Here is one way to get Toyota to take back your car!

chuck92103 · 02-02-2010, 02:41 PM

A Baton Rouge, LA man tried to return his recalled Toyota Tundra that he bought last March. When the dealership offered to fix the truck and provide a loaner car until the car was fixed, but would not accept a return on the truck. The customer declined the offer and left the building. Police say that the customer then drove his truck into the side of the dealership, causing considerable damage to both the truck and the building.

The customer claimed that, you guessed it, his accelerator became stuck and caused the crash. Police added the accelerator was not stuck when they examined the truck after the crash, but they could not find any evidence that the crash was intentional. The driver was not ticketed. A Baton Rouge, LA man tried to return his recalled Toyota Tundra that he bought last March. When the dealership offered to fix the truck and provide a loaner car until the car was fixed, but would not accept a return on the truck. The customer declined the offer and left the building. Police say that the customer then drove his truck into the side of the dealership, causing considerable damage to both the truck and the building.

The customer claimed that, you guessed it, his accelerator became stuck and caused the crash. Police added the accelerator was not stuck when they examined the truck after the crash, but they could not find any evidence that the crash was intentional. The driver was not ticketed.

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BMW F22 · 02-02-2010, 02:52 PM

I'm sure many people have thought about that. Based on a line from the fast & furious "the only thing separating a normal person from a criminal is one bad judgment call". It is kinda scary though cus you never know if your car is like that. I've noticed that the accelerator on my brother's 08 camry sucks donkey balls. It lags so much and sometimes would kind of get stuck (like a little bit sticky- just a bit). FWIW, the moment the new cars came out (highlander, camry, etc.), I looked at them and knew right away the quality has gone down. Their cars just look so cheap and plain now (more so than in the past). I'm actually more inclined to Ford and Chevy now than Honda or Toyota.

chuck92103 · 02-02-2010, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW E90

I'm sure many people have thought about that. Based on a line from the fast & furious "the only thing separating a normal person from a criminal is one bad judgment call". It is kinda scary though cus you never know if your car is like that. I've noticed that the accelerator on my brother's 08 camry sucks donkey balls. It lags so much and sometimes would kind of get stuck (like a little bit sticky- just a bit). FWIW, the moment the new cars came out (highlander, camry, etc.), I looked at them and knew right away the quality has gone down. Their cars just look so cheap and plain now (more so than in the past). I'm actually more inclined to Ford and Chevy now than Honda or Toyota.

My friend's went to Lexus to buy a IS hybrid a few weeks ago. They were given a car to drive for 3 hours. When they return to the dealer, they said the car is not a Lexus. Bad gas mileage, lousy drive, no power, and not comfortable.

Swearing never to even consider an American car, they did stop by a Ford dealership. The got a Ford Fusion Hybrid for 3 hours.

They said Fusion was $6k cheaper than the Lexus, was more comfortable, had more power, and got 35MPG city. When they returned to the dealer they bought Fusion over a Lexus.

I think if more consumers were objective, Ford would be selling a lot more cars. The Lexus relentless pursuit of perfection ended about 8 years ago.

BMW F22 · 02-02-2010, 03:17 PM

^ Exactly. Growing up I always heard things like "buy japanese cars because they're more reliable, better quality, etc." Well that might have been true in the past but nowadays many auto makers are making quality cars and some are even better than say Toyota or Honda. I really don't like the line-up of toyota and honda right now. There's nothing they have that I would wanna buy. I compared my brother's 08 with an 02 I used to drive and the 02's quality, IMO, is better (better look, better feel, materials, etc.) The newer cars look and feel cheap. The new Lexus HS hybrid looks like a freaking Corolla that's all decked out in fancy stuff. I mean you could dress up a duck- even put lipstick on it- but it's still gonna be a duck.

immiketoo · 02-02-2010, 03:42 PM

This is where all the really loose tolerances on US made cars have prevented recalls for sticking anything! I cant get the trim on my Dodge van to stay stuck to the interior at all. They should call Toyota...

Dan in PA · 02-02-2010, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by immiketoo

This is where all the really loose tolerances on US made cars have prevented recalls for sticking anything! I cant get the trim on my Dodge van to stay stuck to the interior at all. They should call Toyota...

Hah, my Dodge truck was like that too. I know it's a truck and not a luxury sedan but come on, at least make the plastic stay stuck to the doors!

808six · 02-02-2010, 06:40 PM

bmw>toyota

.:bHd:. · 02-02-2010, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan in PA

Hah, my Dodge truck was like that too. I know it's a truck and not a luxury sedan but come on, at least make the plastic stay stuck to the doors!

Great. I read this a week before getting me truck lol What other problems did you have? Can you pm me please

thanks

wj4 · 02-03-2010, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by chuck92103

My friend's went to Lexus to buy a IS hybrid a few weeks ago. They were given a car to drive for 3 hours. When they return to the dealer, they said the car is not a Lexus. Bad gas mileage, lousy drive, no power, and not comfortable.

Swearing never to even consider an American car, they did stop by a Ford dealership. The got a Ford Fusion Hybrid for 3 hours.

They said Fusion was $6k cheaper than the Lexus, was more comfortable, had more power, and got 35MPG city. When they returned to the dealer they bought Fusion over a Lexus.

I think if more consumers were objective, Ford would be selling a lot more cars. The Lexus relentless pursuit of perfection ended about 8 years ago.

There's an IS hybrid? I thought the only hybrid Lexus has to offer how is the HS or whatever that weird 4 door thing is.

c0nstant · 02-03-2010, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 808six

bmw>toyota

me>you

chuck92103 · 02-03-2010, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by wj4

There's an IS hybrid? I thought the only hybrid Lexus has to offer how is the HS or whatever that weird 4 door thing is.

