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i also got my stivo lowered @ protek in oakleigh.

They gave me a scratch on my car free of charge.

:o :o It happened to me too!!

JADERED...BE CAREFUL!! seriously!!...John Souvas is the head guy...tell him that past sportivos had their cars lowered there...and have come away with scratches after service!! :o :o

PS: Maybe Take Photos of ur whole car before u bring it in for insurance :)

Could i ask where is Kings Lake?

Pretty close to the end of Plenty Road way...on the way to Mt Buller-ish.

Ok Guys Great Response as the numbers of attendees is perfect!

Its gonna be a beautiful day this coming sunday!!

The weather will be just perfect for our early morning run and don't worry bout the heat cause it'll make waking up easier and we won't be in it for too long either.

Rough details:

- Meetin real early for a fresh start: 8am

- Depart

- Drive den quick break at Kings

- Kings to Healesville

- Break.

- Healesville den...possibly through Black Spur

- Back to Healesville

- Lunch

- Healesville - CBD Bound.

Be sure to check your forum inboxes for details soon! :D

well said guys a little politeness goes a long way. i also think that the title should be changed

At no point, did I mention how I explained or expressed the issue to the staff. It is never the fault of the employees whose livelyhood is dependant on following the written and unwritten company policy. It is never a good idea to blame the men in the trenches-eventhough it is common practice for a commission to be given to service staff who arrange for often needless repairs-they did not make the rules.

It is possible to be reasonable and restrained even when boiling. My experience with commercial air travel has taught me well.

Being the lounge area, free speech (within the limits of decency) should reign. Slander, even if you can prove it, is against an individual not an entity. The point was to express frustration at a business that has in at least 3 cases I know of personally refused any warranty responsibility and charged rates that are beyond reason.

Thanks for the advice. I have been told by Fair Trade that I have a case. I just want to get these guys to honour a "bumper to bumper" warranty.

Mate, u have every reason to be frustrated. U have every right to have not known to check for leaves.

But the situation is so and at the place and time, if you were in their position, I don't think u'd be as willing to deal with an agressive customer.

Ur choice of words and attitude towards how u attend to the problem are more critical as I'm sure you're aware.

Many of us here on the forum have had many problems with our own local Toyota Dealers, timely, costly and just as frustrating if not worse than urs.

Talk to the Service Manager, contact the Dealer's Customer Relations line, possibly try another Toyota Service Department and if you wish, contact the Industry's Ombudsmon, like u said u have freedom of speech here in Oz.

Its not just what you do in this situation mate, its also How you do it.

Suggestion: Be Patient, Talk as if your a dummy and acknowledge what the dealer has to say. You just never know.

Good luck mate. N keep us up to date on the progress. :)

I'm certainly happy to attend this shindig.

Just wanna add, has anyone gone to studley park in richmond? Got short twisties and a nice view of the city, but residential area

Nothing big, but just thought i'd throw it in there. Time and Place!

From what I hear, the boys in blue use this stretch of road to perfect their car handling skills.

-m_luke

R u Serious?

Well set a date n location kenster...either place sounds good!! B)

Suggestion:

The Business Park just off Ferntree Gully Road, after the blackburn road turn-off.

Been there before...great place for night shots cause u can use the reflecting mirrors, carpark space and there's ample ambient lighting... B)

6pm Start at top level of glenny Multi-Deck...Cruise down city-link to toorak exit (no toll)...down toorak...den left onto Chapel Street, all the way down...cruise through Princes Hwy...onto Ferntree Gully Road turn-off...into the business park for Dusk photos bout 7:30ish...then back to Glenny for dinner!

Couple of ex and currnet TOCA members have been to the Business Park, so they can vouch for me! :D

Spotted.

Location: The Glen Centro

What: 2 x Black Facelift Stivos...one with Reg WAG*** and the other was I think TONY1...

Looks: WAG looked stock...TONY1 rear skirt, rear lights? and those Freddy Eyelids!! (btw...is it me or were they sorta bubbly looking?

Sooo many stivos round these days...miss mine...sorta ;)

stop the nonsense talk u dont miss it.... dammmmn uu!!

