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Replying to: matthattan1587 (Jun 18, 2006 4:22 pm) 
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Replying to: lir (Jun 18, 2006 4:40 pm) It's fun to try to explain the CRV/Accord mpg difference, heh.
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Replying to: heel2toe (Jun 18, 2006 4:43 pm) |
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Replying to: matthattan1587 (Jun 18, 2006 4:22 pm) The Xterra and Explorer are trucks so if you want car-like handling those should be out. Trucks normally have worse fuel economy as well. The JGC has been notorius for being the least reliable of all midsized SUV's. See CR for recent models The Pilot is as big as the Exporer and is a Honda on an Odyssey frame. It's big but should handle like the Odyssey. The RAV is on it's own frame, slightly smaller than a Camry, but with the 3.5L V6 it's far and away the fastest of all. Warranties: Nissan and Toyota Reliability: Toyota and Honda Resale value: Toyota and Honda Safety features: ( fill in the blanks ) VSC/Trac ABS/BA/EBD S&C A/B? Crash tests: IIHS Fuel Economy: RAV V6 by a huge margin
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Replying to: kdhspyder (Jun 19, 2006 5:01 am) I don't own a RAV4 yet but have driven 6-8 on long test drives and compare them to my Audi. The luxury is not there but it is a good basic performance hauler. It is faster than a new Audi A6 Advant and $20K cheaper so if you are looking for value and fun it is in the sweet spot of SUVs. Some of the reported problems of paint chipping and windshield cracks on RAV4W are a concern. It all depends on what you want. |
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I spoke with Toyota Customer service today and they told me 2007 RAV4 will be available probably late October and info should be available in late August. We shall see. |
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| Can someone tell me how good or bad the 2006 RAV4 V6 automatic transmission is? What notches does it have? Is it possible to disable overdrive? | |
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Replying to: ukludge (Jun 19, 2006 7:55 am) Yes you can keep it in 4th gear by moving the shift lever to one side sort of like "Tiptronic" Not sure why you would want to. It will increse the RPM by 29%, wear out your engine and kill your highway milage.
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Hiya, Checked out the Sport version of the RAV4 last weekend and had to disqualify it from my choices! We could not find a way to raise or lower the tailgate glass. The RAV4 OAL is 181 inches and the side-swinging tailgate adds another 48 inches for a total of 229 inches! That's longer than a Suburban as well as a Tundra Double-cab! At 229 inches, I won't be able to load anything in the back without opening my garage door. At least the CR-V's liftgate glass opens. Is there a way to open the tailgate glass that I missed? Thanks, P.S. Here in N. Calif, you have to buy the limited + $3000 option package to get leather seats. And is there anything other than the hideous looking (and feeling) injected plastic steering wheel?
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Replying to: jimd4 (Jun 19, 2006 9:06 am) Sometimes, when you drive thru hilly area it pays off to disable overdrive; it excludes annoying back and forth gear switching
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