After all these recalls, will you still buy a Toyota product in the future?

I won't buy (another new) one because I'm sick of having to deal with the service department. The recalls aren't really that much of a big deal. At least I can bring my Evo to AMS (or Strictly Modified, or APM, or...) - I HAVE to bring the Prius to the dealer.

 

In truth, once Toyota emerges from this witch hunt, their cars will likely be even better than before. For a while they'll be extra-extra-EXTRA careful.

For almost my entire lifetime Toyota and Honda have been tops in every list. Ford, Nissan and Mazda vary in their precise order, but always appear in the same list. In other words, Japanese cars are almost universally the best on the market, and have remained so for decades. Hyundai is a comparatively recent addition to that list, but is showing promise.

Based on that history, I'll stick with the Japanese for the forseeable future. Which *precise* make will depend on the car, and that year's ratings.

But Toyota will remain at or near the top of my list.

Chuck

 

of course I would, and I also intend to.

 

All of this negative publicity is causing damage to Toyota. I am certain that Toyota is working furiously on damage control. They will probably emerge stronger than ever.

 

Of course I will! Have you looked at the recall history for domestic auto manufacturers?

 

I'm not concerned about vehicle recalls. I'd be concerned if a significant problem existed and the manufacturer took no action.

My dad is taking delivery of a 2010 Prius V with nav. His dealer didn't offer a very good trade-in on his 2007 w/15K miles, so I am going to buy that car from him. I'll be back to three Toyota hybrids again, and this is tangible evidence of my confidence in Toyota and its products.

 

IMO, right now the Prius is the 2nd best car sold in the USA. If I had to replace my V-AT today I'd start shopping for another V-AT tomorrow.

 

Gray, do you have another dealer nearby?
I have worked with two, and they both have been exceptional.

To the question, I am as likely to buy another Toyota as I was before the recalls.
I will buy another Toyota IF it is the most fuel efficient vehicle that can carry what I need it to (2-4 people and plenty of cargo).
Right now, it is looking like they are going to loose that to Nissan. Possibly even Chevy (although I have my doubts there).

 

4G63 are you still using a Windows OS? Monthly on the second tuesday, they have a recall of defective subsystems which are replaced by newer, slightly less defective subsystems.

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By comparison, the car companies do very well.

 

Would I buy another toyota is a tricky question. I wouldn't buy a non-hybrid toyota. These recalls are not witch hunts (the prius recall is another story). 34 people have died from the accelerator issue and I don't know how many injuries and accidents. Now it's on to steering failure? how is that quality?

I remember almost 2 years ago reading of people saying their toyotas accelerating out of control. Every car co has recalls, hopefully this is a wake up call to toyota that they can't just rely on their reputation for quality. They actually have to keep working to keep the quality high and not have these massive recalls.

The Prius has proven itself reliable and ths "surging" while braking never occured to me (I have to drive over several rail lines and uneven surfaces) and has not been atributed to any deaths or injuries. so in short buy a corolla or camry...no.. buy a prius or othe toyota hybrid...yes

 

We take our Prius to a local shop that has Toyota trained mechanics. Cost about the same and the owner is a reasonable individual.

 

Count me in the No category. At least not at the present time. I have already purchased one non-Toyota car since I purchased my Prius; depending on how Toyota responds, the Prius could be my one and only Toyota.

 

YES I would buy without any doubt!!!! :thumb:toyota rules!!!

 

I would definitly do without a doubt! All their current problems must be the other side of the medal as they became number one. This must be the price of gaining the number one spot. Now, they have a clear message to get back to their number one strenght: reliability and robust cars and they'll be able to keep the number one :rockon: position worldwide.

 

Technically, the beneficiaries of 34 people have hopes of blaming Toyota for the deaths of their loved ones. That is not the same as 34 people actually dieing of a manufacturing defect. But I suppose it is unpopular to kill all the lawyers, even Shakespeare failed

 

This is my first Toyota and I will definitely buy another in the future.

I agree with others here that after all of this settles down and the facts are known, if possible with all of the overhyped media and politics involved, I think Toyota quality will be stronger than ever. I think this was a good wakeup call for them.

 

Yes, yes, and hella yes.

 

I intend to have my Gen II for a very long time. Same with my Odyssey. So it really depends on what happens over the next several years and what's available when I finally get back in the market for a car. But the recent issues don't shy me away from Toyota. If they have what I deem to be the appropriate car for my needs at the time I'll get it.

- D

 

I've owned Toyotas for 20 years and plan to continue the trend for another 20 years. My first vehicle was a Toyota, and I still own it.

If anything, it's about time Toyota stumbled. The recent recalls will give them a swift kick in the butt, and I think they will come out of this stronger than ever.

I'm actually going to take advantage of the situation. I'm willing to bet Prius' aren't going to sell too well right now thanks to all the media hype, so I'm going to be upgrading from our 1st generation to a 2nd generation. And from what I've seen so far doing some mild car shopping already, I will have the pick of the litter!