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  • xxshiftyxxxxshiftyxx Member Posts: 5
    I've been looking for a used RAV4. I got them down to $21750 including doc fee (he says required in our state by law) but not taxes or registration. He listed it at $23750. It's the 2007 RAV4 Limited fully tricked out with only 14,190 miles on it. Trying to decide on this or a 2009 or 2008 v6 limited one - someone said they got theirs down to $26570 or something. Keep in mind the features below are standard but also include the extras (like bluetooth that comes with the JBL speakers). It also has a clean carfax and autocheck record. Doesn't have NAVI is about it. He even said it has towing package parts. THere's no major cosmetic defects or rust either. Here's this deal:

    Exterior
    Aerodynamic multi-reflector halogen headlamps w/auto-off
    Black roof rails w/cross bars
    Chrome grille
    Color-keyed bumpers
    Color-keyed door handles
    Color-keyed hard shell spare tire cover
    Color-keyed heated foldable pwr mirrors
    Color-keyed rear spoiler w/stop lamp
    FOG LIGHTS
    High Solar Energy-Absorbing glass
    Intermittent rear wiper
    LED rear lamps
    Rear privacy glass
    Side-opening rear door w/hold-open feature
    Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers
    Interior
    (10) cup/bottle holders
    (3) 12V auxiliary pwr outlets
    60/40 split fabric-trimmed rear bench w/slide/recline function, 1-touch fold-flat lever, height-adjustable headrest, center armrest
    AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer-inc: MP3/WMA capability, aux input jack, (6) speakers
    Amber-illuminated Optitron instrument cluster-inc: speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, LCD odometer w/(2) tripmeters
    Cargo area storage pockets in wheel housing w/(2) cupholders
    Cruise control w/brake deceleration feature
    Digital clock
    Direct tire pressure monitor system
    Door panel storage pockets, bottle holders
    Dual glove boxes w/upper box one-push open/close
    Dual visor vanity mirrors w/sliding extensions, roof-mounted vanity light
    Dual-zone automatic air conditioning w/air filtration, information display, micro dust/pollen removal capability
    Engine Immobilizer
    Fabric-trimmed 8-way pwr driver/4-way manual passenger seats-inc: pwr driver lumbar support, height adjustment, seatback pockets
    Fender-mounted mast antenna
    Illuminated entry-inc: key illumination, interior light, front map light
    Interior footwell lighting
    Leather-wrapped shift knob w/metallic insert, gated shifter
    Leather-wrapped tilt/telescoping steering wheel w/audio controls
    Multi-function center console-inc: (2) illuminated cupholders, storage box, cell phone storage pocket
    Outside temp gauge
    Pwr door locks
    Pwr windows w/driver-side auto up/down & jam protection
    Rear deck storage-inc: water-repellant foldable deck board
    Rear window defogger w/timer
    Remote hood/fuel filler door releases
    Remote keyless entry
    Tonneau cover w/cargo net
    Mechanical
    17" x 7.0 6-spoke aluminum wheels
    3.5L DOHC SFI 24-valve dual VVT-i V6 engine
    5-speed ECT automatic transmission
    Anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/brake assist
    Double-wishbone rear suspension w/coil springs
    Downhill assist control (DAC)
    Electric pwr rack & pinion steering
    Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD)
    Front/rear stabilizer bars
    Full-size spare tire
    Hill start assist control (HAC)
    Independent Macpherson strut front suspension
    On-demand 4-wheel drive
    P225/65R17 all-season tires
    Pwr vented front/rear solid disc brakes
    Traction control (TRAC)
    Vehicle stability control (VSC)
    Safety
    3-point seat belts for all seating positions w/adjustable front seatbelt anchors
    Anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/brake assist
    Child protector rear door locks
    Child restraint system (ISOFIX CRS) top tether anchors for all rear seating positions
    Collapsible steering column
    Driver/front passenger advanced airbag system
    Driver/front passenger front seat-mounted side airbags
    Drivers emergency locking retractor (ELR) seatbelt
    Front & 2nd row roll-sensing side curtain airbags
    Front crumple zone
    Passengers automatic locking retractor (ALR) & emergency locking retractor (ELR) seatbelts
    Side impact door beams
    Traction control (TRAC)
    Vehicle stability control (VSC)

