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#45 of 153 Re: Don't want to post this [mcdawgg] by slowlearner1 Sep 03, 2008 (10:23 am)
Replying to: mcdawgg (Sep 03, 2008 8:45 am) I've owned cars since '69. All of them have had chips. I never complained because it was obvious that you are going to get some chips and even a cracked windshield. This is different. The chips are not round like all the chips I've seen before. These are narrow and long. If I don't see more, I'll not complain, but if I get a chip every month, the resale is not going to be good.   Complaints on other forums? Means nothing to me. Its like telling me I shouldn't complain about going down on the Titanic simply because others are going down too.   I have had several Toyotas and if this one will simply hold up like they did, I'll be happy. I'm not a Toyota basher. I also expect a few chips in life. Replies to this message: mcdawgg (Sep 03, 2008 4:37 pm) raynakay (Sep 21, 2008 9:24 pm)
#46 of 153 Re: Don't want to post this [slowlearner1] by mcdawgg Sep 03, 2008 (4:37 pm)
Replying to: slowlearner1 (Sep 03, 2008 10:23 am) Just saying that every manufacturer is using environmentally-friendly paint, and no, it is not as good as the older stuff. My Corolla with 100k+ miles had the same paint complaints in these and other forums when new, but it still looks great, even with more paint chips than my older cars had at the same age.   Hope everything turns out good for you. Replies to this message: raynakay (Sep 21, 2008 9:24 pm)
#47 of 153 looked at new ones by smithed Sep 08, 2008 (9:28 am)
I happened to be near a Toyota dealership this weekend and, having read these posts, took a look at the paint on the Corollas and Camrys. There were noticeable chips/defects on the Corollas that I couldn't see on the Camrys. Needless to say, Toyota is not painting Corollas they way they do Lexus. All the defects I saw were round areas of 3-4 mm where the paint was either thin or gone. Replies to this message: white3 (Sep 08, 2008 10:39 am) raynakay (Sep 10, 2008 8:09 pm)
#48 of 153 by white3 Sep 08, 2008 (10:30 am)
Very interesting, we should take a picture of these new corolla with paint chips and give to a claim attorney.
#49 of 153 Re: looked at new ones [smithed] by white3 Sep 08, 2008 (10:39 am)
Replying to: smithed (Sep 08, 2008 9:28 am) Also, the reason could be they are trying to produce corollas for the demand that was created with the higher price of gasoline, and they are trying to "roll them off the press" as fast as they can and are not doing the quality work or checks, and are cutting corners.
#50 of 153 Just a follow up by grlady2908 Sep 08, 2008 (11:43 am)
I was just reading all the recent, and I must say depressing, postings for this forum. I guess it some how makes me feel a little bit better that I am not the only one and THAT I AM NOT CRAZY! I recently sent off a total of 9 identical letters to 9 big names in Toyota. They consisted of my Better Business Bereau Letter, my letter that was sent to Toyoat 8 months ago whom nobody had the decency to reply to, along with printed copies of this forum to show that I am not alone. It took MONTHS of searching but I found the addresses of several "big wigs" in the company including the Vice Chairman and Head of R&D, President, Founder and Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and a few more.PLEASE let me know if you would like for me to provide the names and addresses of these people. I will include for you my letter to use as a template. IF ENOUGH OF US DO THIS MAYBE SOMEBODY WILL TAKE NOTICE AND DO SOMETHING!     Replies to this message: pat (Sep 08, 2008 11:49 am) raynakay (Sep 09, 2008 6:03 pm) terceltom (Sep 19, 2008 5:33 pm) raynakay (Sep 21, 2008 9:18 pm) grlady2908 (Sep 22, 2008 5:30 am) terceltom (Sep 22, 2008 9:30 am) and 2 more... raynakay (Oct 15, 2008 8:11 pm)
#51 of 153 Re: Just a follow up [grlady2908] by pat HOST Sep 08, 2008 (11:49 am)
Replying to: grlady2908 (Sep 08, 2008 11:43 am) Just a word of caution - you can provide any names and addresses that are on a Toyota public web page somewhere, but please do not post any private contact information. That will have to be removed.   Thanks.
#52 of 153 Re: 2 day new 09 Corolla with 2 paint chips [lizzierin] by raynakay Sep 09, 2008 (5:55 pm)
Replying to: lizzierin (Aug 30, 2008 8:28 am) My windshield has chips in it too.
#53 of 153 Re: Just a follow up [grlady2908] by raynakay Sep 09, 2008 (6:03 pm)
Replying to: grlady2908 (Sep 08, 2008 11:43 am) I think the more information we share with one another the better chance we have of getting not only Toyota but all the car companies to realize that we are getting an undeserved poor quality paint job on our new and expensive cars. I say go ahead and share what you have with all of us.
#54 of 153 Re: Don't want to post this [white3] by raynakay Sep 09, 2008 (6:11 pm)
Replying to: white3 (Sep 03, 2008 8:46 am) Are there any personal property attorneys out there that think they can take this on? We as consumers are asking for your help. I know I brought my paint problem to Toyota before my factory warranty was up and they did not honor it.

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