just got a job at chrysler, might have to sell the yota :~(

ayoung101 · 11-03-2009, 12:35 PM

i proudly drive my toyota around detroit metro area, all the while getting glares for driving a non-american vehicle. i'm sure this happens somewhat elsewhere around the country, but NOTHING like in detroit metro. people here have an intense hatred for foreign vehicles. it's bad. i even notice a massive difference when i drive 3 hours west to western michigan. it's BAD here.

but anyways, here's my dilemma. i just got a job at chrysler, i start on thursday. i LITERALLY will have to park across the street because of my toyota. chrysler doesn't make much product that i'm interested in, but even if i found a jeep or something that was acceptable, that would mean i would have to sell my 4runner. this sucks. i don't know what to do. am i the only one on yotatech that works for the american big 3?

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hjkmotor · 11-03-2009, 12:42 PM

just slap jeep badges on ur 4runner.............. appearently some ppl don't know the difference anyway.

(yes iv been asked the question "is that a jeep?")

Junkers88 · 11-03-2009, 12:42 PM

Is you driving a "non-American" vehicle going to cause problems with the job you do or just with the dimwits that you work with?

If someone tells you to park your vehicle somewhere else because of the brand then that could be considered discrimination. If your co-workers are making comments or rude gestures then that is a hostile work environment. Lawsuits get started from crap like that.

I'd park right in front.

I do understand your situation though. If you have to park across the street to keep the job (especially in this economy) then park across the street. You could even tell folks that you're just driving the "ricer" until you can save up enough for a new Dodge Diesel.......

abecedarian · 11-03-2009, 12:56 PM

Tell the boss to consider it subliminal motivation for Chrysler to make a better product.

tj884Rdlx · 11-03-2009, 12:59 PM

dude, no worries. with an older style grille (84-85) and a couple gold bowties, you can make it look just like an old S-15 mini-Blazer. do it like this:

if in doubt, just keep adding more plastic $#!+ from jc whitney til you can't tell the difference.
and if anyone actually does figure out its a yota, tell 'em its chevy powered. just don't open the hood.

gilby4runner · 11-03-2009, 01:06 PM

Everytime i have driven around the Nissan Plant, Saturn or GM plants in my area i have always noticed other brands of cars parked in the lots. I really doubt they will give your crap or demand you park elsewhere in order for you to go into work.

wilshire · 11-03-2009, 01:09 PM

Just tell em you only drive your yota when your dodge is in the shop.

Ardent · 11-03-2009, 01:14 PM

Yeah dude, no problem at all:

WD_40 · 11-03-2009, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilshire

Just tell em you only drive your yota when your dodge is in the shop.

Haha, I like it!

Magnusian · 11-03-2009, 01:39 PM

Cover your truck in tarps and tell people it's a prototype for a truck that's better than anything Chrysler presently makes? Lots of those covered up cars driving around Detroit.

KelleyC · 11-03-2009, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ayoung101

just got a job at FIAT, might have to sell the yota :~(

Fixed it for you. What if you drove one of these would they do the same?

It's a foreign car, made by their owners...D-Oh!

camo31"10.50" · 11-03-2009, 01:51 PM

if somebody gives you crap about it...make a lawsuit out of it...i hate it when people act like that towards me just because i drive a yota...i don't have anything against dodge chevy or ford...i've pulled out more full size fords and chevy's than anything else though......and i've also seen more ford pickups and chevy pickups broke down than any other vehicle..

i drove a 2002 dodge diesel 4x4 6spd for about 2 yrs.....it was the best vehicle i've ever drove...and i will buy another...i'd trade all 3 of my toyota's just to get a '98-'02 dodge diesel 4x4 QC SB 5spd or 6spd...i won lots of truck pulls at my school with that truck..and only got it stuck once...burried it up to the frame...lmao..it had crappy A/T's on it though

91Toyota · 11-03-2009, 02:05 PM

Has anyone ever told you you're such a redneck?

ayoung101 · 11-03-2009, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Junkers88

Is you driving a "non-American" vehicle going to cause problems with the job you do or just with the dimwits that you work with?

