Toyota...yes Or No?

[Arti]

I am due to change my car this year. I've never had a Toyota before, but I've read that they are 'bulletproof', 'ultra-reliable' etc. What are your experiences of Toyota? Would you recommend them?

[DangerUXD]

In the main, Toyota like the other main Jap cars are pretty good and reliable, can you give us the specific model?

[marje]

I've got a Yaris, great little car.

[joggerjayne]

I love my Land Cruiser.

It never ever ever ever goes wrong.

It's a total work horse.

So ... Yes!

[woofgang]

I've got a Rav4 and I love it, had it from new last november. The service at the where I bought it was first class and the after sales service has been excellent.

[Mattk]

Apart from the odd few million recalls they are bulletproof. ;-)

[Prudie]

I'm on my 3rd Celica. Can't fault Toyota for reliability.

[mrspirite]

can't go wrong..ive got a toyota starlet.14yrs old.like new.

[joggerjayne]

But you'll notice with recalls that it's always things thar "could" cause problems ... but never actually have.

Electric window switches that "could" cause a fire ... but never have.

A "possible" problem with the brakes ... but not really a problem at all.

Etc ...

Car manufacturers do recalls every now and then to remind their customers that they are still looking after them, even when their car is a few year sold.

Most recalls are totally unnecessary. It's a marketing ploy.

[Mick-Talbot]

It's a total work horse.



Remind me again JJ, what do you use it for?

[horseshoes]

After years of having a classic Mini Cooper, and being upset at having to get rid of it, I bought a Yaris and I absolutely love it.

[joggerjayne]

Going to the shops.

[society]

She rides it as a horse to work. ;)

[Baldric]

Nice bit of marketing here JJ

http://www.motortrend.com/features/auto_news/2010/112_1001_toyota_recall_crisis/viewall.html

[joggerjayne]

There's no such thing as bad publicity, baldric.

[ladybirder]

Yes. I've had 2 Ravs and a Corolla and would recommend.

[Mattk]

"Most recalls are totally unnecessary. It's a marketing ploy."

Seriously? Recalls are a safeguard and maybe overkill and possibly unnecessary but are most certainly not good for business.

Take Tesco burgers for example. Many have been recalled and somehow I doubt that sales have gone up.

[Mick-Talbot]

They are built like Arnold Schwarzenegger


Toyatal Recall

[Mick-Talbot]

Toyotal Recall

even.

[joggerjayne]

I hope there's a recall soon, so I can use that gag at the dealers.

[Prudie]

Toyatal and Toyotal - almost Twins