Saving Face? Toyota Offers To Buy Back Defective Tacomas For 150% Value

Saving Face? Toyota Offers To Buy Back Defective Tacomas For 150% Value
It wasn't too long ago that Toyota announced they were going to extend the rust-perforation warranty on about 813,000 model-year 1995 to 2000 Tacoma pickups due to serious issues with corrosion of the frame in certain areas.

This means that you could add 15 years onto the model year and, if you had problems, take it in to a dealer to have it looked at. If there is damage, which is possible if you live in an area where salt is frequently used on roads,

Toyota will either repair or offer to repurchase your vehicle. This is where it gets interesting. No matter what condition your truck is in, Toyota will buy it back at 150% the KBB "excellent condition" price.



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tundrahqtundrahq - 4/7/2008 4:51:43 PM
+8 Boost
It's a good plan. Toyota seems to be doing the right thing.


EnnNorakEnnNorak - 4/7/2008 8:29:06 PM
+1 Boost
And I thought that only Fords could be heard rusting on a really quiet night. Anyway, I agree that Toyota is doing the right thing but I want all Japanese auto makers to make sure that their vehicles are free of rust during the life of the product.


BMW995BMW995 - 4/7/2008 5:02:11 PM
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I have to give Toyota credit for backing their trucks. I remember the '82 Buick X-car with defective brakes that made the car a death trap. GM stonewalled the issue to death and at the last moment put in some better brakes. That and Michelin tires solved the problem. Twice my car went into violent skids for no reason.
Guess what...in the 23 yrs since that purchase I've bought only German and Japanese cars. I will say that the Cadillac CTS, Pontiac G8, and Chevy Malibu have got me interested in GM again. Amazing, it took 23 yrs to reform themselves.


BoredBored - 4/7/2008 10:24:41 PM
+2 Boost
Gee Thanks, BMW995. You just had to remind me of my first: '82 Chevy Citation 3-door hatchback, another X-body abomination!

I used 4-45lbs. cast iron plates in the "trunk" to keep the a** end from switching up in the rain.


Agent009Agent009 - 4/8/2008 12:27:17 AM
+1 Boost
They are trying to salvage their reputation here, don't think it is all roses.

They have a lot to lose if this is taken wrong. The worst part is those owners who don't have issues, the resale has been destroyed on their trucks.


BoredBored - 4/8/2008 2:12:14 AM
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@ Agent009,

It's not too late for the owners without issues right now: Get some rock salt (or water softener salt tablets), soak in water momentarily, duct tape the salt to the part(s) that would rust.

Wait, that won't work. Will it?


FactsRuleFactsRule - 4/9/2008 2:09:28 PM
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Yeah XeroKool, it sure is nice to see a car company trying to save it's ass!

"The ole Toyota/Lexus just ain't what she used to be, just ain't what she used to be!"




fatboifatboi - 4/7/2008 5:49:02 PM
+1 Boost
They cant choose not to do this because toyota is getting owned by other japanese manufactures.
nissan is considered as the main ans serious threat to toyota


EnnNorakEnnNorak - 4/7/2008 8:30:28 PM
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Fatboi, Nissan makes better engines but I won't buy one because I hate CVTs.


lexusrox123lexusrox123 - 4/7/2008 7:13:28 PM
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at least they dont ignore the problem and blame it on the customer, road conditions, etc.
this is what "customer satisfaction" is all about.


EnnNorakEnnNorak - 4/7/2008 8:31:40 PM
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If they were to ignore the problem, the promise of their brand would evaporate.


kpaxxkpaxx - 4/8/2008 11:54:00 AM
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Then why did they blame the whole sludge issue in the 3.0L V6 on the customer!


EL34EL34 - 4/7/2008 9:21:58 PM
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Oh what a tangled web the Toyota Tacoma weaved, When Toyota first practised to deceive!

:-(


_43LE_43LE - 4/8/2008 1:29:40 PM
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How is acknowledging a problem and taking positive action deceiving?

And, why did you not say the same thing about VW yesterday when there was news of VW recalling 400,000+ passats?

:-(


PorschinatorPorschinator - 4/7/2008 11:35:01 PM
+2 Boost
Damage control...


ChicaneShooterChicaneShooter - 4/8/2008 1:10:31 AM
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a japanese national gave me this opinion:
"Nissan all junk!" since the Ghosn reorganization, they started using cheap parts, just like detroit.

toyota has the most long-lived vehicles because they use BETTER PARTS than anyone else. on average, 8 year old toyotas have less problems than most other cars only 4 years old.

with regard to this issue, the steel supplier for the frames must've screwed up. just like it was THE SUPPLIER who provided some bad camshafts for the tundra. which toyota covered by providing WHOLE NEW ENGINES.

toyota backs their vehicles to the extent of even taking the hit for their less stellar SUPPLIERS.




truckmentruckmen - 4/8/2008 3:38:23 AM
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Chicaneshooter, Toyota made a concious decision to cheap out on the metal to save money! That is what someone in Autospies that also works in the steel industry says? This is definatly a step in the right direction to help there dammaged immage.I wouldnt buy a toy from those years.


FactsRuleFactsRule - 4/9/2008 2:16:18 PM
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Here we go again.... Lexus/Toyota fan bois just admit it, Germans make much more durable and substantial cars than the Asians.

Lexus and Toyota use the cheapest grade products they can get by with, ie carpet, leather, metal, plastics, etc..

The Bling is just that Cubic Zirconia reflecting off Lexus interior plastics... LMAO


GodfatherSHMGodfatherSHM - 4/8/2008 9:50:31 AM
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maybe they will offer to fix the surface rust on my 2002 Camry next, oh wait, I tried already and my regional Toyota rep refused to come and look at the car. I love Toyota's, but the way they treated me on this situation has me rethinking.


fatboifatboi - 4/8/2008 10:56:40 AM
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ChicaneShooter i will provide a free of charge information for an automotive newbie like you.
Ghosun is the man who helped nissan to stand up again read about the man's achievement, talk about facts search about his plan " 180 " what has your kamekazi said to you was an opinion nothing more.


ChicaneShooterChicaneShooter - 4/9/2008 1:40:02 AM
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you're likely more of an automotive newbie than i am.

i know what Ghosn did. i even know how he built a rep even BEFORE he helped nissan: stop bleeding red ink by SLASHING COSTS, including/especially by squeezing suppliers.

VW is likely STILL suffering from his reign there.




carguy68carguy68 - 4/8/2008 11:49:19 AM
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toyota just took the number 1 spot form chevy as the company you can hear rusting on a quiet night. ha ha POS!!


NISSANINFINITINISSANINFINITI - 4/8/2008 12:53:24 PM
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GOOD JOB TOYOTA....THATS A GREAT WAY TO "MAN UP" TO YOUR MISTAKE....IM GLAD YOU CAN ADMIT YOUR MISTAKE....JUST WISH SOME OF YOUR "PRAISERS" WOULD ACCEPT THAT YOU MADE A MISTAKE AND TAKE IT IN STRIDE LIKE WE ALL DO ABOUT OUR FAVORITE CAR COMPANIES!


EnnNorakEnnNorak - 4/10/2008 11:16:57 PM
+1 Boost
Anyone who favors CTVs over conventional automatics is overhyped.


LarryRossdaleLarryRossdale - 9/27/2010 11:45:40 AM
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I've never had a problem with my Tacoma. I got mine from <a href="http://www.1800autoland.com/">NJ Toyota</a> and absolutely love it. Check out their website at http://www.1800autoland.com/
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