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Japan's New Emperor Orders Custom Toyota Century Convertible
By Mark Muhoro

A new era, a new state-car concept!

mmarshall

Good taste, Emperor. Now (IMO) there a car that's styled the way a car SHOULD be styled.

I just wish this car was available in the U.S. I just might be driving one.

geko29

I agree that they're awesome, but I just can't see you spending $180k on a car.

mmarshall

Although my personal finances are generally my own business, there are some things that I'm willing to share with others (like how I invest), and, if desired, I can afford a lot more car than I'm currently driving. I chose a Lacrosse mainly because I liked the car, not because of price. I also believe in not blowing all of one's salary or bank-account on a car, and keeping money in the bank for emergencies. The Emperor, for instance, is probably getting his Century at state expense, not his personal money.

However, I agree with you that the Century has a stiff price tag, more than I'd want to pay. My comments about it were focused more on the traditional-sedan styling, which, on most sedans today, went out the window years ago with the Aero-look and humpback-whale rooflines. And, yes, I'd like to see it available here in the U.S.

Och

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I wonder if this car is bullet proof. Usually presidential limos are bullet proof, but this is a convertible.

mmarshall

If it's a traditional ragtop convertible, I'd agree, but many convertibles, today, are retracting hard-tops which offer a lot more security.

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Toyota Century Gets One-of-a-kind Convertible
By Geoffrey Piehl

Japan's new emperor will be riding in custom open-air style.

Toys4RJill

Just fantastic. Too bad no V12

mmarshall

Ever hear of buying used?

If I really wanted a new one, I could probably swing it, but, you're right...that is much more than I'd ever care to spend on a new car. One must leave money in the bank for emergencies.

FrankReynoldsCPA

I guess he won't be in Dallas

mmarshall

Gun violence in Japan, though not unheard of, is nowhere near the levels to be found in and around Dallas.

FrankReynoldsCPA

I was referring to the assassination of JFK, rather than general gun violence.

mmarshall

Yes, I know....that goes more or less without saying. Nevertheless, as you suggest, I agree that it is odd for a Head of State to ride around nowadays in a vehicle with security-weaknesses. There are also those who have never forgiven Japan for 1930s/1940s-era war crimes, and the Emperor could be a prime target.

LexBob2

That was my take on your comments.

JessePS

Sucks that I will have to wait until 2033 before I can get my hands on a 3rd gen Century.