2006 Toyota Century V12: Regular Car Reviews 

I had the privilege of riding one of these when I visited Japan. I was in a land that I had always dreamed of going, but due to my small grasp of the Japanese language, I was at first overwhelmed. I was in the suburban outskirts of the city, all alone, and I needed to be there at a certain time. I was so anxious and couldn't figure out the metro at first glance, and I had a lot of luggage with me. I said "screw it" and hailed a cab, and then I saw the most beautiful car I had ever seen.The chauffeur(yes, even though they operate as taxi drivers, they presented themselves with a humble prestige) stopped and greeted me and although my destination was far, he agreed to take me without a reluctant or snarky remark. Sporting a tuxedo with white gloves, he basically glided me through the city to my hotel. The journey was around a half an hour, but within that drive, all of my uncertainty and second guessing went away. The price of the trip was expensive, but it was well worth it. Then I bought a shitton of hentai at Akihabara.

The yakuza boss riding in the back of this car doesn’t have a couple of dead hookers in the trunk. He has the government minister that he is about to blackmail bound and gagged. The minister doesn’t struggle, lest he scuff the carpet. As the car rolls through downtown Tokyo, every cop makes a point off looking the other way...

You heard of the American dream? This is the Japanese dream.

RCR: Talks about what love is about, expertly comparing to a Toyota Century Doug Demuro: Calls the elegant bird on the Century logo a majestic chicken

You may have just bankrupted me. I will not live without one of these in my life. Fricken brilliant. Thank you.

Scotty kilmers dream car. He might, just MIGHT trade his Celica for this

Take note New Zealand tourism board. "The planet's bonus track." Is a better slogan than whatever you guys have been using.

Kids on the street are like “omgg it’s a lambo coming by,” when they turn around they see a box on wheels. The expression on their faces would be priceless

*I SAW TOYOTA CENTURY IN THE TITLE AND I CLICKED IMMEDIATELY!* I fell in love with this car when I first saw it in Japan as a kid. It's such a charming car in an old executive kind of way, glad you're reviewing it Mr Regular!

"Traditional markets" indeed. Japanese conservatism is interesting. Going by the styling and tape deck, the Japanese businessman is the sort of man who looks the entropy gradient of the universe in the face, and very politely, but firmly, declines

Toyota Century V12- the car for the guy who has worn the same cigarette smelling navy blue S120s suit for the last 12 years despite making 165% more annually than when he started.

holycrap that V12 sounded better than most modern supercars

The century had me at wool seats. That is RR level stuff.

The Century V12 is such a perfect luxury car that it is a car brand itself. I have never seen such a humble ultra luxury car in my whole life. And the value for money is absolutely mind bending. Of course it might be dated by today's ultra luxury car standards but who cares. It is the ultimate cruiser/tourer car.

I asked my mom what year she thought this car was and she said 1971 😂

"Some cars say they know luxury, but they only know large". Brilliant observation.

Official car of Reviewbrah

“Who wants to watch car reviews at 4 in the morning?” “OH BOY 4AM!”

It's a goldwing in car form

The keyed shot-to-shot edit at 8:22 is one of the more brilliant pieces of editing I've seen from RCR, which tends to gravitate toward simple-but-effective design elements in it's videos. It was cool to see this!

sooo if I'm hearing correctly, Toyota literally fused two 1JZ's and this engine was formed? that's freaking awesome XD

The official car of the butler who moans "more please" after his master hits him.

Wait. Turns into a non-turbo in-line 6 if one computer dies for power redundancy. This thing genius..

First car to come factory with a gloryhole

Someone on instagram took this 1GZ engine, gave it two turbos, 1000 hp, shoved it into a supra, and gave it an exhaust sounding like a LFA supercar FYI its thatfastsupra

"A man who's kinks are an open secret, but no one says balls" So, kinda like you, Mr Regular?

That Century looks like a real car. Just beautiful. Compearing to what cars looks like nowadays.

