Why Toyota Makes the Most Reliable Cars, Japanese vs American Culture
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Date: 2019-05-28
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MegaStick93
My wife is on her 3rd Camry, about to get number 4. She drives a lot of miles daily, like 150ish mom-fri. Her current car is an 02 Camry. Just over 300k mi. Oil changes on time, and its a lot of them with the way the miles rack up, tires rotated and replaced on time. Brakes serviced on time. Pretty much the secret with a Camry, do the maintenance on time. As far as replacement parts, spark plugs once, starter, valve cover gaskets, AC relay, light bulbs, thats it. We bought it with 10k mi on it and it was like new. Her last car was an 2000 Camry, pretty much same deal, except it did also get a timing belt, it was the 4 cyl. Oh, and the door handles break after awhile, but replacements are cheap. Dont forget to change the coolant sometimes. Before that was a 97 Camry, that car lasted so well its what hooked us on camrys, cant have the wife running all over in a car that breaks down Once she hits 300k its time for the next one. Whoever buys her old ones gets a car with high miles but well taken care of and cheap. Oh She looks at other stuff, but when it time to drop the she always gets the Camry. Shes considering a Lexus this time, same car a tad more luxury, but Im sure shell still go with the Camry in the end. Just cant beat them as a whole, not just a fluke.
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My wife is on her 3rd Camry, about to get number 4. She drives a lot of miles daily, like 150ish mom-fri. Her current car is an 02 Camry. Just over 300k mi. Oil changes on time, and its a lot of them with the way the miles rack up, tires rotated and replaced on time. Brakes serviced on time. Pretty much the secret with a Camry, do the maintenance on time. As far as replacement parts, spark plugs once, starter, valve cover gaskets, AC relay, light bulbs, thats it. We bought it with 10k mi on it and it was like new. Her last car was an 2000 Camry, pretty much same deal, except it did also get a timing belt, it was the 4 cyl. Oh, and the door handles break after awhile, but replacements are cheap. Dont forget to change the coolant sometimes. Before that was a 97 Camry, that car lasted so well its what hooked us on camrys, cant have the wife running all over in a car that breaks down Once she hits 300k its time for the next one. Whoever buys her old ones gets a car with high miles but well taken care of and cheap. Oh She looks at other stuff, but when it time to drop the she always gets the Camry. Shes considering a Lexus this time, same car a tad more luxury, but Im sure shell still go with the Camry in the end. Just cant beat them as a whole, not just a fluke.
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Murray Lee Wilson
Theres a reason why Japanese culture is superior in this way, National Socialism. Before the second world war, Germany was in dire straits with up to five million people dying from starvation and suicide. Hitler managed to convince people that the only hope, was for people to be united and to work together. When he won power, he made the German currency directly labour based and then got people working the abandoned farms and to work on building the autobahn freeways, the worlds first, to connect the country. With wealth creation only limited by labour, this resulted in an explosive economy not limited or controlled by the banks. Needless to say, the German people were pretty happy about going from poverty to wealth. Hitler wasnt popular for nothing but the banks werent too happy about losing their power which is your real reason for the war. Later, although officially a democratic nation, Japan maintained a quasi under the surface national socialism system, so does Iceland. The results are what you get when everyone gets treated fairly but are also expected to contribute. The despotic liberalism you get rampant in America, would be treated how it deserves to be in these countries and America has the issues it does now, because it is not.
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Theres a reason why Japanese culture is superior in this way, National Socialism. Before the second world war, Germany was in dire straits with up to five million people dying from starvation and suicide. Hitler managed to convince people that the only hope, was for people to be united and to work together. When he won power, he made the German currency directly labour based and then got people working the abandoned farms and to work on building the autobahn freeways, the worlds first, to connect the country. With wealth creation only limited by labour, this resulted in an explosive economy not limited or controlled by the banks. Needless to say, the German people were pretty happy about going from poverty to wealth. Hitler wasnt popular for nothing but the banks werent too happy about losing their power which is your real reason for the war. Later, although officially a democratic nation, Japan maintained a quasi under the surface national socialism system, so does Iceland. The results are what you get when everyone gets treated fairly but are also expected to contribute. The despotic liberalism you get rampant in America, would be treated how it deserves to be in these countries and America has the issues it does now, because it is not.
