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Where do I find out for sure?
Is it specified in any official Toyota literature?
If you want to investigate this yourself, the obvious thing to do would be to get quotes from a few companies. You could also try www.InsWeb.com. Also note that the current issue (October) of Consumer Reports has an article on car insurance that might lead to other sources of information.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
Can you hook me up with anything on this from Toyota?
Thanks.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
With your long legs, you may have some tightness under the steering wheel.
A feature that might help is the cushion has a height/tilt adjustment.
You would really have to take one for a drive to see with your situation, esp with visibility. When you do, don't forget the cushion.
Steve, Host
Toyota's packages are really wierd. They have different package options for different area of the country. Like I haven't seen a AWD with sport package in California. But basically there are three levels of packages availible for the RAV4. Base, Sport, Limited. In my area, the basic will alway come with quick package, which includes AC and power windows/door locks. Sport and Limited in my area will alway come with sunroof and alloy wheels. Anyway, go to www.toyota.com and put in your zip code in the built your own RAV4 section. You will see what the package options they have in your area.
Want passenger space: CR-V
Want power: Tribape
Want off-road prowess: X-terra
Want car-like manners: Subies
My question is, what is the stand-out trait that the RAV4 offers? Thanks in advance for input!
What mini-ute you already have will help us decide what you should get....
What mini-ute do you currently own?
Tribape = Mazda Tribute/Ford Escape
re: thel
RAV4 does have car like manners. As previous posted, the RAV4 is built on the Corolla platform. EPA list it for having the best fuel economy for an SUV. It's the least boxy looking of all SUV you listed. IMHO, it's the best looking mini-ute. You always the get Toyota reliability with the RAV4.
I suppose gas mileage would be the main standout area for the RAV4 unless it's styling, but that is very subjective. Personally, I like the styling of all of them.
Most publications think that the CR-V and Forester are better all-around vehicles, but Consumer Reports rates the RAV4 as the top small SUV.
Styling is of course subjective, but I really believe that the RAV4 has more "personality" than the other small SUVs.
If you're just starting a family, however, it should be no problem. There's enough room back there for little kids.
I wouldn't worry so much about how the dealer is sending her kids to college as whether I got a good "out the door" price.
Steve, Host
After much research, consumer reports, testdrives, I bought a 2003 rav4 5 speed 2wd
with quick order pkg at Spartan Toyota Lansing MI. Sticker after $1000 discount was
$18500, they quoted $17,000 and I took it. Probably could have gotten for less but it
was the only gold one I had come across and I wanted it bad. Also note I tested an automatic
and that is a superfine setup also. I would have also bought this if it had automatic.
This is a well built car. Positives: 28.5 mpg at 1500 miles, should increase as I break
it in. turning radius increadibly short. Interior seats 6 foot frame comfortable. handles long drives well. I do not want to get out of car, interior feels so right. My other vehicles are a 99
Ford F 150 and a 01 Ford Expedition which get 14 mpg. Ford Escape was not and option at 17 mpg. I needed gas mileage. Santa Fe rode mushy and new Honda CRV body style plain jane and looks like car is 2 foot wide.
I have the cowl rattle. I bought the menards insulation and pep boys screws and I will do my own cowl fix this weekend (see internet sites on this), cost $20. Dealer fix not good and I
want this car perfect. It will be.
Came with base 16" steel mag wheels. I want to put on 17" alloys. Has anyone done this and would they scrape frame? My reasoning is simple: Larger tires cover more distance per rotaion
thus allowing engine to rev less at higher speeds, increasing mpg. plus they would really make this car look tougher. Yada Yada speedometer would be off, but who watches speed anymore?
Anyone out there have a 5 spd AWD? They are very rare here in the SF Bay Area..it would be nice if they were more available, the auto sucks a lot of power up.
The only 5 speeds I have seen are 2WDers.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
mathtype: I agree. The RAV4 is real good all around (if you don't tow or climb hills regularly), but it really shines in the city.
I've found it to be a nice travel vehicle. My gf and I just took a 3-day trip, also took an 8-day trip in July. With just one rear seat removed, there was plenty of room and convenient access to all our stuff. And I can still park in "compact car" spaces.
RAV on.
Can anyone help me on this? Don't know if it makes a difference, but I live in an urban area, so I would be concerned with issues such as tight parallel parking, etc.
Like many others, I am looking at the RAV4, CRV and Forrester.
Thanks in advance for any guidance.
Thanks for any thoughts on this subject.
As for 2wd vs. 4wd in a RAV4, for me it was a no-brainer. I live in California and don't ever drive in snow or on non-paved roads. So, by ordering a 2wd RAV4:
1. I saved about $1000.
2. I get better gas mileage.
3. I believe I get faster acceleration.
4. My car has a numerically lower rear axle ratio (about 10% lower), so it turns fewer revs at any given speed.
5. My car has a less complex power train, which might translate into better reliability.
HOWEVER, if I had to drive on snow from time to time, I might waive all the above advantages of 2wd in favor of the increased security that 4wd offers. ALSO, you are right about the fact that Toyota bundles certain options together based on region. For example, in 2002, it was literally impossible to get a 2wd stick shift RAV4 with antilock brakes anywhere in California. To see which option packages are available in your area, go to the "Build Your Own" section of toyota.com, put in your Zip code, and you will see which combos of options are possilbe.