Comments on: Why U.S. Automakers Don’t Sell Cars in Japan http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2009/12/21/us-automakers-sell-cars-japan/ Toyota Tundra News, Reviews, Accessories, and Information Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:57:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Mickeyhttp://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2009/12/21/us-automakers-sell-cars-japan/#comment-11055 Mickey Mon, 28 Dec 2009 01:09:23 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/?p=2349#comment-11055 Texmin where you're wrong at is fuel cost. Japanese people don't have that extra cash to spend on fuel and parking period. Ever tried driving down a side street or alleyway? Your SUV won't fit. Texmin where you’re wrong at is fuel cost. Japanese people don’t have that extra cash to spend on fuel and parking period. Ever tried driving down a side street or alleyway? Your SUV won’t fit.

]]> By: Admin (Jason)http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2009/12/21/us-automakers-sell-cars-japan/#comment-11048 Admin (Jason) Sun, 27 Dec 2009 22:59:01 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/?p=2349#comment-11048 Josh - LOL - if you really believe that Toyota can't produce a quality vehicle, I pity you. Toyota, as a whole, is consistently at the top of all the major industry quality studies (see JD Power, Consumer Reports, Harbour Report, GQRS, Strategic Vision, etc.). If you want to argue the quality of a Tundra alongside the quality of a Ford, Chevy, or Dodge, the most recent J.D. Power initial quality study tied the Tundra, F150, and Ridgeline. The most recent JD Power dependability study (March 09') also ranked the Tundra best in the segment. If you want to talk trash, you should be able to back it up. While I'm the first to agree that the Tundra has some issues (especially the 07' model year), the overall quality of the product is excellent...there's plenty of data that proves as much. texmln - If I understand you, you're saying that Japan's government purposefully blocks big vehicles from being sold. I agree. I also agree with you that people tend to prefer bigger vehicles. If U.S. automakers want to have success in Japan's market, they need to build very small cars that emphasize stop-and-go fuel economy (much like Suzuki, Toyota, and Honda). Josh – LOL – if you really believe that Toyota can’t produce a quality vehicle, I pity you. Toyota, as a whole, is consistently at the top of all the major industry quality studies (see JD Power, Consumer Reports, Harbour Report, GQRS, Strategic Vision, etc.). If you want to argue the quality of a Tundra alongside the quality of a Ford, Chevy, or Dodge, the most recent J.D. Power initial quality study tied the Tundra, F150, and Ridgeline. The most recent JD Power dependability study (March 09′) also ranked the Tundra best in the segment. If you want to talk trash, you should be able to back it up. While I’m the first to agree that the Tundra has some issues (especially the 07′ model year), the overall quality of the product is excellent…there’s plenty of data that proves as much.
texmln – If I understand you, you’re saying that Japan’s government purposefully blocks big vehicles from being sold. I agree. I also agree with you that people tend to prefer bigger vehicles. If U.S. automakers want to have success in Japan’s market, they need to build very small cars that emphasize stop-and-go fuel economy (much like Suzuki, Toyota, and Honda).

]]> By: texmlnhttp://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2009/12/21/us-automakers-sell-cars-japan/#comment-11018 texmln Thu, 24 Dec 2009 02:14:24 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/?p=2349#comment-11018 "Japan market does not want big vehicles"You might want to change that to something more like the Japanese market IS NOT ALLOWED to have big vehicles. Take away government taxes and restrictions and there are very few people on this earth who wouldn't buy the largest, best performing, most comfortable vehicle they can afford. “Japan market does not want big vehicles”

You might want to change that to something more like the Japanese market IS NOT ALLOWED to have big vehicles. Take away government taxes and restrictions and there are very few people on this earth who wouldn’t buy the largest, best performing, most comfortable vehicle they can afford.

]]> By: terryhttp://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2009/12/21/us-automakers-sell-cars-japan/#comment-11014 terry Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:41:27 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/?p=2349#comment-11014 Mickey, he was mimicking us about the owning a Yota. Mickey, he was mimicking us about the owning a Yota.

