Toyotas? Reliable?
27 January 2007, 01:14 AM
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Toyotas? Reliable?
Automaker says 11 accidents were reported because of a defect that makes Sequoia, Tundra difficult to steer.
January 19 2007: 8:43 AM EST
TOKYO (Reuters) -- Toyota Motor Corp. plans to recall about 533,000 Sequoia SUVs and Tundra pickup trucks in the United States to repair faulty components that could make the vehicles difficult to steer.
Six injuries and 11 accidents were reported as a result of the defect, Japan's top automaker said Friday.
Toyota (Charts), on its way to becoming the world's biggest auto maker ahead of General Motors Corp. (Charts), has vowed to step up its quality efforts after a rise in vehicle recalls and increased scrutiny from Japanese media over quality issues.
The latest recall covers certain 2004 to 2007 model year Sequoias and 2004 to 2006 model year Tundras, both built at Toyota's Indiana plant, the automaker's U.S. sales unit said in a statement.
Toyota as a policy does not disclose estimated recall costs. A spokesman said the automaker has funds reserved against quality costs at all times and expects no impact on its earnings.
Toyota last year recalled more than a million vehicles in Japan and 760,000 units in the United States, but the publicity has done little to hurt it. Toyota boosted its global sales by 9 percent in 2006, fueled largely by a 13 percent jump in sales in the United States.
Toyota and its premium Lexus brand are perennial outperformers in the closely watched J.D. Power Initial Quality Survey in the United States, although the Toyota brand ranked second among non-premium brands in 2006, behind South Korea's Hyundai Motor Co. (Charts)
"Toyota has a lot of goodwill built up," said Christopher Richter, an auto analyst at CLSA Asia-Pacific Markets, adding that recall numbers would naturally rise with an increase in vehicles sold.
Recalls have also been on the rise across the industry as car makers use common components on various models to save costs. The Tundra and Sequoia, both of which are due for a full remodeling, share most of the same components.
Toyota will notify owners starting in mid-February and repair the defective front suspension lower ball joints free of charge.
January 19 2007: 8:43 AM EST
TOKYO (Reuters) -- Toyota Motor Corp. plans to recall about 533,000 Sequoia SUVs and Tundra pickup trucks in the United States to repair faulty components that could make the vehicles difficult to steer.
Six injuries and 11 accidents were reported as a result of the defect, Japan's top automaker said Friday.
Toyota (Charts), on its way to becoming the world's biggest auto maker ahead of General Motors Corp. (Charts), has vowed to step up its quality efforts after a rise in vehicle recalls and increased scrutiny from Japanese media over quality issues.
The latest recall covers certain 2004 to 2007 model year Sequoias and 2004 to 2006 model year Tundras, both built at Toyota's Indiana plant, the automaker's U.S. sales unit said in a statement.
Toyota as a policy does not disclose estimated recall costs. A spokesman said the automaker has funds reserved against quality costs at all times and expects no impact on its earnings.
Toyota last year recalled more than a million vehicles in Japan and 760,000 units in the United States, but the publicity has done little to hurt it. Toyota boosted its global sales by 9 percent in 2006, fueled largely by a 13 percent jump in sales in the United States.
Toyota and its premium Lexus brand are perennial outperformers in the closely watched J.D. Power Initial Quality Survey in the United States, although the Toyota brand ranked second among non-premium brands in 2006, behind South Korea's Hyundai Motor Co. (Charts)
"Toyota has a lot of goodwill built up," said Christopher Richter, an auto analyst at CLSA Asia-Pacific Markets, adding that recall numbers would naturally rise with an increase in vehicles sold.
Recalls have also been on the rise across the industry as car makers use common components on various models to save costs. The Tundra and Sequoia, both of which are due for a full remodeling, share most of the same components.
Toyota will notify owners starting in mid-February and repair the defective front suspension lower ball joints free of charge.
