19th Jun 2013, 10:46
What if I told you that my neighbor's brother's girlfriend's uncle's boss had a Camry that went 600,000 miles with no recalls or problems with the original tires and oil, then would you believe it?
What if I told you that my neighbor's brother's girlfriend's uncle's boss had a Camry that went 600,000 miles with no recalls or problems with the original tires and oil, then would you believe it?
19th Jun 2013, 08:54
The best surveys are within your own home. If you are older and have not just bought one vehicle personally, you know the track record first hand.
I see reliability reviews too such as this one http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2007/10/toyota-reliabil.html
Personally I now would only buy a replacement Toyota that is quite a bit older with very low mileage. Not a brand new one. I do not know how that can be interpreted at being biased.
Lastly, as far as the Lexus comment goes, who buys them? I suspect most of middle class America in 2013 will find a 2013 Lexus too costly. Same with many of the new Cadillacs. This is a Tacoma review; not known as an extravagant vehicle to buy new or used. My opinion is that this one specific vehicle new may be a bit more reliable than other Toyota models offered new today. Perhaps a slower production line than the compacts?
If you have concerns with recent ongoing issues (the largest reported ever), then look around. It doesn't have to be a Toyota or even a Honda. I like the new Mazdas personally as far as imports go today. I hope I am not considered biased on imports, but suspect I will be, as it's not a new Toyota again.