Would you buy a Toyota now?

16 years ago

DH is in the market for a new car. His car is old, but still doing okay, so no rush. He liked a Lexus that he saw, but isn't sure if he would want to buy a Toyota product right now? I'm not sure if I want to mess with them either. We've always been Honda customers but our townhouse garage is very short and an Accord won't fit in his side (ARGH!)

So with all the Toyota recalls right now, would you buy one? I've heard reports of people getting them fixed and still having the same gas pedal sticking problem!! I'd be scared of not trusting the "fix" everytime I drove?

We've also looked at the Volvo S40? or 60 whichever one is the smaller sedan. Anyone own one of those? Can't stand when car companies number instead of name their cars! I can't keep them straight!

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sheilajoyce_gw
16 years ago
I would definitely NOT trust a Toyota or Lexus, new or used. Models that had problems have not all been recalled. Cars that were supposedly fixed still have problems. Congressional hearings of Toyota are not pretty.
mcmann
16 years ago
I have a Lexus GX 460 and I'm trading it in on a new one next month. I don't think Toyota is any worse than any other manufacturer.
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molly109
16 years ago
No - but I wouldn't have bought one before, either.

But, there isn't a car made that can't have problems -
parts come from all over - and, of course the man and machines that are building the
cars are far from perfect.

Unless we could get Henry Ford to come back and build
them one at a time for us. :)
lydia1959
16 years ago
Yes, I would buy a Toyota. Every car manufacturer has had recalls (Chevy Cobalt just last Tuesday), Toyota has had the least recalls of the bigger auto companies.
Dodge 2550
Chevrolet 4305
Ford 5039
Toyota 775

Seems like the media couldn't wait to attack Toyota.

Here is a link that might be useful: Cobalt recall
linda_in_iowa
16 years ago
I have a 2009 Nissan, so I won't be needing a new car for many years. I love my Nissan.
lindyluwho
16 years ago
No, but I wouldn't have bought one before either. I'm on my 2nd Kia. Great cars for less money.

Linda
cynic
16 years ago
Like I said on the last thread, the right model for the right price when I needed a vehicle, of course I'd buy one.

All vehicles have recalls. Some SHOULD have been recalled and weren't, like the exploding Pintos, the exploding Ford school busses, what is it about Ford and exploding vehicles?

When you look at the numbers, this isn't a big thing. But there are paranoid people that won't buy it since it's in the headlines. I expect they're not going to fly either because a plane crashed one time or another. Except maybe Rainman's Quantas.

Say what you want about Toyota, but I've never heard another company bigwig actually apologize to their customers and essentially ensure additional lawsuits. I think that showed class.
jannie
16 years ago
My last 2 car purchases have been Toyota Corollas. Never had any problems with brakes, acceleration,etc. Of course, they were 2003 and 2004 models, not part of the recent recall.
joyfulguy
16 years ago
Some say that they think that there's an extra big fuss being made in the U.S. (and Canada) these days partly due to the straits in which the domestic manufacturers are navigating ... can anyone say, "Government Motors"?

I've driven several brands over the years, and find that there are good ones and bad ones of differing varieties. I want to have whatever used vehicle that I'm considering checked over carefully by a skilled mechanic before I buy it.

Being happy with my 23-year-old Mazda ... I'd rather buy a Mazda, as they're a quality car ... and not nearly as expensive, especially used, as the more highly touted Ts and Hs have been.

ole joyful
OklaMoni
16 years ago
Well, DH just might. He decided, to check them out. Both Toyota, and Honda.

He drives a mini van, without most seats. He/we use it mostly to haul our bicycles, including this long one. ;)
{{!gwi}}
We are heading to the dealer tomorrow, to see if that bike fits.

Moni
Indy_Anna
16 years ago
I had a 1998 Toyota Camry until it was totalled in 2007. I loved it, and it showed no signs of aging. When I had to replace it, I got a 2007 Honda Accord. It's okay. It's more sporty than I'm used to, but I've not had any major problems with it. If I had to do it over, I would get another Camry.

We are looking at a minivan for our next vehicle, and will probably go with the Toyota Sienna over the Honda Odessey.
monica_pa Grieves
16 years ago
Not even thinking of it - not looking for a new car.
But we are presently renting a Toyota Camry from Hertz.
So far, so good.
susan_on
16 years ago
I bought my first Toyota in October, and it is one of the cars that was recalled. No, I would not buy another one now, and no, I am not paranoid. I am getting on a plane on Saturday though.
User
16 years ago
I'm thinking about it. It depends if they can get the third row seating I want.
3katz4me
16 years ago
No - I've had quite a few Toyotas but I really prefer Hondas which is what I have now. I would get another Honda of some sort.
petaloid
16 years ago
Yes. We have two in our family, a truck and a minivan, and are happy with both.
breenthumb
16 years ago
No. We're the lunatic fringe still buying American---whatever that is.
User
16 years ago
Our newest car is a 2009 Prius and my husband thinks it's the best car we ever had. We haven't had American cars since the 70's . He's had one Mercedes and three Lexus before the Prius, and I have had Nissan Maximas. Love them but must say you can't beat the 45-50mpg the Prius gets and it's very comfortable. We've hauled big pine trees in it. It's in the recall and will soon go in the shop.
bearcat_va
16 years ago
Yes---and I just did yesterday.

Mike and I own a Toyota Tacoma (2005) and we love it. We have no issues, no recalls on it, except the floor mat thing, but we had already put in all weather mats, so the issue was not one.

I had a 2005 Subaru Outback Limited and with the new baby coming, we found that car to be very tight.

I purchased a 2008 Toyota Highlander yesterday. It's a smoother ride than my Outback, tons of room, and even for a base model, it has tons of features (heated seats, sun roof, 3rd row seating).

My parents own a 1990 Celica with 150K miles on it. All they've ever had to do is an oil change.

With that being said, Toyota is offering tons of incentives on new cars right now, but I recommend buying a 2008 model if you want. Most of the body styles changed in 2008 and are still what they are making in the 2010 model.

Teresa---I'm coming to Lorton next Saturday if you want to check out our Highlander. It's perfect for a family of 4 (and our 2 big dogs). :)
marilyn_c
16 years ago
I wouldn't buy a toyota and I also wouldn't buy a GMC or Chrysller. I always like GMs. Wouldn't buy one now. I see Ford is doing well. I wasn't ever that crazy about them, but if I bought a new one, would probably buy a Ford, but I wouldn't buy a new vehicle anyway.

Funny...right now I have a Dodge, my husband has a GM and my daughter has a Toyota. All have been excellent.

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