The best built car in the world? (28)
It's crazy that they don't even know what years or models are affected.
I have friends that won't buy any other car.
I have friends that won't buy any other car.
FriendlyFeline: It's crazy that they don't even know what years or models are affected.
I have friends that won't buy any other car.
I have friends that won't buy any other car.
would be some crack trying to stop a car with a stuck accelerator
but yes a great car, the sticking accelerator problem is something you would expect from a FIAT not a Toyota
FullIrish: would be some crack trying to stop a car with a stuck accelerator
but yes a great car, the sticking accelerator problem is something you would expect from a FIAT not a Toyota
That's something I have often wondered. but yes a great car, the sticking accelerator problem is something you would expect from a FIAT not a Toyota
Another thing, what would happen if you switched off the engine while driving?
FriendlyFeline: That's something I have often wondered.
Another thing, what would happen if you switched off the engine while driving?
Another thing, what would happen if you switched off the engine while driving?
the steering would lock and ..... well who knows what could happen
if the accelerator sticks just hold the clutch and brake, thats all you could do, if its automatic then hope ya have good brakes
FriendlyFeline: That's something I have often wondered.
Another thing, what would happen if you switched off the engine while driving?
Another thing, what would happen if you switched off the engine while driving?
As long as your steering lock didn't engage, it would be grand. Just leave it in gear and you'll grind to a halt. Your brakes would be ok for one or two pumps.
FullIrish: the steering would lock and ..... well who knows what could happen
if the accelerator sticks just hold the clutch and brake, thats all you could do, if its automatic then hope ya have good brakes
if the accelerator sticks just hold the clutch and brake, thats all you could do, if its automatic then hope ya have good brakes
You'll blow the engine.It will over rev!
Yeah my mum drove Toyota's for years and still to this day say they are the best... Me i drive a Renault Megane saloon and only love it, so safe and sterdy...
But hay thats just me
But hay thats just me
FullIrish: would be some crack trying to stop a car with a stuck accelerator
easy just hit the clutch and take it out of gear Honda are the best make , but any of the jap stuff is good (nissan is a bit meah)
crotalus667: easy just hit the clutch and take it out of gear Honda are the best make , but any of the jap stuff is good (nissan is a bit meah)
as the saying goes if its not jap its scrap
any so called japanese cars made in japan are great
The honda Accord i have was assembled in a factory in swindon, its a good car, just some are known to be bogey with faulty ignition switches, car starts when it feels like it
most nissans on the irish market are assembled in england too, the likes of skylines and silvias are made in japan these are true jap nissans
Godsgift: You'll blow the engine.It will over rev!
it takes alot of over reving ot blow it , plus most cars now have rev limitersNever had that problem with any toyotas i owned, strange one that
i hope its volvo's ,,
coz i bought one today
coz i bought one today
FullIrish: Toyota Ireland says it is trying to find out how many of its vehicles sold in Ireland have faulty accelerator mechanisms.
The company says the models and numbers of potentially affected vehicles should be known by the middle of next week.
The Irish announcement comes after Toyota was last week forced to recall 2.3 million vehicles sold in the US because of reported accelerator problems.
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The company has now said the recall will be implemented in Europe as well.
Toyota has had 30 reported cases of sticking accelerators across Europe, none of which resulted in accidents.
I still think they are a great car
The company says the models and numbers of potentially affected vehicles should be known by the middle of next week.
The Irish announcement comes after Toyota was last week forced to recall 2.3 million vehicles sold in the US because of reported accelerator problems.
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The company has now said the recall will be implemented in Europe as well.
Toyota has had 30 reported cases of sticking accelerators across Europe, none of which resulted in accidents.
I still think they are a great car
Im very surprised with that statement
Try not to be, its true!
crotalus667: it takes alot of over reving ot blow it , plus most cars now have rev limiters
Go out in the morning. Leave your car in neutral and floor the gas. I give you 10 seconds till it runs a big end and 15 before the conrod comes out the side of the engine block!
Godsgift: Go out in the morning. Leave your car in neutral and floor the gas. I give you 10 seconds till it runs a big end and 15 before the conrod comes out the side of the engine block!
tut tut
never race a cold engineit is true,,,but its only a small probllem,,,,
many car manufactorer's have had to call back models for various reasons,, i dont really see the problem here,,, if it happens,,just ,,,clutch,stop,walk away,,let the engine blow,,though it would probably stay revving for 3 years/100,000 km
many car manufactorer's have had to call back models for various reasons,, i dont really see the problem here,,, if it happens,,just ,,,clutch,stop,walk away,,let the engine blow,,though it would probably stay revving for 3 years/100,000 km
God none of you people actually like cars. Sure they don't break down but that's it.
Their designs are awful, generally ugly. The engines are limp wristed and the handling is dreadful and often terrifying.
Jap crap.
Their designs are awful, generally ugly. The engines are limp wristed and the handling is dreadful and often terrifying.
Jap crap.
Brenno: God none of you people actually like cars. Sure they don't break down but that's it.
Their designs are awful, generally ugly. The engines are limp wristed and the handling is dreadful and often terrifying.
Jap crap.
Their designs are awful, generally ugly. The engines are limp wristed and the handling is dreadful and often terrifying.
Jap crap.
Toyota are the best selling car in ireland, U saying people who own toyotas are idiots?
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The company says the models and numbers of potentially affected vehicles should be known by the middle of next week.
The Irish announcement comes after Toyota was last week forced to recall 2.3 million vehicles sold in the US because of reported accelerator problems.
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The company has now said the recall will be implemented in Europe as well.
Toyota has had 30 reported cases of sticking accelerators across Europe, none of which resulted in accidents.
I still think they are a great car