Toyota shuts down in snow!
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"But here's one of the oddest Prius stories on file at ConsumerAffairs.Com:"
Key word here is, one.
Sounds just like the traction control system Daimler Chrysler was using in their cab-forward cars not so long ago (I don't know how it compares to todays cars, since I haven't test-driven one yet). I test drove an Intrepid, and the guy switched the traction control on and told me to "floor it". It was bone dry, all of 100 degrees, and I did what he said- floored it coming out of a turn, and that SOB moved at about 6 MPH. I asked what was up with that, he said the system reduces engine output to the wheels to eliminate wheel spin to give you better control on wet and/or icy roads.
Some people exaggerate- "all" to this guy might mean 80% of the power was lost. But yes, it sounds just like the system the Intrepid had in it.
The 1999 Mustang GT had traction control or whatever teh Ford version was... I didn't notice a loss of power on either setting. All I know is, I couldn't do a smoky burnout with it on or off.
Key word here is, one.
Sounds just like the traction control system Daimler Chrysler was using in their cab-forward cars not so long ago (I don't know how it compares to todays cars, since I haven't test-driven one yet). I test drove an Intrepid, and the guy switched the traction control on and told me to "floor it". It was bone dry, all of 100 degrees, and I did what he said- floored it coming out of a turn, and that SOB moved at about 6 MPH. I asked what was up with that, he said the system reduces engine output to the wheels to eliminate wheel spin to give you better control on wet and/or icy roads.
Some people exaggerate- "all" to this guy might mean 80% of the power was lost. But yes, it sounds just like the system the Intrepid had in it.
The 1999 Mustang GT had traction control or whatever teh Ford version was... I didn't notice a loss of power on either setting. All I know is, I couldn't do a smoky burnout with it on or off.
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[QUOTE=Bighersh]"But here's one of the oddest Prius stories on file at ConsumerAffairs.Com:"
Key word here is, one.
Sounds just like the traction control system Daimler Chrysler was using in their cab-forward cars not so long ago (I don't know how it compares to todays cars, since I haven't test-driven one yet). I test drove an Intrepid, and the guy switched the traction control on and told me to "floor it". It was bone dry, all of 100 degrees, and I did what he said- floored it coming out of a turn, and that SOB moved at about 6 MPH. I asked what was up with that, he said the system reduces engine output to the wheels to eliminate wheel spin to give you better control on wet and/or icy roads.
Some people exaggerate- "all" to this guy might mean 80% of the power was lost. But yes, it sounds just like the system the Intrepid had in it.
Nope sorry but this is a true design flaw. And no they do not move at all. Check out the recalls steering - tires - brakes and now "no power" to wheels on dirt and sometimes the battery dischages all the way after parked for 2 weeks. Airport towing loves them.
I don't care who made it but if it was a Ford it would be front page news.
Key word here is, one.
Sounds just like the traction control system Daimler Chrysler was using in their cab-forward cars not so long ago (I don't know how it compares to todays cars, since I haven't test-driven one yet). I test drove an Intrepid, and the guy switched the traction control on and told me to "floor it". It was bone dry, all of 100 degrees, and I did what he said- floored it coming out of a turn, and that SOB moved at about 6 MPH. I asked what was up with that, he said the system reduces engine output to the wheels to eliminate wheel spin to give you better control on wet and/or icy roads.
Some people exaggerate- "all" to this guy might mean 80% of the power was lost. But yes, it sounds just like the system the Intrepid had in it.
Nope sorry but this is a true design flaw. And no they do not move at all. Check out the recalls steering - tires - brakes and now "no power" to wheels on dirt and sometimes the battery dischages all the way after parked for 2 weeks. Airport towing loves them.
I don't care who made it but if it was a Ford it would be front page news.
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Sorry this is a truck site.
Here's one for the Butt ugly Tundra
January 17 2007 533,000 recall
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news0...ll_joints.html
Here's one for the Butt ugly Tundra
January 17 2007 533,000 recall
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news0...ll_joints.html
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Originally Posted by Tom's GT
Sorry this is a truck site.
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Am I missing something...you started the freakin thread about a Prius and then say this is a truck site?
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Originally Posted by Tom's GT
Sorry this is a truck site.
Here's one for the Butt ugly Tundra
January 17 2007 533,000 recall
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news0...ll_joints.html
Here's one for the Butt ugly Tundra
January 17 2007 533,000 recall
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news0...ll_joints.html
None are perfect, but I doubt Ford wants to start measuring d**cks with Toyota on vehicle line quality...
