It appears the Toyota folks can't replicate the problem with the run away Prius that was in the news last week. Is this a hoax similar to the balloon boy?

The Prius owner isn't in the best financial state. Was this a way to make money or get a new car?

What do you think?

Toyota is expected to challenge a California driver's story of an out-of-control Prius at a press conference Monday afternoon in California.

A draft congressional memo obtained by CNN on Sunday outlines Toyota's case. The memo was written by congressional staffers present during a joint investigation of the incident by Toyota Motor Co. and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Stop the Prius!

Money woes

 

It really does not matter, Toyota's reputation is in the pooper now. The story whether rougue or not will not change what Toyota has done to themselves.

 

i think there are some major issues with Toyota's quality but i also think this guy was looking for a quick buck

 

Yes the guy was trying to pull a fast one .. Someone posted in a nother thread about all the defalted loads and money he owes .

Plus the recall was sent out last year , so why did he not have it fixed if it was a issue .

Plus Plus , they claimed the ebarake stopped it but the regualr brakes would not ???? I call BS


All makers have there issues , Toyotas just seems bigger as the way info is spread now is much greater ..

 

I smelled a rat when I heard the story the first time. It made no sense.

 

I doubt that a Prius engine would be able to overcome a fully depressed brake pedal, traveling at 90MPH or at a standstill.

 

Same with me.... made a decree at work when it first made news that it was only a matter of time before he fesses up.

Of course, there still is the issue of 'unintended acceleration' in general... in that to my knowledge, nobody's ever proven it after the fact in any of the vehicles claimed. Toyota, Audi, whatever.

Toyota's reputation is in trouble, but honestly... I think the reputation was inflated to begin with. Sure, like most rumor and gossip,there's some basis for reality, but it's largely the sum total of public opinion amongst people that have no real understanding. I still don't know how their Drive By Wire system works, and I'm not about to speculate. But phrases like "I thought the car would flip" just shows that I don't trust his opinion either.

 

I noticed he didn't look anyone in the eye when he was telling his tale. I wondered then if it was just a bunch of

 

Here is a Prius owner proving it was all a bunch of

WARNING: This contains un- use of the "F" word. I got this from S2KCA.

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