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#3054 of 3149 Re: Thoughts Please [sandra4453] by arrowleaf Sep 13, 2009 (6:01 pm)
Replying to: sandra4453 (Sep 13, 2009 2:52 pm) Just be aware that most SUVs of any size have a rear tailgate that opens UP. The RAV4 is one of the few that has a tailgate hinge on the right. How important is this for you?   You'll lose a significant amount of money if you trade your CRV for a RAV4 -- but the RAV4 has outstanding reliability ratings, so if you plan on holding on to the car for 7 years or more it might be worth the change. Just FYI - in addition to my 2009 RAV4, I have a 1996 Camry with 167,800 miles on it. I expect to keep the Camry for at least another 75,000 miles. Toyotas are road warriors.
#3055 of 3149 Re: Thoughts Please [sandra4453] by puneecar Sep 13, 2009 (6:13 pm)
Replying to: sandra4453 (Sep 13, 2009 2:52 pm) funny, it's quite the opposite living in NYC with Parallel Parking. THe swingout doors of a Rav4 might be a problem for me but I guess in preference of 3rdRow, I'm hoping unloading before parking wont turn out to be too troublesome. Perhaps sticking some bumper pads on either the runners or your car to prevent to hard bump. Or Keep magnetic bumper pads in your trunk that you could slap on your door when it's unloading time so it's not a permanent eyesore when on the road.   Purchased from Lawrence Toyota, NJ 26,438 OTD (including NYS 8.875% Tax)   $ 23.992.00 (Quoted.. TMV the time but still cheaper OTD compared to others) $ 7.70 (Online Reg Fee - I did most my paper via Phone/Fax/Email) $ 150.00 (NY Reg Fee -i think it should be higher, but we'll see in a month) $ 169.00 (Doc Fee)   Car Specs: *Base 4x4 4Cyl *[QV] Extra Value Package *[TH] 3rd Row Seating ( subtract apprx 700$+/- if you dont want 3rd Row) *Molding on the Trunk Bumper to prevent cargo from scratching paint (i dont think it's standard but it was included with mine w/o charge) *Preferred Preference Package (FirstAide Kit, CargoNet etc .. came included free)   Worked thru Internet Dept w/ Matt Bliffert. Great Guy, Frequent Followups via email and phone daily to keep you assured that they'r working on finding your car and keeping you updated on it's progress. Willing to conduct paperwork via fax and email. All around nice guy, no hard selling, just suggestions. No BS "required" options like Etching even though it's already on the car. a few more extras onthe car that he didnt even bother suggested charging me since I didnt ask for it.   btw, 3rdRow inthe specific color I wanted was extremely hard to find. there are at least 10 toyota dealers closer to me and yet nobody was able to "find" it in the past 2 wks, yet Matt (&crew) found the car in under 24hrs after a few false positives and had it brought up to NJ 250 miles from Maryland in under the next 24hrs. with all the horror stories of relying on the dealer to "find" the car for the buyer, I was extremely nervous, but MattBliffert Lawrence Toyota was extremely awesome about it. I hope the rest of Lawrence is just as great and it's not just an isolated occurrence there. Natalie, the F&I person was also very patient and not pushy on options. Much of it might have to do with being somewhat educated in carbuying despite being a 1st time buyer. Do your research, read up, and sound knowledgeable and they'll probably be less likely to try tricks with you.   East Coast Toyota, NJ however still owes me 5000$ in downpayment money. These guys on the other hand will tell you VIN Etching is required even after you insist they're not, and POINT OUT to them on the contract itself that it's optional. I hope I dont have to resort to CC CHargeback & Small Claims Court, but if it comes to that, Im definitely getting back more than what they currently owe me to pay for "punitive damages" and expenses.   Good Luck Shopping Everyone.
#3056 of 3149 Re: Thoughts Please [kyfdx] by sandra4453 Sep 13, 2009 (6:27 pm)
Replying to: kyfdx (Sep 13, 2009 4:17 pm) Thanks kyfdx. I could start using the back seats instead of the cargo area in back and avoid using the tailgate at all. Bummer. And like you, I'd have a hard time and am having a hard time, justifying trading in my car because of the hit I'm going to take but, I'm ending up hating the vehicle now. It's not just the trunk. I feel like I'm sitting in a truck...the RAV is cozy, more comfortable...feels more like a car, to me.   I take a hit now, get it over with and lose a couple of thousand or, drive a car that I regret buying and forfeit the pleasure derived from that new car feeling. What a web I've woven!
