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moto-camaro · 02-07-2010, 11:51 AM

AskMen.com's top 10 list: FTW!

http://www.askmen.com/top_10/cars/to...s-recalls.html

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January 2010 was anything but a happy start to the New Year for Toyota. Sales skidded 16% compared to January 2009. Blame two recalls; or, if you’re Ford and GM, give partial credit to the recalls, because they posted sales gains of 25% and 14%, respectively. (Chrysler sales were down 8%.)

Toyota’s recalls involve unwanted acceleration and, more recently, faulty brakes. It’s strange to see “recall” and Toyota mentioned together -- or “acceleration,” for that matter. But seriously, we don’t feel it’s entirely its fault. While one involves a mechanical issue with accelerators, the other addresses floor mats that aren’t secured or don’t fit, and a third that's just come up is a faulty brake on the brand new Prius. In the case of the floor mats, some consumers could be to blame, not Toyota. Time will tell whether this has a lasting impact on sales (remember how Audi suffered after a few dim bulbs couldn’t differentiate the pedals?).

So, for every Toyota recalled, let’s check out some 2010 domestic alternatives buyers might consider. Let’s be clear: We’re not Toyota bashing. Nor are we implying that every domestic sale came from turned-off Toyota buyers (or Honda, who slumped in January too). However, when you drive some of Detroit’s better products, you realize the former Big Three have potential to reclaim some former glory.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 02-07-2010, 12:22 PM

Hm...wouldn't be so bitter-sweet of an article if they didn't apologize for toyota-bashing...and then the "Big Three replacements" article below is foul. :(

Otherwise, cool. And right.

*DGthe3* · 02-07-2010, 01:27 PM

Lacross - Avalon
Malibu - Camry
Focus - Corolla
Traverse - Highlander
Compass - Matrix
Fusion Hybrid - Prius
Equinox - Rav4
Expedition - Sequoia
Ram/Dakota - Tundra/Tacoma
Flex - Venza

Lauryn200 · 02-07-2010, 04:34 PM

Rav4---Jeep Wrangler 2 Door

That's the only thing I can recommend ...from Chrysler...

Black5thgen · 02-07-2010, 05:49 PM

I would put the Tahoe up against the Sequoia

Vladi · 02-08-2010, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Black5thgen

I would put the Tahoe up against the Sequoia

i agree tahoe is much better than ford

02-07-2010, 12:22 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	Hm...wouldn't be so bitter-sweet of an article if they didn't apologize for toyota-bashing...and then the "Big Three replacements" article below is foul. :( Otherwise, cool. And right. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

02-07-2010, 01:27 PM	#3
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	Lacross - Avalon Malibu - Camry Focus - Corolla Traverse - Highlander Compass - Matrix Fusion Hybrid - Prius Equinox - Rav4 Expedition - Sequoia Ram/Dakota - Tundra/Tacoma Flex - Venza __________________ 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

02-07-2010, 04:34 PM	#4
Lauryn200 I Pity The Fool Drives: Jeep Wrangler '06 & VW GTI 09 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 873 View My Garage	Rav4---Jeep Wrangler 2 Door That's the only thing I can recommend ...from Chrysler... __________________ ........"Is custom faded?" Jeep Wrangler 06 & VW GTI 09 "My Fast"-

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