Toyota took a big hit a couple years ago when it was discovered that some of its vehicles were equipped with malfunctioning brakes, gas pedals, and floormats. Now, Toyota is voluntarily recalling more than one million vehicles due to a problem with airbags and wipers.
There is an old fear that people have about buying a red vehicle. Whether it's a sports car, pick up or sedan, people seem to believe that if you have a red colored vehicle you are prone to getting traffic tickets. Most specifically speeding. Perhaps it is more about the type of car rather than the color?