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Replying to: dave_cl (Feb 05, 2008 2:59 pm) I have had mine for 9 days now, and I like it very much. My black lab hasn't set her muddy paws in it yet, but it'll happen eventually...made sure I got the gray interior instead of taupe. Almost worth buying a Sport for that dark charcoal interior, would've matched the lab fur nicely, but mine's just a Base.  I am finding it very hard not to see just how fast it is, which you are not supposed to do during this break-in period...another form of torture  Regarding insurance, I was shocked to find my insurance only went up $90/6 months from my 11-year old Tahoe to the brand new RAV4...I was bracing to get hammered worse than that, since the RAV is worth eight times what the Tahoe was. |
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Replying to: sdc2 (Feb 06, 2008 6:46 am) A Tahoe can do a LOT more damage than a RAV4 in an accident but what is probably more important to the insurance companys is the driver's "I'm in an armoured vehicle" driving attitude in a Tahoe vs the RAV4.
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Replying to: wwest (Feb 06, 2008 9:20 am) |
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Replying to: sdc2 (Feb 06, 2008 6:46 am) We deliberately stay away from dark interior colours because of the temperature rise (if the sun ever shines again). Mine is also a base, but I can't believe the bells and whistles it comes with. I have spoken to my insurance broker a couple of times, but I haven't asked about premiums. I don't want to know! On the government website, http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm (sorry, I couldn't make it link) the V6 RAV4 looks very good in terms of gas consumption. How accurate is this, though? My wife goes to FL on Sunday, Feb 17, and I had arranged pickup of the RAV4 on Monday Feb 18. Now, I am reminded that this is our (Ontario) new "Family Day" statutory holiday, so I will have to pick up on the Tuesday. That, my friend, is torture!
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Replying to: dave_cl (Feb 06, 2008 1:10 pm) The only penalty for the V6 is in the purchase price. For example the EPA rating for an AWD RAV4, the I4 is 20 city 25 highway, the V6 is 19 city 26 highway. I haven't taken a trip with mine yet, only have 325 miles so far. Got 21.2 mpg so far in city/suburban driving (in very cold weather). Others have reported in the upper 20s on the highway.
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Replying to: sdc2 (Feb 07, 2008 6:31 am) And remember Dave, anticipation is the best part. |
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Replying to: dave_cl (Feb 06, 2008 1:10 pm) We have about 18k km on our V6 Limited and think very highly of it. I think you'll be pleased. Insurance-wise, going from a Subaru Impreza to the RAV4 really didn't change the premiums much - surprisingly. Fuel economy is not bad around town for the size of the vehicle and engine (we average 18 mpg (US) in winter and 22 mpg in summer) but it's at its best on highway cruises when the rpms drop right down in 5th gear. 27-28 mpg is no problem if you can resist putting your foot into it too often. Enjoy! |
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take a look at these pictures http://www.toyota.de/Images/t7_rav05_car_gal_02_1024_tcm281-356873.jpg http://www.toyota.de/Images/t7_rav05_car_gal_24_1024_tcm281-356961.jpg Would be nice if they could offer this in the USA It comes in a Diesel version too |
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Replying to: amygud (Jan 09, 2008 7:29 pm) Just to let you know, there is a TSB out at Toyota for the noise you describe in your Aux input. Your dealer can install a filter that will eliminate that whine in your stereo when listening to your ipod. Check with your dealer and see if they can help you. If not, let me know, and there is another solution I can offer that I use on mine. Hope this helps. |
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