I have a 2006 Toyota Tundra (4,000 miles) and a 2007 Camry with 5500 miles bought from the same dealership on the same day. The front end paint finishes on both have numerous chips and dings. When I compare that with my 2002 Toyota Echo with 47,000 miles on it, the paint finish is in better shape.
I am thinking the dealership either didn't prep the front end or it is a factory defect. After 3 or 4 months I wouldn't think the finish should have as many chips as it does. Any thoughts?
2006-08-14 04:48:37 · 2 answers · asked by Sam B 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
This may be irrelevant, but I had a 2003 Corolla with the same problem on the sides of the vehicle. In 11 months, one dogleg was down to the primer and had started to rust ( and yes, I had FACTORY mudflaps from day 1!) I worked at the dealership that I bought it from and they hemmed and hawwed, finally said they would repaint it, but it would do the same thing again because Toyota was using a new water-based paint. I went to another dealership and they laughed and showed me to the door. BTW, I had only owned the car for 11 months, and had approx 10,000 miles on it. So much for "Toyotas' Quality" I traded the vehicle for a 2003 Dodge Neon, it still has the paint on it! I'll never own another Toyota! I have also heard that the trucks have paint problems also, but I don't know that first hand Sorry for the long rant.
2006-08-14 05:02:55 · answer #1 · answered by lugnutz59 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well i had a scion xa 2006 with the same issue. for sum reason i notice is that the newer model paint job are very sensitive and that it cost almost as twice as much to get it re painted than an older car. but it might be a defect
2006-08-14 05:02:58 · answer #2 · answered by twistbeats27610 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