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From: The Medway Handyman on 14 Apr 2010 15:24 Doug wrote: > On 14 Apr, 12:50, Derek C <del.copel...(a)tiscali.co.uk> wrote: >> On 14 Apr, 10:36, Doug <jag...(a)riseup.net> wrote: >> >> >> >>> Makes you wonder how many of these dangerous cars are currently >>> still allowed to be in use in the UK, along with all the others >>> with serious faults, doesn't it? >> >>> "Toyota suspends US sales of Lexus GX 460 >> >>> Japanese carmaker Toyota has announced that it will suspend sales in >>> the US of one of its luxury vehicles. >> >>> The move came after a US consumer organisation warned customers not >>> to buy the Lexus GX 460 four-wheel drive because of fears it could >>> roll over. >> >>> The last time it judged a vehicle's performance unacceptable was in >>> 2001..." >> >>> More:http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8618585.stm >> >>> -- >> >> I seem to remember that the Ford Explorer SUV had similar roll over >> problems (and faulty tyres as well) a few year ago. The original >> rather tall thin Mercedes A Class also had a tendency to roll over >> until modifications were made to its suspension. So why do you only >> pick on the Toyota/Lexus brands Doug? Do you have some sort of grudge >> against them? >> >> It is a fact of life that tall vehicles have a greater tendency to >> roll over and need to be driven with a bit more respect to their >> limitations. You as an ex Land Rover driver should know this as well >> as anybody! >> > Its only since the Toyota debacle was given so much attention by the > media that the full horror of so many unsafe cars on our roads has > really come to light. Obviously there is a long history of faulty cars > being allowed on our roads to kill people. 1 death per 120,000,000 driven miles. OMG its a national disgrace. -- Dave - intelligent enough to realise that a push bike is a kid's toy, not a viable form of transport.
From: Adrian on 14 Apr 2010 15:33 "The Medway Handyman" <davidlang(a)no-spam-blueyonder.co.uk> gurgled happily, sounding much like they were saying: > 1 death per 120,000,000 driven miles. OMG its a national disgrace. "The Medway Handyman" <davidlang(a)no-spam-blueyonder.co.uk> gurgled happily, sounding much like they were saying: > 1 death per 120,000,000 driven miles. OMG its a national disgrace. "The Medway Handyman" <davidlang(a)no-spam-blueyonder.co.uk> gurgled happily, sounding much like they were saying: > 1 death per 120,000,000 driven miles. OMG its a national disgrace. Is that three deaths per 40m miles, or 1 death per 360m?
From: The Medway Handyman on 14 Apr 2010 15:41 Adrian wrote: > "The Medway Handyman" <davidlang(a)no-spam-blueyonder.co.uk> gurgled > happily, sounding much like they were saying: > >> 1 death per 120,000,000 driven miles. OMG its a national disgrace. > > "The Medway Handyman" <davidlang(a)no-spam-blueyonder.co.uk> gurgled > happily, sounding much like they were saying: > >> 1 death per 120,000,000 driven miles. OMG its a national disgrace. > > "The Medway Handyman" <davidlang(a)no-spam-blueyonder.co.uk> gurgled > happily, sounding much like they were saying: > >> 1 death per 120,000,000 driven miles. OMG its a national disgrace. > > Is that three deaths per 40m miles, or 1 death per 360m? Yes, but not necessarily in that order, rates may go up or down, some calls may be recorded...... I thought if I made the comment 3 times Doug might answer it once. -- Dave - intelligent enough to realise that a push bike is a kid's toy, not a viable form of transport.
From: Adrian on 14 Apr 2010 15:43 "The Medway Handyman" <davidlang(a)no-spam-blueyonder.co.uk> gurgled happily, sounding much like they were saying: > I thought if I made the comment 3 times Doug might answer it once. Hahahahahahahahah
From: Steve Walker on 14 Apr 2010 16:36
Adrian wrote: > Actually, reading the allegedly condemnatory section of the report is > interesting... > >>> "When pushed to its limits on our track's handling course, the rear of >>> the GX we bought slid out until the vehicle was almost sideways before >>> the electronic stability control system was able to regain control," >>> it said. >>> >>> "We believe that in real-world driving, that situation could lead to a >>> rollover accident, which could cause serious injury or death." Ridiculous, innit. These people shouldn't be allowed to drive cars at all. |