[quote=“Joe,post:26,topic:24492"”]
ill make sure this doesnt turn into a flame war by saying i wasnt talking up GM or any other manufacturer in particular, i guess people must really sweat reliability cause just seems to me like new toyotas have zero character. Camrys, Corollas, etc. just create a big “meh.” They haven’t had a legit performance car here in ~10 years, and the only styling of theirs that stands out to me is those god-awful scion xBoxes, dont know if its the xB or xA. Power-to-weight is all well and good, but given the choice of two cars with equal perf. specs, but one can fit you, your friends, and your shit in it without a can opener, they can keep their power-to-weight.
The recalls on every model in 1 year was probably just a fluke, but if they lose their reliability edge, mainly perceived but actual too, seems like the incentive to buy one just wouldnt be there. I’m not a be-all-end-all GM guy, my final car choice was between a GTO and a G35 coupe, and it was close.
then again, i’m just a domestic driver. im sure theres people out there that dont have the slightest interest in any given brand.
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toyotas are a bit bland, but do you remember what one of the best selling cars in america was for a long time? the ford tore-ass. if thats not as bland as the all american ned flanders i dont know what is.
toyota is making what sells to the masses, and obviously doing good job of it.
[quote=“BikerFry,post:27,topic:24492"”]
Hmm, I’m surprised. It is actually 7 inches longer than a Mini. Maybe it deceives me because it’s shaped almost exactly like a bubble. Whatever. I don’t exactly have a small dick, but I’m not confident enough to drive a Yaris. :touchy:
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the yaris is the new civic EG… cheap, light, and modable. its been the vitz in japan for a long time, so there is already a huge aftermarket for it, unlike the scion line; however, it shares the same engine as the scions (always has) so now it has an even larger aftermarket.