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*tomato* · 03-10-2010, 04:04 PM

You know, not to jack the thread or anything, but I've been getting all these phone calls from friends and family lately, inquiring about .... my car. My car!!! They don't call to say "hey [tomato], it's been a while, how is it going? " they say "hey, we' heard the news, how is your car?" sound really concerned as if my car or myself have just been diagnosed with a terminal disease of some sort.

I keep telling them my car is FINE, has NO PROBLEM WHATSOEVER, and they don't believe me!!! They say "you better have it checked out!!!" Dude, I've been driving cars looooooooooooong out of their warranties all my life, so I guess the latest Toyota recall don't scare me, but what do I know anyway

. What is it I'm supposed to have checked if the car runs like clockwork?

(I still stand by my earlier threads about the clutch being touchy but that's completely different, once you get the hang of it, you're fine.)

sbergman27 · 03-10-2010, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Twistoffate0817

I have read some threads on here that claim the yaris has a weird ness to it.

You keep saying this. And yet as hard as I search, the only threads I find that claim that the Yaris has this weirdness... are authored by user Twistoffate.

Don't mistake this for hate. I don't hate you. I just think that are currently ignorant and need to learn enough not to feel so helpless all the time.

Start with something simple. Start changing your own oil. Start doing the simple DIY maintenance, and then go from there. Get to know your Yaris so that you aren't so afraid of it. And you *are* afraid of it. It's obvious.

Work toward building your own self-confidence regarding your car.

-Steve

Kal-El · 03-10-2010, 04:11 PM

There's nothing wrong with any Toyota (relating to unintended acceleration). Amazing that people believe this nonsense.

CtrlAltDefeat · 03-10-2010, 04:12 PM

ugh... ok. Let me just say that I know what It's like to be basically attacked for a thread I posted, and it is not fun. The trick is to not take it personally.

What you are posting about the Yaris is hard for us to understand. From what I can tell, you are the only one (of the people who have read and posted on this thread) who has had this problem. The real issue is trust. No one here really knows you, or can vouch for you. When we read something hard to believe (from our past experiences) it's easy to call you a liar or a fake. We have no reason to trust you. For all we know, you could be a Ford fanboy, or some Chevy employee who just likes to troll import forums, and cause FUD (Fear Unrest Doubt) for fun or profit. There will always be some doubt. I find it hard to believe the "unintended acceleration" problem is as wide spread as the media has made it out to be, and seeing as the Yaris is not listed on the recall list, it is really hard to believe your post. I do, however, believe that you believe it happened. So like I said, don't take it personally, keep us updated, and perhaps show us some proof, if you really want us to take you seriously. ok?

BLAZINBLUEVITZ · 03-10-2010, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Tamago

this thread makes me laugh

i FEEL the same way.. ESPECIALLY with the cell phone causes havoc situation....

eht13 · 03-10-2010, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by CtrlAltDefeat

So like I said, don't take it personally, keep us updated, and perhaps show us some proof, if you really want us to take you seriously. ok?

Well said.

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Originally Posted by BLAZINBLUEVITZ

i FEEL the same way.. ESPECIALLY with the cell phone causes havoc situation....

Yeah... what the hell was that cell phone thing?

*tomato* · 03-10-2010, 04:32 PM

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ugh... ok. Let me just say that I know what It's like to be basically attacked for a thread I posted, and it is not fun.

+1

Quote:

The trick is to not take it personally.

+100 (easier said than done, I know

)

sbergman27 · 03-10-2010, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by eht13

Yeah... what the hell was that cell phone thing?

Could it be that the current (and obvious) wave of dementia affecting certain Toyota drivers is actually due to cell phone induced brain cancer? It's worth considering, anyway. :-)

BLAZINBLUEVITZ · 03-10-2010, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by eht13

Yeah... what the hell was that cell phone thing?

i hand out recall parts ALL DAY long and this person's complaint is nothing compared to what ive heard. BRAND NEW car owners wanting body parts because their car's accelerated into curbs or brick walls is a daily occurance. Funniest was a 1996 camry who's owner tried to say pedal stuck which caused him to take out someone's fence, front lawn and 2 cars that were parked.....

CtrlAltDefeat · 03-10-2010, 04:47 PM

The only reason I give cell phone interference the benefit of a doubt, is because of the way they can interfere with speakers. If they put out enough EM to cause that, then there could, remotely, be some sort of interference with circuits it was placed near. Maybe OP does have a lemon... Maybe someone was asleep at the soldering iron. Who knows.

sbergman27 · 03-10-2010, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by CtrlAltDefeat

Maybe someone was asleep at the soldering iron.

Do Robots Dream of Electric Sheep? ;-)

CtrlAltDefeat · 03-10-2010, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by sbergman27

Do Robots Dream of Electric Sheep? ;-)

lol ok, well maybe someone was asleep at the control panel :-P

Hershey · 03-10-2010, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Kal-El

There's nothing wrong with any Toyota (relating to unintended acceleration). Amazing that people believe this nonsense.

what makes you so sure ? An acquaintance had their pedal replaced in the '09 COROLLA . Is that not reality ? Or is it just a fantasy ?

SailDesign · 03-11-2010, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Hershey

what makes you so sure ? An acquaintance had their pedal replaced in the '09 COROLLA . Is that not reality ? Or is it just a fantasy ?

And lots of women with perfectly good, ummm, "chests" get then replaced and enhanced, too. They didn't NEED to - that's the point.

41magmag41 · 03-11-2010, 08:46 AM

I think the wave of media attention has brought out those that want to make a quick buck and see an opportunity for it. What better wave than to jump on the accerleration band wagon or stuck throttle band wagon.

