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gone with a V6 instead of my I4. But lately I'm awfully glad I
didn't go that route. Performance & MPG's have been top notch
and I have a feeling they will be in higher demand years from
now when I try to sell it. Whadayu think?
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44"x74" is well short of the 48"x96" you'd need for plywood, as expected. And you can't drive with that gate wide open so forget about leaning it on one side, use the roof rack or get a trailer.
I do think the Sienna will fit a 48"x96" sheet, though, with the seats removed.
hit_the_road: hard to say, even the V6 is relatively efficient, compared to other V6s in the class, so I don't think that hurts it much. Your operating costs will be lower, however.
-juice
I will be carrying 5 people total and towing a trailer with a 2000 lb. GVWR. The RAV4 V6 has a maximum tow rating of 3500 lbs. and a payload of 1073lbs. Making the GVW 4600 lbs.
I don’t want to strain the engine, or push the vehicle. Will anyone share advice, or information on how this will turn out?
Thank you.
And from what I've seen over all the years, in many countries people test the limits of these trucks all the time by loading 10 people and a month's food in them. You should have no problem.
And for those who want to haul construction supplies, I think a utility trailer is the way to go. You should even be able to rent one on a daily basis. Or if you can afford to buy a new Rav4, you can spend the $20 to get the supplies delivered. Unless you're a contractor I wouldn't let such stuff affect a vehicle decision.
If you do have trailer brakes, I think the V6 has plenty of torque to get it going. I would consider a transmission cooler if I were going to tow for long distances (anyone know if Toyota includes one?).
-juice
-juice
Honda put baffles in the tank and that helped a lot. Mostly people seemed to get used to the noise after a few hundred miles and tuned it out.
Steve, Host
Little rectangular slot - a bic cigarette lighter fits there perfectly so when the sloshing noise finally makes you go psycho, you can set your car on fire.
- hutch
Enjoy!
You're not just dividing the total mileage by the tank capacity for your mpg, are you?
My hwy mpg is right around the EPA figure. If you
go a bit slower (around 60 mph) without alot of steep hills,
you can get even more. Do the other dealers have some Sport and Limited models?
They have alot more decent options than just fog lights.
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Thank you for giving the real mileage report of your first tank on the new rav 4 v6 4wd. How is your mileage now after a few more miles on the Rav4? I am very interested in real mileage of the rav4 v6 or 4 cyl 4wd's. I want the 4wd but am afraid of the real world mileage. I need more room and 4wd.
By the way, unless one needs 4wd, buying he small 2wd SUV's just make no sense to me. After all the Scion XB, Chev HHR,and Honda Fit, do the same thing and cost thousands less.
Thanks
Bing8
I've had my V6 now since the end of February, and I'm still tracking gas mileage, since it's become a bit of a habit for me now. Pretty much every tank of gas I've got around 24 mpg. On the odd occasion, I've got almost 26 mpg, but so far, each fill up has proven consistent mpg. I drive 80% highway 20% city. The thing has 4000 miles on it now, and lately I've been filling up with 87 octane whereas before I was alternating between 87 and 91, for no reason really. But now, with gas prices at $3.29/gallon in my area for 87 octane, that'll do just nicely thank you!
Btw, my V6 is a 4WD base model with 3rd row seat in beautiful Pacific Blue Metallic! And I LOVE it!
-juice
What else should the Collsion Center/Service shop be looking for as to hidden damage by the LARGE shock to the system???
Now, I hear wind whisteling through the rear door and also smell exhaust funes when I first start the engine. ALSO, got about 26.7 mpg driving the first 250 miles to bring it home and now, after the accident, seems to have dropped to 22--strictly highway driving about 60-65 mph (varying it to 70, too as per manual's break-in suggestions).
Could the shock of the impact have done something to the exhaust?
Could the computer have been damaged by the shock?
Why the suddent decrease in gas mileage?
Could the bumper crush have opened a leak in the rear door which would explain whistling in the wind and perhaps the smell of exhaust fumes (only when starting--when car moving, don't smell)?
COuld the rear sensing systems for 4x4 or Tire pressure be affected by a sudden impact?
How would they test for the above?
Am taking it in to service on Monday (the bumper is backordered, so can't get that replaced at Collision Center until later next week).
I also notice the gas sloshing mentioned earlier on the forum.
Thanks
-juice
After a lot of reading, researching, etc., we purchased a Limited 4 cyl. on April 1, w/ 4wd, and all options except leather (in Pacific Blue) here in Santa Rosa, CA - the dealer found exactly what we were looking for in two days by trading another dealer for it - a common practice I was told. Our mileage after the first 2500 miles was 25.2 mpg. That covered several long road trips (including a trip from SF bay area to Sedona, AZ over the Sierras, etc.)at 75-80 mph and some around town driving. The last tank got 27.5 mpg. I'm satisfied with those numbers and expect the mileage to improve some as the engine breaks in.
My most significant complaint so far, and one I didn't note in the earlier posts was the problem with seeing the instrument panel, climate control readout and audio readouts - the plastic covers make it difficult to see in the daylight when I'm wearing sunglasses. As that's all I noted on the negative side, I still would buy the vehicle, but...
Thought this would help those who are looking for data on mileage...
How long does this last--just for the breakin, or for the life of the vehicle? I did check my oil dipstick after about 350 miles and it is now down to 1/2 way between the low and hi marks.
My Service dealer is closed--I know it's 5W 30, but what brand as it comes from the factory, since I will have to add oil before the next oil changed recommended at 3750 miles?????
1. lack of cupholder space(I never realized how important this was before)
2. the netting that holds stuff on the back of both front seats should have been solid leather or vinyl.
3.all that blank space(where slot is located) could easily have held a drawer for valet key,change,whatever.
4.parking break should have been a foot activated one,since this one seems to get in the way.
The unexpected things I really appreciate are the stereo controls on steering wheel, the side opening rear hatch (too bad its not curb friendly as others have stated)and I am still pleasantly surprised at how much power the v6 has.
You also can't beat all the under cargo area storage,and the cargo net is a nice touch that has really come in handy.
I think the reason you'll have a hard time finding a 4 cyl Limited is that if you're paying that sort of money, most people want to get some power. I wouldn't pay over $20K for a 4 cyl engine unless it was in a light sports car. A 4 cyl may be "adequate" but $20K+ is too much money for this sort of vehicle.