12th Mar 2011, 14:22
How and when did this brainwashing by Toyota occur? Did Toyota salespeople come to people's houses, wave a shiny object like a set of Toyota keys, and chant, 'you love Toyota, you want Toyota, you will buy nothing but Toyota.' Stop saying people who bought or still buy a Toyota are brainwashed. It's insulting to those who bought one based on positive personal experience, or want one in the future.
12th Mar 2011, 14:00
Why is it considered brainwashing to you that I have had way better success with import cars then domestics? In my factual experience, domestics are not as good quality and require frequent repairs at low mileage intervals. Imports have never once let me down... EVER! I'd rather keep my money in the bank rather than paying it out for ridiculous repairs on domestic vehicles. I guess if that means I am brainwashed in some way, then okay, I am brainwashed. You have obviously never owned a Toyota, and have no real experience with them other than J.D. Powers list. You also haven't even looked further than J.D. Powers as you are stuck on the whole "17 rankings below Ford" thing. Look around at many of the other sources that actually say "Toyota ranks better in quality overall, DESPITE the recalls." Just because you are anti-Toyota, doesn't make them worse cars. Sorry!
In reality, I think it is people that think domestic car companies came from the bottom of the barrel to tops in quality, in like a year, who are brainwashed. Please tell me how companies that fail and go into bankruptcy or close, suddenly make products that are the tops on every chart with virtually no major changes in their businesses in one year? It doesn't happen! Not now, not ever! Sorry, but the brainwashing is all home grown good ole USA stuff here! I think short term memory loss is a big problem in our country when it comes to brand loyalty. This will work to Toyota's favor too though as the recalls will be a distant memory soon enough, and they will once again be on top of everything. Heck, they still top most lists, even with the recalls!
This is the last post I will make on this old argument. Just buy what you like and be happy with it. I know what the facts are, as I have actually researched all of them, and I have had much real world experience with specific brands, both import and domestic. I would never come onto this site to bash a car brand I have no experience with, just because of things I have read in the news. It is not beneficial or helpful in making real decisions as to what car to purchase. We're not having a contest here. Stick with personal facts based on your actual experience, and then you'll be adding more useful information to the discussions on here.