Toyota Recalls

[RedRide]

This is not a media or US government driven issue!
Over 56 people were killed due to a design defefect in gas pedals.

Toyota knew about this some time ago and slowly started to phase them out.
Even though people were getting killed, Toyota was still draging ther feet over this due to economic reasons.

Howver, the crap hit the fan and they are now saying they are sorry which is so much PR and damage control resulting from corporate greed.

Yeah, I have two Toyotas and like boh of them but I have lost respect for Toyota as a corporation.

[127.0.0.1]

Originally Posted by RedRide

This is not a media or US government driven issue!
Over 56 people were killed due to a design defefect in gas pedals.

Toyota knew about this some time ago and slowly started to phase them out.
Even though people were getting killed, Toyota was still draging ther feet over this due to economic reasons.

Howver, the crap hit the fan and they are now saying they are sorry which is so much PR and damage control resulting from corporate greed.

Yeah, I have two Toyotas and like boh of them but I have lost respect for Toyota as a corporation.

Dear Mr. Shortsighted:

you really need to examine the statistics of all automotive related deaths. you would lose respect for EVERY auto manufacturer.

[markitect]

Also the number of deaths 'linked' to the recall have suddenly doubled in the last month, that's either a really good cover up on Toyota's part, or really bad number padding on the US government's part.

[Kongo-Otto]

My gas pedal is being modified right now. I am getting my car back at 6 PM here. The mechanic told me he never heard of any accident related to this "problem" in Germany.

[RedRide]

Originally Posted by Kongo-Otto

My gas pedal is being modified right now. I am getting my car back at 6 PM here. The mechanic told me he never heard of any accident related to this "problem" in Germany.

That may well be that toyata used the pedal design in Germany that did not have problems . It should be understood the the two pedals are interchangeable.

[Kongo-Otto]

Originally Posted by RedRide

That may well be that toyata used the pedal design in Germany that did not have problems . It should be understood the the two pedals are interchangeable.

It is a pedal from CTS, thats all i know.

[RedRide]

Originally Posted by 127.0.0.1

Dear Mr. Shortsighted:

you really need to examine the statistics of all automotive related deaths. you would lose respect for EVERY auto manufacturer.

That is a nonsensica statement

You need to get the facts before you appear too ignorant.

Too many Toyota fanboys are comming out of the woodwork and putting Toyota on a pedestal oblivious to the fact that Toyota is a corporation driven largely by greed just like any other corporation.

[127.0.0.1]

Originally Posted by RedRide

That is a nonsensica statement

You need to get the facts before you appear too ignorant.

Too many Toyota fanboys are comming out of the woodwork and putting Toyota on a pedestal oblivious to the fact that Toyota is a corporation driven largely by greed just like any other corporation.

the bottom line is: you put an idiot in a car, they will find a way to kill themselves or others.

Toyota is the best at making cars that last, and start up and work, with minimal downtime.

I never said anything about Toyota not being a corporation dirven by profits. That is not relevant whatsoever. name one well-known corporation that is not driven by profit. it doesn't matter.

all global auto manufacturers have had cars with defects that have killed people. all of them. all of them have had recalls.

fact remains, if you want a car that will most likely start every time, and with sub-assemblies that do not break for no apparent reason... Toyota is, and will remain, the best bang for your buck. They are #1 for a reason...they do not produce crap as a rule. errors happen yes. errors happen everywhere.

it is probability. and the 'probability' of 'problems' with Toyota is in favor of the Toyota owner.

[RedRide]

Did I not say that I do like my two Toyotas?

[Kongo-Otto]

I got my car back. I cant notice any difference with the pedal. Everything is fine (like it was before).