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Toyota checking 2010 Prius brakes; mum on recall (TOYOTA COMING CLEAN ON LIBERALMOBILE)
AP via Yahoo ^ | February 4, 2010 | 28 mins ago

Posted on 02/04/2010 12:49:44 PM PST by Chi-townChief

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To: wolfcreek

That plant is closing in March.


21 posted on 02/04/2010 1:36:23 PM PST by RedhairRedhair (I STILL love my (scab made) Toyota)
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To: sodpoodle

I’m guessing that data is “not available”, kinda like the global warming data.

There is a major conflict of interest here. The government is no longer an objective watch dog. The government OWNS Toyota’s competition.


22 posted on 02/04/2010 1:36:59 PM PST by TaxRelief (I am demoting "Global Warming" from 'theory' to 'deliberate falsehood'.)
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To: TaxRelief

i would believe that the government motors affiliate posted this for us to create a crises that they can take the advantage of ..


23 posted on 02/04/2010 1:39:22 PM PST by gibtx2 (keep up the good work I am out of work but post 20 a month to this out of WF Check)
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To: Chi-townChief

I didn’t know the Prius needed any brakes.


24 posted on 02/04/2010 1:40:16 PM PST by eleni121 (For Jesus did not give us a timid spirit , but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline)
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To: RushIsMyTeddyBear

I had a 1996 Tacoma pickup that had 300k miles on it and I sold it to a guy who drove it out to California and back. All I did was replace wear and tear items with the exception of the recall for the leaf springs. It’s still running today and was recently repainted at 400k miles. I own a Solera, Camry and a Corolla and they run like tops. I swear this is a conspiracy. I did own a 1990 Chevrolet S-10 pickup that literally fell apart at 35K miles. Luckily for me theended warranty that I purchased covered most of the repairs which cost more than what the truck was worth at the time. I sold the S-10 for the Toyota.


25 posted on 02/04/2010 1:42:41 PM PST by Wiggins
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To: DH
"Now days, you are the test rat for our various systems and products turned out in today’s market."

Not only that, but an actuary beforehand factored in the cost of x number of test 'rats falling for the bait.

26 posted on 02/04/2010 1:43:25 PM PST by StAnDeliver (\)
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To: TaxRelief

Any such records before the bail bondsmen confiscated GM?

It might shed light on a chronic problems.

Approx 45,000 people die on our roads every year. That is huge. It would be useful to know the percentage of vehicles sold & driven vs. number of fatal accidents.


27 posted on 02/04/2010 1:48:12 PM PST by sodpoodle (Despair - Man's surrender. Laughter - God's redemption.)
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To: Wiggins
"These pro 0bama exec's today are taking high paying jobs with corporations for the sole purpose of destroying the company after they make enough to secure their own future. I hate to think this way but seems to be true."

Even ashes have value apparently. Sad but true.

28 posted on 02/04/2010 1:49:50 PM PST by StAnDeliver (\)
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To: gibtx2

Not sure - the problem is that Toyota’s infiltration of the American was and still is kind of a conspiracy in itself so who knows. I’m curious to see how the chips will fall, though.


29 posted on 02/04/2010 1:56:13 PM PST by Chi-townChief
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To: Chi-townChief

having served i can assure you that the government is involved here in a big way... I can see them..... and feel them make this their story ...it is a great time to buy a toyota ... i would never by any domestic...


30 posted on 02/04/2010 1:58:18 PM PST by gibtx2 (keep up the good work I am out of work but post 20 a month to this out of WF Check)
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To: RandallFlagg

These would be the same leftists who advocate Zero Population Growth so maybe these should drive their Priuses more and ignore the recall.


31 posted on 02/04/2010 2:00:38 PM PST by WOBBLY BOB (ACORN:American Corruption for Obama Right Now)
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To: gibtx2

I could never buy a Toyota - just not in my DNA, I guess.


32 posted on 02/04/2010 2:02:14 PM PST by Chi-townChief
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To: Chi-townChief

I have three Toyota and love them. I am looking at a new one now. I think i will wait a week for this to impact the price more. I pay cash.


33 posted on 02/04/2010 2:04:48 PM PST by gibtx2 (keep up the good work I am out of work but post 20 a month to this out of WF Check)
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To: DH

I am a software developer by trade, and I’ll tell you this, I NEVER EVER EVER want to operate a vehicle driven by software and not mechanical linkage for its primary systems.

Yes, Mechanical systems can fail, but software bugs are far too common in large complex systems, and the more complex the systems, the more likely you will break something else trying to fix a problem when it is found. Most are usually nothing more than annoyances, but in a vehicle, no thanks prefer not to take the chance.

I love software, and am far from being tech unsavvy or phobic, but I just don’t trust complete fly by wire systems. I’ve seen too many things go wonky between software and hardware glitches over the years. Sensor screws up and starts sending the wrong data, you can wind up in a world of hurt. Path in software never tested under 1 in a million conditions and behaves in way not anticipated... etc.


34 posted on 02/04/2010 2:04:52 PM PST by HamiltonJay
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To: gibtx2

Man, if a US government conspiracy can be proved in advance of the election, that would be amazing!!! The problem is that Toyota is the preferred car of so many of the lefties which would make it seem doubtful.


35 posted on 02/04/2010 2:07:53 PM PST by Chi-townChief
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To: DH

My 87 Supra turbo still purred like a kitten when i sold it at 308,000 miles.

I miss that car.


36 posted on 02/04/2010 2:08:34 PM PST by mowowie
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To: wolfcreek

The dust produced smells like farts.


37 posted on 02/04/2010 2:09:07 PM PST by ImJustAnotherOkie (zerogottago)
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To: Chi-townChief

actually they like hondas better... i have three toyota and thinking about getting a new one.


38 posted on 02/04/2010 2:09:20 PM PST by gibtx2 (keep up the good work I am out of work but post 20 a month to this out of WF Check)
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39 posted on 02/04/2010 2:10:11 PM PST by GalaxieFiveHundred
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To: Chi-townChief

Who are they kidding. The lefties would be the first in line for a lawsuit.


40 posted on 02/04/2010 2:11:47 PM PST by GVnana ("Obama is incredibly naive and grossly egotistical." Sarkozy)
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