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Rallysport · 06-17-2010, 11:00 PM

I just can't stand seeing toyota blitz the TV ads with their "commitment to safety and quality". Listen, you liars, your reputation is now crap, and it probably wouldn't be so bad if you just would have fessed up in the first place...but nooooo, you blamed floormats. People will give you a break if you admit you did wrong and are actually sorry. But, alas, you wanted to try and cover up problems with LIES. Tough toenails toyota, you lose! http://www.insideline.com/toyota/toy...ers-shine.html

*Mr. Wyndham* · 06-17-2010, 11:03 PM

Those commercials irritate me too...I've gotten to the point where I switch the channel for a few minutes, I'm tired of hearing it.

lil_chef · 06-17-2010, 11:10 PM

unfortunately they are working.... my professor recently asked our class what car she should go test drive in the 20k range. I and many other students recommended the Mazda 3 (she couldnt wait for cruze). yesterday she came to class to announce she test drove the corrola, and without testing any other car bought it because she thought she was getting a good deal..............hmmm.....

Revo1 · 06-17-2010, 11:14 PM

I hear ya. My girl just got a floormat retrofit on her Lexus...

PQ · 06-17-2010, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Revo1

I hear ya. My girl just got a floormat retrofit on her Lexus...

I'm actually a little concerned. Our Lexus dealer said that Bonnies car has no recalls or warnings.

Rallysport · 06-17-2010, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by PQ

I'm actually a little concerned. Our Lexus dealer said that Bonnies car has no recalls or warnings.

I'd be concerned too, judging from toyota's track record on this.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 06-17-2010, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by PQ

I'm actually a little concerned. Our Lexus dealer said that Bonnies car has no recalls or warnings.

Your wife drives a Lexus IS-F right. I think you're good.

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Originally Posted by Revo1

I hear ya. My girl just got a floormat retrofit on her Lexus...

Don't you love that. You paid for a Lexus and you're getting treated like you bought a corolla.

FenwickHockey65 · 06-17-2010, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro_Corvette

Your wife drives a Lexus IS-F right. I think you're good.

I think it's an IS250 or 350, not an IS-F.

Toyota's one commercial about how they think safety is the most important thing irritates the hell out of me. PROFIT is the most important thing to them, and they're willing to let people die in order to get it.

*DGthe3* · 06-18-2010, 01:26 AM

Yup, Toyota's quality is moving backwads. JD Power released their IQS and Toyota's numbers slid backards

2009 JD Power Initial Quality Survey

#1 Lexus: 84 problems/100 vehicles
#7 Toyota: 101 problems/100 vehicles
#21 Scion: 118 problems/100 vehicles
Industry Average: 108 problems/100 vehicles

2010 JD Power Initial Quality Survey

#4 Lexus: 88 problems/100 vehicles
#20 Scion: 114 problems/100 vehicles
#21 Toyota: 117 problems/100 vehicles
Industry Average: 109 problems/100 vehicles

Revo1 · 06-18-2010, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Camaro_Corvette

Your wife drives a Lexus IS-F right. I think you're good.

Don't you love that. You paid for a Lexus and you're getting treated like you bought a corolla.

LOL Tell me about it. Took 8 hours at the dealer to change the mats and check the brakes

Oh and I believe Bonnie drives a 350?

storm79 · 06-18-2010, 02:10 PM

i totally agree with u guys!. these commercials are rediculous i hate how they are like "we are committed to safety and quality"....hmmm where was this slogan when there were runaway cars all around!

Keedy · 06-18-2010, 03:11 PM

Have any of you looked at their "star safety" systems? Its kind of hilarious.

Stability Control
Traction Control
Anti lock brakes
Power Brakes
Electronic brake force distribution

Thats it. Thats what they mean when they talk about their "Star Safety" systems. 5 systems, 4 of which almost every car made in the past 5 years has had anyway, and nothing new.

SleepWarz · 06-18-2010, 03:14 PM

No worse than Apples propaganda.

*The_Blur* · 06-18-2010, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Keedy

Have any of you looked at their "star safety" systems? Its kind of hilarious.

Stability Control
Traction Control
Anti lock brakes
Power Brakes
Electronic brake force distribution

Thats it. Thats what they mean when they talk about their "Star Safety" systems. 5 systems, 4 of which almost every car made in the past 5 years has had anyway, and nothing new.

They would have been stars for releasing this system if they released it 20 years ago. Now, it's just a buzz phrase to make their average safety features sound special.

06-18-2010, 01:26 AM	#9
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	Yup, Toyota's quality is moving backwads. JD Power released their IQS and Toyota's numbers slid backards 2009 JD Power Initial Quality Survey #1 Lexus: 84 problems/100 vehicles #7 Toyota: 101 problems/100 vehicles #21 Scion: 118 problems/100 vehicles Industry Average: 108 problems/100 vehicles 2010 JD Power Initial Quality Survey #4 Lexus: 88 problems/100 vehicles #20 Scion: 114 problems/100 vehicles #21 Toyota: 117 problems/100 vehicles Industry Average: 109 problems/100 vehicles __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

06-18-2010, 02:10 PM	#11
storm79 Drives: 2007 GMC Sierra Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Middle of nowhere Posts: 281	i totally agree with u guys!. these commercials are rediculous i hate how they are like "we are committed to safety and quality"....hmmm where was this slogan when there were runaway cars all around! __________________

06-18-2010, 03:11 PM	#12
Keedy Should have waited... Drives: 2004 Mazda RX8 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Posts: 226	Have any of you looked at their "star safety" systems? Its kind of hilarious. Stability Control Traction Control Anti lock brakes Power Brakes Electronic brake force distribution Thats it. Thats what they mean when they talk about their "Star Safety" systems. 5 systems, 4 of which almost every car made in the past 5 years has had anyway, and nothing new.

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06-17-2010, 11:00 PM	#1
Rallysport Go Cardinals! Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS 6-speed #1879 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 856 View My Garage	Toyota: Moving..BACKWARDS? I just can't stand seeing toyota blitz the TV ads with their "commitment to safety and quality". Listen, you liars, your reputation is now crap, and it probably wouldn't be so bad if you just would have fessed up in the first place...but nooooo, you blamed floormats. People will give you a break if you admit you did wrong and are actually sorry. But, alas, you wanted to try and cover up problems with LIES. Tough toenails toyota, you lose! http://www.insideline.com/toyota/toy...ers-shine.html __________________

06-17-2010, 11:03 PM	#2
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	Those commercials irritate me too...I've gotten to the point where I switch the channel for a few minutes, I'm tired of hearing it. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

06-17-2010, 11:10 PM	#3
lil_chef Banned Drives: 2010 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 1,823	unfortunately they are working.... my professor recently asked our class what car she should go test drive in the 20k range. I and many other students recommended the Mazda 3 (she couldnt wait for cruze). yesterday she came to class to announce she test drove the corrola, and without testing any other car bought it because she thought she was getting a good deal..............hmmm.....

06-17-2010, 11:14 PM	#4
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	I hear ya. My girl just got a floormat retrofit on her Lexus... __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

06-18-2010, 03:14 PM	#13
SleepWarz Banned Drives: 1991 New Yorker, 69 Tbird, ABM2SSRS Join Date: May 2009 Location: BC Canada Posts: 2,248 View My Garage	No worse than Apples propaganda.