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Brad Smith
I had 4 Toyotas over the years; Each was impeccable as far as Drivelines went (the only holdout was the SR5 Pickup the Electric Overdrive burnt out fast. They ALL (each & every one) but the 2002 Hilux went to the Scrap, years before their time with low mileage due to the Floors falling out (Toyotas rust through like Ben Johnson in the 88 Olympics That said, once my GMC Van bites the dust, I have had a serious consideration of replacing it with a Sienna Van (my old Boss had one & used it like a Cargo Van, drove the H out of it, & the only thing it exhibited was Oil Leaks. Their US made Mini Trucks are not worth it imo. I owned one of the last Japan built Trucks. it was amazing. The other consideration is one of those Turkish Ford Transit Connect. I see a bunch of ppl in my City have chopped off the Cabs & use em as Trailers. I have one -serious bone of contention with Toyota- -they stop supplying Parts after 10 yrs, causing me to junk a few that were otherwise decent-
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I had 4 Toyotas over the years; Each was impeccable as far as Drivelines went (the only holdout was the SR5 Pickup the Electric Overdrive burnt out fast. They ALL (each & every one) but the 2002 Hilux went to the Scrap, years before their time with low mileage due to the Floors falling out (Toyotas rust through like Ben Johnson in the 88 Olympics That said, once my GMC Van bites the dust, I have had a serious consideration of replacing it with a Sienna Van (my old Boss had one & used it like a Cargo Van, drove the H out of it, & the only thing it exhibited was Oil Leaks. Their US made Mini Trucks are not worth it imo. I owned one of the last Japan built Trucks. it was amazing. The other consideration is one of those Turkish Ford Transit Connect. I see a bunch of ppl in my City have chopped off the Cabs & use em as Trailers. I have one -serious bone of contention with Toyota- -they stop supplying Parts after 10 yrs, causing me to junk a few that were otherwise decent-
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Mohammad Mohammad
I beg to differ with you on the reliability of Toyota. I bought a brand new Camry 2012 SE. A bunch of my friends did the same thing and bought Camry SE, LE, and hybrids. Every single one of us experienced transmission failure. Some of those cars had 4000 miles on them only. I called Toyota when mine failed with 40000 miles on it. I was told it was an issue with the torque converter on the newer model Camry. Camry had proven itself for many years until 2012 when Toyota introduced the new model. I changed the torque converter on mine at 40000, 92000, and 129000. The last change was free as Toyota did a recall for that specific issue. The first 2 changes cost me 8000. Many of my friends paid more than me to fix their cars depending on the dealership they went to. I got rid of mine after the last change. SO, PLEASE DONT USE THE WORD RELIABILITY AS A BLANKET COVER FOR EVERYTHING TOYOTA MAKES.
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I beg to differ with you on the reliability of Toyota. I bought a brand new Camry 2012 SE. A bunch of my friends did the same thing and bought Camry SE, LE, and hybrids. Every single one of us experienced transmission failure. Some of those cars had 4000 miles on them only. I called Toyota when mine failed with 40000 miles on it. I was told it was an issue with the torque converter on the newer model Camry. Camry had proven itself for many years until 2012 when Toyota introduced the new model. I changed the torque converter on mine at 40000, 92000, and 129000. The last change was free as Toyota did a recall for that specific issue. The first 2 changes cost me 8000. Many of my friends paid more than me to fix their cars depending on the dealership they went to. I got rid of mine after the last change. SO, PLEASE DONT USE THE WORD RELIABILITY AS A BLANKET COVER FOR EVERYTHING TOYOTA MAKES.
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Atmaji Rahmat
In South-east Asia, there are a utilitarian people/goods mover vehicle called Kijang in Indo, or Unser in Malay, or Tamaraw in Ph. Here in Indonesia, since 1977 many of them are used for a shuttle, or haul such heavy-overloaded-trunk-of-groceries or other things for its pick up version, through many terrains, and some of them are highlands, and still runs well (and many of them still work like a clock until today even just undergo basic maintenance through the years. Today, Kijang is called Innova in many countries, was designed based on Toyota Hilux since 2004, having major changes in 2015, and still best known on its durability, even the ride is not as comfy as its competitors as well.
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In South-east Asia, there are a utilitarian people/goods mover vehicle called Kijang in Indo, or Unser in Malay, or Tamaraw in Ph. Here in Indonesia, since 1977 many of them are used for a shuttle, or haul such heavy-overloaded-trunk-of-groceries or other things for its pick up version, through many terrains, and some of them are highlands, and still runs well (and many of them still work like a clock until today even just undergo basic maintenance through the years. Today, Kijang is called Innova in many countries, was designed based on Toyota Hilux since 2004, having major changes in 2015, and still best known on its durability, even the ride is not as comfy as its competitors as well.
