Comments on: Toyota the ‘most trusted’ and ‘most respected’ http://www.mynrmacommunity.com/motoring/2008/07/14/toyota-the-most-trusted-and-most-respected/ Road safety, road rules, fuels, car care and everyday driving - NRMA Motoring & Services Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:30:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Bradley Thomson http://www.mynrmacommunity.com/motoring/2008/07/14/toyota-the-most-trusted-and-most-respected/#comment-4214 Bradley Thomson Wed, 06 Oct 2010 17:44:21 +0000 http://www.mynrmacommunity.com/motoring/?p=35#comment-4214 what i do like about the toyota corolla is its standard safety features;** what i do like about the toyota corolla is its standard safety features;**

]]> By: Kaye http://www.mynrmacommunity.com/motoring/2008/07/14/toyota-the-most-trusted-and-most-respected/#comment-3012 Kaye Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:00:46 +0000 http://www.mynrmacommunity.com/motoring/?p=35#comment-3012 For me, the Toyota Corolla has the best features, styling and bang for the back sedan. For me, the Toyota Corolla has the best features, styling and bang for the back sedan.

]]> By: Bob http://www.mynrmacommunity.com/motoring/2008/07/14/toyota-the-most-trusted-and-most-respected/#comment-2919 Bob Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:46:28 +0000 http://www.mynrmacommunity.com/motoring/?p=35#comment-2919 I was looking at buying a Toyota but decided on a Hyundai and I'm very pleased that I did. :-) I was looking at buying a Toyota but decided on a Hyundai and I’m very pleased that I did. :-)

]]> By: Adrian http://www.mynrmacommunity.com/motoring/2008/07/14/toyota-the-most-trusted-and-most-respected/#comment-1750 Adrian Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:02:31 +0000 http://www.mynrmacommunity.com/motoring/?p=35#comment-1750 I cannot believe this Toyota cult following ,I drive a European made car and it's just as economical and more solid on the road than it's japanese competitors . I have driven a 2005 corolla and it feels like jelly compared to my car ,also it is gutless and the interior is cheap ,Japanese cars are for people who want reliability but no comfort or solid feel on the road . The Japanese have a long way to come in terms of comfort and ride quality but most people don't care I guess and that's where they win ,one tells their freind it's a fabulous car so the freind goes and buy's one ,Like Duhhhh!!! I cannot believe this Toyota cult following ,I drive a European made car and it’s just as economical and more solid on the road than it’s japanese competitors .

I have driven a 2005 corolla and it feels like jelly compared to my car ,also it is gutless and the interior is cheap ,Japanese cars are for people who want reliability but no comfort or solid feel on the road .

The Japanese have a long way to come in terms of comfort and ride quality but most people don’t care I guess and that’s where they win ,one tells their freind it’s a fabulous car so the freind goes and buy’s one ,Like Duhhhh!!!

]]> By: Carl Mc http://www.mynrmacommunity.com/motoring/2008/07/14/toyota-the-most-trusted-and-most-respected/#comment-1666 Carl Mc Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:48:05 +0000 http://www.mynrmacommunity.com/motoring/?p=35#comment-1666 Our 10 y.o Corolla delivers 15 klms/ltr better than the 2008 model, we are now up to 206,000 klms and the only problem we have had is ummmm, hang on, ummmm, thinking thinking, ummmmmm, damn, still thinking, nope, not a problem. 30 yrs ago, the NRMA said 70% of australian roads can be driven on by 2WD, well Toyota has proved that, we have gone on 4WD tracks and met other 4WD coming the other way and they give is a long stare as to what the blazes is a Corolla doing here? When I meet up with that postman from Moonan Flat who said we can travel on this road, I will point out the road is 4WD only, Oh what a feeling. Good one Doug, about Mr Wilkes, jolly good laugh, it reminded me of Fawlty Towers, what-ever you do, don't mention the war, it was Hitler who got the humble bug up and running and it has killed more ppl than all those who served in the wars, hitlers revenge and the other classic useless information, it was German engineers who put the first man on the moon, after building the V2 rockets and jet fighters, the scientists were granted safe living in good ol USA in return for their theories of rocket-propelled craft. Our 10 y.o Corolla delivers 15 klms/ltr better than the 2008 model, we are now up to 206,000 klms and the only problem we have had is ummmm, hang on, ummmm, thinking thinking, ummmmmm, damn, still thinking, nope, not a problem.
30 yrs ago, the NRMA said 70% of australian roads can be driven on by 2WD, well Toyota has proved that, we have gone on 4WD tracks and met other 4WD coming the other way and they give is a long stare as to what the blazes is a Corolla doing here?
When I meet up with that postman from Moonan Flat who said we can travel on this road, I will point out the road is 4WD only, Oh what a feeling.

Good one Doug, about Mr Wilkes, jolly good laugh, it reminded me of Fawlty Towers, what-ever you do, don’t mention the war, it was Hitler who got the humble bug up and running and it has killed more ppl than all those who served in the wars, hitlers revenge and the other classic useless information, it was German engineers who put the first man on the moon, after building the V2 rockets and jet fighters, the scientists were granted safe living in good ol USA in return for their theories of rocket-propelled craft.

