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Re: Ride Quality [cfreas1]
by verdi942
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Nov 28, 2007 (9:57 am)
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Replying to: cfreas1 (Nov 28, 2007 6:42 am)
Mine came with about 26 lbs; an increase to 32 helped the mpg, but had little effect on the ride, which I find to be too jiggly on all but really smooth roads.
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Re: Ride Quality [verdi942]
by cfreas1
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Nov 28, 2007 (2:06 pm)
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Replying to: verdi942 (Nov 28, 2007 9:57 am)
Jiggly! Thats the feeling! It's as if the seat is on a spring. I don't get the feeling that the rest of the car is moving, just me. Even at a moderate stop, I feel like a bobble head doll for about four bobbles. They are small, but noticeable. And on newly paved roads, I feel a jiggle over every small undulation. It is probably something I just have to get accustomed.
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Re: Ride Quality [cfreas1]
by verdi942
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Nov 28, 2007 (3:13 pm)
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Replying to: cfreas1 (Nov 28, 2007 2:06 pm)
Yes, we'll both have to get used to the stiff "SUV" type ride. It's not a real SUV, as in, "truck based", but it does fail to damp out small bumps, just like, say, an Explorer. It also uses more gas than a vehicle of its size and weight should, IMHO. Still, I have to say, I like it a lot.
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What's This?
by verdi942
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Nov 29, 2007 (8:42 am)
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On my 2007 RAV4 AWD, there are curved pieces of clear plastic glued on both rear doors, in the lower rear corners. Also on the body panels just to the rear of the doors. I only noticed them because of dirt trapped along their edges. Does anyone know what they are? Should I, or the dealer peel them off? Thanks for any help.
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Re: What's This? [verdi942]
by bdyment
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Nov 29, 2007 (1:45 pm)
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Replying to: verdi942 (Nov 29, 2007 8:42 am)
Those are there to protect the paint from stone and sand chips from the wheels. They were installed at the factory. Best to leave them on.
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Re: What's This? [bdyment]
by verdi942
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Nov 30, 2007 (9:08 am)
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Replying to: bdyment (Nov 29, 2007 1:45 pm)
Thanks for the info; although those plastic stick-on protectors are totally cheesy - why couldn't they have simply continued with the very effective "pebble-grain" stuff already sprayed on the rocker panels? GM and Ford do! Speaking of the paint, I'm finding my white Toyota paint to be VERY fragile! Every day I see minor scratches on the hood, doors, etc. There doesn't seem to be much of a protective clearcoat. I'm running out of touch-up paint! Is it just me or my car?
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- #332 of 404
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Re: What's This? [verdi942]
by 719b
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Nov 30, 2007 (10:35 am)
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Replying to: verdi942 (Nov 30, 2007 9:08 am)
just my thoughts and not based on any documentation.
for many years toyota and quality have been synonymous. ever since toyota has made an attempt to take over the #1 position in auto sales throughout the world, they have been neglecting quality and emphasizing quantity.
the more the output, the closer you get to the point of diminishing return... i think toyota has reached that point.
after reading the postings on this site and other automobile sites, i have never seen as many complaints about the annoying rattles, cheap paint, unknown engine noises, knocking in the steering column that toyota now has. there are many other complaints, but i think you get the point.
like i said this is just my opinion.
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Re: What's This? [719b]
by verdi942
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Nov 30, 2007 (11:29 am)
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Replying to: 719b (Nov 30, 2007 10:35 am)
I share your opinion. This is my first Toyota. I wanted a crossover vehicle of the RAV4's size; the USA competition was much more expensive. I also drive an '04 Buick, and I can tell you that GM has matched Toyota in assembly quality, zero defects and 100% reliability. When it comes to minor bits of content, such as a Driver Info Center, backup sensors, auto door locks and headlights, etc., etc., Toyota is obviously failing to go the extra mile. Add to that such issues as paint durability, space and fuel efficiency, all of which seem to have taken a back seat to keeping the MSRP at some "low" point - things that, for a few $$ would make a BIG difference to me in terms of satisfaction, well, I'm underwhelmed. Buying American looks like the future, IMO.
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Vibration issue at speeds over 50mph
by kelntomh
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Dec 05, 2007 (11:16 am)
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Hi,
I have a 2007 RAV4 4x4 base model with V6. I have noticed that when driving on smooth roads at speeds greater than 50 mph I can feel a vibration through my feet and also in the seat that seems to come and go. Sometimes I can feel it in the steering wheel as well. It is not a major vibration, but it is annoying. I had the car to the dealership twice and they just rebalanced the wheels and rotated the tires, but that did not make any difference. Does anyone else have a vibration issue when driving at faster speeds.
Thanks.
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Re: Vibration issue at speeds over 50mph [kelntomh]
by cbmorton
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Dec 05, 2007 (11:30 am)
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Replying to: kelntomh (Dec 05, 2007 11:16 am)
Yes - some V6 AWD models from MY2006 and part of 2007 have this issue. Ask your dealer about Toyota's service bulletin TC006-07. Dealers will replace the AWD ECU to cure the vibration.
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