Thanks guys for your comments, I was just about buying Toyota and I won't. You have scared me to death. I'd rather buy used car then deal with these dealer crooks.
Well, hopefully you're going to buy a Honda or at least a Hyundai or Nissan. Surely you can't be foolish enough to buy from the Big 3? I would say find another dealer if you don't like the one you visited. Toyota still makes the best cars on the road, so don't short change yourself with something lesser because of a bunch of baseless comments.
Hey everyone.
I used to work as a Toyota salesperson about 2 years ago. I can confidently say that Toyota is a great product - I've owned a 1993 Corolla, 1998 Corolla, 1996 Camry, and the new 2007 Camry which is loads of fun might I add!
I will say that I do not take my Toyota to the dealership for every problem. I might have them diagnose it, but I ALWAYS get a second opinion from a very trusted mechanic - needless to say he normally works on it. The tech's at Toyota dealerships (or at least the ones I have had experience with) are not the brightest bulbs out there, so I would definitely recommend seeing someone else. I'm not saying this for all dealerships, but again - I'd much rather go to a Mom & Pop owned shop that's been around for decades and have them work on it. Hate to say it, but it's worth always getting a second.. third.. fourth opinion.
Anyway, sorry to those that are having troubles! I hope your current or future purchases with Toyota are or become as good as mine have been! :)
Boy am I glad that the Toyota's in Australia are either made here or imported from Japan.
Gentlemen, in my opinion, dealers for the most part, are all the same. Its all about the money. I have owned Olds., Pontiac, Cougar, MGB, C1500, K1500, Honda Acord, Subaru and logged thousands of work miles on Suburbans and Big 3 trucks. I don't recall one dealer who I trusted would treat me fairly. I purchased the imports hoping it would reduce my contact with the 'dealer'. They probably did reduce dealer contact somewhat, but dealer relations were no better. The 89 Honda was probably the best in this regard. My 94 K1500 was probably the worst. It still raises my blood pressure when I think of past poor vehicle quality, workmanship and greedy dealers. I will be shopping again soon and I don't look forward to it. Shop wisely and trust no one.
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