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Mark Rechtin - Automotive News - January 8, 2007 -
LOS ANGELES -- Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. Inc. has quietly settled a class-action lawsuit that covers about 3.5 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles that may have been damaged by engine oil sludge.
Details of the settlement, which allows for third-party mediation of sludge claims rejected by Toyota, have been mailed to 7.5 million current and previous owners.
Critics contend Toyota has told customers and dealers too little about sludge issues. They say some customers took vehicles with dead engines to dealers who had little or no knowledge of the problem and often assumed it was the owners' fault.
Unhappy customers had no remedy other than hiring a lawyer to go after Toyota.
Under the agreement, owners whose claims have been denied by Toyota may submit them to a third-party mediator at no cost for binding arbitration.
"This settlement breathes life into claims that have been dead for years," said Gary Gambel, a lawyer for plaintiffs who sued Toyota. "This is not a settlement that gives a few dollars to everyone. The relief is exactly tied to the problems and damages that someone might have."
About 3.3 million Toyota vehicles are susceptible to oil sludge, which can cause thousands of dollars in damage and require replacement of the engine.
Sludge is gelled oil that fails to lubricate engine parts. It can lead to damage, often requiring a new engine at a cost that can exceed $10,000. Complaints about sludged engines have plagued several carmakers, but Toyota's troubles have been especially controversial in light of its reputation for vehicle quality.
The issue highlights a possible ***** in the company's armor. Executives fear Toyota is growing too fast for its engineering resources. That could lead to quality snags and a tarnished reputation.
When a customer takes a sludge-caked engine to a dealership, there is usually a "clean-out" procedure. The head is pulled and a service technician tries try to steam out the sludge. If that doesn't work, the engine must be replaced.
Sludge can result from poor engine design; overly tight tolerances between moving parts; improper cooling; and poor maintenance by consumers.
Toyota insists the problem arises mainly when owners fail to change their oil frequently enough.
The agreement does not find Toyota at fault.
Damages that can be recovered include loss in value of the vehicle and incidental costs, such as rental cars. Past lawyers' fees, mental anguish and bodily injuries are not covered.
A Toyota spokesman said the agreement is not a defeat for the automaker.
"The settlement validates the customer support program we implemented four years ago," Xavier Dominicis said.
"The terms of the program remain unchanged. There always was a way for customers to appeal our decision."
Plaintiff lawyers disagree. They say Toyota failed to communicate the extent of the problem to its dealers and customers. Toyota's appeal process also meant hiring a lawyer, which many consumers could not afford. It costs nothing to file an appeal with Ates.
"The consumer only needs to show reasonable maintenance in terms of oil changes," Gambel said. "You don't need to prove where the sludge came from, or explain your driving habits. If you have oil sludge, Toyota pays" the consumer.
LOS ANGELES -- Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. Inc. has quietly settled a class-action lawsuit that covers about 3.5 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles that may have been damaged by engine oil sludge.
Details of the settlement, which allows for third-party mediation of sludge claims rejected by Toyota, have been mailed to 7.5 million current and previous owners.
Critics contend Toyota has told customers and dealers too little about sludge issues. They say some customers took vehicles with dead engines to dealers who had little or no knowledge of the problem and often assumed it was the owners' fault.
Unhappy customers had no remedy other than hiring a lawyer to go after Toyota.
Under the agreement, owners whose claims have been denied by Toyota may submit them to a third-party mediator at no cost for binding arbitration.
"This settlement breathes life into claims that have been dead for years," said Gary Gambel, a lawyer for plaintiffs who sued Toyota. "This is not a settlement that gives a few dollars to everyone. The relief is exactly tied to the problems and damages that someone might have."
About 3.3 million Toyota vehicles are susceptible to oil sludge, which can cause thousands of dollars in damage and require replacement of the engine.
Sludge is gelled oil that fails to lubricate engine parts. It can lead to damage, often requiring a new engine at a cost that can exceed $10,000. Complaints about sludged engines have plagued several carmakers, but Toyota's troubles have been especially controversial in light of its reputation for vehicle quality.
