Vinn27

Hey BlackRolla, agree with u on the crunching gear issue. lve had my sportivo only a short time and during my first service l mentioned to the dealer that the gears were a bit tight and l'd crunched a few changes. l did blame myself because l havent got used to the tight gates etc. And reverse gear is absolutely a pain, especially for the wife. If we need Toyota to do something l'm on ur side. l will read this web site with interest and give more comment. bfn Vinn27

I was driving today taking off from red light up to around 6000-7000rpm when I changed to 2nd. I now know what u guys mean when you have the clutch fully depressed and still the gears go crunch. Today was the first time it happened to me when I have the clutch fully down. Normally when I try to quick shift it crunches or the gear locks up. This time I was only taking my time and wasn't trying to race anyone. And it still crunched! I was like WTF!!!  :o  The clutch was all the way down. I didn't even released it yet. It's just F%$#ED UP! I'M fed up with this sh!t. 

To be honest guys, I don't know if the car is worth keeping if this problem keeps going. For the time, money and effort put into all the issues and problems with the Stivos, I am considering in giving it up as well. When I first got this car I was loving it even though there were problems with it coz I thought it would be fixed under warranty. Now I'm just so tired of this whole thing that I will be looking into another car soon. I'm not sure what it will be as I am really tight financially. If I can afford it I'll be getting the Accord Euro  :D , or who knows might even keep the Stivo if nothing comes my way financially.

Sorry to say that guys but for all the other Stivos without the gear or rattle problems, Hope you NEVER EVER EVER EVER have to experience what we do and what we have to go through to resolve this problem. <_<

I will still be chasing this up with Toyota while I've still got the car. If it doesn't look like there will be a solution then I will have decide to dump her.  :(

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