Assuming the problems are fixed, will you buy a Toyota, Prius, or Lexus Hybrid if you can get a great deal? Can Calgarians or Canadians be persuaded to buy if there is a great deal to be have?
The above line of thinking comes from this CNNMoney.com report "Buyer interest in Prius grows. Say what?" (emphasis added),
By now, you've heard that some 2010 Toyota Priuses have a braking problem blamed for several crashes. That sounds scary, but to some it sounds like a deal.
A recent analysis of online car shopping shows that more people are seriously looking at a Toyota Prius than before the problematic brake news was uncovered.
"When a car or automaker receives bad press, people sense an opportunity to pick up a bargain," noted Edmunds.com CEO Jeremy Anwyl. "We saw the same reaction from consumers when Chrysler and General Motors declared bankruptcy last year."
These shoppers may not actually want to buy a car with a potentially hazardous defect, of course. Shortly after the problem came to light, Toyota revealed that it had instituted a "running fix" on the Prius production line in Japan, so cars produced beginning some time in January don't have the problem.
Calgarians and Canadians: Love to hear your take. Can you be persuaded by a deal? Do you think Toyota's reputations are damaged for good or just for now?
Comments
You need a good editor! Interesting idea though.
Now, Ben, the more interesting thing is will you buy a Toyota, Prius, or Lexus Hybrid if you can get a great deal?
P.S. Agree, a good editor will be nice to have.
Yes I would absolutely! The Toyota brand is a strong one and despite this recent problem I think their cars are solid. On the other topic, I am not trying to make fun of you, you write about interesting topics. I just think your articles could be even better if you or the editor read through them one more time. Dude I see a couple of grammatical errors that jump right out at me.
Other then that great topic!
Thanks Ben for commenting.
If anyone can come out from a massive recall and be a better company, it is Toyota.
Thanks for your "editor" comment. I mean it. And I appreciate you enjoy the topics I write about. Now, I doubt examiner.com will put an editor to help me pick up grammatical errors or reword things cleaner any time soon.
So I hope the minor annoyance of my less than perfect grammar won't stop you from reading my articles. After all, my friend, I hope you come to read the content and not to learn my grammar. :)
Thanks again for your comment Ben. Constructive comments like yours are ALWAYS appreciated by writers who care. When I read others' articles/blog entries, I try to leave some useful comments too.
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