If someone tells you to park your vehicle somewhere else because of the brand then that could be considered discrimination. If your co-workers are making comments or rude gestures then that is a hostile work environment. Lawsuits get started from crap like that.

I'd park right in front.

I do understand your situation though. If you have to park across the street to keep the job (especially in this economy) then park across the street. You could even tell folks that you're just driving the "ricer" until you can save up enough for a new Dodge Diesel.......

well, mostly the dimwits i'll be working with. but chrysler has "competitive vehicle parking" spots (not just toyota, fords and GM vehicles would have to park there also). it's just one of those things that people deal with around here, since 4 out of 5 people in detroit metro are involved with the auto industry. if i'd park right in front, i'd get keyed, windows broken, tires slashed. . .not so worth it. i've been using the excuse for driving a toyota that i've had it since back in college before i moved to detroit (true) and that it was free to begin with (not true) and that my next vehicle won't be a toyota (unsure if this is true or not) for a few years now. my last job was at the dodge viper plant (which is a VERY small plant, and therefore a VERY small parking lot, so the "competitive parking" was just in the back corner of an already very small lot, so it didn't matter) so i'm somewhat used to the hassles. but at my new job it's a pretty good walk.

one BIG bonus for driving my truck is that no one ever wants me to drive to lunch cuz "that thing might not get us back!" hahaha, idiots.

ayoung101 · 11-03-2009, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gilby4runner

Everytime i have driven around the Nissan Plant, Saturn or GM plants in my area i have always noticed other brands of cars parked in the lots. I really doubt they will give your crap or demand you park elsewhere in order for you to go into work.

they do, and they mean it too. (i've been in the auto industry for the past 4 years). tennessee is VERY different from metro detroit in regards to attitude towards foreign vehicles.

bigt · 11-03-2009, 02:21 PM

dude Chryslers sucks ... jeeps are horrible with weak axles..

id just park in the foreign car parking .. then ask anyone if there 20 year old peice of americian trash works as good as your yota

ayoung101 · 11-03-2009, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilshire

Just tell em you only drive your yota when your dodge is in the shop.

awesome!

ayoung101 · 11-03-2009, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigt

then ask anyone if there 20 year old peice of americian trash works as good as your yota

ha, i've used that exact argument MANY times. basically say "show me a 20 year old american truck with as many miles that can take the abuse i give my truck and still run as good as my truck for $1000, and i'll buy it."

tj884Rdlx · 11-03-2009, 02:28 PM

naw man, you don't want to mess with those auto workers when it comes to foreign cars. i'm surprised they gave you the job.

Nate's got the right idea. clearly that's a picture of another guy who's driving a yota to a domestic auto plant. says chevy, it's a chevy!

MaK92-4RnR · 11-03-2009, 02:30 PM

so you're going to sell your yota to help save you the walk across the street.....? :o

JamesD · 11-03-2009, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ayoung101

i proudly drive my toyota around detroit metro area, all the while getting glares for driving a non-american vehicle. i'm sure this happens somewhat elsewhere around the country, but NOTHING like in detroit metro. people here have an intense hatred for foreign vehicles. it's bad. i even notice a massive difference when i drive 3 hours west to western michigan. it's BAD here.

but anyways, here's my dilemma. i just got a job at chrysler, i start on thursday. i LITERALLY will have to park across the street because of my toyota. chrysler doesn't make much product that i'm interested in, but even if i found a jeep or something that was acceptable, that would mean i would have to sell my 4runner. this sucks. i don't know what to do. am i the only one on yotatech that works for the american big 3?

Why did you start another thread?

http://www.yotatech.com/f123/anyone-...rysler-195746/

PirateMcgee · 11-03-2009, 07:32 PM

lmao keep your 4runner if people give you about owning a 20 year old "foreign" car jsut let it slide off your shoulders. Most American car companies can't produce anything worth buying and that's why they need taxpayers to bail them out because they can't compete in a free market. Tell them that driving the best product is truly American and buying something just because it's made in the US is more communist than anything.

plus Chrysler was owned by the Daimler corp and now Fiat lol what a joke I swear people are effing retarded and ignorant.

chrishf12 · 11-03-2009, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesD

Why did you start another thread?

http://www.yotatech.com/f123/anyone-...rysler-195746/

x2 I posted on the other one...