]]> By: Mickeyhttp://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2009/12/21/us-automakers-sell-cars-japan/#comment-11009 Mickey Wed, 23 Dec 2009 23:34:58 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/?p=2349#comment-11009 Joshua must we list everything your manufacturer has an issue with? We can be here all day. Yes Joshua the whole 500 left. Get real guy. What gets me about you clowns is the fact your whole belief in an American product is thrown from the window when you discover your vehicle isn't just made her in the good ole USA. Is Ford trying to get in bed with China now? GM is already in bed with them. The fact of the matter you stated you bought a 09 Rock Warrior. You tried go around that without stating the truth. You're just a pissed off person who probably didn't get his way so you found a website to get back at Tundra owners. What you really need is to go get a life and move on. Like I said before you have NO Creditability..... When you're finish wiping your sniffling nose then we may listen to what you have to say. Joshua must we list everything your manufacturer has an issue with? We can be here all day. Yes Joshua the whole 500 left. Get real guy. What gets me about you clowns is the fact your whole belief in an American product is thrown from the window when you discover your vehicle isn’t just made her in the good ole USA. Is Ford trying to get in bed with China now? GM is already in bed with them. The fact of the matter you stated you bought a 09 Rock Warrior. You tried go around that without stating the truth. You’re just a pissed off person who probably didn’t get his way so you found a website to get back at Tundra owners. What you really need is to go get a life and move on. Like I said before you have NO Creditability….. When you’re finish wiping your sniffling nose then we may listen to what you have to say.

]]> By: Joshhttp://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2009/12/21/us-automakers-sell-cars-japan/#comment-10999 Josh Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:16:03 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/?p=2349#comment-10999 Jason, I understand your point, since there are only 500 that have a good frame they are a collectors item. Really you lose a argument to start anther. If you could make enough trucks for every dealer to have more than 2 on the lot then I would be impressed. Toyota makes so few trucks to keep the resale value high but still have major issues with quality. Frame, floor mats (my favorite), crank shaft, transmissions, bed bounce, tailgates, paint, electronics, toyota can NOT produce quality vehicles on a small scale but Ford can produce mass volumes with a quality of Toyota if not better. So do you really want to go down this road?? Tundra is a Fade and will pass with time, weather you want them to or mot the frame will tell! - Tell me how bad GM was again Jeremy and Mickey. - Back pedal some more, chnage the subject. Jason, I understand your point, since there are only 500 that have a good frame they are a collectors item. Really you lose a argument to start anther. If you could make enough trucks for every dealer to have more than 2 on the lot then I would be impressed. Toyota makes so few trucks to keep the resale value high but still have major issues with quality. Frame, floor mats (my favorite), crank shaft, transmissions, bed bounce, tailgates, paint, electronics, toyota can NOT produce quality vehicles on a small scale but Ford can produce mass volumes with a quality of Toyota if not better. So do you really want to go down this road?? Tundra is a Fade and will pass with time, weather you want them to or mot the frame will tell!
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Tell me how bad GM was again Jeremy and Mickey.
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Back pedal some more, chnage the subject.

]]> By: TXTeehttp://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2009/12/21/us-automakers-sell-cars-japan/#comment-10994 TXTee Wed, 23 Dec 2009 01:39:25 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/?p=2349#comment-10994 Anytime - thanks for also clarifying the resale points. Anytime – thanks for also clarifying the resale points.

]]> By: Admin (Jason)http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2009/12/21/us-automakers-sell-cars-japan/#comment-10993 Admin (Jason) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 22:59:56 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/?p=2349#comment-10993 Joshua - As of now, Toyota has best-in-class resale. While your point about production is well taken, I would encourage you to review resale value on the Tacoma. Not only is the Taco's resale best-in-class, but the Tacoma is also the best-selling truck. The Tundra has high resale because 1) Toyota has a reputation for quality and 2) Ford, GM, and Chrysler push volume. If they didn't try and "buy" so many sales, their resale values would likely be much higher. As for frame issues and quality concerns impacting the Tundra's resale, only time will tell. As of now, it's still on top, but of course that can change. We'll just have to wait and see. Joshua – As of now, Toyota has best-in-class resale. While your point about production is well taken, I would encourage you to review resale value on the Tacoma. Not only is the Taco’s resale best-in-class, but the Tacoma is also the best-selling truck. The Tundra has high resale because 1) Toyota has a reputation for quality and 2) Ford, GM, and Chrysler push volume. If they didn’t try and “buy” so many sales, their resale values would likely be much higher. As for frame issues and quality concerns impacting the Tundra’s resale, only time will tell. As of now, it’s still on top, but of course that can change. We’ll just have to wait and see.

]]> By: Admin (Jason)http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2009/12/21/us-automakers-sell-cars-japan/#comment-10990 Admin (Jason) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 22:45:49 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/?p=2349#comment-10990 TXTee - Thanks for bringing it back! :-) TXTee – Thanks for bringing it back! :-)

]]> By: Mickeyhttp://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2009/12/21/us-automakers-sell-cars-japan/#comment-10986 Mickey Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:05:53 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/?p=2349#comment-10986 I hear ya..... Anonymous will stay what he is "Anonymous". I hear ya….. Anonymous will stay what he is “Anonymous”.

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