#3057 of 3149 Dealer Installed Options by evergreen Sep 14, 2009 (10:06 am)
Does anyone know of a website that lists the dealer install options available and the pricing for these options? Replies to this message: puneecar (Sep 14, 2009 10:28 am) evergreen (Sep 16, 2009 10:14 am)
#3058 of 3149 Re: Dealer Installed Options [evergreen] by puneecar Sep 14, 2009 (10:28 am)
Replying to: evergreen (Sep 14, 2009 10:06 am) truecar will list invoice vs msrp prices for almost all the options for the car.   http://truecar.com/Toyota/RAV4/2010/options-B8019190.html   ...or change the model of the car to your preference. i dont know how much the dealer will actually charge for them though. My guess is it's probably also negotiable and they'll probably try to ccharge you MSRP. but Im just guessing, I didnt quite have a chance to ask for a brochure and pricing yet, but if you find out, pls let us kno. Replies to this message: evergreen (Sep 16, 2009 10:14 am)
#3059 of 3149 Rear Ended Pre-owned 2006 RAV4 by tom0059 Sep 15, 2009 (5:39 pm)
Last week end we found a 2006 RAV4 with 36k miles, asking was $19k. Got dealer down to $16,800 which included a trade in for our clunker. I decided to think about it and later ran a Carfax only to discover it was rear ended 3 months earlier.   Not sure if I missed a great deal or passed up a possible problem with a rear ended used car. Vehicle was clean, ran well. It was not a Toyota certified pre-owned.   Would you buy a used RAV4 without a "cettification"?   Anyone with similar situation or comments? Replies to this message: evergreen (Sep 16, 2009 10:27 am) tom0059 (Sep 16, 2009 4:17 pm)
#3060 of 3149 Re: Dealer Installed Options [puneecar] by evergreen Sep 16, 2009 (10:14 am)
Replying to: puneecar (Sep 14, 2009 10:28 am) Thanks, puneecar...that is exactly what I was looking for.
#3061 of 3149 Re: Rear Ended Pre-owned 2006 RAV4 [tom0059] by evergreen Sep 16, 2009 (10:27 am)
Replying to: tom0059 (Sep 15, 2009 5:39 pm) Just because a car has been in an accident doesn't always mean it should be avoided. A couple months ago, we got rear ended in my wife's car, a 2004 Suzuki Verona. The other vehicle was an old pickup with the kind of shocks that raised it by about a foot. The truck pushed my trunk in like it was an accordian but didn't hit the bumper. The Verona ran just fine after the accident and, after the insurance company paid $4500 to get it fixed, is actually in better shape now than it was before. The body shop took out a small ding in one of the rear doors that was not related to the accident and painter the bumper which had some scratches. The old trunk lid also had some scratches that are now gone since they had to replace the trunk lid. If I were looking to buy this vehicle, I would be more interested today than before the accident as it looks a lot better. Replies to this message: tom0059 (Sep 16, 2009 4:17 pm)
#3062 of 3149 Re: Rear Ended Pre-owned 2006 RAV4 [evergreen] by tom0059 Sep 16, 2009 (4:17 pm)
Replying to: evergreen (Sep 16, 2009 10:27 am) As you know, looks can be deceiving. Sure it looks great, but sometimes I guess you just have to go with the "gut." Not only did the owner dump the car right after the accident but there is no CPO offerred. So I guess I'm more concerned with future mechanical problems that may have resulted than I am with cosmetics. If it were my own car it would be a different story.
#3063 of 3149 Re: Thoughts Please [sandra4453] by phx1021 Sep 16, 2009 (7:30 pm)
Replying to: sandra4453 (Sep 13, 2009 2:52 pm) sandra4453: I used to haave a similar problem on my SUV where when the tailgate was up it would hit the garage door. I just left a towel in the back of the SUV, and placed it on the outside when opening the SUV hatch to prevent it from getting scratched up when opening. Just open the tailgate slowly and there should be no problems.

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