Midas1

Demand More for Your Auto Bailout Dollar; Oil Patch Should Bounce Back Long Term

Toyota builds cars that last for 10-20 years without a lot of headaches. For each month there is no car payment, money can go to a retirement account. For the many years I owned Toyotas, I was not stranded continuously and never have had a major problem (transmission, engine, etc.). A 15 year old car with its original alternator.....etc. To Ford and GM: You must back your products. When I hear a friend state a Ford dealership told her to "pound sand" when her new vehicle had paint peeling from an obvious defective paint job, I certainly don't want the same. I challenge Ford and GM to build a vehicle with 1) a SOLID five-star crash rating (at least on the driver's side), 2) fuel-efficiency (at least 30 mpg); 3) seats that are comfortable and support the lower back; and 4) service extraordinaire like Toyota. After the sale, BACK your product. If the transmission goes out at 800 miles, don't find 100 excuses for why it was the buyer's fault. Change out the blasted thing at your cost. Build it, back it and they will come!!! Toyota has set the bar very high. You must exceed past them to gain back trust. By the way GM, what happened to the joint venture between you and Toyota in Fremont, California???????