The Japanese labels on the buttons really ties together the whole experience

It is insane to think that car is from 2006. It looks so incredibly 80s! And the doors look so thin! And the interior looks so old! A 99 Civic looks like a futuristic rocketship by comparison.

I actually yelled "OOH!" in class when I saw this pop up. I then had to explain I got this excited by a 2006 Toyota. Still watching though.

Thanks for the V12 sound, I really feel rewarded.

2:45 I ripped one just before he said that. Perfect timing.

that V12 sound like a symphony . i can only dream about hearing that V12 because in country where i live it'll cost me half of an apartment a year on tax to just have it in my garage

Looking at the Century, it's got such an elegant, smooth, stately look. It's old money like you said, heck it makes some Rolls Royces look.....tacky, especially newer ones with their "blingier" looks.

When I was stationed in Misawa the Japanese Generals were chauffeured around in these(85% sure). I always wondered what was inside... now I know xD

It's like a Japanese Rolls Royce, and it's one hell of a gorgeous boat of a car 😀😉👍

It can operate as an inline-6 1JZ if one of the ECUs goes down??? 1 + 1 = 2 2 ==> 2JZ 4,000 horespower drag monster confirmed

0 to 60 in 7.6 seconds. Not bad at all

was gonna rub one out but saw this and continued to rub one out

Mr. Regular, what did you just make me listen to? Playing _My Sharona_ in the background does add a certain _je ne sais quoi_ though...

I think I get why this car makes a point to not look especially pleasing on the outside.Everyone makes a point to look the other way when these car pass in Japan. Because you really really don't want to meet the Boss's eyes. Or his driver's eyes.

A V12 in a Toyota sounds as sacreligious as a LS swap RX-7... and yet, it makes perfect sense.

So smooth... "Do you know what I was thinking. old sport? I was thinking of buying a boat."

Pretty hard to believe this car is from 2006! It looks like a Buick from 1988.

Automation is how I spent most of my time when I was 13 - 15 years old. Learned so much.

Literally was thinking today, after watching countless rare Toyota car reviews, an RCR Century review would be pretty dope right about now since they made one for the modern Crown. It's 4am, man. RCR coming in CLUTCH with that upload. Thank you for keeping me awake and educating me more about my favorite cars, from my favorite brand!

God, I love your narration style and how you capture my attention and take me on a journey. The songs too. I almost tear up a bit. No joke. It is somehow so moving. 😳 Thank you for what you guys do.

RU-vid has been suggesting videos from this channel for a while. I figured I would watch one when i got around to it. This is not what I expected. Well done sir or ma’am or whoever makes these. Well done.

I want to see RCR in japan, just imagine....

Why can't we have cars like this in America anymore? In the 1920-50's we had Packard, Cord, Duesenberg, Auburn, Cadillac, Lincoln, etc. Now its the big three plastic car companies.

This needs to come to America

Best car review video I’ve ever seen. Please don’t stop making these!

That V12 needs to be in a Supra with some turbos.....

"New Zealand: The planets bonus track" lol

I literally said, "HOLY SHIT!" 3 times, when he folded down the front seat! Genius! Thanks Mr. Regular, you always delivery.🤙

Fantastic review of what sounds like a fantastic car. The idea of "hustle for the long game" is seriously inspirational

I am usually a german sort of car guy, but this car is truly amazing and in great taste

JESUS EFFIN' CHRIST!!! I just can't believe you guys had the chance to try this beast! I have such a fetish about this car... it's luxury in its purest form! Classic looks, wool and smooth V12 power, what else a businessman could ask for? Greetings from Brazil!

First video I watched from RCR, and hooked ever since.

That's hot that you guys went all the way out to New Zealand. I just received on vlogged on my 1992 Century Import to the USA and now you guys make me want to get a 1997 + V12. Nice review.

