Toyota on the brink of "capitulation to irrelevance or death” - Page 2

TaylorRyanSS · 10-02-2009, 06:31 PM

the only thing good that came from toyota imo

The Dark Knight · 10-02-2009, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaylorRyan74

the only thing good that came from toyota imo

X2

AZCamaroFan · 10-02-2009, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nester7929

Guys, I know that Toyota is our rival and all, but there are still human beings involved here. If Toyota goes under, several thousands of people will be out of a job, and I don't think we should be wishing that on anyone.

they might be having a hard time too, but i don't think we have to worry about them going under.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 10-02-2009, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nester7929

Guys, I know that Toyota is our rival and all, but there are still human beings involved here. If Toyota goes under, several thousands of people will be out of a job, and I don't think we should be wishing that on anyone.

Of course...and you are very wise to take notice of that.

However, well over 100,000 US auto workers are out of a job recently, and I'd like to see them put back to work, and our countries manufacturing base reinvigorated

Maybe I'm a little cold-hearted....

Rallysport · 10-03-2009, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nester7929

Guys, I know that Toyota is our rival and all, but there are still human beings involved here. If Toyota goes under, several thousands of people will be out of a job, and I don't think we should be wishing that on anyone.

Well, thats just swell, but as far as I am concerned, I would never have taken a job with toyota in the first place. So, it is what it is. No one is ever going to change my mind about the Japanese, as far as I am concerned, they can kiss my ass. Screw all this "let's all hold hands and sing kumbaya together" crap. They started it on December 7, 1941. They are still pissed we beat their ass in 1945. If you don't understand that, you are part of the problem.

AngryAmish · 10-03-2009, 03:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nester7929

Guys, I know that Toyota is our rival and all, but there are still human beings involved here. If Toyota goes under, several thousands of people will be out of a job, and I don't think we should be wishing that on anyone.

Not that I don't agree but...

When the B3 were being honest about needing bailouts, I saw ALOT of hate towards their workers. People were quick to throw them under the bus, so I'll be quick to throw these ones under a Prius. I really do feel sorry for them too because there is alot less room under a Prius...

Thrillz · 10-03-2009, 04:19 AM

I drive a drop dead gorgeous 2010 rally yellow 2LT RS to a Toyota plant every day to work. The looks it gets from all those 20 year old employee's buzzing around in there corolla XRS's thinking they have a cool sports car now understand they are driving nothing more then a glorified grocery getter.

Someone had to show them what a real car is.

God forbid Toyota builds something thats fun to drive.

Supermans · 10-03-2009, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodimus prime

F/U Toyota. With all your damn corollas all over the place like giant cockroaches.

Plus pack up that POS Tundra with all your BS ads you guys made about it.

And thanks for poisoning peoples minds with that retarded Prious. Way to give hippies something new to drive in and give me smug looks while they sit in that little piece of shit.

Wow.. You really have some hatred... I guess what I don't like about Toyota is how they knew of this problem long ago and denied it for so long up until this family of four dies.. I hope those in charge of Toyota who kept their mouths shut and silenced anyone who knew of this issue get whats coming to them.. For all those Toyota workers and mechanics all around the globe who don't deserve to be placed in the same pile as those above them in command... Don't keep these issues quiet any longer if you discover them. Speak out and don't let the fear of being fired keep you form saving peoples lives..

duder4thgen · 10-03-2009, 07:04 AM

Toyota is going down the same path as GM did. Got too big, too fat, quality and reliability suffered, big time. They've been selling sub-standard cars on their reputation for almost 25-30 years now, at a premium to their competition. People are gonna figure it out soon enough, and ditch them just like they ditched the big three way back when.

And the fact that Toyota watched this happen to the big three while they overtook them, and did the exact same thing, means they as a company deserve to die. Let capitalism work its magic, as best it can in this situation.

vdevine · 10-03-2009, 07:53 AM

Toyota design = tasteless cookie cutter. I don't even like the Supra. They are all boring. The Prius is the absolute ugliest car on the road, then that Honda Element and finally the Cube...blah.

Thrillz · 10-03-2009, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodimus prime

F/U Toyota. With all your damn corollas all over the place like giant cockroaches.

