Some general Questions for Toyota Owners, Helping a friend with a term paper Options

[barterj]

Here are some interview questions, please answer 1 or 2 of them, or all if you want. Copy and paste the question you are responding to so I know which question the response is for.

Have long have you had, or did you have, your Toyota, what made you buy it? What year, model?

Why do you like your Toyota, and what do you use it for (driving, racing, towing stuff)?

Do you know any myths, superstitions or conspiracies involving Toyotas? What about jokes, inside or about Toyotas (like the punch bug or dub, depending on the year, for VW)?

Is there any rivalry that you know of with other car companies?

Is there a special recognition factor you get from begin a Toyota owner (like the "Wrangler Wave" for jeep owners)?

If Toyota owners could fall into one or two "general" stereotypes what would it/they be (Like Subaru owners are known to be like outdoor hippies, and VW owners are generally awesome...)?

Their current Ad campaign "Moving forward", and their promises off reliability?

How do you feel about the Prius, and the people who drive them?

During the Cash for Clunkers thing, the Corolla, the Camry, and the Pruis were all in the top 10 sellers, ranking at 1, 3, and 7. Any thoughts, or comments regarding this info?

How do you feel about the current issues surrounding Toyota, such as the recalls, the guy with the "run away Prius guy" and the lawsuit, such as the recent $16 million one?

Why do you think the recall got so much media attention, and do you think the massive media coverage could have been part of a conspiracy trying to get people to buy American?

Are there any other noteworthy things that you've noticed about Toyota, or the people who drive them, or anything else you want to add?

[Heindrik]

Have long have you had, or did you have, your Toyota, what made you buy it? What year, model? 2 years, Still have it. Always had something for celica / supra's. 1995 / 2.0 GT

Why do you like your Toyota, and what do you use it for (driving, racing, towing stuff)? I use it for everyday drivings and enjoy sporty driving outside city. I like the attention it gives .

Is there any rivalry that you know of with other car companies? The celica is in competition with Mazda mx 3 / mx 6, Honda prelude, Hyundai coupe and lots of other medium priced coupe's anyhow celica is not in production anymore.

If Toyota owners could fall into one or two "general" stereotypes what would it/they be (Like Subaru owners are known to be like outdoor hippies, and VW owners are generally awesome...)? People who prefers driving experience over power.

Their current Ad campaign "Moving forward", and their promises off reliability? They are guarenteering on stuff they have been proving for years (regarding realiability)

How do you feel about the Prius, and the people who drive them? Its not a bad start on a new generation of vechiles, I dont have anything against people driving them

How do you feel about the current issues surrounding Toyota, such as the recalls, the guy with the "run away Prius guy" and the lawsuit, such as the recent $16 million one? This happens for all company's at some point.

Why do you think the recall got so much media attention, and do you think the massive media coverage could have been part of a conspiracy trying to get people to buy American? No

This post has been edited by Heindrik: Apr 6, 2010 - 2:20 PM