The issue highlights a possible ***** in the company's armor. Executives fear Toyota is growing too fast for its engineering resources. That could lead to quality snags and a tarnished reputation.
When a customer takes a sludge-caked engine to a dealership, there is usually a "clean-out" procedure. The head is pulled and a service technician tries try to steam out the sludge. If that doesn't work, the engine must be replaced.
Sludge can result from poor engine design; overly tight tolerances between moving parts; improper cooling; and poor maintenance by consumers.
Toyota insists the problem arises mainly when owners fail to change their oil frequently enough.
The agreement does not find Toyota at fault.
Damages that can be recovered include loss in value of the vehicle and incidental costs, such as rental cars. Past lawyers' fees, mental anguish and bodily injuries are not covered.
A Toyota spokesman said the agreement is not a defeat for the automaker.
"The settlement validates the customer support program we implemented four years ago," Xavier Dominicis said.
"The terms of the program remain unchanged. There always was a way for customers to appeal our decision."
Plaintiff lawyers disagree. They say Toyota failed to communicate the extent of the problem to its dealers and customers. Toyota's appeal process also meant hiring a lawyer, which many consumers could not afford. It costs nothing to file an appeal with Ates.
"The consumer only needs to show reasonable maintenance in terms of oil changes," Gambel said. "You don't need to prove where the sludge came from, or explain your driving habits. If you have oil sludge, Toyota pays" the consumer.
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Toyota U.S. recall extravaganza
Tundras, Scions, and now... Toyota Motor is recalling 367,600 U.S. Highlander and Lexus RX SUVs to fix clips that may allow a console access panel to fall onto the gas pedal.
The recall applies to 2004-2005 Highlanders and RX 330s and 2006 Highlander Hybrid and RX 400h models. Stronger clips will be installed to replace the original units.
Toyota says it has had seven reported complaints about the errant panel, and in two cases it interfered with the gas pedal, causing accidents. No injuries have resulted.
Tundras, Scions, and now... Toyota Motor is recalling 367,600 U.S. Highlander and Lexus RX SUVs to fix clips that may allow a console access panel to fall onto the gas pedal.
The recall applies to 2004-2005 Highlanders and RX 330s and 2006 Highlander Hybrid and RX 400h models. Stronger clips will be installed to replace the original units.
Toyota says it has had seven reported complaints about the errant panel, and in two cases it interfered with the gas pedal, causing accidents. No injuries have resulted.
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27 January 2007, 01:40 AM
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Of course one of the worst recalls in history, if not the worst was by Audi concerning their Audi 5000 model.
3000 accidents and over 100 fatalities.
And then we have the TT issue at high speed. (200 accidents and 2 deaths)
3000 accidents and over 100 fatalities.
