Topic: Twelve Deaths Attributed to unintended acceleration of Toyota and Lexus Vehicle
Topic Posted by: maggimae
Date Posted: Sun Nov 8 9:03:25 2009
Additional Comments:
For people who buy foreign cars because they are better quality, this video should cast a new light on the subject. Toyota is not stepping up and addressing the issue.
Posted by: Janie Date posted: Sun Nov 8 18:42:42 2009
Message:
mm, thanks for posting this. I am well aware to the police officer's family's death since it happend where I live. Such a sad story. There has been a lot of talk here about about what to do in a situation like that and today I googled it to find out what seemed best.
Here's what seems to be the best thing to do: shift into neutral, glide off the road and then turn offthe engine.
Turning off the engine first can ruin it and may not slow down the car as easily.
Does anyone have any other ideas as the best way to handle this situation?
I have a 2002 Toyota Solara and a 1991 Toyota Celica. I really like both cars and think they are great. Easy upkeep and no real problems with either.
Posted by: silver Date posted: Sun Nov 8 18:08:43 2009
Message: Current ratings have American cars nearing the quality and reliability of foreign cars, but it will take time for GM, Ford, Chrysler to rebuild public confidence. For years they produced unsafe, gas-guzzling cars with frequent maintenance issues. In the 1970s, My F-I-L expected to get 50,000 out of his Chevy. I have 130,000 on my Honda and it starts every time I turn the key. American Auto manufacturers fought every safety issue, (seat belts, air bags, non-lethal hood ornaments, etc) and ignored the American public. I don't blame the American public for ignoring them for the past 30 years. My Mother's Chrysler convinced me (in a night vision when the lights failed) to buy Japanese in 1975 and I have ever since.
