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RE: Toyota Copying Dodge?
I saw that too. Must be the "shape of the future".........
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The thing thats going to get me are the same people that bitched and complained about how "ugly" the Caliber is, and how hatchbacks don't work; are the same people that will go out and buy this thing since it's a 'Yota! They'll deny it, but we all know the truth; especially if it out sells the Caliber.
The thing thats going to get me are the same people that bitched and complained about how "ugly" the Caliber is, and how hatchbacks don't work; are the same people that will go out and buy this thing since it's a 'Yota! They'll deny it, but we all know the truth; especially if it out sells the Caliber.
I think the Caliber is extremely ugly, but I would never buy the equally ugly Toyota either.
NEWSFLASH- Nearly every vehicle in these 'specialty' niches, are a copy of one another, just built by different automakers. It has roughly the same profile and shape as the Caliber. So what??? It prolly also has much better build quality and such to go along w/ it.
NEWSFLASH- Nearly every vehicle in these 'specialty' niches, are a copy of one another, just built by different automakers. It has roughly the same profile and shape as the Caliber. So what??? It prolly also has much better build quality and such to go along w/ it.
No offense to Caliber owners....[8D]
Says you! It's all opinion! The reason why I brought this up is that when the Caliber came out; people bitched about how ugly it was and how stupid it was. But then these same idiots will go out and buy one of these since its a 'Yota and "so much better built"! BULLSHYT!
NEWSFLASH- Nearly every vehicle in these 'specialty' niches, are a copy of one another, just built by different automakers. It has roughly the same profile and shape as the Caliber. So what??? It prolly also has much better build quality and such to go along w/ it.
No offense to Caliber owners....[8D]
Not to mention, you could make the case that the Caliber is nothing more then a redesigned Focus....which was nothing more then a redesigned copy of the mid 90's Pontiac LeMans hatchback....etc etc etc
The thing thats going to get me are the same people that bitched and complained about how "ugly" the Caliber is, and how hatchbacks don't work; are the same people that will go out and buy this thing since it's a 'Yota! They'll deny it, but we all know the truth; especially if it out sells the Caliber.
Ok, that thing doesn't look all that great, but I will give it credit for being not as ugly as the Caliber. There is something about the Caliber I cannot stand... Also, Toyota isn't cancelling a good car just to bring this out, Dodge killed the Neon and tried to replace it with the Caliber which was a stupid move.
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NEWSFLASH- Nearly every vehicle in these 'specialty' niches, are a copy of one another, just built by different automakers. It has roughly the same profile and shape as the Caliber. So what??? It prolly also has much better build quality and such to go along w/ it.
I wouldn't make statements of any confidence regarding build quality of a concept car... wait for a production model. Also Toyota's quality seems to be slipping some lately. Either way it doesn't affect me, Toyota's newer cars have no soul, if you want to drive an appliance have at it...
Okay, let me explain my above post. I was not intending to rag on the Caliber or anything. I was just saying. Toyota's are known for their great fit and finish and build quality. Dodge- not so much. Not saying Dodge's don't have acceptable or even good, in some cases, quality, but it's not an atrribute they're known for. I don't like the Caliber. I don't like this Toyota either. But why are others idiots for buying this Toyota over a Caliber???? Looks are a subjective matter. One car may be beautiful to one, and hideous to another. Build quality however, doesn't lie. And if that's what sways one's opinion, so be it. Why does it really matter???[8D]
Altair- I agree w/ you. I just basing that statement on Toyota's reputation for such. I personally HATE Toyota. You hit it right on the head. They are lifeless, soulless appliances that do nothing more than travel from point A to point B efficiently. And that's all most people are concerned w/ nowdays.....[&o]
Toyota Copying Dodge?
