Toyota

Only US Toyota/Lexus have runaway problems? Design problem?
"The problem does not affect any UK Toyota models." Why are only US market Toyota/Lexus vehicles being recalled? What design is unique to the US market that's not there in, say, in UK or Japanese domestic production? http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2009/09/30/toyota-in-massive-recall-of-runaway-cars-11... 3 Oct 2009 03:30

GM kills Saturn after Penske ends deal. Obama Motors announces "Yugo" rebirth.
I hope you had your aluminum foil hat when you posted that nonsense LOL "Brent" <tetraethylleadREMOVETHIS(a)yahoo.com> wrote in message news:ha2kio$72o$2(a)news.eternal-september.org... On 2009-10-01, Mike Hunter <Mikehunt2(a)lycos> wrote: I believe they would like to do that, but BO is getting into their liv... 1 Oct 2009 12:53

alt.autos.toyota newsgroup statistics for 09/2009
XanaNews Statistic for alt.autos.toyota. 10/1/2009 6:25:44 AM From article 225839 (9/1/2009 12:16:44 AM) to article 230115 (9/30/2009 11:43:32 PM) Number of threads ................... 342 Number of articles .................. 4275 Average articles per thread ......... 12.50 Number of unanswered posts ..... 3 Oct 2009 08:52

Toyota has always known solution to stuck gas pedal
The proper engineering of throttle linkage is push-pull with spring assist.= All of today's cars rely on spring assist only. If there is a hang-up, excess friction, spring weakening, or spring disengagement, the throttle valve will hang open. This is extremely dangerous and and accident will likely occur before t... 30 Sep 2009 23:38

Toyota issues largest U.S. recall in its history
Potentially dangerous floor mats cited for company's largest U.S. recall The recall will involve popular models such as the Toyota Camry, the top-selling passenger car in America, and the Toyota Prius, the best- selling gas-electric hybrid. The story is published here: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33077383/ns/b... 30 Sep 2009 15:51

I am new here
Hi, I'm owner of a Toyota Land Cruiser (1997, Prado model) and I'm glad that I found this Toyota discussion group here. Somebody has experience with this car too? Cheers, Bolaleman ... 30 Sep 2009 18:07

A little spare time to think. Remembering my Chevy Vega..
On Sep 30, 12:46 pm, Otis <rev_otis_mcn...(a)yahoo.com> wrote: Over the years, the inevitable subject of worst cars ever comes up, and the Vega is always at or near the top of the list.  I've seen it a hundred times.   I feel I should put in a good word for the little car. My sister got a new Vega in... 10 Oct 2009 01:56

A little spare time to think. Remembering my Chevy Vega..
Over the years, the inevitable subject of worst cars ever comes up, and the Vega is always at or near the top of the list. I've seen it a hundred times. I feel I should put in a good word for the little car. My sister got a new Vega in early 1973 (a stripped-down one at that, about as basic as was available... 2 Oct 2009 17:43

Brake Light On
Hi folks, 98 Sienna 200K miles. Brake light comes on and the brakes work 'fine'. Where to start? Do brakes have codes on the regular code reader? Thanks, Tomes ... 30 Sep 2009 22:33

Floormats
Yea, I was wondering about those hooks. My 04 Avalon mats hook into the floor. Did Toyota perhaps eliminate the hooks in later models? jor ... 30 Sep 2009 16:59