Musings about life through the eyes of an old helicopter pilot.
17 March 2010
Toyota Feeding Frenzy
So you did something stupid and wrecked your Toyota. But really... think! The gas pedal stuck wide-open, then the brakes failed, didn't they? Yeah! That's the ticket! Call your attorney.
When was it GB, 1986? The Audi 5000 woke up one morning and started running over people. Drivers said they put their foot on the break and boom, they pinned their kids to the garage wall........ Engineering glitch? Pilot error? Mass hysteria? Ahhh, yeah.
I owned Audi's for years at a much discounted rate due to the depreciation caused by the ruckus.. It was great!!!
It has taken 20 years for the marque to regain its shine. I think GM and the other domestic automakers needed to "Tanya Harding" them. They were doing too well..
"Anonymous" comments will be published at my discretion. Dissenting opinions are encouraged. Comments that offend me because I deem them profane or just stupid will be GLEEFULLY trashed!
Once again greed and stupidity run rampant.
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When was it GB, 1986? The Audi 5000 woke up one morning and started running over people. Drivers said they put their foot on the break and boom, they pinned their kids to the garage wall........
ReplyDeleteEngineering glitch? Pilot error? Mass hysteria? Ahhh, yeah.
I owned Audi's for years at a much discounted rate due to the depreciation caused by the ruckus.. It was great!!!
ReplyDeleteIt has taken 20 years for the marque to regain its shine. I think GM and the other domestic automakers needed to "Tanya Harding" them. They were doing too well..
wksaz
One commonality in the Toyota "uncommanded throttle" complaints that few have noted:
ReplyDeleteThe bulk of these people are 60+ years of age.
BZ