TOYOTA SETTLEMENT $$$$

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TONY TAT2
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I would take their cash payment, but I don't want their brake override system. My car will never have this problem because: (1) the problem is drivers who can't drive, not the cars, (2) my OEM floor mat is always on the hooks, (3) if it did happen, I know how to shift into neutral and slow/stop the car safely. Didn't need either of the accelerator pedal recalls either (and didn't even have the second one done).
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Yep ... Same here! I'll take the cash 8-) Never had the pedal circumcised and NEVER Will. I've a manual tranny and there's something called "neutral" which is achievable via clutch and/or shifter. Send me the $$$ and I'll be happy :lol:
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My mom asked me about this the other day :lol:.

We had the recalls done on our both our Vibes for liability reasons. I wanted to be able to blame GM/Toyota if something did happen (not that I ever thought anything would/will happen, but you just never know), but if it did, they couldn't say, "Well, you never had the recalls done, so you're screwed!"

Like Geoff and Tim said, I know how to put the vehicle in neutral and (hopefully) avoid any accidents/incidents.
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I assume only applies to the Matrix - not to the Vibe.
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Well looks like I get the big bucks :roll:
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Just got an offer for a cash payment, but I'll pass on the brake override system, and here's why:

It's not my car's fault, it's those drivers who can't handle the road.
My OEM floor mat is always on the hooks - no room for unwanted surprises.
In case of a glitch, I know how to shift into neutral and bring it to a safe stop. Safety first!
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