And then we have the TT issue at high speed. (200 accidents and 2 deaths)
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Toyota's Spate of Recalls -Paying the Price for Rapid Growth? Japan Information Network Business News J-CAST Business News May, 30. 2006 
Recalled Toyota's "Lexus GS430". Is something happening to Toyota? Toyota Motor Corp. has repeatedly recalled its cars in 2006. The company filed a report with the Ministry of Land Infrastructure and Transport on May 16 that it was recalling a total of 107,767 units of the Land Cruiser Prado that were manufactured between April 96 and January 1999. The report said that the steel-made flanges that connects the driving shafts and the rear wheels of those cars were not durable enough so that the wheels could fall off after repeated turning, for instance, around corners on mountain roads. --- Also, the AP reported Toyota Motor Corp. , the world's second-largest auto maker, said on Tuesday, May 30th, it would recall a total of about 1 million vehicles globally to replace faulty intermediate steering shafts and sliding yokes. In a filing with Japan's Transport Ministry, the company said it would recall a total of 565,756 vehicles in Japan, including Wish, Isis, Prius and other cars built between September 2002 and November 2005. A Toyota spokesman said the recall would also cover about 400,000 units overseas. SOURCE. --- Toyota reported on May 10 its account settlements for the term ended in March, in which it declared new highs for both sales and profit. Major national newspapers throughout Japan, however, reported cautious views on their May 11 issues about the futures of Toyota. Some of the articles could be summarized as: 1. Increased recalls indicated bad quality control, crumbling of the "Toyota legend." 2. Fast business expansion leaves a personnel shortage 3. High-cost management by big capital investments. It could be said that these were accurate analyses. Recalls Occurred 6 Times in 2006 Alone The recall of Land Cruiser Prado was the fifth such action taken in 2006 alone. In February a total of about 26,000 Ractis cars produced between September and December of last year were recalled. The reason was that there was the possibility of the metal fixtures to fasten the seatbelt of the rear seat were misssing. In April a total of about 76,000 four-wheel-drive cars of 10 models, including those of Granvia and Hiace, produced between September 1995 and October 2005 had to be recalled. The connecting section of the device to carry the driving force to the front wheels of these automobiles did not have enough heat resistance so that, in the worst case, the system could break down and the cars would not move. The subjects to this recall incident included some 3,000 ambulance cars. Further, a total of 11,109 Lexus luxury cars of four types, including the GS430, made between July and December 2005, were recalled because of deficiency in the seatbelts. Hino Motors, Ltd. , Toyota's subsidiary, also announced on April 13 the recall of a total of 26,150 Niho Profia large trucks produced between October 2003 and February of this year because of deficiency in the turbo system. "Like an Army with Diminishing Logistics in a War" People in the car industry are beginning to say that "the 'Toyota legend' of high quality will crumble unless the company does something." A reporter of a trade newspaper in the auto industry said that "people inside Toyota are furiously trying to do something because the current situation will develop into something very serious if nothing is done." As a prime reason for the series of recalls, the reporter pointed out the "drastic production expansion." In the past year, Toyota's car production over the world went up by 600,000 units. The figure is equivalent to the total production of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. as a whole. "Toyota is suffering from personnel shortage and workers who don't have sufficient skills are increasing at its working places. It's like an army with diminishing logistics while engaging in a war," the reporter said. "It pursued cost down, and it cannot be denied the quality went down as a result. The employees of the company themselves are now saying they have to review what they have been doing," he added. Source: Toyota's Spate of RecallsPay the Price for Rapid Growth?:J-CAST Business News 
Recalled Toyota's "Lexus GS430". Is something happening to Toyota? Toyota Motor Corp. has repeatedly recalled its cars in 2006. The company filed a report with the Ministry of Land Infrastructure and Transport on May 16 that it was recalling a total of 107,767 units of the Land Cruiser Prado that were manufactured between April 96 and January 1999. The report said that the steel-made flanges that connects the driving shafts and the rear wheels of those cars were not durable enough so that the wheels could fall off after repeated turning, for instance, around corners on mountain roads. --- Also, the AP reported Toyota Motor Corp. , the world's second-largest auto maker, said on Tuesday, May 30th, it would recall a total of about 1 million vehicles globally to replace faulty intermediate steering shafts and sliding yokes. In a filing with Japan's Transport Ministry, the company said it would recall a total of 565,756 vehicles in Japan, including Wish, Isis, Prius and other cars built between September 2002 and November 2005. A Toyota spokesman said the recall would also cover about 400,000 units overseas. SOURCE. --- Toyota reported on May 10 its account settlements for the term ended in March, in which it declared new highs for both sales and profit. Major national newspapers throughout Japan, however, reported cautious views on their May 11 issues about the futures of Toyota. Some of the articles could be summarized as: 1. Increased recalls indicated bad quality control, crumbling of the "Toyota legend." 