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Re: Worries? [01taurussel]
by raviola4
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Oct 02, 2007 (3:21 am)
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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.
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Re: Worries? [raviola4]
by 01taurussel
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Oct 02, 2007 (4:04 am)
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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!
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Re: Worries? [01taurussel]
by cbmorton
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Oct 02, 2007 (4:16 am)
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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.
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Gas Mileage
by 01taurussel
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Oct 02, 2007 (4:57 am)
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Thats not bad for gas mileage at all.......I wonder why Edmunds got like 16-17mpg ? Lead foot?
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Re: Gas Mileage [01taurussel]
by cbmorton
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Oct 02, 2007 (5:49 am)
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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.
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Re: Gas Mileage [01taurussel]
by ateixeira
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Oct 02, 2007 (8:26 am)
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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.
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Re: Worries? [raviola4]
by ogrerugby
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Oct 02, 2007 (9:55 am)
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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.
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Re: Gas Mileage [ateixeira]
by 01taurussel
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Oct 02, 2007 (10:41 am)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Oct 02, 2007 8:26 am)
Does the AWD model lower gas mileage much?
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Re: Gas Mileage [01taurussel]
by ateixeira
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Oct 02, 2007 (11:46 am)
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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.
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Re: Gas Mileage [ateixeira]
by 01taurussel
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Oct 02, 2007 (2:42 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Oct 02, 2007 11:46 am)
How would you say these compare to CR-V's? Honda dealerships will NOT deal CR-V's! I am thinking about RAV4 or CR-V
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