Toyota recall

[stoner]

Just looking for thaughts on the recall. Think this will effect the sales of their vehicles over the short term? I would think that Toyota will pull out of this from a long term stand point.
Basicaly Im considering a new or newer vehicle, but not sure if I would go with the Toy unless they are going to make it worth my while. The truck I have now was "silently" recalled due to frame rot.

[CMorg]

It's Obama's fault..sorry , I just figured I would say it before someone else did .

[bassiusmaximus]

They will be fine in the long term. They are not the only one's who have had issues. They are getting a lot more exposure due to them being a major competitor to GM and other U.S. automakers who are not performing well. Not that it's unwarranted by any means, but all of the automakers try to ignore known issues with their vehicles until someone (trial courts, NHTSA) makes them deal with it. It's not hard to find info on any issue you are having on your vehicle. Do a quick search and you will find that there are thousands of people having the same problems and the automaker doesn't deal with it unless they have been ordered to do so. It's all about the money.The consumer pays the price either way.
Obama to blame? I doubt it, this time... but I am sure Obama would pass the buck to Bush anyway so it's a moot point.

[mhall]

Buy Chevrolet

[know1]

Right now I'd say Ford is the one to buy from. Didn't take any bailout money and their quality ratings are on the rise.

They appear to have good leadership.

[DJD]

Right now I'd say Ford is the one to buy from. Didn't take any bailout money and their quality ratings are on the rise.

They appear to have good leadership.

Not me. Been around way to many Ford vehicles. Wiring issues, suspension problems and bad fitting parts. I know there are alot of them out there and they look good but in our industry (construction) we have been through the Fords, GM's, Mopar and Yotas.

We have switched to Yota and Chevy because of maintenance records through the 30 years of being in business.
To each his own...

[psprowler]

Just looking for thaughts on the recall. Think this will effect the sales of their vehicles over the short term? I would think that Toyota will pull out of this from a long term stand point.
Basicaly Im considering a new or newer vehicle, but not sure if I would go with the Toy unless they are going to make it worth my while. The truck I have now was "silently" recalled due to frame rot.

I've got a friend that had a 96' truck that was recalled for the frame rot. 300,000+ miles and they cut him a check for $8500. That truck wasn't worth much more than a grand. I don't know of another company that would do that.

I know we had a certain American made 2003 model vehicle that the transmission went out on. Known problem, thousands upon thousands of similar complaints some went out within the warranty period but most like ours went out just after. "Sorry, it'll be 3 grand to replace......"

[Chubminnow]

1996 Frame Rot...which manufacturer? Was it a Chevy?

I have a 97 Chevy...the only signs of rust thus far are on the very bottom of the door skins. Couple of years ago I went to a junk yard and bought two rust free doors off a 98 model, they're sitting in the garage waiting until their day comes. I'm of the opinion that it's ALWAYS cheaper to keep her, so hopefully that's what I'll do.

DJD - Facts are facts...and I probably agree with you, those "foriegn" jobs probably do require less maintenance, I've never driven one but I have rode in several and they all seem well engineered, etc. But for me...man I don't know, I just can't cross that line. Like you say, to each his own.

[DJD]

I think Andrew (APB) had a problem on his Toyota and he got into a newer one. I don't remember the details.

[mhall]

Buy Chevrolet. There is a reason guys that trail boats all over the country pull their sleds with Chevy's. Best pulling truck on the road bar none, been around and seen it in person too many times.

Also right now there is no better warranty than what they are offering. Compare gas mileage to, Chevy and GMC and they beat most models out there in similar vehicles. Let's get AMERICA moving fellas.

[apb]

I think Andrew (APB) had a problem on his Toyota and he got into a newer one. I don't remember the details.

1999 Tacoma. Rust recall. Had 218k on it. They gave me $9700 for it and a rental to use until things got straightened out. Picked up a 2010 Tacoma a few weeks back.

Andrew

[mhall]

1999 Tacoma. Rust recall. Had 218k on it. They gave me $9700 for it and a rental to use until things got straightened out. Picked up a 2010 Tacoma a few weeks back.

Andrew

You didn't tell me you bought a brand spanking new one. The Grizzly is gonna get airborne now.