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Originally Posted by extrashaky
But even though you're absolutely correct that it's Toyota's rule, the dealers share in the responsibility. The manufacturer is not all powerful. Toyota needs the dealers as much as the dealers needs Toyota. The Toyota Dealers Association could push back against Toyota if they wanted. But why would they? They have a steady stream of gullible customers coming in paying full MSRP for the cars. They have a good racket going, so why in the world would they want to change that?
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So then blame the consumers who buy the cars, which is where the power lies. If the cars were pieces of junk or complete rip-offs, then no one would buy them, and they'd take their business elsewhere. It's not Toyota's fault or the dealership's fault if the cars leave the lots.