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"A slushbox can be fun, too!" (atfun) 02/05/2016 at 19:59 • Filed to: None

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Toyota offered the Century internationally to compete with Mercedes-Maybach?

It’s like being inside an 80's Cadillac

I prefer a Mother of Pearl paneling than wood. That bamboo finish Lexus uses is fine with me, too.

However, I wish that they update it and make the commoner’s Century a bit more like the Emperor’s im keeping up with times. The fender mirrors MUST stay, though.

Who’s with me on this one?

ranwhenparked > A slushbox can be fun, too! 02/05/2016 at 20:05

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Or, at the very least, a new Lexus on the Century’s platform - and with the Century’s V12.

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > A slushbox can be fun, too! 02/05/2016 at 20:05

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Last time I was in Shinjuku waiting by the curb I saw one waiting to pick someone up, so I went and talked to the driver. He let me have a look. It would be cool to import one.

Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna > A slushbox can be fun, too! 02/05/2016 at 20:05

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I can’t imagine them being successful because of the importance they place on badge prestige here in the US. People already say they’re paying too much for a Lexus saying that it’s a glorified Toyota, wouldn’t it be worse if it was ACTUALLY a Toyota.

That being said I'd actually love one though.

C62030 > A slushbox can be fun, too! 02/05/2016 at 20:08

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If they ever reboot it, they must resist the temptation of leather seats like they did here. I am proud of them.

A slushbox can be fun, too! > ranwhenparked 02/05/2016 at 20:09

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I find the spindle grille too loud for such a category. However, I agree with you on the V12. :)

EL_ULY > A slushbox can be fun, too! 02/05/2016 at 20:09

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Bye bye house, hello Century!

A slushbox can be fun, too! > C62030 02/05/2016 at 20:10

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I guess that is one of the things that makes a Century a Century.

A slushbox can be fun, too! > 415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) 02/05/2016 at 20:10

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Cool! I ‘m daydreaming about one right now! 

A slushbox can be fun, too! > Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna 02/05/2016 at 20:11

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Good point. That’s also the reason why the K900 doesn’t sell well. But whatever, they should sell this outside Japan!

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > A slushbox can be fun, too! 02/05/2016 at 20:12

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It’s an unapologetic, overpowered grandpa sedan. So it’s fucking awesome. You have the get the Japanese seat protectors.

A slushbox can be fun, too! > EL_ULY 02/05/2016 at 20:14

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Ha! It has pass-though seats so, yeah, this could substitute my house

Amoore100 > A slushbox can be fun, too! 02/05/2016 at 20:14

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Import one. The ‘latest’ model can almost be legally brought to the states, that’s the plus of elephantine model generations.

A slushbox can be fun, too! > Amoore100 02/05/2016 at 20:15

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I want it in LHD though

ranwhenparked > C62030 02/05/2016 at 20:15

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Leather is optional, but rarely ordered. Good for Toyota though, for still offering cloth that feels luxurious enough not to be considered a step down.

Back in the ‘80s, Lincoln and Cadillac had cloth interiors so plush, they’d make you never want to pay extra for leather again. Which, could be part of the reason they went away here.

A slushbox can be fun, too! > 415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) 02/05/2016 at 20:16

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Yeah, doilies for seats

HammerheadFistpunch > A slushbox can be fun, too! 02/05/2016 at 20:18

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Japan’s towncar...

Love it, but not really a luxury competitor

A slushbox can be fun, too! > HammerheadFistpunch 02/05/2016 at 20:19

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Japan’s Town Car would be the Crown Comfort

bob and john > A slushbox can be fun, too! 02/05/2016 at 20:21

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this wouldnt compete with the maybach. mayback is more gadgets and passenger comfort. this is more old-school class. this would be closer to rolls then the merc

A slushbox can be fun, too! > bob and john 02/05/2016 at 20:23

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I would have used Rolls-Royce instead of Mercedes-Maybach. But because it is decontented, I feel it is lesser than a Rolls. It think it is closer in terms of price to the Merc

HammerheadFistpunch > A slushbox can be fun, too! 02/05/2016 at 20:24

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Crown Vic

C62030 > ranwhenparked 02/05/2016 at 20:26

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We need to bring back those interiors. I’ve been in a Suburban with a leather interior less comfy than the cloth in my friend’s ‘94 Corsica.

A slushbox can be fun, too! > HammerheadFistpunch 02/05/2016 at 20:27

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Now I agree with you

Steve in Manhattan > A slushbox can be fun, too! 02/05/2016 at 20:31

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It looks very Soviet and very 80s ... would need a major refresh.

ranwhenparked > C62030 02/05/2016 at 20:35

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I have a base model ‘80s Town Car with blue velour seats, they’re so soft and cushy. First car I’ve ever had with a cloth interior, and it’s by far the most comfortable, beating even the Fleetwood. I’m also glad the original owners didn’t spring for leather, because I doubt it would have held up as well after 32 years.

A slushbox can be fun, too! > Steve in Manhattan 02/05/2016 at 20:35

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Yeahm I like it to look more like the Emperor’s

Steve in Manhattan > A slushbox can be fun, too! 02/05/2016 at 20:39

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Maybach failed the first time, and this thing is a bit slab-sided like the 57 and 63. The Maybachs here look horrible to me, especially in two-tone paint. But yeah - you could redo the car, badge it as a Lexus, and sell more than a few. And it’d be a damn sight more reliable than a Benz or a 7 series.

C62030 > ranwhenparked 02/05/2016 at 20:49

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The jealousy is strong. I don’t care how awful it looks - I’d put one of those interiors in a brand-new CT6 if I could.

911e46z06 > A slushbox can be fun, too! 02/06/2016 at 02:20

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There was a V12 on BAT for super cheap recently, and generally speaking I have almost zero interest in Japanese stuff, but my Jimmy was definitely rustled.