2. Fast business expansion leaves a personnel shortage 3. High-cost management by big capital investments. It could be said that these were accurate analyses. Recalls Occurred 6 Times in 2006 Alone The recall of Land Cruiser Prado was the fifth such action taken in 2006 alone. In February a total of about 26,000 Ractis cars produced between September and December of last year were recalled. The reason was that there was the possibility of the metal fixtures to fasten the seatbelt of the rear seat were misssing. In April a total of about 76,000 four-wheel-drive cars of 10 models, including those of Granvia and Hiace, produced between September 1995 and October 2005 had to be recalled. The connecting section of the device to carry the driving force to the front wheels of these automobiles did not have enough heat resistance so that, in the worst case, the system could break down and the cars would not move. The subjects to this recall incident included some 3,000 ambulance cars. Further, a total of 11,109 Lexus luxury cars of four types, including the GS430, made between July and December 2005, were recalled because of deficiency in the seatbelts. Hino Motors, Ltd. , Toyota's subsidiary, also announced on April 13 the recall of a total of 26,150 Niho Profia large trucks produced between October 2003 and February of this year because of deficiency in the turbo system. "Like an Army with Diminishing Logistics in a War" People in the car industry are beginning to say that "the 'Toyota legend' of high quality will crumble unless the company does something." A reporter of a trade newspaper in the auto industry said that "people inside Toyota are furiously trying to do something because the current situation will develop into something very serious if nothing is done." As a prime reason for the series of recalls, the reporter pointed out the "drastic production expansion." In the past year, Toyota's car production over the world went up by 600,000 units. The figure is equivalent to the total production of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. as a whole. "Toyota is suffering from personnel shortage and workers who don't have sufficient skills are increasing at its working places. It's like an army with diminishing logistics while engaging in a war," the reporter said. "It pursued cost down, and it cannot be denied the quality went down as a result. The employees of the company themselves are now saying they have to review what they have been doing," he added. Source: Toyota's Spate of RecallsPay the Price for Rapid Growth?:J-CAST Business News
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Toyota recalls more than 565,000 cars Source: MSNBC.MSN.COM Defective parts could cause drivers to lose control of steering wheel TOKYO - Toyota Motor Corp. said Tuesday it is recalling more than 565,000 vehicles across nine models, including its popular Prius hybrid car, to replace faulty parts that could cause drivers to lose control of the steering wheel. Subject to the recall are a total of 565,756 vehicles manufactured under the Wish, Isis, Prius, Corolla, Corolla Runx, Corolla Fielder, Corolla Spacio, Allex and Ractis brands between September 2002 and November 2005, according to the statement. The number included more than 300,000 Wish cars and more than 113,000 Prius cars. It wasn’t immediately clear whether the recall affected cars sold outside Japan. Toyota officials couldn’t be reached for comment late Tuesday. The intermediate shafts and sliding yokes in the recalled cars lack the necessary strength and could distort or crack under strong pressure, causing drivers to lose control of the steering wheel, the Japanese automaker said in a statement. The recall follows more than 30 complaints filed with Toyota since March 2004, the carmaker said. The company wasn’t aware of any accidents attributed to the faulty parts, it added. ***** Toyota recalls about 1 million cars globally by Reuters TOKYO, May 30 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp. (7203.T: Quote, Profile, Research), the world's second-largest auto maker, said on Tuesday it would recall a total of about 1 million vehicles globally to replace faulty intermediate shafts and sliding yokes. In a filing with Japan's Transport Ministry, the company said it would recall a total of 565,756 vehicles in Japan, including Wish, Isis, Prius and other cars built between September 2002 and November 2005. A Toyota spokesman said the recall would also cover about 400,000 units overseas. The company said it had received no reports of accidents from the defects. Toyota as a matter of policy does not disclose the cost of recalls. ***** 
Sounds like a small problem.... who needs to steer a car anyway?Sheesh...another Toyota recall...who would have thought that the perfect car maker for masses would have serious quality problems.
Sounds like a small problem.... who needs to steer a car anyway?Sheesh...another Toyota recall...who would have thought that the perfect car maker for masses would have serious quality problems.