    Brakes
    Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
    Brake Type: Pwr
    Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
    Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
    Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.8 x
    Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.2 x
    Cargo Area Dimensions
    Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³): 73.0
    Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³): 36.4
    Cooling System
    Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 9.6
    Engine
    Displacement: 3.5L/216
    Engine Type: Gas V6
    Fuel System: SFI
    SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 269 @ 6200
    SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 246 @ 4700
    Exterior Dimensions
    Height, Overall (in): 66.3
    Length, Overall (in): 181.1
    Min Ground Clearance (in): 7.5
    Tread Width, Front (in): 61.4
    Tread Width, Rear (in): 61.4
    Wheelbase (in): 104.7
    Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 71.5
    Fuel Tank
    Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 15.9
    Interior Dimensions
    Front Head Room (in): 40.8
    Front Hip Room (in): 53.8
    Front Leg Room (in): 41.8
    Front Shoulder Room (in): 57.1
    Passenger Capacity: 5
    Passenger Volume (ft³): 108.2
    Second Head Room (in): 39.7
    Second Hip Room (in): 52.4
    Second Leg Room (in): 38.3
    Second Shoulder Room (in): 55.3
    Mileage
    EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 21
    EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 28
    Steering
    Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 2.7
    Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 14.6
    Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion
    Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 34.8
    Summary
    Body Style: 4 Door
    Vehicle Name: RAV4
    Suspension
    Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): 0.95
    Suspension Type - Front: MacPherson Strut
    Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): w/Stabilizer bar
    Suspension Type - Rear: Double-Wishbone
    Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): w/Stabilizer bar
    Tires
    Front Tire Size: P225/65R17
    Rear Tire Size: P225/65R17
    Spare Tire Size: P225/65R17
    Trailering
    Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 200
    Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 2000
    Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 200
    Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 2000
    Transmission
    Drivetrain: 4-Wheel Drive
    Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.76
    Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 3.08
    First Gear Ratio (:1): 4.24
    Fourth Gear Rato (:1): 1.05
    Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.38
    Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.36
    Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.52
    Trans Description Cont.: Automatic w/OD
    Trans Type: 5
    Vehicle
    EPA Classification: Sport Utility Vehicle
    Weight Information
    Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3675
    Wheels
    Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
    Front Wheel Size (in): 17 x 7.0
    Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
    Rear Wheel Size (in): 17 x 7.0
    Spare Wheel Size (in): 17 x 7.0
  • xxshiftyxxxxshiftyxx Member Posts: 5
    Where can I find all the technical service bulletins for free? I'm about to purchase an 07 RAV4 Limited edition and I want to check all the issues that are associated with it. I've looked at LemonLaws.Info but it doesn't seem to say a whole lot.

    Can I just bring it in to a dealer within the first 36,000 miles and ask that all these things be fixed?
  • tidestertidester Member Posts: 10,059
    You may want to have a look at You, Your Vehicle and the Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) .

    tidester, host
    SUVs and Smart Shopper
  • xxshiftyxxxxshiftyxx Member Posts: 5
    Thanks for the link.

    Do you think that used RAV4 deal is a good one?
  • tidestertidester Member Posts: 10,059
    Do you think that used RAV4 deal is a good one?

    I think RAV4 owners would be better able to judge that. Anyone?

    tidester, host
    SUVs and Smart Shopper
  • xxshiftyxxxxshiftyxx Member Posts: 5
    we decided it was a good deal. it had only 14K miles, leather, heated seats, tow prep, jbl speakers w/ bluetooth, fog lights, daytime lights, great tread left on tires, little to no blemishes, tourneau cover and cargo net, and the backseat side airbags. basically the previous owners put everything on it except the navigation. then they got bored and traded it in for lexus suv. hopefully nothing will go wrong but it still has over half it's warranty left.

    Bonus #1 - this dealership was giving 120% of KBB fair value minus any extra repairs. he said our tires needed replacing and we had a scratched bumper. that brought our value down to sub-$9000 on our 40K miles 2004 civic ex. but the 120% gave us a trade in value of 10127. this is higher than anything I can find on ebay completed sales so we're happy.

