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Should Mike Sweers be fired?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Friggin Fuego, May 1, 2017.

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Should Friggen Fuego be allowed back?

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  1. May 1, 2017 at 5:24 PM
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    Friggin Fuego

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    I know multiple processes are taken to produce a vehicle. But I feel the man in charge of designing the 3rd gen takes overall responsibility.

    CPS, rear differential, roof leaks, weak windshields, leafs, vibrations, shifty automatic transmission, low transmission fluid, and whatever I left out are known nagging issues.

    How much testing did the 3rd gen receive before release? I feel these were rushed into production to face the GM twins.

    This is your hard earned money paying for an "issue free reliable truck" based on past Toyota reputation and Sweers pretty muched crapped on that.
     
  2. May 1, 2017 at 5:29 PM
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    CaptAmerica

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  3. May 1, 2017 at 5:30 PM
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  4. May 1, 2017 at 5:30 PM
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    :facepalm:this is gonna turn into a real shit show
     
  5. May 1, 2017 at 5:30 PM
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    Subbed for the inevitable butthurt to come.

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  6. May 1, 2017 at 5:31 PM
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  9. May 1, 2017 at 5:32 PM
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  10. May 1, 2017 at 5:32 PM
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    I'm quite sure he had no part on the supplier for a diff bolt (assuming that's even what's wrong).

    There is no one person in any large corporation that makes calls like that. So no, he shouldn't be fired.

    I think from a design standpoint (which he did influence) the truck is good.
     
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  12. May 1, 2017 at 5:34 PM
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    I bet this thread takes you (or someone) places...like right out the door. :p
     
  13. May 1, 2017 at 5:35 PM
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  14. May 1, 2017 at 5:35 PM
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  15. May 1, 2017 at 5:38 PM
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  16. May 1, 2017 at 5:50 PM
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    The irony of starting a thread suggesting someone be fired then getting banned for it.
     
  17. May 1, 2017 at 6:20 PM
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