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Toyota recalls more than 565,000 cars Source: MSNBC.MSN.COM Defective parts could cause drivers to lose control of steering wheel TOKYO - Toyota Motor Corp. said Tuesday it is recalling more than 565,000 vehicles across nine models, including its popular Prius hybrid car, to replace faulty parts that could cause drivers to lose control of the steering wheel. Subject to the recall are a total of 565,756 vehicles manufactured under the Wish, Isis, Prius, Corolla, Corolla Runx, Corolla Fielder, Corolla Spacio, Allex and Ractis brands between September 2002 and November 2005, according to the statement. The number included more than 300,000 Wish cars and more than 113,000 Prius cars. It wasn’t immediately clear whether the recall affected cars sold outside Japan. Toyota officials couldn’t be reached for comment late Tuesday. The intermediate shafts and sliding yokes in the recalled cars lack the necessary strength and could distort or crack under strong pressure, causing drivers to lose control of the steering wheel, the Japanese automaker said in a statement. The recall follows more than 30 complaints filed with Toyota since March 2004, the carmaker said. The company wasn’t aware of any accidents attributed to the faulty parts, it added. ***** Toyota recalls about 1 million cars globally by Reuters TOKYO, May 30 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp. (7203.T: Quote, Profile, Research), the world's second-largest auto maker, said on Tuesday it would recall a total of about 1 million vehicles globally to replace faulty intermediate shafts and sliding yokes. In a filing with Japan's Transport Ministry, the company said it would recall a total of 565,756 vehicles in Japan, including Wish, Isis, Prius and other cars built between September 2002 and November 2005. A Toyota spokesman said the recall would also cover about 400,000 units overseas. The company said it had received no reports of accidents from the defects. Toyota as a matter of policy does not disclose the cost of recalls. ***** Sounds like a small problem.... who needs to steer a car anyway?Sheesh...another Toyota recall...who would have thought that the perfect car maker for masses would have serious quality problems.
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Of course one of the worst recalls in history, if not the worst was by Audi concerning their Audi 5000 model.
3000 accidents and over 100 fatalities.
And then we have the TT issue at high speed. (200 accidents and 2 deaths)
3000 accidents and over 100 fatalities.
And then we have the TT issue at high speed. (200 accidents and 2 deaths)
I'm sure I heard somewhere that Toyota could stopping selling everything one day and pay their entire staff for 10 years or something horrendous! A few recalls isn't gonna worry them too much!
27 January 2007, 09:40 AM
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Still think toyotas are reliable?
27 January 2007, 10:03 AM
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I, like a lot of people on here, don't come on here to read thread after thread about your opinions on Japanese cars. Fair enough, you don't like them, p1ss off to tyresmoke.com then!!
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AL, this thread is one of the most pointless I have ever read on an Internet forum. You don't even offer an opinion until challenged, you just cut and paste selectively from other sites and hit the Post button.
Look we know you love Audis and hate just about everything else, we've got it, we truly have so therefore there is no need to post anymore. I am not sure why you would want to come on to a Subaru forum and continually post drivel about how great Audis are and how bad all the other manufacturers are. It is just not normal behaviour is it?
Look we know you love Audis and hate just about everything else, we've got it, we truly have so therefore there is no need to post anymore. I am not sure why you would want to come on to a Subaru forum and continually post drivel about how great Audis are and how bad all the other manufacturers are. It is just not normal behaviour is it?
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No, A.L.'s just a knuckle dragging, club swing, hunchback, bridge guarding, goat scaring TROLL. lol
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All car manufactors have recalls, - some might have more than others, and some are a lot more open about the recalls, than others that do the recalls work when the car is in for a service.
Slightyly off topic I know but question for Audilover - what do you think of the rest of the VAG range, ie Skoda, Seat, VW - after all they are essentialy the same car as your favoured Audi's - just without the badge - oh and for a couple of grand more ?