Plus pack up that POS Tundra with all your BS ads you guys made about it.

And thanks for poisoning peoples minds with that retarded Prious. Way to give hippies something new to drive in and give me smug looks while they sit in that little piece of shit.

I have to admit i laughed pretty hard reading that one

moto-camaro · 10-03-2009, 10:11 AM

to this article:

To Toyota:

06blownSS · 10-03-2009, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nester7929

Guys, I know that Toyota is our rival and all, but there are still human beings involved here. If Toyota goes under, several thousands of people will be out of a job, and I don't think we should be wishing that on anyone.

My brother being one of them...

SleepWarz · 10-03-2009, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rallysport

Well, thats just swell, but as far as I am concerned, I would never have taken a job with toyota in the first place. So, it is what it is. No one is ever going to change my mind about the Japanese, as far as I am concerned, they can kiss my ass. Screw all this "let's all hold hands and sing kumbaya together" crap. They started it on December 7, 1941. They are still pissed we beat their ass in 1945. If you don't understand that, you are part of the problem.

However the means of which this was achieved.... Way to kill innocent lives.

10-02-2009, 06:31 PM	#15
TaylorRyanSS COTW: 12/13/10 Drives: 1969 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 7,880	the only thing good that came from toyota imo Attached Images __________________ "Are you one of those boys who prefer cars to women? - I'm one of those boys that appreciates a fine body, regardless of the make." 1969 CAMARO JOURNAL: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=341239 \| FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/taylor.ryan.apt \| GRAPHIC DESIGN: www.aptdesigns.net

10-03-2009, 04:19 AM	#21
Thrillz Drives: 2019 Dodge Daytona R/T Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,572	I drive a drop dead gorgeous 2010 rally yellow 2LT RS to a Toyota plant every day to work. The looks it gets from all those 20 year old employee's buzzing around in there corolla XRS's thinking they have a cool sports car now understand they are driving nothing more then a glorified grocery getter. Someone had to show them what a real car is. God forbid Toyota builds something thats fun to drive. Last edited by Thrillz; 10-03-2009 at 03:30 PM.

10-03-2009, 07:53 AM	#24
vdevine Drives: 2010 Black SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 605 View My Garage	Toyota design = tasteless cookie cutter. I don't even like the Supra. They are all boring. The Prius is the absolute ugliest car on the road, then that Honda Element and finally the Cube...blah. __________________ Vince SS2 Black with CGM Stripes 3800 Born: 25 May VIN#12136 6000 Mine 26 June 2009 SLP Loudmouth II, NOWEEDS, BMR 1.4/1.0 Lowering Springs, Cold Air Inductions Intake, Tune, Eagle Eyes w HID, SLP "SS" Grille Insert, Pistol Grip Shifter, Hawk PC Pads, RGB Scanner, Tint, Headlight Armor, Clear Bra, 22's.

10-03-2009, 10:11 AM	#26
moto-camaro CEO of the Internet Drives: the Roflcopter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Halifax, NS Posts: 1,282 View My Garage	to this article: To Toyota: __________________

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Toyota recalls 3.8 million vehicles	TheClassicCarKid	General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion	71	10-15-2009 08:30 PM
Looks like Toyota is in a heap of trouble	Super83Z	General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion	49	09-02-2009 11:08 AM
Toyota Will Offer a Plug-In Hybrid by 2010	Mr. Wyndham	General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion	8	01-15-2008 09:49 AM
Toyota fears U.S. backlash over gains	KILLER74Z28	General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion	6	02-14-2007 09:49 PM
Don't blame GM, Toyota exec says	KILLER74Z28	General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion	0	12-20-2006 07:00 PM

10-03-2009, 07:04 AM	#23
duder4thgen Drives: Bird Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 266	Toyota is going down the same path as GM did. Got too big, too fat, quality and reliability suffered, big time. They've been selling sub-standard cars on their reputation for almost 25-30 years now, at a premium to their competition. People are gonna figure it out soon enough, and ditch them just like they ditched the big three way back when. And the fact that Toyota watched this happen to the big three while they overtook them, and did the exact same thing, means they as a company deserve to die. Let capitalism work its magic, as best it can in this situation.