Background: An early November Toyota recalled some 4.2 million cars for gas pedal defects. The gas pedal on many of Toyota's newest models are getting stuck therefore causing a huge safety concern to the operators and pretty much everyone on the roads. They just announced this past Tuesday that they are adding another 1.1 million to the recall list. The vehicles originally included in this recall were the 2007-2010 Toyota Camry, 2005-2010 Avalon, 2004-2009 Prius, 2010 Tacoma, 2007-2010 Tundra and the 2007-2010 Lexus ES350, 2006-2010 and the 2006-2010 IS250 and IS350, and now they have added a new list including: 2008-2010 Highlander, 2009-2010 Corolla, 2009-2010 Venza 2009-2010 Matrix, 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe. They say if you are experiencing gas pedal slowness or stickiness, you are suppose to stop driving the car immediately and call your local Toyota dealer.
Opinion: Toyota is known for its cars that have amazing gas mileage, and are known for taking over America's dealerships and sending them to the bottom of the sales list. For me its a no brainer, I have to buy American made cars because I know the parts are cheaper so if I need my car fixed I can get a fairly good deal for my parts. Plus I know I am supporting my country and the economy if I buy American made cars. So for all those people that thought about American made but passed it up for the Japanese made Toyota brand, I am feeling a bit sorry for you now because your car got recalled. I just don't trust the Japanese making my things, and now this proves my point. I'm glad I stuck with the American brand because hey maybe you like going fast, and so do I! But when I see the green light turn to red, who will be the one stopping?
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