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can't get anything for free these days.. an emphasis on efficiency seems to drive up efficiency to the point where they're disposable after 5yrs


Au contrare, the toyota hybrids are some of the most reliable vehicles on the road. Don't blame fuel efficiency for a lazy design from an automaker.


I agree, never entered my mind the Toyota Hybrids. Are they popular in Europe? Somehow when I read this article I'm reminded of high pressure direct fuel injection and biodegradable/sustainable/recycled material... things that just don't last. Toyota tried to get around the carbon build up caused by high pressure direct fuel by having 2 sets of fuel injectors so the older style can clean the new style.. but now you have 2 sets of injectors that can fail instead of 1


Save the environment with one hand and punch it in the face with the other.




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