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Replying to: anythngbutgm (Mar 21, 2007 2:12 pm) I'm not saying they shouldn't compete. Toyota will compete and the auto industry is all the better for it; they are extremely competitive regardless of what is communicated in the press about not going after the #1 slot. BUT, their execs are also constantly talking about the company's contributions to society and minimizing their footprint on the environment. So to make a corporate decision to build the new Tundra in the US counters the image they try to portray--in my opinion. How many gas guzzling full size trucks/SUV's does Toyota have in their entire stable? I can count 5 (Sequoia, Tundra, GX470, Land Cruiser, LX470)... ... And they should stick with that number. And as far as GM, Ford and DCX is concerned, it's obscene how many gas guzzlers they have in their fleets. I agree, the Hummer is the epitomy--it should be given back to the military. Sorry, it appears you are new here.. I guess I hold Toyota to a higher standard due to their track record. Yes, I am new to this site but not new to the earth. |
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Replying to: anythngbutgm (Mar 21, 2007 2:12 pm) there is so much negative comments and anti-Toyota propaganda being spread through out the Edmunds forums I see 10 anti-GM statements in my viewing of Edmund's to every negative against Toyota. Same goes for propaganda spread by companies like Consumer Reports. It does seem strange that Toyota would build a huge new factory to assemble 250,000 Tundra trucks this year and no assembly plants for the vehicle that has falsely given them a green image, the PRIUS. At least Honda can hold up their head when they say they are a green company. Same cannot be said of Toyota. For those that get sucked into believing the Toyota advertising, I say go for it. Don't cry on Edmund's 10 years from now when the truck has fallen apart. Most major environmentalist groups are not buying the green image Toyota would like to portray in their phony ads. PS I have been on Edmund's since the beginning and I realize I am one of the few voices that are not buying into the Toyota ad hype.
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Replying to: gagrice (Mar 21, 2007 4:18 pm) They should just keep their mouth shut about that. For the most part they (and other competitors) ARE to blame for the drop in Big Three market share. "So what" is right, but Toyota should not talk about it. Their CEO has gone as far as saying he would reduce incentives so as not to hurt domestic car makers, yet the incentives never actually dropped. Just SHUT UP about it, already. Toyota's CEO has a duty to their share holders to maximize profit any way they can, and if it means intentionally burying weaker competitors then it is their DUTY to try to do exactly that. I get miffed that they pretend they're not. 
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As much as we'd all enjoy reading about Toyota vs GM in the 67th discussion this week, let's stick to the commercials (see discussion title above for reference) in this discussion.
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Replying to: kirstie_h (Mar 22, 2007 8:05 am) 
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If you like the wail of a Ferrari, you'll love this commercial. Sent chills up my spine in awe... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qT_q8PXFrw
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Replying to: anythngbutgm (Mar 22, 2007 2:20 pm) 
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Probably the worst ad I ever saw was for the Ramcharger years ago. It had the slogan: "Power That Says Get Outta My Way Or I'll Kick Your Butt!" Real winner for road rage. I'd heard they pulled it because of too many complaints, it didn't last long. I get a kick out of guys driving these gas-guzzlers, with the king-of-the-road attitude, invincible. Believe me, they fold up like paper in a bad accident just like everything else. |
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Replying to: anythngbutgm (Mar 22, 2007 2:20 pm) I recognized many locations, but my favorite is of course Rio de Janeiro. I love the reaction from all the beach goers.
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Anybody else tired of the Nissan Sales Race ads with their computer animated cars driving around a computer animated track complete with fake track sounds? I also hate how Nissan spins their computer animated cars on a "digital turntable" at a fast speed and a low angle (sometimes from front to back, sometimes a full 360). Quite nausea inducing. Also am not fond of Nissan's spokesperson. He has a very headache inducing voice if you ask me. A mute-button allstar if there ever was one. |
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