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for those who followed my car accident

This is my first Toyota truck. If it weren't for dishonest dealers here, I'd have a camry instead of a Mazda 3. I *loved* my Sienna mini vans. -- Until they became too expensive to fix.
 
Dabbler said:
This is my first Toyota truck. If it weren't for dishonest dealers here, I'd have a camry instead of a Mazda 3. I *loved* my Sienna mini vans. -- Until they became too expensive to fix.
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The cost of keeping the newer vehicles alive as they age is why I took the shotgun approach...... Two '78 fords and an '89 Jeep yj. Out of the three, I should always be able to get to the parts store to keep the other two running. Lol
 
Dabbler said:
This is my first Toyota truck. If it weren't for dishonest dealers here, I'd have a camry instead of a Mazda 3. I *loved* my Sienna mini vans. -- Until they became too expensive to fix.
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I have a Sienna mini van also and I've always tried not to like it (ego thing from my single guy days) but damn it it is a good vehicle. It's got 250000kms on it so far and I've replaced a couple of 02 sensors in and just recently did the brakes for the first time and other than that it been repair free.
I think parts for all modern vehicles are ridiculously overpriced, what about the Siennas did you find that was more out of line than other vehicles?
Yes I agree with
@140mower
"shotgun approach" the older vehicles are easier and cheaper to maintain and repair. My kids think the manual roll up windows in my truck are cool. I remember as a kid I thought electric windows were cool.
 
140mower said:
Nice, I am a Toyota fan, the wife has a 2019 Tacoma and we had a '92 4runner for many years. The oldest daughter rolled it over 300' down the side of a mountain one night. I still say that truck is why we still have 2 daughters ......
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Good chance to tell something that very few know. Most government safety standards were developed by the automakers themselves. The standards just make sure everyone meets minimums.

But back in the labs, simulation and lab testing can be used to test and validate designs that can protect occupants in scenarios like yours that no government standard could ever antipate. Crash energy absorbtion and energy management go WAY beyond what is required by the regulations. It is possible that your Toyota performed when another vehicle would not have, but the reverse would be true in another situation. In my opinion, cars and trucks do miracles for people every day and most people have no idea about how that happens. Very few credit the vehicle, so it's nice to read that you do.

That aside, physics always rules and bigger is almost always better. More vehicle to control energy absorbtion and greater distances to control deceleration rates means less severe injuries and fewer fatalities.
 
Dabbler said:
Finally after 5 months rehab, both Chris and I are doing better. Bought a replacement truck today. so the episode seems to be over. We'll both be in physio for another couple of months, to make sure progress continues.
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Glad to hear that you are recovering and getting close to the end. I would have a Toyota truck if they made something that could pull my trailer.
 
Susquatch said:
Good chance to tell something that very few know. Most government safety standards were developed by the automakers themselves. The standards just make sure everyone meets minimums.

But back in the labs, simulation and lab testing can be used to test and validate designs that can protect occupants in scenarios like yours that no government standard could ever antipate. Crash energy absorbtion and energy management go WAY beyond what is required by the regulations. It is possible that your Toyota performed when another vehicle would not have, but the reverse would be true in another situation. In my opinion, cars and trucks do miracles for people every day and most people have no idea about how that happens. Very few credit the vehicle, so it's nice to read that you do.

That aside, physics always rules and bigger is almost always better. More vehicle to control energy absorbtion and greater distances to control deceleration rates means less severe injuries and fewer fatalities.
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I'm going to add that depending on manufacturer they are Unibody or Full Frame or a possible hybrid of the two.

Each has there strengths and weaknesses. As long as you don't impact the weakness, life is good and if you do, not so good.

@Dabbler wasn't aware of your accident, but you have my best wishes on a full recovery.
 
Dabbler said:
@Hacker I bought this one to tow our boat and our trailer. I'll have to check the exact options, but it will tow anything I want to pull. *your requirements will probably be different*
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Our trailer is close to 10,000 when loaded with water and half our house and the Tundra is rated at 10K the last time I looked. I like to have a safety factor in there as we frequently are pulling in the mountains.
 
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