Thats because Toyotas used to actually make a product that was superior. Lower production numbers, built in Japan with higher prices. Then they decided they wanted to be the largest automaker in the US and became just another of the big three. Even their designs mimmic the american car companies now. I don't get it...
I hear you on that! Both my 4runner and ISF were made in Japan and you could tell the difference for sure! My ISF had the boat and port it came in on which I thought was very cool!
Also from all the forums for both the ISF "club lexus" and 4runner "yota tech" to name a couple. They all has the similar BS...and that was the recall was BS. The would replace your pedal and then do an update, but the update was ONLY for the even of both pedals pushed at the same time.