Tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow...

[A1an]

If you are into basing your entire opinion of a manufacturer on one friend's experience I am curious how you can overlook the property damage, injuries, and even deaths associated with the Toyota recalls not too long ago. I believe those affected more than one car? ;)


Don't get me wrong I think Toyota is an okay company but I just think they make a very cheap product and these days tend to overcharge for it (same goes for Honda). From a new car stand point I wasn't terribly impressed with either of my xBs. First one had premature bolster wear on the seats and I actually wore through a floor mat in two months (wore through where the heel of my shoe pivoted between the brake and gas pedals). Second one was a complete rattle trap that the dealer couldn't fix. Paint on both was paper thin as was the sheet metal. The glove box on my second one was warped from the factory as well. I've never had these problems with any Fords, Volkswagens, Mazdas, Honda, or Nissans that I have owned in the past.

Hopefully this Yaris is as reliable in the long run for us as this Rabbit has been. My wife really likes it and we got a very good deal on it. The dealer we finally ended up with seems pretty good as well.