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How does Toyota keep doing it?
Posted on 12/12/24 at 3:21 pm
Posted on 12/12/24 at 3:21 pm
How does a Japanese car company understand the American car buyer so well. Every single car they make is amazing. And especially their trucks and SUVs look so good.
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Posted on 12/12/24 at 3:23 pm to RedRifle
Marketing - They convince us of what we "need"
Posted on 12/12/24 at 3:26 pm to Shexter
I hate those low SUVs that are built on a car chasis, like the middle picture in the OP. I can't think of them as anything other than a station wagon.
Posted on 12/12/24 at 3:30 pm to RedRifle
Fwiw my master mechanic friend who worked at a Toyota dealership for 6 years said they started cheaping out on a lot of the models in 2018. I drive a Camry and love it, but it's a 2017
Posted on 12/12/24 at 3:31 pm to Landmass
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SUVs that are built on a car chasis, like the middle picture in the OP
That might be the Tundra chassis
Posted on 12/12/24 at 3:32 pm to RedRifle
Does the SUV have the V6 twin turbo exploder 2000 engine?
I actually got a call from a local Toyota dealer this week.
"Hi Mr. Tyger, our records show you have a Toyota Tundra with the 5.7 liter V8 gas guzzling engine. I'm excited to offer you an incredible deal on a trade in package we are running. We can give you top dollar for that old 2020 and put you in a new Tundra for a super low price!"
I told the guy "I bought the truck in January and specifically bought a model with the 5.7 liter V8 engine because I don't want that shitty V6. I wouldn't trade in my truck if you offered me an even swap."
I actually got a call from a local Toyota dealer this week.
"Hi Mr. Tyger, our records show you have a Toyota Tundra with the 5.7 liter V8 gas guzzling engine. I'm excited to offer you an incredible deal on a trade in package we are running. We can give you top dollar for that old 2020 and put you in a new Tundra for a super low price!"
I told the guy "I bought the truck in January and specifically bought a model with the 5.7 liter V8 engine because I don't want that shitty V6. I wouldn't trade in my truck if you offered me an even swap."
Posted on 12/12/24 at 3:33 pm to Bigdawgb
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Fwiw my master mechanic friend who worked at a Toyota dealership for 6 years said they started cheaping out on a lot of the models in 2018. I drive a Camry and love it, but it's a 2017
The majority of newer cars today are just compiled of cheap plastic.
Posted on 12/12/24 at 3:35 pm to JS87
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The majority of newer cars today are just compiled of cheap plastic.
And almost all of them have highly untested powertains that were rushed out to meet new fleet CAFE standards.
Posted on 12/12/24 at 3:37 pm to TygerTyger
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Does the SUV have the V6 twin turbo exploder 2000 engine?
Is this the engine Lexus put in the new GX too?
I actually really like the look of the new GX but am weary of a turbocharged V6
Posted on 12/12/24 at 3:39 pm to Mstate
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I actually really like the look of the new GX but am weary of a turbocharged V6
Agreed, but get the 2023 GX with the naturally aspirated, tried and true V8.
Posted on 12/12/24 at 3:42 pm to Landmass
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Yet, they can't seem to fix this:
is the tire pressure light on perfectly-infalted tires a known issue? i thought i was alone
Posted on 12/12/24 at 3:43 pm to Ziggy
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Agreed, but get the 2023 GX with the naturally aspirated, tried and true V8.
I’ve been looking at used GX or Land Cruisers.
I found a 21 land cruiser with almost 60k miles that was priced higher than the brand new land cruisers. Crazy but I guess people love those Toyota V8’s
I’m kicking myself for not buying a LC years ago. As I’ve gotten older all I care about is reliability now.
Posted on 12/12/24 at 3:44 pm to RedRifle
New Camry front end is fugly. Much preferred the previous one before the refresh.
Posted on 12/12/24 at 3:46 pm to RedRifle
The only two current Toyotas that I think look good are the Crown Signia and the Rav4. Everything else is pretty unappealing looks wise.
This post was edited on 12/12/24 at 3:48 pm
Posted on 12/12/24 at 3:48 pm to Landmass
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hate those low SUVs that are built on a car chasis, like the middle picture in the OP. I can't think of them as anything other than a station wagon.
The Sequoia is built on the same chassis as the Tundra
Posted on 12/12/24 at 3:53 pm to tide06
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And almost all of them have highly untested powertains that were rushed out to meet new fleet CAFE standards.
I really really hope that Trump rolls this sh*t back to a much more realistic requirement that strikes a better balance between cost, environmental concerns, and reliability.
its getting a little nuts.
Posted on 12/12/24 at 3:56 pm to Warfox
Posted on 12/12/24 at 3:59 pm to Warfox
Let's start by getting rid of the automatic shutoff feature on cars. Fools us into thinking we're getting better gas mileage at the expense of 1000's of extra engine starts over the life of the vehicle. 
Posted on 12/12/24 at 4:00 pm to Mstate
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quote:Does the SUV have the V6 twin turbo exploder 2000 engine? Is this the engine Lexus put in the new GX too?
Yes. I have 11k miles on mine and no problems yet. Not sure I want to keep outside of warranty yet.
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