Runaway Prius

**Transamws6** · 03-10-2010, 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by Rob00Taws6

i am completely convinced that people with cars like us know a little bit more than the average person that buys a car to get from point A to point B. For example I know this person that doesn't give a rats ass about what she drives. She drives a sentra, typical point A to point B box. She needed to check the oil and i had to talk her threw it over the phone, didnt know what a dip stick was, i asked her if there was a random yellow handle near the engine. After she found it she asked "now what do i do" i then told her to pull the handle, after that, i was fed up. I told her to take a picture of the end of the dip stick and send it to me. Then the next time i saw her she told me that she bragged to all her friends about how she checked her own oil. Another friends car i had to change on O2 sensor on his car, before i jacked the car up i asked him to pull the e-break. His response was "whats that" he drives a honda accord. My point is I do all the work on my car and my jeep, and when something goes wrong i know exactly what it is and how to get out of trouble or how to get back home. Im sure most people hear know there cars well enough to get themselves out of trouble or home when something happens.

That is the most truthful post i've read in a long time man.

My mother is going to be 37 years old this year, and i'm 17, she has no idea how to put a spare tire on her car, I had to come to her rescue about 20 min. ago and change the tire for her since my dad is still at work and she doesn't know how to do anything with the car except press the little button to go in D R or P.

I am not surprised at all the man in the Prius had no clue how to stop his car from accelerating rapidly. People in this day and age really just don't know anything about cars for some reason.

**wheeliE-maxx** · 03-10-2010, 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by KahanaReef

I just had a very similar conversation with my son a week ago and we feel the same way.

I love my old rust bucket, government nannies us enough. I can do whatever in this..

**KahanaReef** · 03-10-2010, 05:33 PM

Originally Posted by wheeliE-maxx

I love my old rust bucket, government nannies us enough. I can do whatever in this..

I love computers. I'm just not comfortable with my car so reliant on them.

I'm still getting used to the Camaro

I drove a 69 Chevelle for 15 years. Easy peezy. Yeah, I'm old school

**The Project** · 03-10-2010, 05:55 PM

Originally Posted by Rob00Taws6

i am completely convinced that people with cars like us know a little bit more than the average person that buys a car to get from point A to point B. For example I know this person that doesn't give a rats ass about what she drives. She drives a sentra, typical point A to point B box. She needed to check the oil and i had to talk her threw it over the phone, didnt know what a dip stick was, i asked her if there was a random yellow handle near the engine. After she found it she asked "now what do i do" i then told her to pull the handle, after that, i was fed up. I told her to take a picture of the end of the dip stick and send it to me. Then the next time i saw her she told me that she bragged to all her friends about how she checked her own oil. Another friends car i had to change on O2 sensor on his car, before i jacked the car up i asked him to pull the e-break. His response was "whats that" he drives a honda accord. My point is I do all the work on my car and my jeep, and when something goes wrong i know exactly what it is and how to get out of trouble or how to get back home. Im sure most people hear know there cars well enough to get themselves out of trouble or home when something happens.

SAD....but so TRUE.

**0rion** · 03-10-2010, 08:21 PM

stolen from another site

http://toyotasimulator.com/

**KahanaReef** · 03-10-2010, 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by 0rion

stolen from another site

http://toyotasimulator.com/

**cuervo25_1** · 03-10-2010, 08:43 PM

Originally Posted by 0rion

stolen from another site

http://toyotasimulator.com/

you bastard....errr I mean moderator, I was getting ready to post that

***SMWS6TA*** · 03-11-2010, 06:50 AM

Originally Posted by Rob00Taws6

i am completely convinced that people with cars like us know a little bit more than the average person that buys a car to get from point A to point B. For example I know this person that doesn't give a rats ass about what she drives. She drives a sentra, typical point A to point B box. She needed to check the oil and i had to talk her threw it over the phone, didnt know what a dip stick was, i asked her if there was a random yellow handle near the engine. After she found it she asked "now what do i do" i then told her to pull the handle, after that, i was fed up. I told her to take a picture of the end of the dip stick and send it to me. Then the next time i saw her she told me that she bragged to all her friends about how she checked her own oil. Another friends car i had to change on O2 sensor on his car, before i jacked the car up i asked him to pull the e-break. His response was "whats that" he drives a honda accord. My point is I do all the work on my car and my jeep, and when something goes wrong i know exactly what it is and how to get out of trouble or how to get back home. Im sure most people hear know there cars well enough to get themselves out of trouble or home when something happens.

This is why I sat my teens down and make them work on the cars with me. Told them you want to drive, you must learn how to take care of the car. My niece can change brakes, common maintenance stuff (filter, oil, plugs...), rotate tires, know when the tires are worn and need replaced. She's the first to volunteer to help me work on my T/A. She just turned 17 and she's been working on cars with me since she was 13. The boys are now of age to start working on the cars too. I'm doing the same thing. As I tell them, how do you know when your getting good mechanical advice from a stranger if you have no idea what they are talking about?

