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#4615 of 4666 Worries? by 01taurussel Oct 01, 2007 (5:53 pm)
Hi Folks, taking a look at CR-V and RAV4. I am concerned about the engine revving and not moving the car forward. My folks 03 Explorer is the SLOWEST transmission to shift - its delay is very pronounced. I dont think its unsafe since the car is slow even when you floor it. Is this on all 4-cyl models? Just some? What is the reasons for the hesisation? I see this happens with Camry's and Solaras as well. I just want a safe, reliable auto for my fiance. IF the tranny is like the explorer's - just lazy, I don't care I am used to Fords Replies to this message: raviola4 (Oct 02, 2007 3:21 am) 01taurussel (Oct 02, 2007 4:04 am) cbmorton (Oct 02, 2007 4:16 am) ogrerugby (Oct 02, 2007 9:55 am) andrelaplume (Oct 05, 2007 8:49 am) djmont (Dec 30, 2007 12:32 pm)
#4616 of 4666 Re: Worries? [01taurussel] by raviola4 Oct 02, 2007 (3:21 am)
Replying to: 01taurussel (Oct 01, 2007 5:53 pm) I assume Toyota has the problem fixed now, but can't confirm. Mine is an early model 4 cyl. 06 Rav. There is a TSB out there that covers this issue which i've previously reported as a serious flaw. Since having it done a few months ago, car has run flawlessly, good pick up, no hesitation and mileage improved to boot. Believe only with 4 cyl. and again, i'd think they fixed the problem. Knowing this, test drive a 4 cyl. I'm sure the 6 will rocket you forward, but mine does well, consistently 23-24 around local and 26-28 (even 30 on one trip)highway. Replies to this message: 01taurussel (Oct 02, 2007 4:04 am) cbmorton (Oct 02, 2007 4:16 am) ogrerugby (Oct 02, 2007 9:55 am)
#4617 of 4666 Re: Worries? [raviola4] by 01taurussel Oct 02, 2007 (4:04 am)
Replying to: raviola4 (Oct 02, 2007 3:21 am) Does the 07 have this TSB or is it just with the 06? Im gonna test drive one soon. I'd like the V6, but I bet its thirsty! Replies to this message: cbmorton (Oct 02, 2007 4:16 am)
#4618 of 4666 Re: Worries? [01taurussel] by cbmorton Oct 02, 2007 (4:16 am)
Replying to: 01taurussel (Oct 02, 2007 4:04 am) The TSB also affects the early part of the 2007 model year. Any 2007s still on lots shouldn't be affected. I have the V6 - it's only slightly thirstier than the four-cylinder. I get a consistent 21-22 mpg around town and 27-28 on the highway, even 29-30 a couple of times.
#4619 of 4666 Gas Mileage by 01taurussel Oct 02, 2007 (4:57 am)
Thats not bad for gas mileage at all.......I wonder why Edmunds got like 16-17mpg ? Lead foot? Replies to this message: cbmorton (Oct 02, 2007 5:49 am) ateixeira (Oct 02, 2007 8:26 am) 01taurussel (Oct 02, 2007 10:41 am) ateixeira (Oct 02, 2007 11:46 am) and 3 more...
#4620 of 4666 Re: Gas Mileage [01taurussel] by cbmorton Oct 02, 2007 (5:49 am)
Replying to: 01taurussel (Oct 02, 2007 4:57 am) Sure, just like in any other car it depends on how hard you push it and what kind of driving you do. Edmunds' long-term test of a RAV4 V6 included some pretty good mpg figures when they were using the car in more of a day-to-day vs. a road test mode.
#4621 of 4666 Re: Gas Mileage [01taurussel] by ateixeira Oct 02, 2007 (8:26 am)
Replying to: 01taurussel (Oct 02, 2007 4:57 am) They are lead foots. I have the same engine in my Sienna, and I'm averaging 25mpg or so, mostly suburbs/highway. My low is 23mpg and my high is 30.6mpg on a trip. If you want the V6, get the V6. Consumer Reports noted only a 1 mpg difference between the V6 and the 4 banger RAV4. Replies to this message: 01taurussel (Oct 02, 2007 10:41 am) ateixeira (Oct 02, 2007 11:46 am) 01taurussel (Oct 02, 2007 2:42 pm) and 2 more...
#4622 of 4666 Re: Worries? [raviola4] by ogrerugby Oct 02, 2007 (9:55 am)
Replying to: raviola4 (Oct 02, 2007 3:21 am) raviola4, do you have the details on that TSB? I have an 06 Rav4 4 cyl with the same lag issue and will be brining it in for service shortly. I'd love to have that info available to show them.
#4623 of 4666 Re: Gas Mileage [ateixeira] by 01taurussel Oct 02, 2007 (10:41 am)
Replying to: ateixeira (Oct 02, 2007 8:26 am) Does the AWD model lower gas mileage much? Replies to this message: ateixeira (Oct 02, 2007 11:46 am) 01taurussel (Oct 02, 2007 2:42 pm) jimdrew (Oct 02, 2007 5:32 pm) ateixeira (Oct 04, 2007 8:23 am)
#4624 of 4666 Re: Gas Mileage [01taurussel] by ateixeira Oct 02, 2007 (11:46 am)
Replying to: 01taurussel (Oct 02, 2007 10:41 am) I've seen the I-4 compared to the V6, but not AWD vs. FWD. Toyota uses a part-time system, so there shouldn't be too much extra drag in the drivetrain. You just have to carry a little extra weight around. Figure you lose 1 or 2 mpg, tops. Replies to this message: 01taurussel (Oct 02, 2007 2:42 pm) jimdrew (Oct 02, 2007 5:32 pm) ateixeira (Oct 04, 2007 8:23 am)

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