Your right I meant HS. The Corolla looking one.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 02-03-2010, 12:14 PM

I feel like you said the samething twice, or I just have double vision.

Regardless funny story.

Nawaaz · 02-03-2010, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jh valley

me>you

2000gsr · 02-03-2010, 01:07 PM

I would still buy a toyota or honda over gm or ford anyday of the week!

c0nstant · 02-03-2010, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Nawaaz

nawaaz! youre a moderator now?

chuck92103 · 02-03-2010, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 2000gsr

I would still buy a toyota or honda over gm or ford anyday of the week!

No doubt. Most consumers are oblivious to safety or reliability issues.

MisterSkiMask · 02-03-2010, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by chuck92103

My friend's went to Lexus to buy a IS hybrid a few weeks ago. They were given a car to drive for 3 hours. When they return to the dealer, they said the car is not a Lexus. Bad gas mileage, lousy drive, no power, and not comfortable.

Swearing never to even consider an American car, they did stop by a Ford dealership. The got a Ford Fusion Hybrid for 3 hours.

They said Fusion was $6k cheaper than the Lexus, was more comfortable, had more power, and got 35MPG city. When they returned to the dealer they bought Fusion over a Lexus.

I think if more consumers were objective, Ford would be selling a lot more cars. The Lexus relentless pursuit of perfection ended about 8 years ago.

radix · 02-03-2010, 06:36 PM

Funny story, but the article repeats. Funny story, but the article repeats.

02-03-2010, 07:47 PM

They said Fusion was $6k cheaper than the Lexus, was more comfortable, had more power, and got 35MPG city. When they returned to the dealer they bought Fusion over a Lexus.
ThankS!!

Blake · 02-03-2010, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by radix

Funny story, but the article repeats. Funny story, but the article repeats.

Quote:

Originally Posted by radix

Funny story, but the article repeats. Funny story, but the article repeats.

redundancy is redundant

alpha325i · 02-03-2010, 09:09 PM

haha, yup...All-Star Toyota, five minutes from my house. Some people down here are a little throwed...

ghosthi32 · 02-03-2010, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by housefull

They said Fusion was $6k cheaper than the Lexus, was more comfortable, had more power, and got 35MPG city. When they returned to the dealer they bought Fusion over a Lexus.
ThankS!!

02-02-2010, 02:41 PM	#1
chuck92103 Major 96 Rep 1,209 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Socal iTrader: (0)	Here is one way to get Toyota to take back your car! A Baton Rouge, LA man tried to return his recalled Toyota Tundra that he bought last March. When the dealership offered to fix the truck and provide a loaner car until the car was fixed, but would not accept a return on the truck. The customer declined the offer and left the building. Police say that the customer then drove his truck into the side of the dealership, causing considerable damage to both the truck and the building. The customer claimed that, you guessed it, his accelerator became stuck and caused the crash. Police added the accelerator was not stuck when they examined the truck after the crash, but they could not find any evidence that the crash was intentional. The driver was not ticketed. A Baton Rouge, LA man tried to return his recalled Toyota Tundra that he bought last March. When the dealership offered to fix the truck and provide a loaner car until the car was fixed, but would not accept a return on the truck. The customer declined the offer and left the building. Police say that the customer then drove his truck into the side of the dealership, causing considerable damage to both the truck and the building. The customer claimed that, you guessed it, his accelerator became stuck and caused the crash. Police added the accelerator was not stuck when they examined the truck after the crash, but they could not find any evidence that the crash was intentional. The driver was not ticketed. http://www.wafb.com/global/Category....partnerclipid= __________________ 2011 535i 2008 VW GTI
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BMW F22 Major General 3648 Rep 9,783 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	I'm sure many people have thought about that. Based on a line from the fast & furious "the only thing separating a normal person from a criminal is one bad judgment call". It is kinda scary though cus you never know if your car is like that. I've noticed that the accelerator on my brother's 08 camry sucks donkey balls. It lags so much and sometimes would kind of get stuck (like a little bit sticky- just a bit). FWIW, the moment the new cars came out (highlander, camry, etc.), I looked at them and knew right away the quality has gone down. Their cars just look so cheap and plain now (more so than in the past). I'm actually more inclined to Ford and Chevy now than Honda or Toyota.
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BMW F22 Major General 3648 Rep 9,783 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	^ Exactly. Growing up I always heard things like "buy japanese cars because they're more reliable, better quality, etc." Well that might have been true in the past but nowadays many auto makers are making quality cars and some are even better than say Toyota or Honda. I really don't like the line-up of toyota and honda right now. There's nothing they have that I would wanna buy. I compared my brother's 08 with an 02 I used to drive and the 02's quality, IMO, is better (better look, better feel, materials, etc.) The newer cars look and feel cheap. The new Lexus HS hybrid looks like a freaking Corolla that's all decked out in fancy stuff. I mean you could dress up a duck- even put lipstick on it- but it's still gonna be a duck.
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Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3461 Rep 79,211 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	I feel like you said the samething twice, or I just have double vision. Regardless funny story.
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2000gsr First Lieutenant 18 Rep 397 Posts Drives: 2018 M4 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	I would still buy a toyota or honda over gm or ford anyday of the week!
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radix you know he kills little girls like you 396 Rep 892 Posts Drives: - Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: - iTrader: (0)	Funny story, but the article repeats. Funny story, but the article repeats.
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alpha325i this chick > 36 Rep 261 Posts Drives: E92 328i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	haha, yup...All-Star Toyota, five minutes from my house. Some people down here are a little throwed... __________________ Life's short, live fast ... drive a BMW E90 325i - totaled 03/17/10 (R.I.P.) E92 328i - took delivery 04/02/10
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