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Re: Auto-Off Headlights '07 RAV4 [dmcshaw] by sdc2
Sep 22, 2008 (6:16 am)
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Replying to: dmcshaw (Sep 21, 2008 8:26 am)

You'll get used to it. Just remember to turn on the headlights whenever you flip your rear view mirror to night mode.
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Re: Auto-Off Headlights '07 RAV4 [sdc2] by dmcshaw
Sep 22, 2008 (3:41 pm)
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Replying to: sdc2 (Sep 22, 2008 6:16 am)

Well, actually, I've already swapped out the day/night manual mirror, too! I replaced it with an auto-dimming mirror with a compass and built-in garage door opener buttons. I've added body side moldings and step rails. Now, the only thing left to change would be the stupid lights. Oh, well, I should have stuck with my Highlander. I was spoiled by all the amenities it had, I guess, but decided to down-size a bit to save gas. No big deal, just an annoyance over what I was used to. It just doesn't make sense to me that Toyota would scrimp on that, it's such a small thing. Weird.
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Is this a good deal? by xxshiftyxx
Nov 10, 2008 (4:13 pm)
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I've been looking for a used RAV4. I got them down to $21750 including doc fee (he says required in our state by law) but not taxes or registration. He listed it at $23750. It's the 2007 RAV4 Limited fully tricked out with only 14,190 miles on it. Trying to decide on this or a 2009 or 2008 v6 limited one - someone said they got theirs down to $26570 or something. Keep in mind the features below are standard but also include the extras (like bluetooth that comes with the JBL speakers). It also has a clean carfax and autocheck record. Doesn't have NAVI is about it. He even said it has towing package parts. THere's no major cosmetic defects or rust either. Here's this deal:
 
Exterior
Aerodynamic multi-reflector halogen headlamps w/auto-off
Black roof rails w/cross bars
Chrome grille
Color-keyed bumpers
Color-keyed door handles
Color-keyed hard shell spare tire cover
Color-keyed heated foldable pwr mirrors
Color-keyed rear spoiler w/stop lamp
FOG LIGHTS
High Solar Energy-Absorbing glass
Intermittent rear wiper
LED rear lamps
Rear privacy glass
Side-opening rear door w/hold-open feature
Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers
Interior
(10) cup/bottle holders
(3) 12V auxiliary pwr outlets
60/40 split fabric-trimmed rear bench w/slide/recline function, 1-touch fold-flat lever, height-adjustable headrest, center armrest
AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer-inc: MP3/WMA capability, aux input jack, (6) speakers
Amber-illuminated Optitron instrument cluster-inc: speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, LCD odometer w/(2) tripmeters
Cargo area storage pockets in wheel housing w/(2) cupholders
Cruise control w/brake deceleration feature
Digital clock
Direct tire pressure monitor system
Door panel storage pockets, bottle holders
Dual glove boxes w/upper box one-push open/close
Dual visor vanity mirrors w/sliding extensions, roof-mounted vanity light
Dual-zone automatic air conditioning w/air filtration, information display, micro dust/pollen removal capability
Engine Immobilizer
Fabric-trimmed 8-way pwr driver/4-way manual passenger seats-inc: pwr driver lumbar support, height adjustment, seatback pockets
Fender-mounted mast antenna
Illuminated entry-inc: key illumination, interior light, front map light
Interior footwell lighting
Leather-wrapped shift knob w/metallic insert, gated shifter
Leather-wrapped tilt/telescoping steering wheel w/audio controls
Multi-function center console-inc: (2) illuminated cupholders, storage box, cell phone storage pocket
Outside temp gauge
Pwr door locks
Pwr windows w/driver-side auto up/down & jam protection
Rear deck storage-inc: water-repellant foldable deck board
Rear window defogger w/timer
Remote hood/fuel filler door releases
Remote keyless entry
Tonneau cover w/cargo net
Mechanical
17" x 7.0 6-spoke aluminum wheels
3.5L DOHC SFI 24-valve dual VVT-i V6 engine
5-speed ECT automatic transmission
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/brake assist
Double-wishbone rear suspension w/coil springs
Downhill assist control (DAC)
Electric pwr rack & pinion steering
Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD)
Front/rear stabilizer bars
Full-size spare tire
Hill start assist control (HAC)
Independent Macpherson strut front suspension
On-demand 4-wheel drive
P225/65R17 all-season tires
Pwr vented front/rear solid disc brakes
Traction control (TRAC)
Vehicle stability control (VSC)
Safety
3-point seat belts for all seating positions w/adjustable front seatbelt anchors
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/brake assist
Child protector rear door locks
Child restraint system (ISOFIX CRS) top tether anchors for all rear seating positions
Collapsible steering column
Driver/front passenger advanced airbag system
Driver/front passenger front seat-mounted side airbags
Drivers emergency locking retractor (ELR) seatbelt
Front & 2nd row roll-sensing side curtain airbags
Front crumple zone
Passengers automatic locking retractor (ALR) & emergency locking retractor (ELR) seatbelts
Side impact door beams
Traction control (TRAC)
Vehicle stability control (VSC)
 
