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Not common, I don't think.
Good luck sorting it out.
-ss4
Take your Rav to a (good)Toyota dealer and have them look at it. There is a Technical Service Bulletin: # EG008-02 for the fuel tank vent hose. That could be the problem. Let us know what you find out.
Thanks for the info...I'll check into it.
I've bought my first Toyota, a 2004 RAV4 FWD basic model for $20,000 + Tax. I like it a lot, but one minor problem on the driver side mirror. It would not move out enough for me to see the blind spot. does anyone have the same problem?
Anyway, I am trying to find a bug defector, but all I could found was for 2003 model. Does the bug defector for 2003 fit 2004 model? Thanks.
As far as your mirror, make sure the entire mirror is in the correct position. Remmember it folds both ways in case you hit something.
Do you have the dashboard rattle squeak? I bring it in next week to get it fixed.
Hope this helps
I too have the dashborad rattle and squeak. It comes from the passenger side air vent and the entire dashboard under the wind shield. Will you let us know how the dealer fix the rattle and squeak for you? Thanks.
I would think that you should also get what Toyota claims, unless you are in stop and go traffic all the time, which doesn't seem to be the case.
I don't know what kind of problem would cause low mileage,perhaps you can ask your mechanic or the dealer next time you get an oil change.
I have a V6 VW that gets better mileage than my RAV4. Maybe because it's more aerodynamic?
I got around 23 MPG, which was 99% highway. However, the highway speed limit is 65 MPH, so, everything is going 75 MPH. I assume that would hurt the gas mileage a bit.
However, I've been experiencing miss gear problems, even though it has an automatic transmission. Sometime when I try to speed up after making a turn, the transmission will miss the gear. Kind of like the RPM ramp up but the car is not accelerating. Does anyone of you experiencing the same problem?
Does it has anything to do with the Vehicle Stability Control system?
Deals. My dealer - Muller - has about eight of them - if they aren't moving maybe you can get a "good deal". I start with the average of carsdirect price and Edmunds TMV. Muller came close enough to that price.
It seems I have to get the "UP" (Upgrade "L" Package) , "AY" (16" x 7" Aluminum Wheels), permium sound options as well.
Anyone knows how to get the "GY" option without all those other options attached?
A loaded RAV4 (with side curtain air bags, roof rack, real spoiler, alloy wheels, keyless entry, security) is about $25K MSRP. I think the car can be had for close to invoice at my local dealers at this time of year.
(I don't know why Toyota not made these two items part of the standard package, for a car that costs $20K+.)
They are not listed on the Edmunds pricing system page. Dealers are likely to add these two options to a new RAV4.
I had been looking at 4-Runners, but the only ones Toyota sees fit to equip with side air bags/curtains are the extremely expensive Limited models. I have not found a single 2004 RAV-4 in my area (New Orleans) equipped with this option and am wondering what it is like in other areas. Thanks for your input.
If you plan to get the side curtain air bags, be prepare to pay for a RAV4 with other options that will bring the total cost to $24K, $25K or more MSRP. Insit paying for invoice (or less) if you are serious of buying one. Dealers have plenty of them on their lots.
Next time I buy a vehicle I'm gonna test drive it over the bumpiest road I can find.
But could you compare the performance of the 2.0L v. the 2.4L engines, since you have both in your RAVs?
I've got the 2.0L in my '01 RAV, and my gf has the 2.4 in her '02 Solara, and I'm impressed with the way it moves that coupe.
Thanks.
My 2004 with the 2.4 is a big improvement over the 2002. IMVHO. Also much nicer in other areas - inside color, ABS, traction control, cheaper, tire pressure warning, radio controls on the steering wheel.
Thanks for the info.
I agree with you that 2004 RAV4 has every desirable features that I am looking for: ABS, side curtain air bags, stability+traction control, full-time 4WD, radio controls on the steering wheel, and not-so-bad mpg.
I test-drove the CR-V and RAV4 on the same day on the same route (two dealers are neighbors). The 2004 RAV4 feel quiter, smoother, and more luxurious inside feeling.
A RAV4 L with side air bags and other pre-installed options that I am interested in buying costs about 25K+ MSRP. I hope I can get it closer to invoice (~23K).
I just don't understand why Toyota did not fix this annoying bug for the 2004 RAV4?!
How much did you pay?
Is invoice + $100 doable?
Thanks!
bett1e@yahoo.com
For the 2004 RAV4, the ABS is a standard feature.
Out-of-the-door price includes tax and other fees that you have to pay to register and title the car.
If you can write down the option codes on the window sticker, I can calculate the invoice price for you. For example,
SP Sport Package invoice $500/$625 MSRP
SR Power Sunroof invoice $720/$900 MSRP
Write down all the options on the window sticker of the car you like.
Write down both MSRP and invoice prices for each option, and compute the total price of the car, MSRP and invoice. This will give you an idea of how close the paid price is close to the invoice price.
I have found that you can buy a 2004 RAV4 for close to invoice at this time of year (lower than the TMV price) in central NJ area; dealers average around 10 in stock.
CF Carpet Floor Mats/Cargo Mat $112/$184 MSRP
GN Cargo Net $34/$49
Best thing to do using Edmunds/carsdirect.com,IMVHO, is to compute MSRP and dealer invoice on the exact car you want.
Roof rack 176
5 piece carpet set 112
Mudguards 48 cargo net 34
I have not seen this one listed on the window stickers here.
If you don't want it, just tell them to delete it; you can always buy one from the dealers who can accommodate you.
If they persist that you must buy it, go to another dealer. No, run to another dealer. In the last few years I've bought or helped people buy many cars. Some dealers are great, some are terrible. When you find a good one, remember them.
How about carpet floor mats? Does the "L" upgrade include the carpet floor mats?
Insiders, please help.
Roof rack, remote entry, day time driving light, floor mats, cargo cover, and mud guard.
I bought the bug defector and visors from pepboy for $100.
I think a few car pricing sites that I visited do not have the most up-to-date info about the 2004 RAV4 options.
One site listed the cargo net as a standard feature; another site includes the carpet floor mats in the "L" package.
The 2004 RAV4 is a well built car from Japan.
Enjoy the car!