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Vulgar Hyena
For many Americans who have money and like a new car every couple years, American cars are perfect They want something stylish and fancy, and replace it soon, for us mechanics (Im a Chrysler dodge jeep ram tech) I drive a Toyota Tacoma and had 3 corollas. Bought the2006 tacoma new and the 3 corollas were all 500 each, 2 1991 corollas (gave one to my bro in law) and my 2003 corolla replaced my 91 as an upgrade, all three were past 200, 000 and the 2003 was a 290, 000. Cant say I did any repairs on any of these vehicles besides maintnance. Now. I have a 1970 chevy c20, and GM isnt even the same company anymore they just pump out trash cans on wheels. Shame on you GM
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For many Americans who have money and like a new car every couple years, American cars are perfect They want something stylish and fancy, and replace it soon, for us mechanics (Im a Chrysler dodge jeep ram tech) I drive a Toyota Tacoma and had 3 corollas. Bought the2006 tacoma new and the 3 corollas were all 500 each, 2 1991 corollas (gave one to my bro in law) and my 2003 corolla replaced my 91 as an upgrade, all three were past 200, 000 and the 2003 was a 290, 000. Cant say I did any repairs on any of these vehicles besides maintnance. Now. I have a 1970 chevy c20, and GM isnt even the same company anymore they just pump out trash cans on wheels. Shame on you GM
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Douglas Dea
I remember reading a magazine article which compared Japanese auto practices with American. The Japanese used fewer parts and standardized them over several models. The example the article gave was with the rear-view mirror. In Japan that mirror would have 6 parts and it would be the same mirror in 5 models. In America that mirror would have 12 parts and each model car would have a different mirror. So 6 parts versus 60 (12 X 5) parts. Now multiply that over 50 or 100 other pieces of the car. There is the difference. Granted this article was maybe 20 years ago and I have no idea how accurate it was then or now.
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I remember reading a magazine article which compared Japanese auto practices with American. The Japanese used fewer parts and standardized them over several models. The example the article gave was with the rear-view mirror. In Japan that mirror would have 6 parts and it would be the same mirror in 5 models. In America that mirror would have 12 parts and each model car would have a different mirror. So 6 parts versus 60 (12 X 5) parts. Now multiply that over 50 or 100 other pieces of the car. There is the difference. Granted this article was maybe 20 years ago and I have no idea how accurate it was then or now.
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Wolf House
I gotta say Im kicking myself for selling my 02 prizm, and for only 450. Should have fixed it. Worst mistake I ever made with a car. I took good care of it and even after 16 years it wasnt rusted out (Michigan. It just needed a brake line and a new charcoal canister. Only had 67k on it. Man I wish I could find another one like that. Best car ever. Never needed anything but oil changes and washing the salt off in all the years I had it til I sold it in 2018. I guess you dont know what you got til its gone. Sad.
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I gotta say Im kicking myself for selling my 02 prizm, and for only 450. Should have fixed it. Worst mistake I ever made with a car. I took good care of it and even after 16 years it wasnt rusted out (Michigan. It just needed a brake line and a new charcoal canister. Only had 67k on it. Man I wish I could find another one like that. Best car ever. Never needed anything but oil changes and washing the salt off in all the years I had it til I sold it in 2018. I guess you dont know what you got til its gone. Sad.
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Ultimate Dark Knight
Been torn btwn a 2014 chevy Camaro black on black with 43000 miles for 14, 000 dollars and a 2010 Toyota with chrome tips, wheels 43000 miles for 10, 250 dollars, I know toyota owners who own throwback camrys from the 80s and still riding high on 400000miles and up, sp this video making it easy 4 me to say get the Toyota Im looking at but dammmnnnnnnn this Camaro is like a dark knight batmobile, but I gotta think wise and practical and and go with reliability and knowledge
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Been torn btwn a 2014 chevy Camaro black on black with 43000 miles for 14, 000 dollars and a 2010 Toyota with chrome tips, wheels 43000 miles for 10, 250 dollars, I know toyota owners who own throwback camrys from the 80s and still riding high on 400000miles and up, sp this video making it easy 4 me to say get the Toyota Im looking at but dammmnnnnnnn this Camaro is like a dark knight batmobile, but I gotta think wise and practical and and go with reliability and knowledge
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