Metro Toyota

A dealer and automaker can tout their brand all they want, but when a trusted-third party recognizes the value of a car manufacturer or their models, people always take more notice. That might be why so many prospective car buyers are increasingly turning their attention toward the Toyota RAV4, Toyota Sienna, and Toyota Prius. Consumer Reports (CR) magazine recently awarded each of these cars with the following titles of distinction:
-     RAV4 (Recreational Active Vehicle four-wheel drive) - "Best Value Small SUV"
-    Prius hybrid - "Top Green Car" (for the eighth consecutive year)
-    Sienna minivan - "Best Family Hauler"

In addition, Consumer Reports indicates…

·  Incorrect tire pressure and uneven alignment can result in tire wear. Also, because of the weight distribution in the car, the front tires can wear out more quickly than the rear ones.

·  Low air pressure causes tires to overheat and leads to excessive tread wear. Too much air pressure causes uneven wear. Both can lead to safety concerns and possibly a new set of tires. Check or have a mechanic check your tire pressure at least once a month.

Scion unveiled their FR-S concept last week at the New York Auto Show - a possible replacement for their two door coupe, Scion tC, now available at Metro Toyota, located at 13775 Brookpark Road in Cleveland, OH.

What's so different about FR-S? Aside from styling, which was taken from a Toyota concept, the car is a rear-wheel-drive sports coupe with "Ferrari-like" looks. This concept also features the latest Subaru flat-four engine (Toyota is part owner of both Subaru and Scion). A "flat engine" offers a low center of gravity, which helps with better stability and control. The drivetrain sits low, and also farther back, providing excellent front-to-rear weight distribution.