tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8851511451028936152.post7548591391761103338..comments2023-12-25T08:31:01.586+00:00Comments on Holli's ramblings: Recalling How Toyota Has Let Us DownThe pale observerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01597175124251218057noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8851511451028936152.post-79512547247897980022010-03-01T08:42:45.499+00:002010-03-01T08:42:45.499+00:00I planned on getting my first car; A toyota, this ...I planned on getting my first car; A toyota, this year. But, after the news came out I quickly changed my mind and decided on a VW... <br /><br />They sure have a lot of work to do as far as regaining the trust of consumers is concerned...Enyonamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05928894578223325915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8851511451028936152.post-8882366929240828112010-03-01T02:34:59.319+00:002010-03-01T02:34:59.319+00:00No doubt that Toyota has a yeoman's task ahead...No doubt that Toyota has a yeoman's task ahead to build back trust. <br /><br />I drive a lot, and have owned many different cars over the years. Thankfully...I have had pretty good luck with them. But I think it is buyer beware with mostly all the makes and models.christopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08717459430504797508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8851511451028936152.post-16387924244307692652010-02-28T20:06:36.476+00:002010-02-28T20:06:36.476+00:00Isn't it a funny feeling, Holli? There are ce...Isn't it a funny feeling, Holli? There are certain things that are known in life, constants, things upon which we base our feelings of security and even though we know they are only as sturdy, reliable and true as our imagination allows us to believe, they are nonetheless oddly important to us. <br /><br />I've never bought a new car, and I doubt I ever will. I go with gently used, but here that's an option and new cars depreciate so quickly. <br /><br />I'm just saying...it threw a wee wrench into my perception of reality to learn that Toyota was no longer old reliable. I owned a Corolla at one point, a dimpled mess of a thing, that I bought because it was totaled by hail damage (there is one thing I've always been sensible about, cars as transportation first and foremost being among those few things). I also owned a Honda Civic at another point (poor thing died in a car crash, but it was a great car). <br /><br />The "accelerates all by itself, EEEEEEK!" recall of 2009, and Toyota's attempts to recover from that have been oddly jarring. I no longer own a Toyota (although I think my Lexus is technically manufactured by Toyota...so ...joy!). <br /><br />I remember a friend in Sweden telling me about a documentary on corruption within the U.N. that she had watched, and telling me to be grateful it wasn't available subtitled. She said, "I would have happily gone to my grave believing the U.N. was <i>pure</i> ...but <b> no</b>!" <br /><br />I never believed that Toyota was pure, but ...that loss of a constant, and unquestioned, "Toyota makes good cars, reliable, safe, good gas mileage." was just another hole in the fabric of my world perceptions. <br /><br />It sounds so goofy, but it really wasn't just an automobile recall, it was a bit of a bruise to my perception of "the ways things are" and...then I end up questioning why I would ever attach that to a thing, a manufacturer of goods. <br /><br />I guess because it is just another part of the things that comprise our realities, you know? Something known, and trusted...turning out to be dangerous, and shoddy. <br /><br />Strange how odd it felt, overall.Land of shimphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15671954452597068904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8851511451028936152.post-24745422316034925612010-02-27T10:24:53.558+00:002010-02-27T10:24:53.558+00:00i was worried when i was reading your post if one ...i was worried when i was reading your post if one of your incidents would have ended in an accident...am glad that ain't the case!<br /><br />ponit taken holli...will never buy a toyota! :)Blunt Edgeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08555022660539210810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8851511451028936152.post-32305923144009219572010-02-26T21:50:02.855+00:002010-02-26T21:50:02.855+00:00If I had the money, I'd only buy European cars...If I had the money, I'd only buy European cars. Sadly, that isn't the case. I would NOT, however, buy a Toyota, after this. Ever!<br /><br />PS. Glad you're OK, Holli :)Just Wendy https://www.blogger.com/profile/05268645629027109282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8851511451028936152.post-77609692241254220102010-02-26T17:34:53.192+00:002010-02-26T17:34:53.192+00:00My Volvo has 103,115 miles on it. I have never lov...My Volvo has 103,115 miles on it. I have never loved a car as much as I love this one. I bought it new when my son turned 1 because with a baby on board, I wanted the safest car available. <br /><br />There have been so many problems with car companies these days: the safety issues, the fact that they might go bankrupt and not be able to service your car.<br /><br />I'm hanging on to mine until it just stops working!Sherrie Petersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11670339498152684137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8851511451028936152.post-51720739108976951022010-02-26T17:07:31.599+00:002010-02-26T17:07:31.599+00:00Hi There
I've never bought a Toyota and have b...Hi There<br />I've never bought a Toyota and have been putting off buying a new car through lack of finding anything I want.. A work colleague bought a Toyota.. and it rusted out within a year! I currently have a 15yr old Hyundai which I have never had any problems with.. sure incidentals are starting to go wrong.. radio.. etc .. but mechanically it doesn't have a problem!! <br /><br />I believe certain Toyota recalls have occurred in Australia too! No Toyota for me! Have a great weekend.Julie@beingRUBYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424920655462727594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8851511451028936152.post-83112072070179415452010-02-26T16:53:07.815+00:002010-02-26T16:53:07.815+00:00I'm a Volvo woman. Bought my first one in ...I'm a Volvo woman. Bought my first one in '87 and it lasted 17 years. Bought my second one, a pre-owned 2002, in '04 and it's a dream. The safety of Volvos is why I buy them. As for Toyota, they are sooo done.injaynesworldhttp://www.injaynesworld.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8851511451028936152.post-13091501475578239932010-02-26T16:40:18.633+00:002010-02-26T16:40:18.633+00:00What price integrity in business?What price integrity in business?Jinksyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01686101468214361004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8851511451028936152.post-5275950483868583462010-02-26T16:03:02.573+00:002010-02-26T16:03:02.573+00:00I used to love Toyotas. Now, I'm not so sure w...I used to love Toyotas. Now, I'm not so sure we'll ever buy one again. :(Danyelle L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10366276085080565870noreply@blogger.com