    Bonus #2 - I applied for the FirstAgain loan at 6.44% instead of dealer financing. but when I told the dealer this he said his local bank might be willing to match. he called them up and they said yes after a credit check. the bonus is that when we got home i got an email from firstagain saying we were denied the loan but that was ok because dealer got great rate.

    Bonus #3 - dealer gave us $300 off of $700 ResistAll carpet, leather, and paint treatment. $400 addon seems high but knowing our carelessness and kids tendencies to spill juices, throw up, drop food this will be great for us. plus it protects the paint and they'll fix for free if it stains. after checking what others have paid and the fact i hate waxing cars this was a good deal to us.

    Bonus #4 - we couldn't pick up the car until 5 days later. but with my work distance this means i'll get to use up the gas in my trade in and get a full tank once i trade it in.

    I"m so excited. I just feel a bit odd owning a gold colored tricked up leather SUV when it's so not me to spend money on leather, nor choose gold color. I'd rather keep the money. But this deal was too good.
  • tidestertidester Member Posts: 10,059
    Congrats! It sounds like you got a great deal and the important thing is that you're happy with it. :)

    tidester, host
    SUVs and Smart Shopper
  • gloriasf221gloriasf221 Member Posts: 1
    My husband purchased winter tires for my 2007 Rav 4 which do not have the RFID tire sensor in the valve. How do I disable the sensor so I don't have the indicator light on all winter.
  • DaisyRoseDaisyRose Member Posts: 1
    I brought my 2007 RAV4 in for routine maintenance (oil change, tires rotated etc) and since have had this same problem. The engine check light, 4WD light and the VSC light stay on constantly. My dealer and service person both say it is the gas cap. The vehicle has less than 24,000 miles on it. So what gives?
  • wwestwwest Member Posts: 10,706
    First, ANYTIME you have a CEL then the VSC/TC system will be disabled by default. Since the 4WD requires TC to apportion torque it will also be non-functional.

    And yes, it could be the gas cap.

    Due to emissions regulations your fuel system is kept under a slight positive pressure to detect if there is any leakage. If you inadvertently leave the gas cap slightly loose, or remove the gas cap without fueling the car, a CEL will result. These normally clear within a few drive cycles provided the problem is resolved, seat the gas cap.

    Did you by chance buy a locking gas cap that doesn't meet the EPA requirments..??
  • fredy3fredy3 Member Posts: 27
    I have a Rav4 2007, today I was driving on the Hyway and the warning check light engine when on also VSC and 4WD warning lights. I call my dealer I got an appointment for next week. I start checking this website and I found that someone got the same problem in Dec 06,2008 so I did the same thing , tight my gas cap and belived it the problem was solve.
    Also the good thing of this, if you are stuck in the snow and you wont to disengage the VSC for more power just loose the gas cap (the 4WD and ABS was worrking even with the warning light on).

    Thanks to Edmunds.com
    Fredy3
  • wwestwwest Member Posts: 10,706
    In my experience loosening the gas cap doesn't immediately result in a CEL, not for 50 miles or so.
  • ghislainghislain Member Posts: 34
    I have an 07 Rav4 LTD V6 with 17,000 miles (I live in Ottawa Canada but this is an American car).
    Last Friday All three of those lights came on. This happened just after I had filled up with gas and the went through a touchless carwash. I phone the dealer and they told me that it often happens when you go through the carwash on cold temps. The temp in Ottawa was - 12 Fahrenheit. They said to drop in and they would turn off the Christmas lights. I stopped by the next day and they reset the lights but they cam back on after a couple of hours of driving. I made sure that the gas cap is on properly. I have read in another post that it could fuel related so I will also use some gas line antifreeze.
    How do you reset those lights?
    Do I need a ODBC code reader and where is the plug in located?
    Seems to be a fairly common problem has anyone resolved this without having to replace parts?
    Thanks
    Ghis (still freezing in Ottawa)
  • ghislainghislain Member Posts: 34
    Picked up an OBDII code reader.
    code was P2195 "O2 Sens Signal Stuck Lean Bank1 Sens1" going to Dealer on Tuesday to have sensor replaced.
  • wwestwwest Member Posts: 10,706
    Car wash equipment snagged the O2 wires....

