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Poll: Would you buy a like-new car 'refurbished' by Toyota?

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GRolla

Discussion Starter · Jan 12, 2022

Toyota is launching a program to remanufacture cars to "the best standard" at least twice after their first use cycle. It would likely be off lease cars that get returned to the factory. After going through three use cycles cars would then be recycled responsibly. The program will launch in the UK and could eventually be in the US.

Would you buy a car refurbished by Toyota?

Toyota wants to 'refurbish' cars like phones and make them like-new

Toyota UK is in the early stages of a program that could see cars remanufactured two times after their first build.

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Toyota To Extend Its Vehicles' Life In The UK By Remanufacturing Them Up To Three Times | Carscoops

Toyota has identified that its vehicles are typically used for three cycles of two to three years, which accounts for the average length of lease contracts in the UK

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Jeonsa

· #2 · Jan 12, 2022

I mean that would be nice for people who only buy used cars.

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98

· #3 · Jan 12, 2022

I don't think it is for me. I do like knowing that I put all the km on the car/truck. I dont have really any hobbies so I dont mind spending a few dollars on having a new car which is my hobby I suppose. My 2nd cars I have bought used FRS MR2. Super excited for a toy/2nd car that will be brand new I plan on keeping for a long time

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JimsGarageToys

· #4 · Jan 14, 2022

It would all depend on the car itself.

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luluna

· #5 · Jan 14, 2022

It's an interesting concept and my interest would solely depend on the price. I'm more likely to buy a cheap cheap car, or a new car. I'm not a big fan of used cars that cost more than 10k; a lot of risk, typically with no warranty and no guarantee that the car didn't have a rough history. I would hope a factory refurbishment would come with some sort of warranty. That might be worth it.

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98

· #6 · Jan 14, 2022

I think if they are older than 3 yrs where that warranty ran out they would prob give another yr as a bit of piece of mind

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Wynorrific

· #7 · Jan 14, 2022

I'm sure they would give it some kind of warranty, especially if it's sold by Toyota dealers. It would have to have a better than Toyota certified pre-owned warranty to warrant getting a refurbished over a used car

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gte

· #8 · Jan 14, 2022

GRolla said:
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Toyota is launching a program to remanufacture cars to "the best standard" at least twice after their first use cycle. It would likely be off lease cars that get returned to the factory. After going through three use cycles cars would then be recycled responsibly. The program will launch in the UK and could eventually be in the US.

Would you buy a car refurbished by Toyota?

Toyota wants to 'refurbish' cars like phones and make them like-new

Toyota UK is in the early stages of a program that could see cars remanufactured two times after their first build.

www.cnet.com

Toyota To Extend Its Vehicles' Life In The UK By Remanufacturing Them Up To Three Times | Carscoops

Toyota has identified that its vehicles are typically used for three cycles of two to three years, which accounts for the average length of lease contracts in the UK

www.carscoops.com

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gte

· #9 · Jan 14, 2022

A mk4 Supra, definitely

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Wynorrific

· #10 · Jan 14, 2022

Too bad it would most definitely only apply to lease return vehicles, loaner cars, or newer trade-ins 😢

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ArchoBeam

· #11 · 3 mo ago (Edited)

Honestly, I would totally consider buying a rebuilt Toyota. If they go through all these problems to make it like new, why not save some money and help the environment? Besides, Toyota is known for its quality, so I'm sure it will be a great car. I don't even have to worry about how to get the car to me since I have already dealt with Shipaa, which provides a car transport service. So if I ever need to buy a new car, I will definitely consider Toyota. I wish you the best of luck and all the best.

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Sparkko

· #12 · 3 mo ago

ArchoBeam said:
Honestly, I would totally consider buying a rebuilt Toyota. If they go through all these problems to make it like new, why not save some money and help the environment?

100% this. It's much less wasteful. If they're going to offer a factory warranty on it like a new car, then that would be a great deal. Fix up all the mechanicals, replace any worn interior/exterior parts and ship it.

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kerney

· #13 · 3 mo ago (Edited)

My company has a recon/ refurbishment facility. We completely disassemble / inspect/ rebuild / test our products. I seriously doubt any of that will happen. This just sounds like a rebranding of a certified pre owned car at a higher price. Would you rather purchase a certified pre-owned vehicle through this program with no known history of say oil change intervals or find a 1 owner private sale car with extensive maintenance history?

There is no right or wrong answer.

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