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2123 messages, Last post on Aug 20, 2009 at 7:57 PM
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By the way, is this forum open to car dealers? This forum is open to everyone but is oriented toward helping owners and prospective buyers as well for the enjoyment of afficionados. We have a number of dealers and salespeople participating in the discussions whose input is valuable as long as it doesn't digress into shilling and spreading false information. Members do a really fine job of shining the light onto those who cross the line. By the way, it's best not to characterize the individuals sharing their knowledge and offering opinions. Feel free to challenge positions and statements but let's not make it personal. Thanks! tidester, host
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Replying to: tidester (Oct 20, 2004 7:58 pm) |
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If there is anyone out there who is over the consumer reports issue. And is willing to help a new Rav4 owner.It would be appreciated I have a new 2005 Rav4. The car drives great, looks great. But one major problem . It is extremely uncomfortable to sit in. I cant make the seats comfortable even with the seat adjusters. The arm rest sits too far back for me, to utilize it .. Does anyone have any thoughts. Can I trade the seats out for Leather.. and would this help. If anyone has leather seats are they comfortable thanks. I dont know what to do about this. Its only 6 days old, and I dont even want to drive it thank for help |
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I'm not quite sure how to advise you on your dilemma. As you certainly know seat design is more akin to alchemy than hard science. It seems no matter what ergonomic decisions are made, the fact that we humans come in so many shapes and sizes and with different medical maladies means that it's something of a crap shoot finding a good fit. For my fairly standard size:5'10", 152 lbs, quite a few car seats can be adjusted to fit me well with respect to position, but I still get back pain on long trips in all three cars that we own (Rav4, Toyota MR2 and Honda Civic). I have taken to using some of the various aftermarket lower back wedges to make travel more tolerable. I'm sure many folks take a short test drive, fall in love with a car only to discover a week or month later that they are miserable driving it. We have aftermarket leather seats in our 02 Rav. The original owners had them put in. Having driven other 02 and 04 Ravs before purchasing ours I can't see a substantial difference in the way they feel. My preference is actually cloth because it's easier to keep clean looking, doesn't show distress as readily and is much less expensive, but that's me. Besides the arm rest you don't specify why the seats are so uncomfortable. Shape? Back support? height adjustment? Something about the material?
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Replying to: smllfry1 (Oct 20, 2004 9:06 pm) |
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When the engine idles in a.m., there is a slight grinding noise that lasts about 3 minutes. Sometimes it makes a screeching sound at first start. Drive it 2 blocks, and stop, then when engine idles, it starts the grinding noise. The dealer has replaced bearings near the belts, and put in a new clutch bearing release, and still the same issue. What else should be looked at???
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Replying to: gogiboy (Oct 21, 2004 8:40 am) The seat backs are very hard. The seat have adequate padding, but not the backs. It feels like leaning against wood. Maybe , it a question of getting used to them or wearing them in. I have never had that problem with any toyota. They all have been comfortable from the get go. Do the leather seats seem to have more padding on the back.. I think this is the only problem. They dealer has offered to change them (for a small Price) The armrest is ridiculous. It seats too low to be any use to anyone, any size thanks again By the way I am 5-3 115lbs. Maybe I am too short for the car????
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Replying to: smllfry1 (Oct 22, 2004 1:44 pm) As a RAV 4 owner for 2 years, I had the same problem.Seat backs are very hard and and I can't seem to position my neck in a comfortable place especially in long drives, thus I end up having a stiffneck 90% 0f the time. If it were an hour of travel it's ok.Im 5'10". On the other hand my wife at 5'6" finds the Rav very comfy.Toyota must have a particular height preference factored in the making of those seats.One thing we agree thought is that the armrest if theirs any is a joke. |
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I'm 5'11", 190 lbs, and I find my '01 RAV a good fit, including the armrest on the door and in the center between the front seats. They work well for me. I'm glad they're there. Maybe they were re-positioned on newer models? In general, I have to be careful about my back, but I've never had any problems with comfort in the RAV, including when I've driven it for 12 hours straight. One thing I would like - a telescoping steering column. Then I could get the perfect fit. |
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