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"On the 4x4 Limited, with an MSRP of $24,700 You can buy the vehicle
for $22,550. This vehicle does have the ABS brakes, Sunroof, Alloy
Wheels, Keyless Entry, Wide Mud Guards, Roof Rack, "L" Package, and Daytime
Running Lights."
Is it a fair price?
Beside this dealer, another dealer quoted $300 over invoice for any RAV4 in stock.
If you get the Toyota 3200 alarm system, it adds a glass breakage sensor and an audible alarm if the car is broken into or a start-up is attempted without first disabling the alarm (in addition to ignition AND fuel pump kills).
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
A local mechanic replaced the bulb in under 10 minutes.....hope that Toyota quote was in error!
New question, Power window makes groaning noise when lowered....sounds ok going up. Any ideas? Anyone have a motor replaced...how much $$$!!!!!
You're actually lucky. The window-raising motor is much more expensive.
THANKS!!!!
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
nippononly: Correct, it was sarcastic. A payback for the "out buying CR-Vs" remark. Da noive.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
One thing you want to do if you change it yourself, is to loosen the fill plug before you take out the drain plug. If you can't get the fill plug loose after you take out the drain plug you're in for a very interesting time! It's also a good idea to check the level again after you have driven it a couple of miles.
Hope that helps.
A transfer case is something 4WD trucks have that have a low range reduction gear separate from the main body of the transmission.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
Arkansas to visit relatives. Had three (3) in the car plus luggage small cooler inside,
nothing on the roof rack. Essentially the RAV4 is a base model spruced up at the dealers
with add-ons and extra equipment. My wife originally wanted a white Sport model but the
dealer had none at the time. She settled on a Spectra Mica blue (which is nice looking
clean) with auto. and other options. Price was invoice+ $400. The dealer had added
window-tint and other stuff which was negotiated to about .25 on the dollar, because they
wanted to move the RAV4. We think we got a good deal for drive-out.
The road trip was about 900 miles round-trip and it gave a pretty good chance to
learn about the strengths/weaknesses of the RAV4. Here are some unscientific
observations :
- The RAV4 can hold luggage for three including two women and
have a little space left-over, (1) pullman, (1) suitbag, (3)
medium duffel-size carry-ons, (1) small carry-on, wedding gifts, etc.
- The mileage was fantastic on the highway. High was 29 MPG on
one stretch. Low was 22 MPG. My Ford Escape V6 hovers at
18-22 constantly city/hwy., no change.
- Went through some massive rainstorms and wind (70 MPH gusts)
in Oklahoma. The RAV4 was stable and did not feel tipsy or
otherwise unsafe going through this. The ride was stable throughout
the trip and reasonably smooth as well.
- Though roomy throughout, the rear-seat was a bit uncomfortable.
- Driver and passenger front-seat comfort in adequate IMHO, but not
great. I found myself fatiguing a bit more in these seats.
- The seat fabric used in the base model and 'L' model seems to 'pick'
and 'pill' a bit more than usual. I may have to ask Toyota about this.
None of us in the car had or were wearing anything that would cause
the fabric to pick and or pill.
- Horsepower is adequate, especially once the engine is broken-in and
even feels peppy in some applications. However, IMHO, another
30 HP would do wonders. Toyota could wring an 30 ponies from a
replacement engine. Either a larger 4-cylinder or a small V-6. Maybe
when the new models come out in a couple of years....
- Overall a competent vehicle with a few areas for improvement.
These torgue settings are the same for the rear differential plugs also.
Hope this helps.
-ss4
I have a 97 Rav4 with 86k miles. I am planning to drive it for another 10-12k miles before selling. Recommended mileage for changing timing belt is, I think, 90k miles. I was wondering if I can go upto 100k without changing it? I am debating if it is worth spending $500 on changing timing belt and driving for another year or sell it now. I read somewhere that with these new engines, even if timing belt breaks, it does not cause any serious damage. How accurate is that? Anyone who has driven their Toyota beyond 90k miles without changing timing belt, please comment. Thanks.
