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armstrmb Champion Author Houston Posts:4,461 Points:944,580 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Feb 10, 2010 10:51:40 AM Ignore armstrmb Report Abuse Interesting, sneakers55. Where is the USB port on the Ford?
condé All-Star Author Michigan Posts:956 Points:1,226,380 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 3:26:14 PM Ignore condé Report Abuse Can't see the topic..... has the UNION got control here......
Blue48 Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,907 Points:504,800 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 2:49:03 PM Ignore Blue48 Report Abuse AND THE BIG MESS GOES ON!!
GatorGuy Sophomore Author Columbia Posts:181 Points:302,095 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 1:04:24 PM Ignore GatorGuy Report Abuse Ouch. First the gas then the brakes...what's next for Toyota to recall?
TomJDriver All-Star Author London Posts:568 Points:118,135 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 11:15:16 AM Ignore TomJDriver Report Abuse But, here's the big question not aimed at anyone here: Does anyone outside of GB or other blogs really listen to untruths propagated on blogs? Lets hope not. Nuf said already.
must87searcher Champion Author Maryland Posts:3,321 Points:643,800 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 10:37:44 AM Ignore must87searcher Report Abuse No automaker is perfect! Recalls hit all of them. Sometimes, the recalls are not much, but this one is giving Toyota a big hit at a bad time. This should not give them too much damage. because it is evident that they will stay a world automaker.
Sneakers55 Champion Author Houston Posts:27,622 Points:1,152,100 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 10:34:14 AM Ignore Sneakers55 Report Abuse wwcj wrote: >Software fix, just everyone pulg thier cars into >the internet! Ford has at least once modified the firmware that runs SYNC by having the owners download a file onto a USB thumb drive and sticking the thumb drive into the USB slot.
zimowski Champion Author San Jose Posts:1,068 Points:474,490 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 10:33:17 AM Ignore zimowski Report Abuse As expected.
wwcj Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,212 Points:303,475 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 10:17:29 AM Ignore wwcj Report Abuse Software fix, just everyone pulg thier cars into the internet! LOL...
Sneakers55 Champion Author Houston Posts:27,622 Points:1,152,100 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 10:14:48 AM Ignore Sneakers55 Report Abuse connbrown wrote: >toyota is in lots of trouble. It's sweeps month. Therefore, the MSM needs something sensational to talk about. >i am already getting tired of hearing about toyota! Ford has a recall or Government Motors has a recall, it just doesn't get the same attention. >all i have to say is i am glad i don't own a toyota! I've got a Scion tC (made by Toyota). No recalls.
mackconsult Veteran Author Portland Posts:498 Points:129,410 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 10:13:12 AM Ignore mackconsult Report Abuse Toyota is hurting, but will recover
jony Champion Author Florida Posts:2,110 Points:665,595 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 10:12:46 AM Ignore jony Report Abuse toyota only came clean after being pressured! They would not have done anything if they could have gotten away with it
Sneakers55 Champion Author Houston Posts:27,622 Points:1,152,100 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 10:10:55 AM Ignore Sneakers55 Report Abuse RochBear wrote: >Toyota's quality is just a Legend, and not real. First car that I ever got that held together good was a Toyota and so far they have not disappointed. >Ford says they have Quality which can't be beat by >Toyota. With an asterisk and mice type. Besides, ninety days out is hardly a proof of long term durability. >"Go Toyota, and while you're leaving, take Honda back >to Japan too!" Honda and Toyota have enough of an American presence that if they chained the gates shut and went back to Japan you wouldn't be complaining about the recession. You'd be complaining about the depression instead.
napermike79 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:1,777 Points:804,545 Joined:May 2001	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 10:09:39 AM Ignore napermike79 Report Abuse I'm beginning to think they aren't ignoring the problem, they can't consistently repeat or isolate the problem. Being a state of the art vehicle, computers don't work well in all environments. Tough spot to be in... If this is true and it's software, the whole auto industry better watch out.
connbrown Veteran Author Corpus Christi Posts:451 Points:207,780 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 10:09:30 AM Ignore connbrown Report Abuse toyota is in lots of trouble. i am already getting tired of hearing about toyota! all i have to say is i am glad i don't own a toyota!