]]> By: Morgasshk http://www.mynrmacommunity.com/motoring/2008/07/14/toyota-the-most-trusted-and-most-respected/#comment-1539 Morgasshk Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:00:10 +0000 http://www.mynrmacommunity.com/motoring/?p=35#comment-1539 Toyota has retained the same level of quality and reliability over the past few years, only problems with that is Mazda and Honda nipping at their heels and increasing and working towards better build quality, customer service etc. :) And Frank, 2nd last comment before mine... How much do other companies spend on Research and Development? toyota spends more than pretty much ANY company in R&D, over 1 Million per hour... nearly 10 billion a year... lol, as far as I'm concerned Toyota's advertising is quite useless, and more advertising is needed to show the technological advantages Toyota has... anyhoo... lol Toyota has retained the same level of quality and reliability over the past few years, only problems with that is Mazda and Honda nipping at their heels and increasing and working towards better build quality, customer service etc. :)

And Frank, 2nd last comment before mine… How much do other companies spend on Research and Development? toyota spends more than pretty much ANY company in R&D, over 1 Million per hour… nearly 10 billion a year… lol, as far as I’m concerned Toyota’s advertising is quite useless, and more advertising is needed to show the technological advantages Toyota has…

anyhoo… lol

]]> By: Neil Prasad http://www.mynrmacommunity.com/motoring/2008/07/14/toyota-the-most-trusted-and-most-respected/#comment-1482 Neil Prasad Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:18:40 +0000 http://www.mynrmacommunity.com/motoring/?p=35#comment-1482 Pros: reliable, cheap to maintain Cons: overprized, bland in looks, over-confident sales people People might want to visit JD Power website which does very comprehensive studies on automotive industry and even country specific. In terms of customer satisfaction, latest stats have it that Mazda is the brand leader in Australia, followed by Honda and Toyota. Ford and Holden are way below the average. I did consider Toyota, Nissan, Mazda and Honda when I was looking at buying a new car early this year. Found the latest Accord to be the best amongst the rest at a very good price, loads of extras and the sales people did not demonise other brands (just told me what their car was capable of doing). Pros: reliable, cheap to maintain
Cons: overprized, bland in looks, over-confident sales people

People might want to visit JD Power website which does very comprehensive studies on automotive industry and even country specific. In terms of customer satisfaction, latest stats have it that Mazda is the brand leader in Australia, followed by Honda and Toyota. Ford and Holden are way below the average.

I did consider Toyota, Nissan, Mazda and Honda when I was looking at buying a new car early this year. Found the latest Accord to be the best amongst the rest at a very good price, loads of extras and the sales people did not demonise other brands (just told me what their car was capable of doing).

]]> By: Frank http://www.mynrmacommunity.com/motoring/2008/07/14/toyota-the-most-trusted-and-most-respected/#comment-1477 Frank Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:02:09 +0000 http://www.mynrmacommunity.com/motoring/?p=35#comment-1477 Wouldn't touch them with a barge pole. There are many other car brands out there that are far better engineered with superior performance and reliability than the heavily promoted and over-priced Toyota range. That old adage - if you hear it often enough you will eventually believe it - is very fitting in this case. Many years ago someone said that if Toyota were to put as much money into the development of their cars as they do in promoting them, they could build a good car. I'm surprised to see so many people drawn in by their relentless promotions. I might add that popularity does not imply a good product. Wouldn’t touch them with a barge pole.
There are many other car brands out there that are far better engineered with superior performance and reliability than the heavily promoted and over-priced Toyota range. That old adage – if you hear it often enough you will eventually believe it – is very fitting in this case.
Many years ago someone said that if Toyota were to put as much money into the development of their cars as they do in promoting them, they could build a good car.
I’m surprised to see so many people drawn in by their relentless promotions. I might add that popularity does not imply a good product.

]]> By: Mark http://www.mynrmacommunity.com/motoring/2008/07/14/toyota-the-most-trusted-and-most-respected/#comment-1474 Mark Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:10:54 +0000 http://www.mynrmacommunity.com/motoring/?p=35#comment-1474 Even though Toyota's are great reliable cars, I find Honda's a much better engineered car. Always owned honda cars, for the last 10 years and their engines and build quality are a step above Toyota. Toyota's are too generic and boring for me. Even though Toyota’s are great reliable cars, I find Honda’s a much better engineered car.

Always owned honda cars, for the last 10 years and their engines and build quality are a step above Toyota.

Toyota’s are too generic and boring for me.

]]> By: Doug McLaughlin http://www.mynrmacommunity.com/motoring/2008/07/14/toyota-the-most-trusted-and-most-respected/#comment-1471 Doug McLaughlin Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:19:07 +0000 http://www.mynrmacommunity.com/motoring/?p=35#comment-1471 Sad to read John Wilkes' note. He will not buy Japanese because of their war history so he drives a German Folks Vagen. Come again? I am retired and took my last company car Vienta into retirement. It is my third Camry wagon V6 (151000 Ks) and has had no parts except the usual tyres brakes etc. None of my Toyotas has ever let me down.My family have owned eleven Toyotas from Corollas, Coronas, Tarago and Camry, one of which we let go at 300,000 Ks. It used one alternator in that time, nothing else of note. In an earlier life I was a motor mechanic and drove mostly Valiants, One ford, (never again) and took over a VN Berlina company car which physically collapsed at 85000 Ks. The worst car I ever drove. Sad to read John Wilkes’ note. He will not buy Japanese because of their war history so he drives a German Folks Vagen. Come again?
I am retired and took my last company car Vienta into retirement. It is my third Camry wagon V6 (151000 Ks) and has had no parts except the usual tyres brakes etc. None of my Toyotas has ever let me down.My family have owned eleven Toyotas from Corollas, Coronas, Tarago and Camry, one of which we let go at 300,000 Ks. It used one alternator in that time, nothing else of note.
In an earlier life I was a motor mechanic and drove mostly Valiants, One ford, (never again) and took over a VN Berlina company car which physically collapsed at 85000 Ks. The worst car I ever drove.

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