronin.01 ปีที่แล้ว

      You also needed to be invited by Toyota to purchase one of these new as they are not made on a normal production line.

  • @macbook802
    @macbook802 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That really nice looking wood is 100% Japanese plastic

    • @adrianwilliamson6861
      @adrianwilliamson6861 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      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 TH-cam video somewhere showing it being made.

    • @macbook802
      @macbook802 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

  • @mikel2887
    @mikel2887 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    lettuce or shrubbery? lmao

  • @rahulvinalnarayan9743
    @rahulvinalnarayan9743 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Takes your breath away doesn’t it

  • @IMAXXHEW
    @IMAXXHEW ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Kinda cool, but not really... it's the Honda Goldwing of cars.

    • @garysarratt1
      @garysarratt1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What’s wrong with the Gold Wing?

    • @midokhalil1558
      @midokhalil1558 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Gold wings are cool

  • @michaelcoffey7362
    @michaelcoffey7362 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool 🥰

  • @markbradl8651
    @markbradl8651 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Who do you trust to work on that

    • @VARITHMS
      @VARITHMS ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It looks like Lexus parts. Maybe a stand alone Toyota Lexus shop.

    • @Gturtles
      @Gturtles ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I work on it myself

  • @alexandermathar7780
    @alexandermathar7780 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Buy . Swap the V12 for a 1400 HP 2JZ . Eat Brabus for breakfast.

  • @kc0lif
    @kc0lif ปีที่แล้ว

    Toyota been importing cars for years dude.

  • @MrSCOOBY26
    @MrSCOOBY26 ปีที่แล้ว

    Only in America/Canada can you daily a v12 😂😂

  • @jaimiestroomer1107
    @jaimiestroomer1107 ปีที่แล้ว

    1/300 in that colour

  • @blackcat49345
    @blackcat49345 ปีที่แล้ว

    This car like an elegant Japanese ma’am. Stunning

  • @Silverback_GMT410
    @Silverback_GMT410 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! Didn’t know Toyota could do an actual luxury car.

  • @alpzepta
    @alpzepta ปีที่แล้ว

    When Toyota is more luxurious than a Lexus then something is not right about Lexus

    • @watthaile2053
      @watthaile2053 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      But a Lexus itself is just a high-end Toyota. I have a Lexus LS430 and it is rather a nice car, no complaints.

  • @mcjogom
    @mcjogom ปีที่แล้ว

    👍💖👍

  • @TraveladvRajanSRai
    @TraveladvRajanSRai ปีที่แล้ว

    Benz go along time to 500k miles plus

  • @rufusbailey1746
    @rufusbailey1746 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    HAHA $600 alternator is "expensive" Try $1400 for an s-class diesel. I nearly cried once you add in the labor to replace it.

    • @Gturtles
      @Gturtles ปีที่แล้ว +1

      $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.

  • @mrlouisvashi
    @mrlouisvashi ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dang bro. Cheap ?? A chicken and water ?? I hope.u treat ur boyfriends better

  • @THEANIMALGUY
    @THEANIMALGUY ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it just me or they look lame asf with the normal cat mirrors and non black color it kinda ruins the mafia look

  • @Rahimraissnia
    @Rahimraissnia ปีที่แล้ว

    you've never heard of my ass! you guys keep making videos about these raising the prices, smh

  • @LuisLanza-w4u
    @LuisLanza-w4u 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a wasted of time! take it to the highway (speed) to taste the flawless.

  • @kazumi·Inoue5043
    @kazumi·Inoue5043 ปีที่แล้ว

    この高級車に全く似合わないオーナーとナレーター🎉

  • @gryphonlaw2138
    @gryphonlaw2138 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice, but too bad its ugly as sin

  • @deaconfrost4744
    @deaconfrost4744 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is a beautiful car!!!!

  • @deejayimm
    @deejayimm ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello beard.
    Hello beard.
    I have a beard, did you notice?
    I did notice, did you notice I also have a beard?
    I did notice.
    Lets touch tips.
    Lets.

  • @mactmalkoc
    @mactmalkoc ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastıc v12🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