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#1 of 835 Are Toyota's recent quality problems just a glitch? by bottgers

Jan 02, 2007 (11:01 am)

What is going on with Toyota? The company known as the builder of the most reliable cars on the planet has had more recalls in the last year than they've had over the last 10 years combined. I currently own two older Toyotas (a '93 Tercel and a '99 Corolla), but I honestly don't know if I'd feel comfortable buying a new one. Would you?
 
I'm very curious to see how Toyota handles this recent rash of quality control problems. Will they be able to right the ship, or will they turn into the next GM?

#2 of 835 . by anythngbutgm

Jan 02, 2007 (11:56 am)

Never owned a Toyota myself, but I have friends and family who do and all of them claim in one form or another that Toyota's rep is for real. My conclusion is that while they may not do anything for the enthusiasts among us, they build one helluv an appliance. Something that the core market looks for.
 
Recent quality glitches don't appear to be affecting things much as Toyota share and profits keep growing and growing. Even Ford has admitted the loss of the number 2 sales slot this year and it is inevitible that Toyota will steal the top spot from GM as well (Finally, someone who actually deserves the title). But they'd better get their act together or their growth could suddenly stumble and even slide.
 
Word to Toyota, don't let your reputation get the best of you.

#3 of 835 Re: Are Toyota's recent quality problems just a glitch? [bottgers] by rockylee

Jan 02, 2007 (12:48 pm)

Replying to: bottgers (Jan 02, 2007 11:01 am)
If they do steal the #1 spot from GM, they will still have GM chewing on their heels and perhaps our media will perhaps pay more attention to Toyota.
 
Rocky

#4 of 835 Re: Are Toyota's recent quality problems just a glitch? [rockylee] by lemko

Jan 02, 2007 (2:03 pm)

Replying to: rockylee (Jan 02, 2007 12:48 pm)
I doubt very much that Toyota would hold onto that #1 spot for 80 years like GM.

#5 of 835 Re: Are Toyota's recent quality problems just a glitch? [lemko] by anythngbutgm

Jan 02, 2007 (2:16 pm)

Replying to: lemko (Jan 02, 2007 2:03 pm)
With more money than god, they could throw everything but the kitchen sink at any model or lineup that they wish... Essentially buying the top spot.
 
But, I agree that the competition is just getting too fierce for anyone to hold the title for that long ever again.

#6 of 835 Re: Are Toyota's recent quality problems just a glitch? [lemko] by rockylee

Jan 02, 2007 (2:18 pm)

Replying to: lemko (Jan 02, 2007 2:03 pm)
I agree lemko. I honestly believe if GM is over taken by toyota that I will get to see GM, be #1 again in my lifetime.
 
Rocky

#7 of 835 Re: Are Toyota's recent quality problems just a glitch? [rockylee] by anythngbutgm

Jan 02, 2007 (2:25 pm)

Replying to: rockylee (Jan 02, 2007 2:18 pm)
I seriously doubt Toyota would ever buy a domestic nameplate... They are picking up the reminants though (Stake in Subaru, Stake in Isuzu) which will prove deadly I predict. With their expertise in Hybrids, they can now add some of the most advanced AWD knowledge to their portfolio as well as a huge jump start in the growing diesel technologies. Will we be buying Duramax Tundras in the coming years? hmmmm........

#8 of 835 Re: Are Toyota's recent quality problems just a glitch? [rockylee] by bumpy

Jan 02, 2007 (3:39 pm)

Replying to: rockylee (Jan 02, 2007 2:18 pm)
Naah, if GM gets bought out it will be by SAIC or somebody.

#9 of 835 Re: Are Toyota's recent quality problems just a glitch? [bumpy] by rockylee

Jan 02, 2007 (4:06 pm)

Replying to: bumpy (Jan 02, 2007 3:39 pm)
SAIC ????
 
Rocky

#10 of 835 Re: Are Toyota's recent quality problems just a glitch? [anythngbutgm] by rockylee

Jan 02, 2007 (4:07 pm)

Replying to: anythngbutgm (Jan 02, 2007 2:25 pm)
I seriously doubt Toyota would ever buy a domestic nameplate...
 
I know you are trying to be a smart-ass.
 
Rocky
 
P.S. What if the big 3 all merged togeather and bought out Toyota, and turned their cars into washing machines.

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