Brakes
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Brake Type: Pwr
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.8 x
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.2 x
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³): 73.0
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³): 36.4
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 9.6
Engine
Displacement: 3.5L/216
Engine Type: Gas V6
Fuel System: SFI
SAE Net Horsepower RPM: 269 6200
SAE Net Torque RPM: 246 4700
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in): 66.3
Length, Overall (in): 181.1
Min Ground Clearance (in): 7.5
Tread Width, Front (in): 61.4
Tread Width, Rear (in): 61.4
Wheelbase (in): 104.7
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 71.5
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 15.9
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room (in): 40.8
Front Hip Room (in): 53.8
Front Leg Room (in): 41.8
Front Shoulder Room (in): 57.1
Passenger Capacity: 5
Passenger Volume (ft³): 108.2
Second Head Room (in): 39.7
Second Hip Room (in): 52.4
Second Leg Room (in): 38.3
Second Shoulder Room (in): 55.3
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 21
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 28
Steering
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 2.7
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 14.6
Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 34.8
Summary
Body Style: 4 Door
Vehicle Name: RAV4
Suspension
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): 0.95
Suspension Type - Front: MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): w/Stabilizer bar
Suspension Type - Rear: Double-Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): w/Stabilizer bar
Tires
Front Tire Size: P225/65R17
Rear Tire Size: P225/65R17
Spare Tire Size: P225/65R17
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 200
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 2000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 2000
Transmission
Drivetrain: 4-Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.76
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 3.08
First Gear Ratio (:1): 4.24
Fourth Gear Rato (:1): 1.05
Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.38
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.36
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.52
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic w/OD
Trans Type: 5
Vehicle
EPA Classification: Sport Utility Vehicle
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3675
Wheels
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Front Wheel Size (in): 17 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in): 17 x 7.0
Spare Wheel Size (in): 17 x 7.0
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Where are all the detailed dealer bulletins by xxshiftyxx
Nov 10, 2008 (5:06 pm)
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Where can I find all the technical service bulletins for free? I'm about to purchase an 07 RAV4 Limited edition and I want to check all the issues that are associated with it. I've looked at LemonLaws.Info but it doesn't seem to say a whole lot.
 
Can I just bring it in to a dealer within the first 36,000 miles and ask that all these things be fixed?
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Re: Where are all the detailed dealer bulletins [xxshiftyxx] by tidester HOST
Nov 10, 2008 (9:12 pm)
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Replying to: xxshiftyxx (Nov 10, 2008 5:06 pm)

You may want to have a look at You, Your Vehicle and the Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) .
 
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Re: Where are all the detailed dealer bulletins [tidester] by xxshiftyxx
Nov 11, 2008 (5:38 am)
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Replying to: tidester (Nov 10, 2008 9:12 pm)

Thanks for the link.
 
Do you think that used RAV4 deal is a good one?
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Re: Where are all the detailed dealer bulletins [xxshiftyxx] by tidester HOST
Nov 11, 2008 (10:43 am)
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Replying to: xxshiftyxx (Nov 11, 2008 5:38 am)

Do you think that used RAV4 deal is a good one?
 
I think RAV4 owners would be better able to judge that. Anyone?
 
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Re: Where are all the detailed dealer bulletins [tidester] by xxshiftyxx
Nov 12, 2008 (8:07 pm)
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Replying to: tidester (Nov 11, 2008 10:43 am)

we decided it was a good deal. it had only 14K miles, leather, heated seats, tow prep, jbl speakers w/ bluetooth, fog lights, daytime lights, great tread left on tires, little to no blemishes, tourneau cover and cargo net, and the backseat side airbags. basically the previous owners put everything on it except the navigation. then they got bored and traded it in for lexus suv. hopefully nothing will go wrong but it still has over half it's warranty left.
 
Bonus #1 - this dealership was giving 120% of KBB fair value minus any extra repairs. he said our tires needed replacing and we had a scratched bumper. that brought our value down to sub-$9000 on our 40K miles 2004 civic ex. but the 120% gave us a trade in value of 10127. this is higher than anything I can find on ebay completed sales so we're happy.
 
Bonus #2 - I applied for the FirstAgain loan at 6.44% instead of dealer financing. but when I told the dealer this he said his local bank might be willing to match. he called them up and they said yes after a credit check. the bonus is that when we got home i got an email from firstagain saying we were denied the loan but that was ok because dealer got great rate.
 
Bonus #3 - dealer gave us $300 off of $700 ResistAll carpet, leather, and paint treatment. $400 addon seems high but knowing our carelessness and kids tendencies to spill juices, throw up, drop food this will be great for us. plus it protects the paint and they'll fix for free if it stains. after checking what others have paid and the fact i hate waxing cars this was a good deal to us.
 
Bonus #4 - we couldn't pick up the car until 5 days later. but with my work distance this means i'll get to use up the gas in my trade in and get a full tank once i trade it in.
 
I"m so excited. I just feel a bit odd owning a gold colored tricked up leather SUV when it's so not me to spend money on leather, nor choose gold color. I'd rather keep the money. But this deal was too good.
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Re: Where are all the detailed dealer bulletins [xxshiftyxx] by tidester HOST
Nov 13, 2008 (11:44 am)
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Replying to: xxshiftyxx (Nov 12, 2008 8:07 pm)

Congrats! It sounds like you got a great deal and the important thing is that you're happy with it.
 
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SUVs and Smart Shopper
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Disable tire pressure sensor 2007 RAV4 by gloriasf221
Nov 26, 2008 (5:31 pm)
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My husband purchased winter tires for my 2007 Rav 4 which do not have the RFID tire sensor in the valve. How do I disable the sensor so I don't have the indicator light on all winter.

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