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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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| Does anybody know when does Toyota plan to redo the Rav4 2006 or 2007 ? | |
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Replying to: petl (Nov 01, 2004 11:47 am) Can we expect a bigger engine ? More cargo room ?
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Replying to: smllfry1 (Oct 20, 2004 9:06 pm) Yes, the seatback is pretty damn hard. And the seat itself doesn't give good thigh support - it's too short. To open the power windows is awkward too. Not only is it very LOW on the door panel, but you have to squeeze your arm between your body and the door to reach it. Also, the way the seat is set up, you can't get a comfortable footing on the gad pedal. Its as if your foot wants to go through it. As for resting your right leg, forget about it. Your leg has nowhere to rest and just dangles as you accelerate. A couple of hours of driving and you leg is numb. It's such a shame because these problems detract from an otherwise GREAT little and SAFE SUV (I have the side air curtains). It's got to the point that I don't enjoy driving the Rav because it's too uncomfortable and awkward the way it seats. I enjoy driving my Sante Fe A LOT better and my wife uses the Rav which she doesn't mind, but she's not as picky with cars as I. Does anybody agree with the problems I have and how did you overcome them? Changed seats? Of just live with it?
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Replying to: 55535432 (Oct 13, 2004 8:30 pm) Yet you blame Toyota for your own foolish decisions. Even the finance rate. What, you couldn't shop for a lower one yourself??? I don't get it. I suggest instead of blaming Toyota for everything wrong in your life, that you start talking responsibility for your mistakes and actions. |
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