    Just a guess.
  • ghislainghislain Member Posts: 34
    Part finally came in, dealer changed an O2 sensor and 4wd VSC and Check engines lights have been out for 3 days now.
  • bankonebankone Member Posts: 44
    I notice that my 2007 RAV has the rattling wind noise on the drive side just beside my left ear if the wind is a bit strong and when I am driving at about 60km per hour. If the wind is not strong, i won't hear the noise. I have taken to car to the dealer several times. Every time when I was test driving with the mechanic, there was no wind. So the mechanic could not figure out the problem. Does anybody know te problem and how to fix it?
  • bellpbellp Member Posts: 3
    I had wind noise around the right side front door just above the rear view mirror area when I bought our new 2007 Rav4 in Feb 07. There was a bulletin from Toyota about this. There was a baffle or something like that that was needed to be installed inside the rear view mirror housings. I had my dealer do this and it seemed to fix it. Hope this helps.
  • lenny20lenny20 Member Posts: 10
    Under 36,000 mi, I installed 4 new tires (Nokian). About 700 miles later tire-pressure light blinked on/off, then on for about two minutes. Then would not go on again. Dealer checked tires, including spare, and pressed reset button. Dealer said that the tire shop had probably failed to press reset button. Now, about 800 mi later tire pressure light is on again, this time a steady bright. (By the way, I cannot find spare-tire latch release on bottom of spare tire cover.) I've checked tire pressure, and of course it's where it should be, 32 lbs.
  • julieo1julieo1 Member Posts: 4
    I have a RAV4 2007 with about 13,000 miles on it. A year ago in January when it went below freezing here in New Orleans the tire pressure light went on and has never gone out. I have had my car serviced at a Midas shop (run my by son-in-law) and he has tried to reset it, to no avail. It is not worth it to take it into the Toyota place and leave my car all day (which is what they do, even for an oil change) to find out why this happens. There is nothing wrong with my tires, they have been rotated twice too.
    I would be interested in hearing what happens in your case.
  • bankonebankone Member Posts: 44
    Thanks bellp. Can I find the Toyota bulletin online?
  • hokiemandandanhokiemandandan Member Posts: 2
    Julieo1,

    I've heard from other forums that you need to check the tire pressure of the SPARE. For 2006+ Rav4s, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is electronically monitored by a module on each individual tire stem, and the spare has one of these as well.

    Good luck, hope this helps!
  • julieo1julieo1 Member Posts: 4
    Why THANK YOU... i will have that checked...i don't think that has been done.
    Julie
  • billiejbilliej Member Posts: 1
    My GPS plug is stuck in console power plug of brand new 2009 RAV4. Any suggestions of how to get it out.
  • ghislainghislain Member Posts: 34
    Hi:
    I have a Garmin Nuvi 760 GPS although it is not stuck it is damned hard to pull out.
    You need to wiggle it and use lots of elbow grease. The first time I pulled it out I thought that all the guts of th12 volt plugin in my Rav4 was going to pull out.
    Good Luck
    Ghis
  • lenny20lenny20 Member Posts: 10
    Julieo,
    I typed a long message, but erased it by mistake. If all five tires are with three/four lbs of 32lbs (that is, under 32 lbs), then bring the car to the dealer. He should (1) computer scan under the dash for error codes; (2) check pressure monitor on each of the five wheels for a reading 9my car failed to give a reading on one of the monitors). If a monitor has failed, he should replace (and rebalance the wheel) under waRRENTY. bY THE WAY, THE SPARE TIRE DOES LOSS PRESSURE MONTHLY, AS DO THE OTHER TIRES. .
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    Sometimes you can go back in your browser with the back arrow a few times and find your draft post. That's saved my bacon more than once. :) But you probably know that.