MacGyver_1701 Champion Author Indiana Posts:6,773 Points:1,477,505 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 10:09:16 AM Ignore MacGyver_1701 Report Abuse I am sure this recall will boost prices of fuel.
AnObserver Champion Author New Jersey Posts:3,602 Points:1,272,130 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 10:07:06 AM Ignore AnObserver Report Abuse Will there be emough space in the dealers' garages for all of the recalled cars?
bozo Veteran Author Boston Posts:314 Points:1,173,155 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 10:06:31 AM Ignore bozo Report Abuse we wont have to bail out toyota.
Minutefan Champion Author Springfield Posts:1,533 Points:611,075 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 10:05:44 AM Ignore Minutefan Report Abuse They've squandered their reputation for quality. Time for US auto makers to take advantage of this opportunity.
Sam195 Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:2,415 Points:461,805 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 10:05:41 AM Ignore Sam195 Report Abuse Toyota has lost its biggest asset: reputation
Sneakers55 Champion Author Houston Posts:27,622 Points:1,152,100 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 10:05:29 AM Ignore Sneakers55 Report Abuse niceguytx wrote: >We'll see if GM can take advantage of this great >opportunity. Government Motors is trying to. Bring in a Toyota or a Lexus and they'll give you an extra $1000 rebate. Of course, with GM, it's funny money raised by taxing Toyota owners.
RochBear Champion Author Minnesota Posts:4,572 Points:910,035 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 10:05:04 AM Ignore RochBear Report Abuse Toyota quality is "LEGENDARY". Hmmm, Legends are mythical, Tend to be blown out of proportion. Yep, that's what has happened here. Toyota's quality is just a Legend, and not real. Ford says they have Quality which can't be beat by Toyota. Hmmmm, not sure I would boast about being better than Toyota right now. I would think some soap box derby cars would qualify as better quality. "Go Toyota, and while you're leaving, take Honda back to Japan too!"
jwalkerh Champion Author Louisiana Posts:1,442 Points:410,915 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 10:04:18 AM Ignore jwalkerh Report Abuse Toyota has a big job of repairing the defects but they seem to be gearing up to the challenge.
bell05 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:3,526 Points:736,105 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 10:03:14 AM Ignore bell05 Report Abuse I believe these are just bumps in the road for Toyota. Lets move on.
tobasco Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:4,990 Points:1,219,485 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 10:02:31 AM Ignore tobasco Report Abuse Same story.
CharlieC08 Champion Author Colorado Posts:2,969 Points:483,095 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 10:00:23 AM Ignore CharlieC08 Report Abuse Tired of hearing about Toyota.
Sneakers55 Champion Author Houston Posts:27,622 Points:1,152,100 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 10:00:04 AM Ignore Sneakers55 Report Abuse KNOTTUSLIM wrote: >Remember the Pearl ! Who took us into it and who's >technology won. Give us a break. Pearl Harbor was close to 70 years ago. And don't forget Hiroshima and Nagasaki. IMHO, Japan was well repaid. >Buy from an American company,Ford. The major thing American about Ford is the location of the headquarters. And, besides, Ford profited selling stuff to both sides during the WWII you seem to be so obsessed with. >Much better vehicles than toyota. I want to see long-term data before making a long-term investment. And, besides, Ford's recalling their MEXICAN MADE HYBRIDS.
ampinoy13 Champion Author Oregon Posts:23,109 Points:1,677,570 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 9:58:30 AM Ignore ampinoy13 Report Abuse Doing the right thing. Is there any other earth-shattering news?
doncNJ Champion Author New Jersey Posts:2,013 Points:414,365 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 9:58:28 AM Ignore doncNJ Report Abuse Poor TOY. We all fell sorry for them don't we...
rasprout All-Star Author Tacoma Posts:721 Points:221,535 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 9:58:14 AM Ignore rasprout Report Abuse Sucks to be them, are they the next failure in the line with the Big three... If so how much money will we give them?
wiwhite87 All-Star Author Indiana Posts:710 Points:64,340 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 9:56:15 AM Ignore wiwhite87 Report Abuse This seems to be a pretty simple issue of reprogramming the crossover point between regenerative and friction brakes. Ford is having the same basic issue on their Fusion hybrid.
nissan_maxima09 Veteran Author Lancaster Posts:303 Points:64,920 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 9:55:00 AM Ignore nissan_maxima09 Report Abuse need to fix there problems
FlyNFool Champion Author South Carolina Posts:2,725 Points:555,045 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 9:53:59 AM Ignore FlyNFool Report Abuse Nail in the coffin?
