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Originally posted by thezeppelin8+April 15, 2005, 3:34 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(thezeppelin8 @ April 15, 2005, 3:34 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-1999 Black 35th GT@April 15, 2005, 1:04 PM
toyota is really goin' down hill which is fine with me
toyota is really goin' down hill which is fine with me
Toyota surpassed ford at #2, and it's expected to pass up GM for the #1 spot as world's largest automaker
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Yup -it's true... I still somewhat like 'em (Camry owner for 11 years
), but still dissapointed :angry: at them for getting out of the performance market and just offering FWD posers now (Solara, Celica) as sports coupes. I think the MR2 is the only RWD car they offer 
By James Treece
Automotive News / March 28, 2005
TOKYO -- If General Motors' stock continues to fall, Toyota Motor Corp. theoretically could shell out just one year's worth of profits to buy the Detroit automaker.
Toyota's market capitalization already is greater than that of GM, Ford Motor Co. and DaimlerChrysler AG combined. Market capitalization is the stock price times the number of outstanding shares.
GM's value continues to fall with its stock price. On March 24, GM's market capitalization was $16.6 billion. Indeed, the stock market values GM at less than Harley-Davidson Inc. It values the motorcycle maker at $17.3 billion.
Toyota expects to post operating profits of ¥1.67 trillion, or $15.69 billion at current exchange rates, in the fiscal year ending Thursday, March 31.
Automotive News / March 28, 2005
TOKYO -- If General Motors' stock continues to fall, Toyota Motor Corp. theoretically could shell out just one year's worth of profits to buy the Detroit automaker.
Toyota's market capitalization already is greater than that of GM, Ford Motor Co. and DaimlerChrysler AG combined. Market capitalization is the stock price times the number of outstanding shares.
GM's value continues to fall with its stock price. On March 24, GM's market capitalization was $16.6 billion. Indeed, the stock market values GM at less than Harley-Davidson Inc. It values the motorcycle maker at $17.3 billion.
Toyota expects to post operating profits of ¥1.67 trillion, or $15.69 billion at current exchange rates, in the fiscal year ending Thursday, March 31.
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you know what i think the problem is? i think not enough of the american public smart enough to know the difference! the majority of ppl dont know anything about cars in general. if ppl knew more, they'd be less likely to get duped in the FWD poser cars
am i the only person that thinks an auto shop class should be mandatory before you can get you permit or license? so they know the advantages/disadvantages of FWD, RWD. AWD, 4WD, EFI, Carbs and how to do their own maintenence. ppl should know about cars. it'd also bring about a smarter country as a whole. little by little the country would become more intelectual and knowledgable.
this would beneift the entire country soooo much. am i the only one who thnkg so?
am i the only person that thinks an auto shop class should be mandatory before you can get you permit or license? so they know the advantages/disadvantages of FWD, RWD. AWD, 4WD, EFI, Carbs and how to do their own maintenence. ppl should know about cars. it'd also bring about a smarter country as a whole. little by little the country would become more intelectual and knowledgable.
this would beneift the entire country soooo much. am i the only one who thnkg so?
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Originally posted by future9er24@April 16, 2005, 1:54 PM
you know what i think the problem is? i think not enough of the american public smart enough to know the difference! the majority of ppl dont know anything about cars in general. if ppl knew more, they'd be less likely to get duped in the FWD poser cars
am i the only person that thinks an auto shop class should be mandatory before you can get you permit or license? so they know the advantages/disadvantages of FWD, RWD. AWD, 4WD, EFI, Carbs and how to do their own maintenence. ppl should know about cars. it'd also bring about a smarter country as a whole. little by little the country would become more intelectual and knowledgable.
this would beneift the entire country soooo much. am i the only one who thnkg so?
you know what i think the problem is? i think not enough of the american public smart enough to know the difference! the majority of ppl dont know anything about cars in general. if ppl knew more, they'd be less likely to get duped in the FWD poser cars
am i the only person that thinks an auto shop class should be mandatory before you can get you permit or license? so they know the advantages/disadvantages of FWD, RWD. AWD, 4WD, EFI, Carbs and how to do their own maintenence. ppl should know about cars. it'd also bring about a smarter country as a whole. little by little the country would become more intelectual and knowledgable.
this would beneift the entire country soooo much. am i the only one who thnkg so?
You should be happy that people are stupid about cars lol.
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mechanic? psh, im gonna own the blue oval buddy lol. no what i mean is they should at least know the diff between FWD/RWD/AWD and the plus/minus of each.... oh well...
guess ill be rollin in it though
guess ill be rollin in it though
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Originally posted by 1999 Black 35th GT+April 15, 2005, 12:56 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(1999 Black 35th GT @ April 15, 2005, 12:56 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'>
diesels. Vroom vroom! :drive: I love the f-250 6.0 powerstroke diesel. Great truck. I have a buddy who has always been a chevy fan but he's looking for and F-250 now. I have converted him!
