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I disagree with Darien. I've driven both the 4cyl Rav and CR-V on several occasions. The issue isn't horsepower or peppiness...its torque. The CR-V feels like a Civic. The Rav-4 feels like a raised Camry. CR-V has more road noise, less power (with lower mileage?). Read the James Healy review in USA Today. He sums it up best. Think about it, if the CR-V has less hp (or is atleast noticeably slower than the RAV4) then it shouldn't get less mileage at all. His observation was that it needs either 15% more power or 15% more fuel economy. I agree with him. As for the interior, the Honda feels more refined but only when you are sitting still. Drive it and the engine feels a bit like a sewing machine. Cute for grocery moms but I can't imagine any grown man feeling comfortable in it. As for looks, the Honda has a better coat of paint and is more stylish with the hidden wheel but it comes at a cost of less interior cargo space. Either way, looks are personal preference. I guess the argument goes back and forth but the Rav4(even with the 4spd) still has more usable power (for merging, etc.) than the CR-V with better fuel economy to boot! Good luck with your purchase.
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I too had a hard time deciding between the RAV4 and CR-V. I can't even remember what exactly was the deciding factor now, but I ended up getting the CR-V. I think it had to do with the consistent quality of Honda in Consumer Reports and Toyota's inconsistency lately, plus the monopoly that Southeast Toyota dealers have on this region that pretty much force you to pay $800 for their advertising no matter which state you buy your new Toyota in and the fact that it seemed like it took a lot of expensive options to get the Toyota the way I wanted (no spare tire on the back, sunroof, etc.) that upped the price of them even more and of course, the fact that Toyota, like Honda, knows people want their products so they don't have to try hard to offer incentives or lower prices (being an Apple user, I'm used to this, but I still don't like it). In the end, they are both great vehicles and I don't think you could go wrong getting either one.
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Replying to: johnray (May 30, 2009 5:32 pm)
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Replying to: taxlawyer (May 30, 2009 4:50 pm) It's simple.. RAV4: More Power, More MPG CR-V: Less Power, Less MPG Unless you are all about looks... |
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I'm in the process to buy the RAV4 2009 6 cylinders, leather seats, mirror bk cam, 6 disc cd, ipod interface. So far, I have received one offer of $28,980. I would like to know if someone has bought the same car recently and how much paid. Any help or comment will be appreciate it. |
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I need some help in pricing out a vehicle. I'm in Maryland, have sought out the TMV invoice for what others are paying for a 4x4 4 cyl RAV4. When I pull up the TMV it includes the Destination charge in the total. #1.How is final price figured. Is tax taken onthe base price, options, accessories, and the destination charge or is the destination added after the tax? #2 Any recommended dealers who offer the best pricing? I'm finding quite a spread so far #3 Dealers tell me they have little inventory but that a boat is due to arrive with 20 plus RAV4 base models. They can reserve one for me. In reading about the Holdback article, it says dealer must have inventory on hand and the holdback percentage is 2% for Maryland. Is this another area I can reduce my price? Can someone explain to me how cars are distributed that are being shipped in. I am assuming that they are already dedicated to a dealer. If not the case, let me know. I'm green on this. #4. If I pay cash vs financing, should I expect a deeper discount from dealer or none at all. Thanks
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I haven't bought yet so can't vouch for the success... Track Rav4 prices on dealer websites that display internet pricing. I've found the following so far, just Google them for the website: Milton Ruben (Augusta, GA) Fitzgerald Auto Malls (fitzmall.com)...their prices are typically best Ourisman (Fairfax, VA) Browns (Glen Burnie, MD) R&H (Baltimore) Miller (Manassas, VA) Carmax (2 locations sell new Toyotas) For each of these, calculate their best % off MSRP for the model you want. Don't forget that several of these websites will exclude destination from the price paid, so you will have to add it back. **Theoretically,** your local dealer should match or beat the best % off MSRP you can find online for a similar vehicle. Autobrag.com recommends negotiating as a % off MSRP. Their website has a lot of good info as well. Offer below the best price you think you can get, and negotiate upwards. Deal only with the dealership's Internet Department. Good luck to all the shoppers, I hope it works...for you and me!
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Replying to: andrea01 (Jun 03, 2009 3:24 pm) 1. Sales tax is certainly calculated on all those items except (maybe, I just don't know) the destination charge. I don't have a sales tax in my state. A call to the franchise tax board should answer that question. 2. I would go to Fizmall and feel lucky that I could. I bought my RAV near where I live (well, 300 miles away) in Oregon. I contacted dealers from Nevada to California to Washington. Like your experience, the prices were all over the board and just too high. I eventually settled on a Limited at about $500 over true dealer invoice price. Fitzmall's prices seem to be about $500 below invoice on the Limiteds, although I do not know current rebates or incentives. 3. From what I have gathered, specific cars are allocated to the dealers, but they will usually swap them when they have a buyer for one. 4. Dealer's usually get some of the profit from financing, so I don't think you can expect a discount with cash. On the other hand, they know it's a done deal with cash if you can agree on a price. I just don't think you can do better by paying cash. Doesn't mean you shouldn't, though. Good luck. I love my Rav, but the buying process was so painful, after a couple months I was only a couple days from walking away and going with my second choice. Hope your purchase is smoother. |
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Does anyone here have experience buying 2009 RAV4 Limited V6 3.5L 2WD Leather recently? I want to know some experiences and expected OTD prices for it. Thank you!
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Hello everyone...My husband just got laid off, but I am carless and looking for best price in the US (I live in Calif) for Rav4Ltd,nav, leather, rack (what other option would I want?)...it will be my 5 year car and I drive the elderly community around as a volunteer. Should I drop the 4WD to keep down the noise level and roughness? Many thanks to all..can buy in Bay Area or San Diego or in between! 
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