I do!... ;)

... But I still like Black Chocky!! :P

PS: U gonna come next Sun Stevo? (Check VIC Events) B)

I'll be coming and cruising leisurely at the back of the pack :P

Nick: Bring the stivo down anyways ;) ...one last time

Yes Yes bring the stivo...a fairwell drive...plus good knowledge practise for the new beast ;)

Julezy...U never cease to amaze me...

Should author ur own book mate..."RME1's own Project El-Cheapo: Dummy's Guide"

Should be back here down town dude...the boyz, we needing da wing man back!!

Hey Guys,

Finally back from the land of the Rising Sun. B)

Its been a very long... while since I've seen some decent TOCA VIC action :o

Anyhow this planned route is fairly intensive but I'd like to extend this invitation to those interested.

The route that we'll take has a series of straight country sprints as well as some VERY FAST TIGHT twisties.

This route is a favourite for motorcycle riders, but still just as fun on four wheels.

Rough plans are:

Sunday 9th March.

Meeting EARLY in the morning prob in the Northern side of town.

We'll make our way to Kingslake, Then from there to Healesville and then Healesville back to Melbourne.

If you'd like to come...pm me for further details :)

Spotted.

Location: The Glen Centro

What: 2 x Black Facelift Stivos...one with Reg WAG*** and the other was I think TONY1...

Looks: WAG looked stock...TONY1 rear skirt, rear lights? and those Freddy Eyelids!! (btw...is it me or were they sorta bubbly looking?

Sooo many stivos round these days...miss mine...sorta ;)

so are there many people going to this one?

Yes, Sam...lol I c now...

Rollas always rock up dude cause its a good disciplined fun crew to drive with B)

Normally what you'll find is many TOCA peeps will view the post and just rock up.

As a long standing TOCA member...I vouch for these cruises to be every driver's worthwhile to attend

thanx to everyone who attended. although the weather didnt turn out that well during the run but better when we finished, great company made the day worthwhile. Did you want me to put the GOR details up?

Common SAM!

ohhhh damn theyy hottt

Models + Ur Ride = HOT + CHOC = FONDU!! - MELTED!!

WOT?

Not Happy Jan

What: White Facelift Stivo with rims and CBF Bonnet

Where: Sheldon Receptions (I work the kitchen)

When: Wedding 5th January, 2008

PS: HOT HOT HOT ^_^

(Thought of shadow masking your headlights? ;) )

If notin is up...i'm down ;)

Spotted MRVVTI @ springvale and athol road cruising towards the edithvale direction. Nice rims

Thanks :)

What do you drive mate?

Hi-dee-ho everyone...^_^

Just droppin a line all the way from the land of the rising sun and home to our pride n joys - Osaka, Japan

Tis been a long whilez now...n yes i've seen many hot cars here in JP...n yes... the tuner cars are crazy here....

To B man...u know Astro_boy man...he drives my twin Rolla brother... cept he's on stilts lolz (dumped it yet man??)

To RME1... U saw me on the 20th of July? was that before i saw ya or was that another time? lolz

Drive safe as always peepz n keep it NA stylez... i'll c ya all at the next meet wen i'm back down under!

Man nice one...

I really like the crystal headlight affect tooz...i've seen em also on the tigras n some VWs I believe....looks HOT

Hey, that's not too far from me - i think there are quite a lot or corollas in the western suburbs...

Spotted a few nights ago

St Albans, main rd

in front of dominos

dark blue pre facelift stivo with runx badge, dumped.

Lolz...a lot is so understated...

INFESTED is more appropriate

like i said on msn its very nice man !!! CANT WAIT TO GET MY DOOR SILLS !!!! there so hot :D

ye i agree. i like the sills. about a month ago i was lookin at the same dvd player for my ride. to bloody expensive though. but the colour of it goes good with your door sills. i cant to get mine.

Red LED console mod man...den u'll be all set!! :D

CAIs Recieved!!...Mopp n Me :D

Thanks a mill XP!!

Did you consider getting a Facelift 05 Sportivo?...

Seen some on carsales.com.au for around the 20k mark...also a good buy :)

-_- Excellent...

Pushy Pushy!!

All I can say...whom ever didn't come...missed out

...one of the best ...but also one of the last...

Gee wiz...here are the pics... :P

Not much car pics...as this cruise was a cruise for PURE DRIVING pleasure... :P

Guys that came on the cruise...add ur pics if u took any...thus said..

was a great cruise and one that will be my most memorable!! :( B) Thanks guys!! B)