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Screwed on Bent Frame-Brand New 12

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by BradBeall, Dec 4, 2012.

  1. Dec 4, 2012 at 4:05 PM
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    Toy Yoda

    Toy Yoda gotta make sure Youtube comes down to tape this

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  2. Dec 4, 2012 at 5:19 PM
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    KenLyns

    KenLyns 8.75" Third Member

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    Better to bend then to crack, right? Nissan Patrol

    [​IMG]
     
  3. Dec 4, 2012 at 5:55 PM
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    DunhamAll

    DunhamAll Well-Known Member

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    I feel for you OP and agree 100%.

    Furthermore, a bunch of the naysayers here would be crying TOTAL LOSS!!! if they were rear ended and had the same damage cited by you as straight from the factory.

    I know when I buy something defective from the manufacturer, I expect a replacement from the place I bought it. RadioShack honored this type of return yesterday, it's a shame Toyota doesn't have the same level of customer service as a second rate electronics store.


    Good luck. And haters be hatin.
     
  4. Dec 4, 2012 at 6:01 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T I hate my neighbour

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    than
     
  5. Dec 4, 2012 at 6:04 PM
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    Pugga

    Pugga Pasti-Dip Free 1983 - 2015... It was a good run

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    Maybe it bent, then cracked... Smart-ass. :cool:
     
  6. Dec 4, 2012 at 6:04 PM
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    Sell it then GTFO.
     
  7. Dec 4, 2012 at 6:05 PM
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    Monster Coma

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    Having an accident and a defect from factory are 2 completely separate things..
     
  8. Dec 4, 2012 at 6:05 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T I hate my neighbour

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    touché
     
  9. Dec 4, 2012 at 6:14 PM
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    wildjerseyfirefighter

    wildjerseyfirefighter I sell fishing and fishing accessories

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    I know nothing is perfect, ever. But this will be my last toyota. I know my frame on my old 96 was bent, but it drove straight. I still got 8K for it from insurance when it was totaled.
     
  10. Dec 4, 2012 at 6:16 PM
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    xJuice My spoon is too Big!

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    Radio Shack exchanged a $31k truck for you no problem?
     
  11. Dec 4, 2012 at 8:22 PM
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    BradBeall

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    So I just got a call from the Dealership and they are going to replace the Truck with the same exact model in a 2013. Thank you for all of the help on the site.
     
  12. Dec 4, 2012 at 8:23 PM
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    Michael Automotive in Fresno Stepped up and made this right. I just wanted to say thank you to Mike for doing the right thing when Toyota wouldn't.
     
  13. Dec 4, 2012 at 8:25 PM
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    wow, congrats.
     
  14. Dec 4, 2012 at 8:29 PM
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    And for all of the people who said I should have addressed this after 1 week. I did, it has taken 8 months for this to be resolved. I just want you to know that I was never rude with the dealership or Toyota. I handled myself and the other people involved with respect at every turn. I actually got the dealership as a client for my I.T. company during the process.
     
  15. Dec 4, 2012 at 8:29 PM
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    Thank you and this is my last post on this thread.
     
  16. Dec 4, 2012 at 8:30 PM
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    congratulations!! that's awesome!
     
  17. Dec 4, 2012 at 8:40 PM
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    Monster Coma

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    Congrats, Glad everything worked out for you in the end.
     
  18. Dec 4, 2012 at 9:21 PM
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    Larry

    Larry CARL

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    a straight up exchange?
    wow
    I'd love to know the details of that deal?
     
  19. Dec 4, 2012 at 9:36 PM
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    A hush falls over the crowd...
     
  20. Dec 4, 2012 at 9:37 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T I hate my neighbour

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    Did the dealer suggest you not post anymore about this matter ?
     

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