The Toyota Circus...

tinysumo · 02-24-2010, 10:56 PM

I agree that this whole thing blew way out of proportions with congress getting involved and everything. And the media taking bits and pieces from the interviews making it seem like Toyota has no idea what's going on. In regards to the people's testimonies and some saying they had time to call their husband and possibly say their goodbyes?! I mean, how the heck do you have time to dial your husband and have a conversation while your veh is accelerating out of control? That would be the last thing on my mind. Its not like you're on a plane and have no control.

I also think this whole thing has made it convinient for drivers to blame all their accidents on "unintended acceleration" since Toyotas are now under recall. A lot of the congressmen yesterday said they received texts and stuff about how an avalon ended up off the road and into a tree. Accidents happen every day and it seems like now just since its a Toyota its automatically the fault of the unintended acceleration. But yah anyways, I had to vent a little too.

Matt · 02-25-2010, 01:34 AM

I'd still buy 100 Toyota's before I buy Ford/Dodge.

Some of the GMs, Buick and Cadillac, appeal to me a bit more, however.

dad · 03-21-2010, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

Completely agree. This is a media circus, just like the SAME ISSUE that Audi had with the 5000 in the 1980's.

I'm currently accumulating Toyota (TM) stock. Wish me luck. Buy when others are fearful, as The Man says.

The Congressional Panel is a bunch of blowhards looking for sound bites for their upcoming campaigns. Rep. Dingell of MICHIGAN (surprise) was a disgrace yesterday when assaulting the COO of Toyota USA.

Just for FYI. no insult or sarcasm intended!

Toyota shareholders sue over fallen stock price - Yahoo! News

I would PM this, but I wanted the post count!

j.arnaldo · 03-22-2010, 12:19 PM

Down here they're still numero uno in sales (btw, Ford is 2nd, and Nissan's 3rd). Apparently, the Toyotas that are imported here are from a different "batch", and haven't had complaints--not heavy-duty, serious ones, at least.

Vegitto-kun · 03-22-2010, 01:42 PM

pfff americans cant drive stick anyway so why would they be able to know how a car works.

semtex · 03-25-2010, 04:44 PM

Well now this is an interesting development: FOXNews.com - Power Lines Cited as Possible Cause of Runaway Toyotas

02-25-2010, 01:34 AM	#32 (permalink)
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semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 53 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	Well now this is an interesting development: FOXNews.com - Power Lines Cited as Possible Cause of Runaway Toyotas __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

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02-24-2010, 10:56 PM	#31 (permalink)
tinysumo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 69 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 15	I agree that this whole thing blew way out of proportions with congress getting involved and everything. And the media taking bits and pieces from the interviews making it seem like Toyota has no idea what's going on. In regards to the people's testimonies and some saying they had time to call their husband and possibly say their goodbyes?! I mean, how the heck do you have time to dial your husband and have a conversation while your veh is accelerating out of control? That would be the last thing on my mind. Its not like you're on a plane and have no control. I also think this whole thing has made it convinient for drivers to blame all their accidents on "unintended acceleration" since Toyotas are now under recall. A lot of the congressmen yesterday said they received texts and stuff about how an avalon ended up off the road and into a tree. Accidents happen every day and it seems like now just since its a Toyota its automatically the fault of the unintended acceleration. But yah anyways, I had to vent a little too.

03-22-2010, 12:19 PM	#34 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	Down here they're still numero uno in sales (btw, Ford is 2nd, and Nissan's 3rd). Apparently, the Toyotas that are imported here are from a different "batch", and haven't had complaints--not heavy-duty, serious ones, at least.

03-22-2010, 01:42 PM	#35 (permalink)
Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 262	pfff americans cant drive stick anyway so why would they be able to know how a car works.