Suck on that Toyota

[RACER X]

Originally Posted by 101lifts2

It's simple....more jobs HERE if everyone bought GM, Ford and Chysler.

you mean mexico, right? what kinda jobs would increase here if more "american" cars sold?

[Homeslice]

Originally Posted by Cutty72

TPMS do one thing and one thing only. Make money for dealerships.
I worked at one, and there are a LOT of people that come in every day thinking it's the end of the world cause their display says "check tire pressure" because they are off a pound or two, and they have no idea what to do.
It's absolutely hilarious in the winter when the light is on when they start the vehicle, but is off by the time they get to the dealership because they warmed up and the pressure is where it should be

It's also funny renting a car and discovering that they inflated them to 45 psi just so that the warning light would never come on and the customer woudn't return the car or call them asking what to do.

[Papa_Complex]

Originally Posted by 101lifts2

Apparently you have never bought a Class 3-8 truck because you would be dealing with different vendors for your engine, transmissioin, rear end, cab/chassis and tires.

I didn't buy a commercial vehicle. I bought a personal vehicle. I'll get back to you when I form a Moto GP team.

[askmrjesus]

Originally Posted by 101lifts2

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/08/n...rame-rust-cla/

NHTSA does not produce the recall...Toyota does, but they are pressured by NHTSA to do so. So, the 1.5 times the value was something they most likely did to alleviate consumers from suing becuase they had put more money into the vehicle or had extra equipment added on. Bad press is....well bad press.

Again...it was only when NHTSA investigated the Tundra frame issues that Toyota began to back the Tacomas...but I'm sure there was some pressure.

So, let's recap.

No recall.

Not forced to pay 1.5 times retail book.

They were approached by the NHTSA, and decided to stay ahead of the curve.

Sounds like good management to me. When's the last time GM paid out 1.5 times book, for a faulty vehicle?

I'll take never for a thousand please, Alex.

JC

[goof2]

Originally Posted by 101lifts2

The system also saves fuel....and alot of it.

It prevents uneven tire wear as well. I still don't need a mandatory nanny state electronic device to tell me about it.

[azoomm]

Originally Posted by askmrjesus

So, let's recap.

No recall.

Not forced to pay 1.5 times retail book.

They were approached by the NHTSA, and decided to stay ahead of the curve.

Sounds like good management to me. When's the last time GM paid out 1.5 times book, for a faulty vehicle?

I'll take never for a thousand please, Alex.

JC

shhhhhhhhh, don't you understand? They're EVIL.

I *heart* this thread.

[Kaneman]

On the anniversary of Pearl Harbor a buddy of mine on Facebook (James, if you're reading this it was Matt M.) Anyway, he posted something to the effect that if you drive a Toyota you have forgotten about Pearl Harbor. So we got into a big debate over it, he works for Borg Warner or Delphi or something like that. Engineers have brains that seem to work a little different.

I drive a 1994 Toyota Celica with power headlights, sunroof, windows and mirrors. I bought it from my Mom for $1,700 and it is approaching 150k miles now. The only thing that's ever been replaced on it are the mudflaps. The windows roll up and down, the sunroof opens and closes...and most importantly, it fucking starts when I put the key in it. Also used to have a beat to shit 4 Runner with close to 200k miles on it that I used for offroading. Motherfucker never got stuck despite a wimpy 4cyl engine. It always started too.

In 1998 I bought a brand new Dodge Neon Sport for $12,500. I changed the oil every 4k miles with Mobil 1, I did the recommended services on it that were probably bullshit, and I kept it in good shape. It made it to 75k miles before the motor crated.

I fully intend for my next vehicle to be a Toyota as well.

[askmrjesus]

Originally Posted by Kaneman

On the anniversary of Pearl Harbor ....

Tell your buddy that Pearl Harbor, was brought to us by Mitsubishi, (makers of the Zero).

JC

[Kaneman]

Originally Posted by askmrjesus

Tell your buddy that Pearl Harbor, was brought to us by Mitsubishi, (makers of the Zero).

JC

Dude, he rides an SV650. The debate was over before it started.

[askmrjesus]

Originally Posted by Kaneman

Dude, he rides an SV650. The debate was over before it started.

I almost got into a fight at the 2nd annual Love Run, in California.

It is (was, actually) a big charity run for MS, from Glendale to Malibu. 99.9% Harleys...

Dickhead pulls up next to me at a light, and says "Smells like rice".

I look over and say, "It's probably your Showa forks, Mikuni Carbs, and Nippondenso starter".

He was not amused...

JC