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Replying to: jimd4 (Sep 18, 2006 6:59 am) The Mitsubishi Montero, Suzuki Grand Vitara and XL-7 and MB G-wagen (I guess that's still sold here) are the others I can find. The Honda CR-V dropped it for 2007. So, out of ~89 SUVs being sold in the US, 6 have the spare hanging off the back (link). Any more? |
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Does anyone know if Toyota has rectified the RAV4 2006 torque steer problem due to too powerful V6 engine for their 2007 V6 models? 
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Replying to: happyharry (Sep 18, 2006 10:16 pm) I doubt very much that Toyota made any fixes to the 2007 at what is really a half year+ of production. I have driven several 2006 v6 Ravs and I thought the torgue steer is something you get used to pretty fast unless you are going to floor it at every traffic light. You do have to pay attention at highway speed if you make a hard accel so you stay in lane but I think that would be a natural thing. It is funny that at other sites some people claim there is no torgue steer!
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Replying to: jimd4 (Sep 19, 2006 3:36 am) http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/jm/07mazdaspeed3.htm Had the opportunity of test-driving the Rav4 V6 model during early Spring this year on snow/slippery road condition and I found it takes more than "getting used to" in properly controlling a vehicle with an out-of-proportion power-weight ratio vehicle. Being a mechanical engineer for 25 years I know how important it is to have balanced design on any machinery without over-emphasis on certain design-element of the machine, and there is no reason for anyone to risk their safety in driving an improperly designed vehicle, not to mention if that particular someone is your beloved family member. We can't expect any "other people claimed there is no torque steer at other sites" to be valid statement every time as opinion's validity lies with individual's technical knowledge, keen observation and analytical capacity. Severe competition lately in auto industry drives auto-makers to push out new models without detail engineering their products, and sharing valid information prior to vehicle purchase instead of subsequent regret is one of virtue of having this forum.
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Replying to: happyharry (Sep 19, 2006 10:48 am) |
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Replying to: happyharry (Sep 19, 2006 10:48 am) It stems from the FWD being the primary mode of operation and the fact that the rear would get a max of 40% distrubtion of power if needed. Not the best AWD system, but not bad considering it kicks in pretty quick. (I floored it in the dirt and got minimal wheel spin at the front wheels with the 4WD lock turned off) A better AWD system is on the Subaru's b/c it's symetrical (always on) but then people would complain about the reduced gas mileage). Wonder if it would be better if Toyo had rear wheel drive by default instead. The V-6 IS fun in the RAV! |
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To 3rd row owners. I may be buying a Rav4 w/3rd row (dealer xfer) sight unseen. I know the limitations (kids only, kneecaps in your face, etc) and it would be for emergency use only (extra child friend along for ride to games, movies, etc) so no one should feel the need to warn me. I have a question on the exact mechanics of getting to the 3rd row. I know the second row slides forward and folds mostly flat. But does it tumble up toward the driver seat also, or do you have to sort of crawl over the back corner of the folded seat? If a seat does tumble forward, is it only the small seat (of the 60/40 split)? (Meaning 3rd row access is only from passenger side?). Thanks.
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Replying to: rav4mn (Sep 25, 2006 8:04 pm) |
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My 2003 Highlander (perfect car) lease is due in a few months and I am considering the Rav4 V6 2WD Limited. After reading some of the posts of the 2006 I am getting skeptical about the car. Can anyone tell me if the 2007 has less problems? or have been resolved? New in the forum, enjoy very much the discussions. 
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Replying to: jak3 (Sep 06, 2006 8:40 pm) |
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