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#15982 of 16273 Next Supra a pure EV by ateixeira

Nov 14, 2012 (11:14 am)

With help from Tesla?
 
I hope not...
 
http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/11/toyota-looking-at-new-supra-but-will-it-- be-electric/

#15983 of 16273 Next Prius? by ateixeira

Nov 19, 2012 (2:43 pm)

Just a drawing, but it's a radical departure from the current car:
 
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/toyota/prius/61219/new-90mpg-4wd-toyota-prius-shape- s
 
Actually, I'll go on record to say it's TOO different. This would alienate the current base.
 
AWD = Subaru influence perhaps?

#15984 of 16273 Most reliable, but not cheap to fix by ateixeira

Nov 20, 2012 (9:32 am)

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/11/20/carmd-releases-entirely-objective-reliability- -rankings/
 
Fewest check-engine lights reported to CarMD.
 
Oddly, though, one of the higher repair costs when the problem does creep up, behind only BMW.
 
Safest bet?
 
the most reliable car on the list is the 2010 Toyota Corolla

#15985 of 16273 Re: Most reliable, but not cheap to fix [ateixeira] by mcdawgg

Nov 20, 2012 (10:03 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Nov 20, 2012 9:32 am)
Very interesting. BMW #1 in repair costs, Toyota #2, and Honda #3. Good thing Toyota and Honda are reliable. I don't entirely agree with the methodology of the survey, but it does give more ammunition to the results of other sources of reliability data (Consumer Reports, JD Power, True Delta) that say Toyota is the most reliable of all the manufacturers. One things for sure - never go to a Honda or Toyota dealer for repair or maintenance if you have a good independant.

#15986 of 16273 Re: Most reliable, but not cheap to fix [mcdawgg] by ateixeira

Nov 20, 2012 (10:08 am)

Replying to: mcdawgg (Nov 20, 2012 10:03 am)
Yeah, interesting methodology to say the least. A lot of check engine lights are actually harmless, like a loose gas cap.
 
I had one on my Sienna, but get this - turned out to be a rodents nest in the engine bay, with lots of peanut shells to prove it! They chewed on the wiring harness, so an electrical fault came up.
 
That's the only issue I've had with the van, besides the fact that they forgot the antennae at delivery.

#15987 of 16273 Re: Most reliable, but not cheap to fix [ateixeira] by fintail

Nov 20, 2012 (10:44 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Nov 20, 2012 10:08 am)
On a German car, it is likely a failing sensor. Lots of those to fail.
 
My uncle has a 99 (I think) LeSabre with an intermittent check engine light. I have told him to ignore it, as it shows up maybe once a month for a minute.

#15988 of 16273 Re: Most reliable, but not cheap to fix [fintail] by ateixeira

Nov 20, 2012 (12:20 pm)

Replying to: fintail (Nov 20, 2012 10:44 am)
Here's a fix: get a drill with a thin bit, drill right through the bulb.
 
Problem solved!

#15989 of 16273 Re: Most reliable, but not cheap to fix [ateixeira] by fintail

Nov 20, 2012 (12:46 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (Nov 20, 2012 12:20 pm)
Black electrical tape is even easier.

#15990 of 16273 Re: Most reliable, but not cheap to fix [fintail] by ateixeira

Nov 20, 2012 (12:50 pm)

Replying to: fintail (Nov 20, 2012 12:46 pm)
Not as permanent. You'll need to replace the tape every few years.
 
Loved owning a pre-OBDII NA Miata. They were simple and grenade proof.

#15991 of 16273 Re: Most reliable, but not cheap to fix [ateixeira] by fintail

Nov 20, 2012 (12:52 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (Nov 20, 2012 12:50 pm)
I drove the fintail as an everyday car for several years. No worries about idiot lights there. Heck, when I jumped into the 70s and upgraded to electronic ignition, it was amazing.

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