    People do tend to ignore their spare tires. I guess the TPMS is good for that reason, even if it's irritating when the light goes on.
  • bellpbellp Member Posts: 3
    Hi Bankone, I checked my service records. It was the outer mirror covers that were replaced under warranty as per TSB#2833. Mine were done Apr 19, 08. I haven't noticed the wind noise since. Hope this helps.
  • buyembuyem Member Posts: 5
    I own a 2007 Rav4, bluetooth JBL radio. If (and that is a Big IF) I can load my phones Address Book/Contacts List, will the name of an incoming caller be displayed on the radios screen? How do I get this info from the phone to the cars system? I've had a Motorola Razor and now have a Samsung Saga and neither does it automatically. I have about a week to figure this out and can exchange my existing phone free, I really would like to get this to work. (if that is how it is supposed to function).Is there a list of compatible phones somewhere?
  • cbmortoncbmorton Member Posts: 252
    I have a 2009 with JBL & bluetooth and my phone is a Motorola W385 (a stripped-down version of the Razr). The car's bluetooth system allows you to import contacts from your registered phone's address book. On the phone, I go into the Contacts menu and there's an option to send the contacts to a bluetooth recipient. Because you have to register a voice entry for each contact that's sent to the car, you have to do them one-by-one, it seems like, instead of downloading your phone's entire contact list in one go. However, it only took a few minutes and the car picked them up fine. Now I can say "dial our house" and the car makes the call.

    I've only had one incoming call so far while in the car but I remember seeing the name showing up on the radio display to show who was calling. Since my phone has caller ID I'd expect the caller ID data to show up in the radio display if the caller wasn't saved in the car's phone book. but haven't tested it yet.
  • buyembuyem Member Posts: 5
    Yes, this is what I want mine to do. To make a long story short I'm on my 3rd phone and it doesn't do it. A) Did you have to download/transfer anything to get it to work? If so how? Nothing I have tried has worked B) I guess most importantly, what kind of phone are you using? I'll just buy what your using. Thank you so much for your help.
  • buyembuyem Member Posts: 5
    When I read and responded to your message I did it on the tiny screen on my phone.which only displayed the second paragraph. Now that I have read the entire message I see you have already answered all of my questions. Thanks again.
  • cbmortoncbmorton Member Posts: 252
    No problem. On the car's voice or radio menu you go into Phonebook, Add Entry, By Phone and when the car is ready to receive the contact info from the phone, that's when I send it to the bluetooth recipient on the phone (on mine it's called CAR_M_MEDIA or something like that). Should be a way to do it on any bluetooth-enabled phone if you can find the option in the phone's menu.
  • buyembuyem Member Posts: 5
    I followed all of those steps. Now when I make a call the recipients name is displayed on the radios screen. It still just displays the callers phone number when I receive a call though. But it's a lot better then it was, thanks a lot for your help.
  • cbmortoncbmorton Member Posts: 252
    OK, I was curious so I just tried it on mine and here's what I found.

    Like I thought before, if the incoming phone number is set up in the car's phone book, it does show the name associated with that number. I have a contact on my phone called "Home" that I transferred to the car's phone book. When I call the car from my home phone, the radio display says "Home". Kind of weird if yours doesn't do that, but maybe it's a difference between a 2007 and a 2009.

    If the incoming phone number isn't in the car's phone book, the radio display just shows the number, no name.
  • bob57bob57 Member Posts: 302
    Purchased a used limited, 4cyl, last month (35K miles). My first tank was 28mpg which I thought wrong (no way, Jose'..) and went over it 9 times... Second fill-up 24.7 - same miles, road, etc.Ok - I can live with that.. (I drive close to 1600 miles/mth) Third fill resulted in the 24.7 again.
    First tank was compliments of wind I thought? Then I realized after I babied it the first week I went back to my normal terror driving - 75-78 mph. Slowed down last week and got the 28 mpg back.
    Nice auto, no complaints yet except all the Space Shuttle electronics scare me to death if something breaks....
  • hubristhubrist Member Posts: 2
    Thanks a lot wwest for your post as I had the same problem with my 2007 Rav4. I notice that the CEL light first came on, and then the VSC, and then the 4wd. When the CEL light came on I checked the gas cap (as per the Toyota manual, imagine that), and it was loose but was worried since the VSC and 4WD lights came on, which the manual doesnt mention, so thanks for the above. Also I had driven 140 miles since the last fill up, but I was at above 7000' which improved my mileage by about 10-5%. It took 200 miles until the light went out. Also the autozone guys were very helpful as the code read EVAP leak and sensor malfunction. Cheaper than having a dealer replace a "faulty" sensor...
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