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#470 of 479 Re: Ex35AWD in snow [sun7] by redrose1 Jan 25, 2009 (6:04 am)
Replying to: sun7 (Dec 29, 2008 6:38 pm) glad to hear it performed well in the snow.   How do you or other owners feel about cargo space?Would 2 people have enough room for luggage for a long road trip?   Thanks! Replies to this message: krhame (Jan 26, 2009 7:45 pm) awgd8 (Apr 23, 2009 6:31 pm)
#471 of 479 Cargo Space by carjim Jan 25, 2009 (6:56 pm)
Because I have not taken a "long road trip" but just an overnight for two, I would say it would be adequate--barely.   But lower the rear seats and the answer changes to "plenty." The trade-off is lack of privacy with luggage in view. Replies to this message: kullenberg (Jan 27, 2009 7:33 am)
#472 of 479 Re: Ex35AWD in snow [redrose1] by krhame Jan 26, 2009 (7:45 pm)
Replying to: redrose1 (Jan 25, 2009 6:04 am) How long of a road trip? I think you will have plenty of room. I and two others are currently on a business trip that is 3.5 hours from our home. Due to the nature of the conference, we had to each bring 1-2 bags as well as hanging clothes. We are quite comfortable.   The back seats lay down expanding the cargo area. I have now had my car for 1 month. I am extremely pleased with this vehicle.
#473 of 479 Re: Cargo Space [carjim] by kullenberg Jan 27, 2009 (7:33 am)
Replying to: carjim (Jan 25, 2009 6:56 pm) My wife and I and a small dog, are on our second trip from NC to Ca, and while we have changed our packing techniques, we have found it quite adequate.
#474 of 479 EX35 versus a RAV4 by mattygump Apr 15, 2009 (1:53 pm)
I'm getting a new car for my wife and she's going to be putting on about 70 miles per day for her commute to work. We're between the EX35 and the RAV4. Aside from price difference (which don't get me wrong is cause enough alone to make a decision), anybody have a very strong feeling about an absolute reason why we should definitely get one or the other? Replies to this message: qbrozen (Apr 15, 2009 4:59 pm) cap58 (Apr 16, 2009 4:25 am) lfo (Apr 18, 2009 2:18 pm)
#475 of 479 Re: EX35 versus a RAV4 [mattygump] by qbrozen Apr 15, 2009 (4:59 pm)
Replying to: mattygump (Apr 15, 2009 1:53 pm) Unless you feel the need for speed, I can't imagine picking the EX. It would be MY personal choice, but if I were buying for the wife, I'd try desperately to get her to pick the RAV. Cheaper, larger inside, and FAR better gas mileage.
#476 of 479 Re: EX35 versus a RAV4 [mattygump] by cap58 Apr 16, 2009 (4:25 am)
Replying to: mattygump (Apr 15, 2009 1:53 pm) No contest - go with the EX35. I've had mine since the first week they came out and travel between Cleveland and Dayton for work every week. The car is very comfortable for the long drive and handles well in bad weather. I feel safe in the car. My sister used to own a RAV4, which was fine for her since she lived in the city and did local driving. I can't imagine it comfortable for regular long trips. I have over 33000 miles on my EX35 already in about 16 months - it's an excellent car.
#477 of 479 Re: EX35 versus a RAV4 [mattygump] by lfo Apr 18, 2009 (2:18 pm)
Replying to: mattygump (Apr 15, 2009 1:53 pm) You can't really compare the cars. You need to look at your priorities and finances. It's like comparing the CR-V to the EX35. Which is like comparing the Civic to the G35. The EX35 is far more sophisticated of a vehicle, in terms of engine and interior and mechanics and electronics etc. The RAV-4s interior and amenities are more economical car than luxury car. I hated the interior, but I wanted something more luxurious. It is more based on the Corolla. So I think your question should just be how nice of a car do you want/need and then also consider other obvious differences: fuel economy (for the 4 cylinder it will be far better) and cargo room (much better on the RAV-4; consider the EX35 a small hatchback with raised seating position and AWD). I think the RAV-4 is more SUVish and will not handle like a car, which the EX35 does.   After having my EX35 for a month now, it's not an SUV or crossover. It has raised seating position and AWD (both pluses and SUVish) and bigger tires, but not much else SUVish. I think it is best said to be the Infiniti G-level version of a Toyota Matrix or Pontiac Vibe or Subaru WRX hatch with those few SUVish features mentioned above. Fancy Infiniti version of those with more SUV looking garb (aka beefed up a tad). That suits me well, but don't expect it to be a Murano or a RAV-4 or CR-V or RDX or Q5.
#478 of 479 EX35AWD- Previous owner of 08 Rav4 AWD V6 SPORT by awgd8 Apr 23, 2009 (6:24 pm)
I traded in my 5 months old 08 RAV4 V6 4WD sport to a brand new EX35 Journey AWD. When it comes to fuel mileage the difference is probably around 2 miles per gallon. The RAV4 tranny is very picky and sometimes you needed an abrupt passing power and the tranny is very slow to react or downshift. The reason why the RAV4 V6 has a better fuel mileage is bec. you`ll find the tachometer at around 1.5k rpm on the 5th gear all the time- even at 35mph speed. That means the engines 269HP is matched to a fuel economy tranny- this tends the tranny to shift early to the overdrive gears. I think I was averaging 20 or 21 miles per gallon on the awd RAV4 mixed driving. Whereas, the EX35 is about 19MPG average (mixed).   The Rav4 is an econobox suv. I hate the thin sound proofing specially the firewall and the fender area. You could hear every bit of stone hitting the underside fender and the engine`s mechanical noise (valves etc...) The sports trim is a bit stiff bec. of the sport shocks and 18" rims. The best thing about the V6 Rav4 is the power off the line. It is about 300 IBS lighter than my EX35. So, my butt dyno off the line seems like the RAVY V6 is quicker or has more torque.   Rav4 advantage: Lighter, roomier, uses regular gas   Now comes the EX35 AWD. EX35 jOURNEY is a lot better than the RAV4. The topend is superb for a crossover car! It is very quiet even flooring the gas. If you like to drive fast and won`t attract attention when flooring it then the EX35 is your best fit bec. the exhaust note is toned down compare to the G35 that I drove as a loaner. Passing power with less effort is A+! This is the car that has the smoothest power delivery system. You won`t feel that neck breaking torque most G35/G37 cars have. The EX35 is so smooth that you feel like it doesn`t have that dyno butt torque I normally felt on the RAV4 V6. If you like to feel the torque, you need to get the G37 or maybe the REAR WHEEL Drive version of the EX35. (0-60 in 5.5-5.8 sec) AWD (6.5 sec 0-60) You also have an option to use the manual mode/DS or a full automatic gearing. The sound proofing is night and day compare to the RAV4. The EX35 has the best AWD system that can switch to 100% rear wheel drive power in some situation.   Minor problem with the EX35 is the huge sideview mirror combined with the A-PILLAR that causes minor blindspot. The view in the rear is ok. (Removing the rear headrest will give you more view of the rear. My only complaint is that the rear legroom is really small. I`m only 5"7 and I bet no adult would sit comfortably behind me. If I have to choose all over again, I would probably get the new G37 sedan bec. of the performance advantage. But, if this is for your wife, EX35 is the best car to give!
#479 of 479 Re: Ex35AWD in snow [redrose1] by awgd8 Apr 23, 2009 (6:31 pm)
Replying to: redrose1 (Jan 25, 2009 6:04 am) Yes, you have enough room for 4 to 5 luggages when the rear seat is folded. Maybe 10 luggages if you stack them up on their sides. LOL!

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