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Originally posted by Fordracing200@April 15, 2005, 1:25 PM
here, all we ahve is a ton of Diesels with huge turbos and 2 lightnings, in Rome (30 miles away) they have a ton of mustangs, a handful of ricers and alot of normal people, btw i saw a civic hatch in rome the other day with a 5 inch scoop on it. looked so retarded, it had been lowered with 20s and a 6 inch tip on a 2 inch opening Fart can
here, all we ahve is a ton of Diesels with huge turbos and 2 lightnings, in Rome (30 miles away) they have a ton of mustangs, a handful of ricers and alot of normal people, btw i saw a civic hatch in rome the other day with a 5 inch scoop on it. looked so retarded, it had been lowered with 20s and a 6 inch tip on a 2 inch opening Fart can
diesels. Vroom vroom! :drive: I love the f-250 6.0 powerstroke diesel. Great truck. I have a buddy who has always been a chevy fan but he's looking for and F-250 now. I have converted him! [/b]
more like whooooooooooshhhhhhhhh from the turbo
Originally posted by racerx@April 15, 2005, 1:46 PM
Supra.
Sorry guys, it was my dream car in the 90's...just couldn't afford one.
Supra.
Sorry guys, it was my dream car in the 90's...just couldn't afford one.
Originally posted by 1999 Black 35th GT@April 15, 2005, 3:04 PM
It looks like an rx-8 and lambo got drunk and
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It looks like an rx-8 and lambo got drunk and
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Originally posted by thezeppelin8@April 15, 2005, 4:34 PM
Toyota surpassed ford at #2, and it's expected to pass up GM for the #1 spot as world's largest automaker
Originally posted by 1999 Black 35th GT@April 15, 2005, 1:04 PM
toyota is really goin' down hill which is fine with me
toyota is really goin' down hill which is fine with me
Toyota surpassed ford at #2, and it's expected to pass up GM for the #1 spot as world's largest automaker
sorry for the harshness, but IMO Ford is #1 and always will be, i dont need some number to tell me that
Originally posted by future9er24@April 15, 2005, 11:46 PM
noooooo!!!!
what if Ford buys GM? then whose in first
noooooo!!!!what if Ford buys GM? then whose in first
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you know what i think the problem is? i think not enough of the american public smart enough to know the difference! the majority of ppl dont know anything about cars in general. if ppl knew more, they'd be less likely to get duped in the FWD poser cars
am i the only person that thinks an auto shop class should be mandatory before you can get you permit or license? so they know the advantages/disadvantages of FWD, RWD. AWD, 4WD, EFI, Carbs and how to do their own maintenence. ppl should know about cars. it'd also bring about a smarter country as a whole. little by little the country would become more intelectual and knowledgable.
this would beneift the entire country soooo much. am i the only one who thnkg so?
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ok, Dr. martin luther King Jr. ................ I have a dream............that one day every boy and girl will understand vehicles, ............
I think that if everyone knew everything we wouldnt have this forum, so lets keep the stupidity of those who dont care.
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Originally posted by thezeppelin8+April 15, 2005, 5:34 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(thezeppelin8 @ April 15, 2005, 5:34 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-1999 Black 35th GT@April 15, 2005, 1:04 PM
toyota is really goin' down hill which is fine with me
toyota is really goin' down hill which is fine with me
Toyota surpassed ford at #2, and it's expected to pass up GM for the #1 spot as world's largest automaker
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Lately though a lot of auto experts are predicting their downfall soon. There quality and safety has been suffering as of recently. I can't wait till they bite the bullet. I can't stand there cars or there dealers. Hey they can rename one of their vehicle the Crapolla instead of carolla
that's classic. Hope you dont mind if I use it.
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They're doing what detroit did back in the seventies. Cheaping out on parts and overcharging for extras. A lot of people sway towards Honda because the options are standard and there is more reliablity. Here's a quick fact: The most releiable vehicle for 2004 was the Hyundai Sonata according to consumer reports.
And here's a Ford fact: the most reliable american vehicle was the Mustang
Sure be my guest and use the Crapolla name. The more the merrier!
oh and trd doesn't stand for toyota racing development it just stands for "turd" but the japenese companies didn't know how to translate it!
And here's a Ford fact: the most reliable american vehicle was the Mustang
Sure be my guest and use the Crapolla name. The more the merrier!
oh and trd doesn't stand for toyota racing development it just stands for "turd" but the japenese companies didn't know how to translate it!
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That Sonata fact is really surprising. I've been looking at the new version of it, and I'm pretty interested in it. (the name got me interested because one of my screen names is Lalo Sonata lol)
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Originally posted by Fordracing200@April 18, 2005, 10:29 AM
i think it looks like a non-ford product aka POS
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i think it looks like a non-ford product aka POS
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like Andy said, the Sonata looks a bit like the new Mazda 6. Mazda is a Ford product, so in turn, it does look like a ford product, hence the invalidness of you statement
