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805gregg
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Toyota still heading downhill
Toyota has the dubious honor of having 3 cars on the Consumer Reports cars to avoid, #1 Scion iQ "this tiny car is super easy to park, and gets 34
mpg. But thats the only good news, It's slow and noisy, and has a buckboard ride" #4 Toyota Yaris " its 32 mpg gas mileage is good, but this sparten
hatchback subjects you to a noisy cabin uncomfortable seat and a jittery ride" #5 Toyota Tacoma " this workhorse has a punchy engine thats great for
hauling. But it feels dated and uncomfortable for everyday driving, with clumsy handling and rough ride". My sons 10 year old Corolla just got 2 more
recalls, we have spent over $5000 in repairs in 130,000 miles, no more Jap crap for me
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gnukid
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Ford is better than Chevy
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mojo_norte
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| Quote: | Originally posted by 805gregg
Toyota has the dubious honor of having 3 cars on the Consumer Reports cars to avoid, #1 Scion iQ "this tiny car is super easy to park, and gets 34
mpg. But thats the only good news, It's slow and noisy, and has a buckboard ride" #4 Toyota Yaris " its 32 mpg gas mileage is good, but this sparten
hatchback subjects you to a noisy cabin uncomfortable seat and a jittery ride" #5 Toyota Tacoma " this workhorse has a punchy engine thats great for
hauling. But it feels dated and uncomfortable for everyday driving, with clumsy handling and rough ride". My sons 10 year old Corolla just got 2 more
recalls, we have spent over $5000 in repairs in 130,000 miles, no more Jap crap for me |
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BajaRat
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| Quote: | Originally posted by gnukid
Ford is better than Chevy |
We have several of both.......... Whatcha talkin bout Willis?
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woody with a view
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your son doesn't know how to drive. what repairs cost $5g's? forgot to add oil?
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willardguy
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then riddle me this, a consumers report end of feb 2013 "20 used cars to avoid" didn't have a single toyota on it! 
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willardguy
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http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2013/02/top-20-used-cars-...
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willardguy
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dont see any on consumers report "10 least reliable cars and trucks" either
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2013/05/top-10-least-reli...
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Hook
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CR didnt say they were unreliable. Just not a pleasant driving experience.
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willardguy
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ratz! got me there hook.
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edm1
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My daughter's 10 yo Corolla has over 150k miles, no repairs needed other than normal maintenance. Gets 34 mpg, compare it with new models. All recalls
ignored. Don't fix if not broke, even if it's free.
[Edited on 6-18-2013 by edm1]
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David K
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My wife has an '08 Corolla, never a problem, gets 36 mpg highway and 26 mpg city. Over 75,000 miles on it.
I have a '10 Tacoma, never a problem, gets 18 mpg highway and 15 mpg city. Over 50,000 miles on it.
My previous two Tacomas both had over 100,000 miles in less than 5 years, and what few problems they had were not enough to consider changing brands.
In Baja, they are incredible 4WD trucks.
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Ateo
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I'm gonna race a 2010 Yaris in next years Baja 500. I'lll y'all know how it goes. 
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Wally
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He just wanted to say "jap crap"
stupid
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Barry A.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by 805gregg
Toyota has the dubious honor of having 3 cars on the Consumer Reports cars to avoid, #1 Scion iQ "this tiny car is super easy to park, and gets 34
mpg. But thats the only good news, It's slow and noisy, and has a buckboard ride" #4 Toyota Yaris " its 32 mpg gas mileage is good, but this sparten
hatchback subjects you to a noisy cabin uncomfortable seat and a jittery ride" #5 Toyota Tacoma " this workhorse has a punchy engine thats great for
hauling. But it feels dated and uncomfortable for everyday driving, with clumsy handling and rough ride". My sons 10 year old Corolla just got 2 more
recalls, we have spent over $5000 in repairs in 130,000 miles, no more Jap crap for me |
I spent over $5000 in engine repairs on my Mercedes 240D, all within 2 years back in the early '80's and it was meticulously maintained---------. My
next car, an Audi 5000 T, was a maintenance and repair nightmare. NO MORE GERMAN CRAP FOR ME 
Bad stuff sometimes happens---------no matter who makes the vehicle. (but I have NEVER owned another German Veh. )
I now have had 3 "Jap vehicles" and I love them all and still have all 3. ('89 Isuzu Trooper, '97 Toyota Camry, 2007 Nissan X-terra)
You just never know----------------. 
Barry
[Edited on 6-18-2013 by Barry A.]
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wessongroup
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| Quote: | Originally posted by gnukid
Ford is better than Chevy |
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J.P.
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TOYOTA
Driving a TOYOTA is like being Married to a UGLY WOMAN you have to defend Both because you are STUCK with Them
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willardguy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Ateo
I'm gonna race a 2010 Yaris in next years Baja 500. I'lll y'all know how it goes. |
the yaris is excellent for removing slower traffic off the
course
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Ateo
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Good one willardguy
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woody with a view
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i'm still waiting to hear what cost $5g's.
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