Newbie_93 · 11-03-2009, 08:46 PM

Im pretty sure my 1993 yota was manufactured a few miles outside of austin, tx while most of the big3 manufacture cheap inside japan.....talk about american pride...

Matt90V6SR5 · 11-03-2009, 09:58 PM

I agree with Pirate,cry-slur sales is down 30% (fox news today) GM up 3% and Ford up 4%.People work hard,get paid and want a vehicle to last.Most americans cant afford to trade a car or truck in every 3 years because it falls apart and doesnt hold its value.

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hjkmotor Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: dayton ohio Posts: 232	just slap jeep badges on ur 4runner.............. appearently some ppl don't know the difference anyway. (yes iv been asked the question "is that a jeep?") __________________ '88 4runner SR5, 5 spd, 3.slow engine: '93 3vze rebuild, ISR mod. suspension: rear lift shackles, procomp es1000 shocks wheels & tires: 31/10.50/r15 BFG a/ts on 15x8" aluminum rims armor: fabtech grill guard, custom rock sliders, bedliner two-tone extras: offroad lights up front, hi-lift, kenwood head unit, kinetic accesory battery, remote locks Avatar = 4runner on cover of grand theft auto =) -(the new DD) '91 eagle talon tsi awd turbo 5spd

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Junkers88 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 2,803	Is you driving a "non-American" vehicle going to cause problems with the job you do or just with the dimwits that you work with? If someone tells you to park your vehicle somewhere else because of the brand then that could be considered discrimination. If your co-workers are making comments or rude gestures then that is a hostile work environment. Lawsuits get started from crap like that. I'd park right in front. I do understand your situation though. If you have to park across the street to keep the job (especially in this economy) then park across the street. You could even tell folks that you're just driving the "ricer" until you can save up enough for a new Dodge Diesel....... __________________ RB4R Life Member. 1989 SR5 4runner. Tread Wright 31/10.50/15's. 4.56 thirds, an Aussie in the @$$, Budbuilt plate, Marlin Crawler front, modified MC rear, Supra MAF conversion, ZUK coils in the rear and 4crawler BJ's in the front, LCE header.

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tj884Rdlx Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ATL! Posts: 516	dude, no worries. with an older style grille (84-85) and a couple gold bowties, you can make it look just like an old S-15 mini-Blazer. do it like this: if in doubt, just keep adding more plastic $#!+ from jc whitney til you can't tell the difference. and if anyone actually does figure out its a yota, tell 'em its chevy powered. just don't open the hood. __________________ 88 4Runner DLX, 15x8 soft8s w/ BFG 33x10.5 A/Ts. 1.5" SDORI spacers, OME CS009s, 1" 4crawler b.l., original Canback top Last edited by tj884Rdlx; 11-03-2009 at 01:01 PM.

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wilshire Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 48	Just tell em you only drive your yota when your dodge is in the shop. __________________ 1990 Pickup 4x4 5spd 22RE

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Ardent Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 391	Yeah dude, no problem at all: __________________ Nate 1993 3.0 Pickup - 4" lift, 33x10.50s BFG KM1s. 1995 4.5L FZJ80 - OME springs, Locked. Nitto Terra Graplers. Sold: 1993 3.0 4Runner - Fj80 Coils, 1.5" BJ Spacers 1987 2.4 4Runner / SAS'd / Got it Running!/ Project truck... Just bought my FZJ80...

