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Toyota was once a great car comapny that built a great car for a fair price. Today, they have lost their way. They were so concerned about taking the number 1 spot away from GM as the worlds largest car maker that they started to ignore what made them sucessful: quality and reliable cars. This is going to be a big blow to their reputation.
There biggest mistake was when they started making their cars in the US. Our workers have no pride anymore and only care about going home.
you see, but this doesn't sound safe to do in many situations, either
lets see....if the car starts going on its own, put the car in neutral and come to a stop. all while remembering to flash your hazards, checking traffic around you, and praying no one behind / around you goes slamming into you as your car rolls helplessly to a stop
how safe is that?
Safer than accelerating out of control with the throttle stuck WFO thru traffic.
This recall had something to do with the floor mat and the gas pedal too, right? If so, then why not get rid of the floor mat until you get a recall taken care of? If I'm wrong, ignore me!
This recall had something to do with the floor mat and the gas pedal too, right? If so, then why not get rid of the floor mat until you get a recall taken care of? If I'm wrong, ignore me!
the way Toyota explains it, there are two seperate issues here. One is the gas pedal sticking on the floormat, the other is the pedal sticking on its own. According to their recall, some vehicles (including the Camry, I believe) are affected by BOTH. so no, just removing the floormats does not alleviate the issue.
There biggest mistake was when they started making their cars in the US. Our workers have no pride anymore and only care about going home.
Grossly inaccurate generalizations aside, if you honestly think the issue with this is the guy on the floor turning a wrench, I have a bridge to sell you.
There biggest mistake was when they started making their cars in the US. Our workers have no pride anymore and only care about going home.
... because if it truly was an American assembly issue, then why does Toyota have to cease sales in Europe and China right now too?
If it was a supplier issue (CTS), then why don't the other makes have the same "stuck throttle" issue? Likewise, the frame rust issue on the trucks ... if it was a supplier issue, then how come the other makes that buys their frames from Dana don't crumbled when exposed to salt?
It's a straight up design/specification issue from Toyota ... and now they're going to have to be responsible. They've shielded the public from the real issues for too long now.
In the early part of the decade, engine sludge was a big issue ... Made in Japan, made in USA ... it didn't matter. Toyota's take was that it's the consumer's fault for not changing the oil enough ... until the deluge of folks who had every service record, done by the book, all at the dealer, have the issue.
Like telling lies, there will come a time in which the truth catches up. That time is now, Toyota.
A Toyota messageboard. Some of the members checked to determine whether they had the CTS pedal, and it turns out Japanese Toyotas use Denso-supplied pedals. The Lexus ES350, Prius, and others are manufactured in Japan, so they use Denso pedals...yet these same vehicles have had claims of unintended acceleration. Logic says that the CTS pedals are not the problem. I still think it's the drive-by-wire system or a software glitch.
Last edited by mustang84; 01-28-2010 at 11:41 AM..
Good Morning All,
Last week I purchased a 2006 Highlander from a state auction in Greensboro, NC. Paid cash and already have titile...what are your thoughts on trying to get out of this vehicle, trade-in at a dealership or should I just hold on to it and see what happens?? The only year they've annouced at this time is the 2010 model however, the investigation has just begun...undoubtably they will find more corruption with other vehicles.
Thanks,
Susan
I bought a 2008 highlander about a year ago. I've had no issues with it and am not running scared just yet. If they do a recall, I will take it in, get it fixed and continue driving it.
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