Drew Dowdell

So it's like Jeep's "TrailRated"

The issue isn't the fact that the Prius might have an unintended acceleration problem. The problem is Toyota's response to the complaints and questions from the media. If a Prius crashes into a tree in the forest due to a manufacturer defect, does Toyota even care?

Why isn't it pulling 10,000 lbs. of camels that have been dropped over a cliff?

here are some follow up questions.... Does cruise work in reverse? Does cruise work with the brakes on? Does cruise work at speeds under 25mph? There are cases where Pruises accelerated unintentionally under these circumstances.

Email links to your local media outlets.

well at least they ditched the 92 body decals.

he already sold brown

Ah... Uncle Parcel. I remember those days...... I was in the IT department, but it was my job to maintain the equipment at all the centers.

Technically, Cerebus wants to buy Jaguar and Landrover from Ford. I think they have enough on their plate without taking on those two albatrosses. But... if the next XJ were built on the LY platform, what a bastardized mess that would be.

Isn't that pretty close to the same steering wheel in those far out Buick interior renders we saw?

Where is Delta going if it's not in Lordstown?

I'm curious why no Marauder engine in the Crown Vic.

Additional link to Consumer Affairs Sorry, that doesn't happen twice like that with two different drivers without there being some defect.

Link to Automotive Digest article 1. Some Prius owners report problems of unintended acceleration 2. NHTSA is aware of complaints and monitoring situation 3. Toyota officials not responding to media inquiries Significant Points 1. Owner of slightly damaged 2007 Prius says dealer will not take vehicle in trade 2. Prius reportedly accelerated while owner was pulling into garage 3. Owners report problems at stoplights as well as freeways 4. Some say problem seems to go away after vehicle is turned off, turned on Says "I was pulling into my garage. Suddenly my Toyota Prius accelerated out of control and drove into the wall of the garage damaging my nerves, the car and the wall." -- Janet, Texas Prius owner commenting to ConsumerAffairs.com "They say it can't even be traded in." -- Janet "I was almost stopped for a red light, my foot was on the brake (NOT on gas), the car was surging forward being held back by brakes. I quickly checked for anything under the accelerator including the floor mat, foot on the gas, or any other cause. All were negative." -- Dan, California Prius owner "I called Toyota and talked to a sales person and explained this dangerous experience. He confirmed that he was familiar with the problem and also experienced this himself when driving one of the earlier models of the Prius." -- Karen, California Prius owner

There is a town here called North Versailles. Anyone from outside the area calls it North "Ver-sigh"..... except Pittsburghers are so low class they've modified the name to actually be pronounced North "Ver-sales" The best part is, if you call 411, the voice recognition prompt for city doesn't recognize North "Ver-sales", but it does respond to North "Ver-sigh"

It's Michael Jackson's favorite town. Do-Boys

That would really suck for me since my favorite car is still the Toronado.

If I'm in the Avalanche and I see one with a younger guy driving, I try to goad them into racing me... I know they'll win.....till they snap a camshaft.

*check calender* It's not April already is it?! :blink: :blink:

Where are the Fuel economy tests?

Don't worry about that.... they judge you just by looking at you.

just because technology has been surpassed, doesn't mean it failed. OnStar, in it's day, was the best you could get and was also widely adopted. It is also shortsighted of you to think that Onstar is only for directions. Onboard diagnostics, airbag notification, Concierge services, roadside assistance, can your TomTom do that? XM was thought up by Delphi... owned by GM.... initially deployed in GM Vehicles. Just because the market has since moved on from plastic body panels, doesn't mean they weren't a success. Saturn didn't get their high loyalty rating on the dealership experience alone. There are many people who, once they bought a Saturn, only wanted another Saturn because of the plastic panels. Magnetic Ride control is an expensive system. Just because it's not cheap doesn't mean it's not a success. Is the Northstar not a success since it's never been in a vehicle less than $30,000?

droopy Sonata butt.... otherwise... decent looking.