The Climate, Environment and Energy Thread

[ElwoodBlues1]

Toyota are having all sorts of issues that will hurt them long term.
Apparantly they are struggling to get microchips for their GPS/Displays. They will be (if they are not already) selling cars without said systems in place and customers will have to get them retrofitted once they become available. Would you buy a new car if it didn't come with GPS, Reversing cameras, DAB etc.

Some models will be waiting 18months before it comes with all the bells and whistles promised.
Not sure how well their sales will be going with those kind of delays.

Toyota are the market leader in sales and have plenty of fans which allows them the ability to absorb those issues and still sell vehicles based on loyalty to the brand.
I wouldn't be waiting 18 months and would want my toys all onboard and would look at other brands but the reality is none of them have your interests at heart only your wallet.Lexus would be my preferred option but you are paying a premium.
My pet gripe at the moment are these long warranties which are just a marketing trap to force you into  long term dealer servicing..Mitsubishi being the worst con with this new ten year warranty, which forces you to have the car serviced at the dealer or you only get the normal five years if you go independent servicing.