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camo31"10.50" Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vian, OK Posts: 2,095	if somebody gives you crap about it...make a lawsuit out of it...i hate it when people act like that towards me just because i drive a yota...i don't have anything against dodge chevy or ford...i've pulled out more full size fords and chevy's than anything else though......and i've also seen more ford pickups and chevy pickups broke down than any other vehicle.. i drove a 2002 dodge diesel 4x4 6spd for about 2 yrs.....it was the best vehicle i've ever drove...and i will buy another...i'd trade all 3 of my toyota's just to get a '98-'02 dodge diesel 4x4 QC SB 5spd or 6spd...i won lots of truck pulls at my school with that truck..and only got it stuck once...burried it up to the frame...lmao..it had crappy A/T's on it though __________________ FOR SALE 1986 Ext. Cab 4x4, rebuilt 22R, 5spd, 31x10.50 X-Terrains FOR SALE 1992 SR5 FO RUNNA V6, 5 speed, 4in. trail-master lift, 33x12.50 BFG muds, 4.56 gears!!! and an IMMACULATE interior..yes..you should be jealous "Its still a toyota man.. Dont deprive it of its capabilities.." "If you can read english, Thank a teacher...If you can speak it, Thank a soldier!!" Kelli Ruark-2009

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bigt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: chippawa niagara falls ontario Posts: 3,201	dude Chryslers sucks ... jeeps are horrible with weak axles.. id just park in the foreign car parking .. then ask anyone if there 20 year old peice of americian trash works as good as your yota __________________ 1991 HILUX SURF SSR-X turbo diesel right hand drive toyota imported in 2005 from japan, 130,000 km 31 bfg a/t auto current build 1987 LWB suzuki samurai. turning 2 into one.. yota axles welded front to back, yota springs , ifs steering box,, this bad boy will not only eat jeeps but toyotas aswell \m/

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tj884Rdlx Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ATL! Posts: 516	naw man, you don't want to mess with those auto workers when it comes to foreign cars. i'm surprised they gave you the job. Nate's got the right idea. clearly that's a picture of another guy who's driving a yota to a domestic auto plant. says chevy, it's a chevy! __________________ 88 4Runner DLX, 15x8 soft8s w/ BFG 33x10.5 A/Ts. 1.5" SDORI spacers, OME CS009s, 1" 4crawler b.l., original Canback top

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MaK92-4RnR Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Roseville, California ( NOR CAL ) Posts: 344	so you're going to sell your yota to help save you the walk across the street.....? :o __________________ 1992 Toyota 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0 V6 5 Speed - Completely stock with 136k Miles. Modifications: Exhaust: Doug thorley headers, magnaflow hi flow cat, borla turbo muffler, 2.25 piping with a 3" tip Stereo: Pioneer Premier Deck, 2 12" Subwoofers, Brand new speakers all around, 1 450w 4 channel amp, 1 1000w 2 channel amp. CB Radio: Cobra 19 DX IV 40-Channel Compact CB Radio

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PirateMcgee Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Klamath Falls OR Posts: 204	lmao keep your 4runner if people give you about owning a 20 year old "foreign" car jsut let it slide off your shoulders. Most American car companies can't produce anything worth buying and that's why they need taxpayers to bail them out because they can't compete in a free market. Tell them that driving the best product is truly American and buying something just because it's made in the US is more communist than anything. plus Chrysler was owned by the Daimler corp and now Fiat lol what a joke I swear people are effing retarded and ignorant. __________________ 1993 Toyota Pickup (2wd sport truck aka mighty mouse) it's got a few mods 1986 Toyota 4Runner K&N Fipk, cat delete, 2 1/4" flowmaster exhaust, custom repaint, 31x10.5 General Grabber tires, Modern wheels, Brand new performance 22re, new bushings, Dick cepek off road lights, bosch fogs, grille guard, rear seat delete panel, and NO RUST!!!

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Newbie_93 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 38	Im pretty sure my 1993 yota was manufactured a few miles outside of austin, tx while most of the big3 manufacture cheap inside japan.....talk about american pride... __________________ '93 4x4 Ext. Cab Pick-Up, 22r, 5spd., 293XXX, 33x12.50xR16, and some other stuff... Will trade for any bone-stock Toyota 1980-1994. Just lurking and soaking-up knowledge for now.

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Matt90V6SR5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Firestone,Co. Posts: 310	I agree with Pirate,cry-slur sales is down 30% (fox news today) GM up 3% and Ford up 4%.People work hard,get paid and want a vehicle to last.Most americans cant afford to trade a car or truck in every 3 years because it falls apart and doesnt hold its value.

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