206awd250 All-Star Author Seattle Posts:981 Points:325,725 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 9:53:44 AM Ignore 206awd250 Report Abuse they are fixing the problem. lets talk about something else now.
JXQW Veteran Author Kansas City Posts:463 Points:239,870 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 9:53:27 AM Ignore JXQW Report Abuse Let us talk about something else
jd2009 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:1,386 Points:401,060 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 9:51:35 AM Ignore jd2009 Report Abuse Fix the problem and lets move on ... Toyota will recover
niceguytx Champion Author Houston Posts:8,132 Points:1,581,425 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 9:51:34 AM Ignore niceguytx Report Abuse We'll see if GM can take advantage of this great opportunity.
CISA Champion Author Orange County Posts:1,378 Points:556,760 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 9:50:47 AM Ignore CISA Report Abuse problems occur
Fencemaker Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:2,666 Points:617,590 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 9:50:05 AM Ignore Fencemaker Report Abuse Toyota probably figured it was the right time to come clean on all this stuff. No point dealing with the aftermath of the gas pedal issue, gaining some public relations traction and then once you seem to have a handle on everything - BAM, another recall. Better to just pour more bad news onto the already bad news, b/c you can't get any lower right now.
gilfarm Champion Author Alabama Posts:1,388 Points:859,980 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 9:49:46 AM Ignore gilfarm Report Abuse gas pedals and brakes a good combination for a recall.
dannyshouse Champion Author San Francisco Posts:1,424 Points:553,205 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 9:48:02 AM Ignore dannyshouse Report Abuse and State Farm insurance had reported the problem to NHTSA and Toyota back in 2007 with Toyota taking no action until now, 2010!
nedthenanite Champion Author Mississippi Posts:3,255 Points:618,825 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 9:47:18 AM Ignore nedthenanite Report Abuse A recall, I understand, but it appears that this and the gas pedal issue actually go back a few years and there's been some attempt to obfuscate and cover up how bad these problems have been, and that's shameful. Anytime I hear of an auto recall, I think of Fight Club. ;)
FBI2991 Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,336 Points:317,705 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 9:45:46 AM Ignore FBI2991 Report Abuse Old news. Let's get back to gas.
Chummy37 All-Star Author Calgary Posts:506 Points:301,970 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 9:44:57 AM Ignore Chummy37 Report Abuse No more faith in Toyota.
rippinusoff Champion Author Lexington Posts:1,633 Points:347,190 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 9:44:54 AM Ignore rippinusoff Report Abuse alot of cars with problems...wow
esorsd Veteran Author St. Louis Posts:288 Points:527,875 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 9:43:49 AM Ignore esorsd Report Abuse WOW
gvan Champion Author Chicago Posts:13,466 Points:1,704,570 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 9:43:17 AM Ignore gvan Report Abuse "remember, these cars are built in america, by americans." Not true. Prius is not built in North America.
gasman50 Champion Author Portland Posts:3,088 Points:1,271,265 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 9:41:59 AM Ignore gasman50 Report Abuse Toyota has a tough road ahead
bluebird1 Champion Author Toronto Posts:9,854 Points:1,977,635 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 9:40:47 AM Ignore bluebird1 Report Abuse Toyota needs to listen to customers more, resolve issues & get it done....more like some other car co's. It's nice that Toyoda is now stepping up in Japanese tradition but doesn't mean much over here, as long as someone in charge is handling issues. Nicer to know if any steps to prevent it in the future is being made....& none seems to have been made. Also, did not know Prius had 2 other recalls around 2005....that was kept very quiet & until now never brought up by media that I saw.
lostorosbravos Champion Author Oklahoma Posts:1,160 Points:286,510 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 9:40:46 AM Ignore lostorosbravos Report Abuse Too bad for Toyota!!