Toyota's feet in the fire... (2025 Update)

Feb 13, 2010 Last reply: 8 months ago 11 Replies

Another recall, don't know how many units it affects, but just the fact there is yet another recall does not bode well for the automaker.



If Toyota were smart, they'd go back to the way they were making cars in the 80's to get the confidence in their brand back again. Of course, this is going cost more per unit to make each car.



But Toyota is also not in a position to raise prices right now, either. The perception among Joe Six-packers is going to be, "They're selling JUNK, and they're going to RAISE prices?!?!"



Of course, Government Motors got away with this for years, because they could. Toyota in the US, although they sell a lot of cars here and have a large following it still struggling to be the #1 seller in the US, and all of thisis not going to fare well for them.



Look for bargains coming from Toyota again...



If you already have a Toyota, don't expect to sell it at the premiums their used cars were going for before.


They had a RED! GT and a silver GTS on the local lot. I took the red GT out ($12,990) and passed on the GTS ($17,995) because of the $5000 difference. I got to drive a couple GTS models while I was working for a dealer. WOW!!

The GT had a kind of quirky feel in the rear, and I pointed it out. She said she'd have it looked over and get back to me.

They looked it over, fixed it an RAISED THE PRICE $1,000!!! $14,000 for a 6 year old car w/58,000 miles. NOPE!

I went to the nearest (42 miles away) Scion dealer and picked up a 1 year old tC w/11,000 on it for $15,000.

I HATE THE SEATING POSITION!!!!!!!!!

Yup...the Celica fit like a glove...

Yeah, the one I almost bought was a loaded silver GTS. I wish I'd ordered one the next year because they offered HID headlights as an option. That was the last year. It would've been nice to get one without that foolish wing but I don't think you could do that. It's really dicey buting a used one because the GTSs have sually been molested by a ricer ot two. You'd think the Civic SI would be a similar fit and feel but it's not. Antway, if I absolutely knew the history, I'd go for a used GTS but I'm not very trusting. I think they did really stupid stuff with the GT like drum rear brakes and no rear sway bar, which might've been what you felt. I've seen a few automatic GTs around - talk about ball-ess!

We're talking Scions, not Skodas.

Skodas are frequently used as taxis around hear, according to Which? They're the most reliable of all the VW brands.

Hey, if you like the way a buckboard rides that's fine with me.

Toyota: Push Button Start Could Get Redesign.

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I have owned some old vehicles before that had push button start.A few of them even had the push button (push down on it with your foot) mounted on the floor. My 1914 Ford Model T though, I don't have to be concerned about a push button.Strictly hand crank, it is. cuhulin

I'm beginning to wonder if you know what a car is...

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Toyota Recall Update #27: 2010 Toyota

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cuhulin

And it still has the plastic springs on the rear that the car is known for!

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