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a_Username · 02-24-2010, 12:50 PM

Anyone know what time this is supposed to be going on? Imma get a big bag of popcorn and just laugh like hell during the whole thing lol.

Apparently it's already started.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35557961...ss-us_business

PQ · 02-24-2010, 03:33 PM

I got it on y screen. I just don't have the patience for all the translating.

a bunch of I don't recallect. I can't remember.

It has that feel where when Sammy Sosa all of a sudden couldn't speak english and didn't understand the questions. lmao

*Mindz* · 02-24-2010, 04:37 PM

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In addition, Toyoda said the company is making changes so brake pedals can override a sudden acceleration and bring a runaway vehicle to a safe stop.

So they're not fixing the gas pedal, but they're changing the brake pedal? Another thing that possibly could go wrong since they can't make correct pedal assemblies anymore...

Brokinarrow · 02-24-2010, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Mindz

So they're not fixing the gas pedal, but they're changing the brake pedal? Another thing that possibly could go wrong since they can't make correct pedal assemblies anymore...

jeez.

djinva · 02-24-2010, 04:50 PM

I listened to a little of it today and it is a joke, you have congressmen who don't know anything about cars asking questions. One congress lady said she has a Hybird Camry and she wanted Mr. Toyoda to guarentee her car was safe and would NEVER be recalled.

I just hope this finally shows everyone that Toyota is not the greatest thing since sliced bread. They have known about this problem for years and just want to keep blaming it on the floor mat and gas pedal. Looks like it is finally coming out that it is the ECM causing the problem.

PQ · 02-24-2010, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by djinva

I listened to a little of it today and it is a joke, you have congressmen who don't know anything about cars asking questions.

I've been listening for a few hours. They are getting admitions and details out of them. Apperently they've been adressing this overseas for a while now and Toyota US didn't know of it. Kind of surprising. The panel member that got it out of them had to clarify it because it was kind of hard to believe.

*Mindz* · 02-24-2010, 05:56 PM

Can't they just declare Chapter 7 and die already???

*DGthe3* · 02-24-2010, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Mindz

Can't they just declare Chapter 7 and die already???

They've made too much money in the last few years for that to happen, unfortunately.

AZCamaroFan · 02-24-2010, 08:19 PM

I'm getting tired of toyota dealers getting on tv and talking about Big 3 recalls. Last i heard nobody was dying in a Chevy. Not to mention the media bashing American cars for 30 years and playing up everyone of their recalls.

a_Username · 02-24-2010, 08:22 PM

I can't quite remember her name, but the older congresswoman in the blue jacket really got to them with the questions about basically a level playing field, being that Japan only had 3% of foreign competition in their country, compared to our being above 50%. That was an interesting stat.

*DGthe3* · 02-24-2010, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by azfan

I'm getting tired of toyota dealers getting on tv and talking about Big 3 recalls. Last i heard nobody was dying in a Chevy. Not to mention the media bashing American cars for 30 years and playing up everyone of their recalls.

To be fair, I'm sure that is a response to the incentives that have been offered for anyone turning in a Toyota.

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Originally Posted by a_Username

I can't quite remember her name, but the older congresswoman in the blue jacket really got to them with the questions about basically a level playing field, being that Japan only had 3% of foreign competition in their country, compared to our being above 50%. That was an interesting stat.

Anybody notice the similarity between Toyota's situation and the beginning of "Debt of Honour"?

a_Username · 02-24-2010, 08:50 PM

Honestly I was a little disappointed in LaHood. He seemed to be avoiding the serious questions that needed to be answered. He kept his cool and always said "I'll get back with you on that." You'd think he'd come a little more prepared...

PQ · 02-24-2010, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a_Username

I can't quite remember her name, but the older congresswoman in the blue jacket really got to them with the questions about basically a level playing field, being that Japan only had 3% of foreign competition in their country, compared to our being above 50%. That was an interesting stat.

That lady wasn't playing any games either.

dannkimmel · 02-24-2010, 09:48 PM

one thought.
this could raise the bar of quality for all auto manufactures.
it could also just set up a mind set in people that will make it
impossable to please any one.
also what if some one who trades in ther toyota for a ford or gm car and there is a problem with this new car?
there gonna make a stink we will all have to smell.....

02-24-2010, 12:50 PM	#1
a_Username Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 3,890 View My Garage	Toyota Congressional Hearing Anyone know what time this is supposed to be going on? Imma get a big bag of popcorn and just laugh like hell during the whole thing lol. Apparently it's already started. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35557961...ss-us_business Last edited by a_Username; 02-24-2010 at 01:23 PM.

02-24-2010, 03:33 PM	#2
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,717 View My Garage	I got it on y screen. I just don't have the patience for all the translating. a bunch of I don't recallect. I can't remember. It has that feel where when Sammy Sosa all of a sudden couldn't speak english and didn't understand the questions. lmao __________________

02-24-2010, 04:50 PM	#5
djinva Bow Tie Fan Drives: 16 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dublin VA Posts: 318	I listened to a little of it today and it is a joke, you have congressmen who don't know anything about cars asking questions. One congress lady said she has a Hybird Camry and she wanted Mr. Toyoda to guarentee her car was safe and would NEVER be recalled. I just hope this finally shows everyone that Toyota is not the greatest thing since sliced bread. They have known about this problem for years and just want to keep blaming it on the floor mat and gas pedal. Looks like it is finally coming out that it is the ECM causing the problem. __________________ 16 Camaro 2SS 6M 60 Impala LS power 22 2500 HD Duramax 14 Caprice PPV 6.0 Instagram: dj_sarv

02-24-2010, 05:56 PM	#7
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,420	Can't they just declare Chapter 7 and die already??? __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

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dannkimmel Drives: 1lt,rjt,m6 &2004 harley Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: kendall ny Posts: 96	one thought. this could raise the bar of quality for all auto manufactures. it could also just set up a mind set in people that will make it impossable to please any one. also what if some one who trades in ther toyota for a ford or gm car and there is a problem with this new car? there gonna make a stink we will all have to smell.....