Richard
Slightyly off topic I know but question for Audilover - what do you think of the rest of the VAG range, ie Skoda, Seat, VW - after all they are essentialy the same car as your favoured Audi's - just without the badge - oh and for a couple of grand more ?
Richard
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27 January 2007, 01:03 PM
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Where does that leave Porsche, considering they have a controlling interest in VW and are the biggest single majority shareholder.
I assume you are talking car sales and not profit....
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Yes car sales.
1ST. GM
2ND TOYOTA
3RD FORD? (NOT SURE ON THAT ONE)
4TH VAG
Toyota should finally be number one at the end of this year. Then they will be top dog for a little while till porsche buys VAG and knocks toyota from the top spot.
And japanese cars are great, i love them my favourites after germans, but toyotas these days are so fookin boring and bland, and people buy them for reliability, even though they arent all that reliable.
Audilover.... I have owned a toyota before and it was great, then they got bland and stopped making sports cars and I dislike them.
1ST. GM
2ND TOYOTA
3RD FORD? (NOT SURE ON THAT ONE)
4TH VAG
Toyota should finally be number one at the end of this year. Then they will be top dog for a little while till porsche buys VAG and knocks toyota from the top spot.
And japanese cars are great, i love them my favourites after germans, but toyotas these days are so fookin boring and bland, and people buy them for reliability, even though they arent all that reliable.
Audilover.... I have owned a toyota before and it was great, then they got bland and stopped making sports cars and I dislike them.
27 January 2007, 05:42 PM
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AudiLover? Reliable? oh yes, and predictible. You just know that whatever AL posts something its a load of drivel! Heres some more drivel just for the A4, which shows Audi are no better and their customer service is ****e compared to most if not all Japanese dealerships.
"Audi's 1997 (built Feb-March 1997): check front seatbelt top mounting height adjusters. (Built '95-'96): airbag may inflate while stationary. 1998: 4,574 2.4 litre V6 cars built Aug '97-Feb '98: possibility of throttle jamming. 1999: 'S' reg 2.5 V6 TDIs recalled for brake modification; 2.5 V6 TDIs recalled for major engine modifications. 2000: A4 manuals built July '94-August '95: brake pedal may become loose; A4s built March '98 to August '98: steering ball joints could fail. Also Recall 13A9 vibration damper, Recall 17B4 oil pump and Recall 46C7 brake pads. March 2001: Worldwide recall of 560,000 1999 model year A4s, A6s, A8s and VW Passats to replace steering ball joints (track rod ends). Announced Auto Bild 11/3/2001: Wordwide recall of all VW passats from 1996 to July 2001, Audi A4s from 1994, Audi A6s from 1997 to replace faulty front lower wishbones (this recall is not acknowledged or applied by Audi UK). Recall announced in Auto Bild 26/8/2001: The ball joint can fail and the the two other flex connections can fail. (These are the long arms that go from the bottom of the front hubs to the body.) 16-10-02: On cars with 3 spoke steering wheels airbags may not work. Airbag to be replaced, but affects only 79 of 4,400 cars. April 2004: Worldwide recall of 870,000 1996-1999 Passat, 1994-1999 A4, 1997-1999 A6 and 1994-1999 A8s for "free check for possible damage of the rubber bellows of the front axle. The problem could lead to premature wear and, in isolated cases, to the failure of the bearing arm."
