So far since i have had my car they have had to replace a sunroof rail, back windshield due to rattleing noise, and door panel because it was broken.
Now my tranny is fucked especially when it shifts down from i think its 3rd to secound. Its auto it downshifts really rough secound my engine makes a distinct clanking noise only at 2k rpm.
I have spoken with toyota canada and all they can do is keep repairing my vehicle. Thats total bs. its brand new ant this many problems already.
Should i take them to court or ask for ESP with full coverage for free.
If they dont do something i will vynel my car Toyotas new corolla is SHit dont buy it. That will be some good publicity for Toyota.
First off all, its the first run of the generation, a few rattles ought to be expected. Nothing you listed is going to leave you sitting on the side of the road.
It sounds like they are working with you and fixing your issues, how the door just breaks i am not sure...
Go to court or add vinyl, either way you're out more cash with the same car.
you've honestly have had a run of bad luck so far with your car. keep track of all problems and wait to see if you have any further problems. the 2010's are only around the corner could trade up and get a newer and hopefully problem free car down the road. i would think that Toyota will try to keep your business and give you a good deal if this one continues to give you problems.
don't lose your temper, i understand your frustations, but if u keep your temper you'll get a whole lot farther
like already suggested, keep track of all ur repairs, keep the receipts as proof, and keep all email exchanges between you and toyota, then u can try to get a good deal on a tradeup to another corolla, or even upgrade to a camry
yeah, remember, if you buy a car in the first model year expect some things to go wrong. We are the one's finding the problem their testers didn't.
Secondly, if your car IS that bad, do they have Lemon laws? Here in American, in most states if you cars has "so many" problems within a certain amount of time, the manufacturer legally has to offer to buy the car back, so you are at no loss, or make up for it. Check into it if you are that stressed about i.t
big question is up to what period of time are you going to put up with all the BS that your new 09 corolla is giving you? you are having 0% customer satisfaction. very much opposite than what toyota advertises.
if i were in your position i would consult a lawyer because you didnt buy a new car with a "headache package". i dont know with other people but for me peace of mind is utmost. notify toyota canada about your plans on taking legal actions. then see what actions they plan to do.
I spoke with Toyota Canada they need to have a proper diagnosis for the tranny. If it turns out that it is faulty then i will have to speak to the dealer i bought the car from to request a buy back.
if i get a buy back i will not buy another toyota ever again.
VW are supposedly the most unreliable car out there. My family has a jetta 2003 1.8t and a Passat 2.3 TDI and have both been really good cars. and the jetta is made in Mexico.
BTW my car is paid off in full and i got sunroof and custom leather from the dealer for the sport since they dont offer it. is this going to make it more difficult? and i got aftermarket tints. Will they give me the exact amount of money what i paid for the car back?
Last edited by ItalianMafia7; 08-19-2008 at 09:23 AM.
Your Tranny is fine. My did the same thing from about 1200km to 3000km... then it fixed itself. So that is not an issue. Toyota Canada told me to use the Manual Mode while downshifting for a while until the issue is resolved if it bothers you that much. But I wouldn't think it is the end of the world. Your Car is under warranty for a while. Just ride it out, and manually teach your car when to downshift properly. There is no need to go to court, your car is fine. I HAD THE EXACT SAME ISSUES, but they fixed themselves with time. I am at 8000km now and for the last 5000km my car has BEEN PERFECT...
I drive a XRS w/ Auto Tranny, built at Cambridge
So ride it out, and do the manual training of when to properly downshift for like 2000km, and see if it fixes it, and if it doesn't, then talk to your dealer.
this is exactly why i don't buy the first year of any gen and is why i have the 2001 version of my 98-02 8th gen lol
it has nothing to do with quality really, it has more to do with the ECU... once it learns your driving style then it adapts accordingly. It is not the tranny, nor the engine. The Engine is tried tested and True.
That rule of thump of not buying first year models really only applies to the "Big 3" car companies. They are notorious for launching poor models.
The issue only lasts for 1000-3000km... after that it is clear sailing.
The 10th Gen '09 XRS has NOTHING WRONG with the tranny or the engine, unless you have a LEMON.
This issue is over exaggerated most of the time, (I know for sure because i am one of the guilty for over exaggerating the issue).
like i said you didnt buy a brand new car with a "headache package" that you must put up with up to 3000km. man it is brand new. you shouldnt have problems like those. and you must highly value your peace of mind and enjoy the customer satisfaction that other 09 corolla owners enjoy. dont you envy the other 09 corolla owners driving their cars to work or leisure just listening to good music and not having to worry about rattling and noises and unusual movements? we are not living in 3rd world countries so be firm and demand your customer satisfaction. dont be a whimp infront of toyota canada. the cost of your car if they buy it out from you is just a penny in a bucket.
now i must drive to work while listening to good ol' hotel california by eagles.
it has nothing to do with quality really, it has more to do with the ECU... once it learns your driving style then it adapts accordingly. It is not the tranny, nor the engine. The Engine is tried tested and True.
That rule of thump of not buying first year models really only applies to the "Big 3" car companies. They are notorious for launching poor models.
The issue only lasts for 1000-3000km... after that it is clear sailing.
The 10th Gen '09 XRS has NOTHING WRONG with the tranny or the engine, unless you have a LEMON.
This issue is over exaggerated most of the time, (I know for sure because i am one of the guilty for over exaggerating the issue).
lmao why wouldnt it apply to toyota as well? are they just so godly that everything they make has absolutely no errors? this even applies to other industries....like oh say....the ipods.
lmao why wouldnt it apply to toyota as well? are they just so godly that everything they make has absolutely no errors? this even applies to other industries....like oh say....the ipods.
Let me rephrase... Generally applies to the Big 3...
Toyota may have some issues, but compare the initial launch faults between Toyota/Honda vs. Chrysler/GM/Ford.. there is a big difference
And the Ipods... LOL Apple isn't exactly the best company either. Ask any PC enthusiast. Custom Built PCs put together by an experienced person is always going to out do a "name brand" company.
But that is off topic... Toyota Forum, not MP3 Player Forum
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