This is one of the coolest cars ever

Can't wait for the poverty spec skyline lol

I noticed you were so enamored with the Century that even your tone of voice was noticeably more subdued and restrained than usual. This car has a powerful effect on you, as it does on me. "The Century is acquired through persistent work, the kind that is done in a plain but formal suit." I mean GODDAMN that's some hardcore subliminal marketing right there!

That sounds absolutely amazing.... btw I'm so happy to see you guys at almost 500k subscribers. I subscribed around 25k :)

This is the car of my retirement dreams that I never knew about until now. Always awesome, always thankful for your quirky education. Thank you Mr. Regular.

Daddy Regular 😭❤💕😔

You shattered my heart to pieces within the first minute once I realized what quote you were playing off of

great video. the very few if not the only detailed century review i found and actually understand.

This is what a mafia boss in Tokyo Japan would drive/ride in

Roman hitting us with that FF9. The feels.

My favorite car in the entire universe. Thank you so much for this video.

This review is something else even for mr. Regular standards. Great everything. Thanks so much!!

God, this car just screams Gran Turismo Jazz Soundtrack. Absolutely beautiful.

That white Celica gt4 at the start 💖👌

Basically a Japanese Lincoln Continental but cooler.

Nice touch with the song at the end, Engine sounds amazing!

After all this luxury are we gonna get the real NZ trash?

my god bmw get it together. we want the wool seats. we want the full recline.

that transition from the front seat to the back seat was awesome

Hey RCR! Come over to Australia, you can review my 06' Crown Majesta! It's shares many traits with the Century but it actually handles well! :)

what a great engine noise. none of that backfire or rev popping that sounds so annoying pure engine sound

I was gonna go to bed, then I saw an RCR video, ok, no big deal, watch it in the-*it's a Toyota Century.* I had to watch it right this instant.

Subscribed because of this Century review. 👍🏽👍🏽❤️😎

Felt like I had to comment on it, I just love how understated this car is, just a type of a vehicle somebody who does not need to prove anything to anybody would possess. I would still get a Phantom over one of these, but that’s because of my image-obsessed ego. It partially reminds me of M760Li and Audi A8 W12 though, which both have the engines from their higher-ranked siblings (Rolls-Royce Ghost and Bentley Continental) and are loaded with equipment yet maintain relatively restrained appearances and traditional bodies, both in a way similar to Century (considering the fact that S8 is actually W12’s faster SWB sibling with a V8 while they are only LWB). Actually, would love to see Mr. R’s reviews of both of these cars.

was that intro tune from FFIX? i never stop finding more reasons to love this channel.

NZ allows imports on any cars... Those cars are inspected and have to be FREAKING perfect though... The smallest bit of rust somewhere and it will be denied registration... They can go as far as stripping out the entire thing to check panel gaps which have to be within factory specs. There are no notion of rarity as to what can or can't be imported there though...

I was waiting this moment for years.

I recently saw a 1987 model of this for sale in my state in Australia for $55,000. It looks absolutely identical to this 2006 model. I just find this totally incredible how faithful they have kept the manufacturing of this car to its original.

That is one of the best engine sounds I’ve ever heard.

SMOKEY NAGATA from top secret put this engine with two turbos in a supra. go look for it is insanity on wheels.

When I lived in LA I saw Jackie Chan driving his Century around. Understated and classy at the same time.

Sounds like a whole Yakuza squad arriving to strike a deal with your equally criminal supervisor.

This upload felt like Christmas.

Heard one minute of that commentary, and clicked Subscribe. That is a record.

New sub 🙌🏼 as a regular car guy, you get it and you are very funny. Thanks for the content.

Just brought a 1997 century. And it's amazing . Get them while there still cheap

Melodies of life ff9

i wish you could film in NZ for every review! the scenery is absolutely stunning!

That engine does sound gorgeous. Good video!

This car reminds me more of 2nd-Gen GAZ Chaika than anything else. That's a car I'd like to see Mr. Regular do, but yeah, uh, good luck.