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#177 of 254 RAV4 08 Limited 4cyl. 4WD by markc514056 Dec 02, 2007 (7:42 pm)
I just took my RAV4 with 1,150 miles on it on it's first 500 mile roundtrip on the NY State Thruway. I tried babying it and set the cruise for 67 mph and averaged 28 mpg. Since everyone was passing me, there were long stretches when I never touched the gas pedal, one time I didn't touch it for over 100 miles. Is this about the best I can expect? Thanks for your input. Replies to this message: verdi942 (Dec 03, 2007 3:51 am) markc514056 (Dec 03, 2007 4:34 pm) curvigurl (Dec 04, 2007 6:11 pm) and 5 more...
#178 of 254 Re: RAV4 08 Limited 4cyl. 4WD [markc514056] by verdi942 Dec 03, 2007 (3:51 am)
Replying to: markc514056 (Dec 02, 2007 7:42 pm) markc, I can't say if 28 mpg is the best you can expect, but it's about the best that I've gotten. If, like me, you're disappointed in your RAV 4 4cyl's mpg, what would be your guess as to what it should get? Replies to this message: markc514056 (Dec 03, 2007 4:34 pm) curvigurl (Dec 04, 2007 6:11 pm) blufz1 (Dec 04, 2007 9:20 pm) albondigas (Dec 24, 2007 7:10 pm) verdi942 (Dec 24, 2007 10:19 pm) hackd (Dec 25, 2007 1:19 pm) cruiser10 (Dec 26, 2007 8:16 am)
#179 of 254 Re: RAV4 08 Limited 4cyl. 4WD [verdi942] by markc514056 Dec 03, 2007 (4:34 pm)
Replying to: verdi942 (Dec 03, 2007 3:51 am) I'm not sure, was hoping for about 30 mpg, I make the same trip with a 2006 Vibe and average 36 mpg. I guess it really doesn't matter, I'm stuck now. No, just kidding, it's a nice vehicle so far and a couple of mpg's really doesn't matter. Thank you for your reply. Replies to this message: curvigurl (Dec 04, 2007 6:11 pm) blufz1 (Dec 04, 2007 9:20 pm) albondigas (Dec 24, 2007 7:10 pm) verdi942 (Dec 24, 2007 10:19 pm) hackd (Dec 25, 2007 1:19 pm) cruiser10 (Dec 26, 2007 8:16 am)
#181 of 254 gas mileage by curvigurl Dec 04, 2007 (6:11 pm)
Replying to: markc514056 (Dec 03, 2007 4:34 pm) My heart is totally broken... Honestly, I searched long and hard for a new car, researching mileage, storage space, etc... In reality, I shopped for 2.5 months and test drove over ten different cars... The RAV4 had the best mileage for an SUV thus far and was not a HYBRID... Which I could not afford one of those at the ticket price that was offered.. However, for what I spend in gas, maybe I should have...    The reason, I chose this car was because it seemed to offer more benefits in the long run for the money... My honda civic hatchback rarely needed any extra maintenance and lasted 16 years with over 130, 000 miles... and still I got better gas mileage than my Toyota RAV 4... GAS is outrageously priced today...   Consistently, I am paying over $40 to fill my tank... the gas mileage advertised at 25- 30 mpg...With that thought in mind, I decided to give it a shot... Instead of purchasing a SCION or another smaller car...   Boy, did I make a mistake...   It is a JOKE driving this car... and believing the so called experts who rated this car, they should be embarrassed... But, of course.... all they want to do is SELL cars...   Well...I THOUGHT WRONG... Although, I baby this car and love it...Unfortunately, I have never gotten over 21 mpg... Which is disgusting... Since, I cannot afford to DRIVE it now... Because, I cannot afford the GAS... I expected at least 25 mpg... The very least... I may have to sell this car and take a LOSS now... that sucks royally... Not to mention, I had to take back to the dealer 4 times to repair the steering column... They broke that when they installed an alarm system...Oh, also, if you hear buzzing in your MP3 player, they are willing to install a filter... The dealership just realized that the music WINDS when you accelerate....   You know, when I bought my HONDA....I got the mileage that they said, "I would".... I don't get it...   Really, I should have stayed with HONDA... they have never failed me yet..AGAIN...WHAT WAS I THINKING...   When you find something great, you should stay with it...   LOYALTY...pays off..... Replies to this message: blufz1 (Dec 04, 2007 9:20 pm) albondigas (Dec 24, 2007 7:10 pm) verdi942 (Dec 24, 2007 10:19 pm) hackd (Dec 25, 2007 1:19 pm) cruiser10 (Dec 26, 2007 8:16 am)
#182 of 254 Re: gas mileage [curvigurl] by blufz1 Dec 04, 2007 (9:20 pm)
Replying to: curvigurl (Dec 04, 2007 6:11 pm) Hang in! It costs too much to trade cars. Wait a few years for a Honda diesel. Good luck.
#183 of 254 Re: gas mileage [curvigurl] by albondigas Dec 24, 2007 (7:10 pm)
Replying to: curvigurl (Dec 04, 2007 6:11 pm) Going to sell at a loss, eh? Well, email me if you're serious. The RAV4 is a nice ride and I think someone who's a little more cluefull could probably beat the revised EPA numbers. SUV's (or even crossovers ) don't get the same mileage as sedans--now you know. Now, what about you check your tire pressure and learn to coast to a stop, use cruise control, and get into the higher gears more quickly, eh?   This is an example of how Toyota's "infallibility" is working against it.
#184 of 254 Re: gas mileage [curvigurl] by verdi942 Dec 24, 2007 (10:19 pm)
Replying to: curvigurl (Dec 04, 2007 6:11 pm) I've learned the same lesson - it's a crossover/SUV, NOT a Camry sedan, Soooooo.....fuggeddabout 30+ mpg! I'm noticing some mpg improvement as the engine breaks in...with 3,000 miles, I'm now averaging 24 mpg [that's 1/3 each city, suburban and highway driving]. No, I'm not too happy, but I'll have to live with it for a couple of years. And, yes, I blame Toyota for not doing more [5 or 6-speed transmission; easier coasting, less wind resistance, less WEIGHT, etc.] to save gas in the RAV4. Shoulda got the V6, no?
#185 of 254 Rav 4, ces1938 by ces1938 Dec 25, 2007 (6:43 am)
You are right, it is not a sedan, also you hit the nail on the head what you said about the 5 speed transmission... your off as for as weight, the Camry out weighs the Rav... also the wind resistance is correct, should not have had to get the V6 gas mileage tho.... I sold a 2002 Honda mini van and bought the 2006 Rav, have almost 20 K miles on it and the gas mileage has not improved on bit, I am avg. about 23 mpg with mostly highway driving, or on a trip I can get 25 to 26 mpg, as long as I DON'T use the cruse, it wrecks the gas mileage.... in fact my 4100 lb. with a 240 hp engine would beat it on the highway.... tough lesson huh, one I wont forget for a while.... I also have a 2005 Camry with 4 cyl. gets great gas mileage all the time....
#186 of 254 Re: gas mileage [curvigurl] by hackd Dec 25, 2007 (1:19 pm)
Replying to: curvigurl (Dec 04, 2007 6:11 pm) You can't afford the car since you expected 25 MPG and never get over 21 MPG? Sounds to me like you couldn't afford the car in the first place. 4 MPG should not make or break a budget.

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