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#1801 of 2123 Re: 2004 Automatic Tranny Issue [deadindallas] by scoti1 Apr 03, 2005 (8:49 am)
Replying to: deadindallas (Apr 01, 2005 1:46 pm) $9k to fixed a sludged engine? That's absurd! It is also absurd that you are having to deal with this in 3-yr. old vehicle with only 45k miles. If you had one of the models covered under the sludge policy (Camry, Sienna, Highlander, Avalon, Celica, and a couple of Lexus models), supposedly you would only need to show proof of one oil change per year to get the engine fixed for free.
#1802 of 2123 Re: 2004 Automatic Tranny Issue [deadindallas] by scoti1 by kraft Apr 03, 2005 (10:51 am)
Scotti, you were way off being so quick to take the opportunity to flaunt sludge. Consider what you responded to. A $9K price to repair something that costs $5K tops for a factory new short block out the door installed, not just a fixer upper? Then trade in a brand new Prius, taking a big depreciation hit, to prove a point? The story is absurd, and I think your reaction could qualify too. Replies to this message: scoti1 (Apr 03, 2005 1:10 pm)
#1803 of 2123 Re: 2004 Automatic Tranny Issue [deadindallas] by scoti1 [kraft] by scoti1 Apr 03, 2005 (1:10 pm)
Replying to: kraft (Apr 03, 2005 10:51 am) ???????   That is what I said-- it is absurd to try to charge someone $9k to fix a sludged engine.   Couldn't you get a brand new engine for less than that?
#1804 of 2123 Re: 2004 Automatic Tranny Issue [deadindallas] by scoti1 Apr 03, 2005 (1:32 pm)
Replying to: deadindallas (Apr 01, 2005 1:46 pm) deadindallas - one more thing, you may want to read cindyc's post (starting around #1738 here in the Rav4 discussion). She was able to get the dealership to cover her repair after initially being denied.
#1805 of 2123 2005 RAV4/FWD...only 20.3 mpg at city? by goyoneuff Apr 05, 2005 (7:56 pm)
Hello all, My wife and I got a new RAV4 2005 FWD, only 1 month old, with 1250 miles on it. Right now we're getting ONLY 20.3 mpg at city. I've check it four times and this is an average. Is this OK for this car? Should we go and visit the "doctor" to check if something is wrong with our RAV4? Thanks a lot to all, K. Replies to this message: tidester (Apr 05, 2005 8:16 pm) goyoneuff (Apr 06, 2005 5:35 am) tidester (Apr 06, 2005 7:43 am)
#1806 of 2123 Re: 2005 RAV4/FWD...only 20.3 mpg at city? [goyoneuff] by tidester HOST Apr 05, 2005 (8:16 pm)
Replying to: goyoneuff (Apr 05, 2005 7:56 pm) If I'm not mistaken the RAV4 is rated at 24 mpg in the city by EPA. I think their figures generally are a little on the high side. Also, it does take a vehicle some time to "break in." You should see your mileage gradually improve. Of course, it also depends on your own specific driving circumstances.   tidester, host Replies to this message: goyoneuff (Apr 06, 2005 5:35 am) tidester (Apr 06, 2005 7:43 am)
#1807 of 2123 Re: 2005 RAV4/FWD...only 20.3 mpg at city? [tidester] by goyoneuff Apr 06, 2005 (5:35 am)
Replying to: tidester (Apr 05, 2005 8:16 pm) Thank you tidester. How long do you think would it take to "break in" (by the way, what do you mean with this?)? And, what are the specific driving circumstances? I can tell you, we're located in Houston area, not much of hills around here. I don't know if this is kind of the circumstances you're talking about. Would you please explain us this? Thank you, K. Replies to this message: tidester (Apr 06, 2005 7:43 am)
#1808 of 2123 Re: 2005 RAV4/FWD...only 20.3 mpg at city? [goyoneuff] by tidester HOST Apr 06, 2005 (7:43 am)
Replying to: goyoneuff (Apr 06, 2005 5:35 am) I don't have have direct experience with the RAV-4 but generally break in can range from about 5,000 to 10,000 miles for various vehicles.   Factors affecting your mileage include the amount of stop and go driving you do and how rapidly you accelerate. Being in Houston the terrain is not an issue affecting your mileage.   tidester, host
#1809 of 2123 RAV MPG by typesix Apr 06, 2005 (8:40 am)
Sounds about right. I have 2004 4 cyl Highlander(same engine/tranny) and average 19 mpg all city. I believe that mine is about 500 lb heavier and is rated 22 mpg city.
#1810 of 2123 Does Honda REALLY sell 4X as many CR-Vs? by daryll44 Apr 07, 2005 (6:19 am)
I was close to buying a RAV when I stumbled into the Honda showroom. While the CR-V doesn't look quite as "cool" as the RAV, I must admit the salesman did a good job of convincing me to reconsider. One thing that he said was that CR-V outsold RAV four to one. Is that REALLY true? I need to buy what's right for ME, regardless if four times as many buy something else. Nevertheless, the huge difference DOES make me wonder (if CR-V is the better vehicle). Replies to this message: steve_ (Apr 07, 2005 6:25 am) petl (Apr 07, 2005 9:03 am) mcdawgg (Apr 08, 2005 5:53 am)

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