Still driving your S40? you might want to check these out:
"Volvo has an 'in service' cure for intermittent poor running, applied if owners complain. 2000: 2000 model-year cars: front brake callipers may crack and leak fluid. 14-6-2001: on 2001MY cars a diode in the climate control system may not be sufficiently durable leading to fan stopping working. Additional heater fan cable harness with climate control diode to be fitted. November 2001: TSB issued with fix for cold start ignition problems on 1.8 engines. 14-5-2002: On diesel models, brake vacuum pump may fail leading to reduction in brake servo assistance. Solution: fit modified brake vacuum pump. 14-5-2002 VIN 315000 to 599999: Fault in alternator drive pulley may cause auxilliary drive belt to fail leading to loss of power assistance to steering and possibly also tangling in the timing belt resulting in catastrophic engine damage. 02-07-2002: 1,696 S40s and V40s recalled because part of horn operating mechanism may foul drivers airbag module causing it to become loose in nits mounting. Airbag mounting plate to be replaced. 11-7-2002: 1,042 Volvo Towbar kits recalled because tow ball can prematurely detach itself from rest of assembly. All towbars to be modified, then replaced at a later date once supplies are available. 17-11-2003: On 8,183 S40s and V40s the engine fuel rail may leak. Fuel rail end cover to be secured with a V-clamp. "
"Audi's 1997 (built Feb-March 1997): check front seatbelt top mounting height adjusters. (Built '95-'96): airbag may inflate while stationary. 1998: 4,574 2.4 litre V6 cars built Aug '97-Feb '98: possibility of throttle jamming. 1999: 'S' reg 2.5 V6 TDIs recalled for brake modification; 2.5 V6 TDIs recalled for major engine modifications. 2000: A4 manuals built July '94-August '95: brake pedal may become loose; A4s built March '98 to August '98: steering ball joints could fail. Also Recall 13A9 vibration damper, Recall 17B4 oil pump and Recall 46C7 brake pads. March 2001: Worldwide recall of 560,000 1999 model year A4s, A6s, A8s and VW Passats to replace steering ball joints (track rod ends). Announced Auto Bild 11/3/2001: Wordwide recall of all VW passats from 1996 to July 2001, Audi A4s from 1994, Audi A6s from 1997 to replace faulty front lower wishbones (this recall is not acknowledged or applied by Audi UK). Recall announced in Auto Bild 26/8/2001: The ball joint can fail and the the two other flex connections can fail. (These are the long arms that go from the bottom of the front hubs to the body.) 16-10-02: On cars with 3 spoke steering wheels airbags may not work. Airbag to be replaced, but affects only 79 of 4,400 cars. April 2004: Worldwide recall of 870,000 1996-1999 Passat, 1994-1999 A4, 1997-1999 A6 and 1994-1999 A8s for "free check for possible damage of the rubber bellows of the front axle. The problem could lead to premature wear and, in isolated cases, to the failure of the bearing arm."
Still driving your S40? you might want to check these out:
"Volvo has an 'in service' cure for intermittent poor running, applied if owners complain. 2000: 2000 model-year cars: front brake callipers may crack and leak fluid. 14-6-2001: on 2001MY cars a diode in the climate control system may not be sufficiently durable leading to fan stopping working. Additional heater fan cable harness with climate control diode to be fitted. November 2001: TSB issued with fix for cold start ignition problems on 1.8 engines. 14-5-2002: On diesel models, brake vacuum pump may fail leading to reduction in brake servo assistance. Solution: fit modified brake vacuum pump. 14-5-2002 VIN 315000 to 599999: Fault in alternator drive pulley may cause auxilliary drive belt to fail leading to loss of power assistance to steering and possibly also tangling in the timing belt resulting in catastrophic engine damage. 02-07-2002: 1,696 S40s and V40s recalled because part of horn operating mechanism may foul drivers airbag module causing it to become loose in nits mounting. Airbag mounting plate to be replaced. 11-7-2002: 1,042 Volvo Towbar kits recalled because tow ball can prematurely detach itself from rest of assembly. All towbars to be modified, then replaced at a later date once supplies are available. 17-11-2003: On 8,183 S40s and V40s the engine fuel rail may leak. Fuel rail end cover to be secured with a V-clamp. "
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^^ 99% of those were before the year 2000 for audis and around 2000 for volvo. Do you think im some pauper that drives about in a 6yr plus old car?
Post up to date stuff like I did with toyota or post nothing at all. No need to bring up old stuff
Post up to date stuff like I did with toyota or post nothing at all. No need to bring up old stuff