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Thanks.
tidester, host
Be aware that most buyers are not chumps in this internet age, so prospective buyers will know it is due and you didn't do it, and expect a discount for something they can reasonably insist should be done "right away".
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
This board is moving just short of a glacial pace!
My 2 cents; nothing personal.
The FJ40 is a two-door mini-ute styled to look like the original FJ40 Land Cruiser from the early 70s. It will be more trucky and suited to offroading than the RAV. I believe it is supposed to compete directly with Wrangler, or something.
Perhaps by then there will be such an enormous market for crossovers that Toyota will decide to keep the RAV and introduce a gen 3.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
4 cyl......I believe they said it was good for 160-161 hp in the Rav.....now it's more than competitive with the CR-V, new Outlander, Forester (but not turbo) etc. I really hope they keep the Rav4 around for a 3rd generation. Now that it's got a decent engine, it can grow a bit to better compete with the CR-V. And please, give the next gen. a proper hatch, or maybe a split tailgate like the Element. I think the FJ40 will be more hard-core off-road, so there is plenty of room (and market share) for Toyota to keep the Rav4.
Toyota will lose market to people who want a small on-road SUV that can handle minor off-road (like fire trails) situations if RAV4 is dropped permantly.
With the 2.4-liter engine, the RAV4 finally eliminated the power problem, so move over CRV, Toyota's coming through!!
I don't think Toyota would go through the trouble of upgrading the engine if the car was going to be dropped in a couple years, so I personally think the RAV4 will stick around for a while to come.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
I would like to know what kind of gas mileage people are really getting, as opposed to the mystical EPA figures. Please include equipment; auto/manual, AWD/FWD; driving style, terrain, temperature and anything else you might feel pertinent. Thanks a bunch
2003 model, Sport Package
FWD
5-speed
16-inch wheels
Good luck! If you're like me, you were hooked on the first test drive!
With MTBE in the gas, I've found the mileage penalty to be 2mpg+. NJ requires this in winter. I was just in Maine (August), and a gas pump sticker said MTBE was added. If the sticker was correct, looks like they may use it year-round up there. Don't know about Minnesota.
(2) if it is actually grayish smoke, that may be the valve seals, which may have hardened as they aged...this has been an issue with the last gen Camry, many of which were smoking first thing in the morning by 100K or so. If it is this, you can continue to drive it - keep an eye on the oil level.
(3) if it really is the white steam cloud that comes from a blown head gasket, it will be easy to ascertain, because you will be going through a lot of coolant (check the expansion tank). In this case, don't drive it, as you will most likely wind up overheating somewhere.
I kind of doubt you would get much help from Toyota...it is well out of the original warranty, and four years (you said '99?) since the head work they did before. You could always take it up with them though - you never know.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
So it appears that the rumors were true. I was wrong in my earlier pooh-poohing prognostication.
But I'm happy to hear there is more power for those that want or need it.
Only problem is now we'll be seeing a lot more RAVs on the road, I'm guessing. Oh well.
RAV on.
I heard that the Gen 1 RAVs had some valve seal problems, but that Toyota replaced them free for owners with the problem. Some may have been out of warranty.
Don't know if that would apply to your case after all this time, but it might be worth a try. The dealer / service manager might agree that this is a known problem.
if the morning smoke were really a blown head gasket, you would have overheated by now if you are still driving it regularly and not adding coolant. i will bet it is the valve seals - check with the Toyota service writer. There may be coverage for it.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
Please advise. My criteria are: should have good pick-up/ power, good internal comfort, has to be automatic, OK-looks, milage and safety. Both I and my wife need to drive. Need not go off-road and rare snow here in Richmond. Therefore I am wondering if I really need AWD for FWD is OK. I may also indulge in a sun-roof but may need a aftermarket one for Subaru.
I have got quotes of ~21000 for RAV4 and ~20000 for Subaru.
Please do advise. Thanks