**Ramairgod84** · 03-11-2010, 07:10 AM

Originally Posted by Rob00Taws6

i am completely convinced that people with cars like us know a little bit more than the average person that buys a car to get from point A to point B. For example I know this person that doesn't give a rats ass about what she drives. She drives a sentra, typical point A to point B box. She needed to check the oil and i had to talk her threw it over the phone, didnt know what a dip stick was, i asked her if there was a random yellow handle near the engine. After she found it she asked "now what do i do" i then told her to pull the handle, after that, i was fed up. I told her to take a picture of the end of the dip stick and send it to me. Then the next time i saw her she told me that she bragged to all her friends about how she checked her own oil. Another friends car i had to change on O2 sensor on his car, before i jacked the car up i asked him to pull the e-break. His response was "whats that" he drives a honda accord. My point is I do all the work on my car and my jeep, and when something goes wrong i know exactly what it is and how to get out of trouble or how to get back home. Im sure most people hear know there cars well enough to get themselves out of trouble or home when something happens.

"e-brake? what button on the menu do i push for that?" "will that slow down my internet?"

**SiggyZ** · 03-11-2010, 07:34 AM

Originally Posted by KahanaReef

You know, it's easy for us to say what we would do. But, we are not the 'typical' drivers out there.

Take the little old lady down the street, the teenager who has only had their license for a month or whomever... Some people panic.

Point is, this has happened far too many time to blame all the drivers. This is a Toyota problem as it's only happened to Toyota's. It shouldn't be happening at all. That is the issue.

It if happened to your Mom and she couldn't stop the car, is a good driver, intelligent etc... is she a dumb ass that shouldn't be on the road? Or is it the cars fault?

Very well said Dena. You folks need to get a grip on this 'it's all the idiot drivers fault'. We haven't been the situation these folks have been in and thusly, don't have any room to talk. And Toyota would not be dropping coin on commercials and wasting time on massive recalls if these were simply driver errors.

**SiggyZ** · 03-11-2010, 07:37 AM

I agree with you there. It's a scary thought to be honest.

Originally Posted by Rob00Taws6

Thats another reason why i cant buy a new car. EVERYTHING is controlled by a computer. The throttle, controlled by a computer. The ignition (key), controlled by a computer. The linkage to the transmission, controlled by a computer. Now in some cases the steering is computer controlled. What happens when your computer screws up??? your just going along for the ride. Maybe for my friend how didnt know where the e-break is thats ok, but for me that doesn't fly.

**SiggyZ** · 03-11-2010, 07:40 AM

Classic!

Originally Posted by 0rion

stolen from another site

http://toyotasimulator.com/

**KahanaReef** · 03-11-2010, 07:43 AM

Originally Posted by SiggyZ

Very well said Dena. You folks need to get a grip on this 'it's all the idiot drivers fault'. We haven't been the situation these folks have been in and thusly, don't have any room to talk. And Toyota would not be dropping coin on commercials and wasting time on massive recalls if these were simply driver errors.

Thanks. It's true. I can only imagine what my mother would do in a situation like this. I picture her screaming like a little girl and losing it.

But, she's not stupid and never even had as much as a speeding ticket in her life.

I'm pretty sure she's never even gone over 70 mph. Me, I was learning how to do burnouts the day I got my first car.

And, there you go there

**slimss** · 03-11-2010, 09:31 AM

And now some news agencys are reporting that GM is behind all these run away toyotas in order to help their sales. They call them prius plants. Makes you wonder/

**SiggyZ** · 03-11-2010, 09:45 AM

Can I get a link to one of these stories saying this?

Originally Posted by slimss

And now some news agencys are reporting that GM is behind all these run away toyotas in order to help their sales. They call them prius plants. Makes you wonder/

**KahanaReef** · 03-11-2010, 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by slimss

And now some news agencys are reporting that GM is behind all these run away toyotas in order to help their sales. They call them prius plants. Makes you wonder/

Hmm. Which news agencies might these be?

It was only a matter of time though before someone said that, imo.

Thing is, that it's not just the new Prius that has been reported. It goes back quite a few years and other models too. So...

***SMWS6TA*** · 03-11-2010, 10:26 AM

Tokyo News....

**KahanaReef** · 03-11-2010, 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by SMWS6TA

Tokyo News....

Ha ha ha

**LimeNine** · 03-11-2010, 10:37 AM

Originally Posted by 310stanger

I sware, regardless of the issue toyota is having, some of these people clearly shouldnt be driving a car to begin with. Thats what part of driving is. As drivers you are supposed to know what to do in emergency situations. Not just put your hands up and pray when something goes wrong.

EXACTLY
like Jeremy Clarkson said on episode #62 of Top Gear while chatting with Jay Leno.

If you drive a crappy car - it means you have no interest in cars
which translates into - you're No Good at driving

quit making the crappy cars - and revoke the non interested peoples licenses

whoooo raaaHH