When you read two of the accounts in the media you find that the drivers were told to shift the car into neutral but refused because, " they thought they would roll the car if shifted into neutral" Again driver error. Besides who calls 911 when you are having trouble with your car "accerlerating out of control" when both hands should be on the wheel trying to control the alleged uncontrolled speed. Media hipe being used to scare the popoulation.

Just my two cents worth.

_S7V7N_ · 03-11-2010, 12:02 PM

Next time i get a speeding ticket i'm going to Blame it on the Sticky Pedal

127.0.0.1 · 03-11-2010, 01:17 PM

pics or it didn't happen.....pics of the dealer service dept. writeup that you brought
the car in for accel problems...

Loren · 03-11-2010, 01:39 PM

C'mon guys... I don't doubt that the OP perceived a problem and took their car in to the dealer. I also don't doubt that the dealer could not duplicate the problem and said "sorry, we couldn't duplicate the problem".

Can this thread die now?

03-10-2010, 04:04 PM	#91
tomato Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2DR LB 07, MT, Abs. Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 5,155	You know, not to jack the thread or anything, but I've been getting all these phone calls from friends and family lately, inquiring about .... my car. My car!!! They don't call to say "hey [tomato], it's been a while, how is it going? " they say "hey, we' heard the news, how is your car?" sound really concerned as if my car or myself have just been diagnosed with a terminal disease of some sort. I keep telling them my car is FINE, has NO PROBLEM WHATSOEVER, and they don't believe me!!! They say "you better have it checked out!!!" Dude, I've been driving cars looooooooooooong out of their warranties all my life, so I guess the latest Toyota recall don't scare me, but what do I know anyway . What is it I'm supposed to have checked if the car runs like clockwork? (I still stand by my earlier threads about the clutch being touchy but that's completely different, once you get the hang of it, you're fine.) __________________ Follow Bamboo the YarisWorld Traveler here

03-10-2010, 04:12 PM	#94
CtrlAltDefeat I ♥ Yaris View User's Garage Drives: Black 08 LB MT & red 97 Miata Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Indianapolis IN Posts: 1,313	ugh... ok. Let me just say that I know what It's like to be basically attacked for a thread I posted, and it is not fun. The trick is to not take it personally. What you are posting about the Yaris is hard for us to understand. From what I can tell, you are the only one (of the people who have read and posted on this thread) who has had this problem. The real issue is trust. No one here really knows you, or can vouch for you. When we read something hard to believe (from our past experiences) it's easy to call you a liar or a fake. We have no reason to trust you. For all we know, you could be a Ford fanboy, or some Chevy employee who just likes to troll import forums, and cause FUD (Fear Unrest Doubt) for fun or profit. There will always be some doubt. I find it hard to believe the "unintended acceleration" problem is as wide spread as the media has made it out to be, and seeing as the Yaris is not listed on the recall list, it is *really* hard to believe your post. I do, however, believe that you believe it happened. So like I said, don't take it personally, keep us updated, and perhaps show us some proof, if you really want us to take you seriously. ok? __________________ The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt. - Bertrand Russell

03-10-2010, 04:47 PM	#100
CtrlAltDefeat I ♥ Yaris View User's Garage Drives: Black 08 LB MT & red 97 Miata Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Indianapolis IN Posts: 1,313	The only reason I give cell phone interference the benefit of a doubt, is because of the way they can interfere with speakers. If they put out enough EM to cause that, then there could, remotely, be some sort of interference with circuits it was placed near. Maybe OP does have a lemon... Maybe someone was asleep at the soldering iron. Who knows. __________________ The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt. - Bertrand Russell

03-11-2010, 12:02 PM	#106
_S7V7N_ Drives: Yaris 4 Door Sedan Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Texas Posts: 805	Next time i get a speeding ticket i'm going to Blame it on the Sticky Pedal __________________ Audio is under Construction Kenwood KDC-X794 Hifonics Zeus ZXI6.5C 6.5-Inch 2-Way Component Speaker System - AUTOTEK ATX65CX 6.5-Inch Hifonics BXi 1210D - Crunch PowerZone P1400.4 (2)12 inch Kicker CVR's - 0 gauge from battery to Distribution block - 4 Gauge Power/Grounds to amps - Duralast Yellow Top - Big 3

03-11-2010, 01:39 PM	#108
Loren What? Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Safety Harbor, FL Posts: 1,006	C'mon guys... I don't doubt that the OP perceived a problem and took their car in to the dealer. I also don't doubt that the dealer could not duplicate the problem and said "sorry, we couldn't duplicate the problem". Can this thread die now? __________________ ----------------------- Loren@InvisibleSun.org -----------------------

03-10-2010, 04:11 PM	#93
Kal-El Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,179	There's nothing wrong with any Toyota (relating to unintended acceleration). Amazing that people believe this nonsense.

03-11-2010, 08:46 AM	#105
41magmag41 Drives: Loaded 2007 mica silver sedan Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New hampshire Posts: 226	I think the wave of media attention has brought out those that want to make a quick buck and see an opportunity for it. What better wave than to jump on the accerleration band wagon or stuck throttle band wagon. When you read two of the accounts in the media you find that the drivers were told to shift the car into neutral but refused because, " they thought they would roll the car if shifted into neutral" Again driver error. Besides who calls 911 when you are having trouble with your car "accerlerating out of control" when both hands should be on the wheel trying to control the alleged uncontrolled speed. Media hipe being used to scare the popoulation. Just my two cents worth.

03-11-2010, 01:17 PM	#107
127.0.0.1 Banned Drives: '10 Yaris5drHB+99 4runner LTD Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NE Posts: 672	pics or it didn't happen.....pics of the dealer service dept. writeup that you brought the car in for accel problems...

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