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from cars101.com: X: Automatic (and in LL, Automatic Sportshift 4speed): 1st 2.785, 2nd 1.545, 3rd 1.0, 4th 0.694 reverse 2.272; final 4.444 XT: Automatic SportShift 4speed: 1st 2.785, 2nd 1.545. 3rd 1.0, 4th 0.694, reverse 2.272. Final 4.111 Note XT's final drive ratio is lower. This explains why the Turbo keeps its engine revs down at freeway cruising speeds (at 60 mph, I see around 2K revs.). Motor Trend claims the XT gets from 0 to 60 in about 6.6 sec, ..vs.. 9.9 sec for the X series. They also remark that the turbo is a twin scroller, and doesn't have the usual turbo rush (latter seems true for me). You will use more fuel with the XT. I have yet to break 20 mpg with mine, though nearly all my driving's on local streets with plenty of traffic lights. At least the engine doesn't burn oil  And as for the magic foam, tkay, a lot of that went away in lieu of silicone lube on the wiring harnesses in the roof (wires like to move around up there and they kept rubbing the roof or the plastic light housing). Once it warms up here I'll know whether or not the new setup works. |
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Replying to: leo2633 (May 06, 2008 12:47 pm) What exit? 
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Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (May 06, 2008 2:45 pm) I guess a certain person who called your engine a lemon now has his foot in his mouth. 
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Replying to: ateixeira (May 07, 2008 10:08 am) Exit 82 on the Garden State Parkway. If you are interested, go to their website, and print yourself out a $250.00 coupon. It'll pay for your gas and tolls! Seriously, though, it's probably only a few hours away for you. Len |
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Replying to: bbthomas (May 06, 2008 3:28 pm) Edit: Toyota does use a shorter final drive for its AWD Sienna, compared to the FWD model. So it's likely they do the same for the RAV4. Make sure you read the whole review, though. You might miss some highlights: * most lateral grip (tied) * most HP * lightest * best ride * best visibility * 2nd best braking * most ground clearance * tightest turning circle (despite AWD) * most balanced weight distribution * highest towing capacity * most headroom front and rear * most front legroom * 2nd best figure 8 The funny part was this: this rare thing called "great outward vision." So true!
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Replying to: ateixeira (May 07, 2008 10:25 am) , people don't __want__ vision! They want gun slit windows tinted almost opaque! That way they're "invisible" and can drive like crazy - until they pile into someone else !!  And (perhaps  ), big vehicle sales, along with gansta specials, are doin' fine down there. Seriously, good visibility is great to have (if nothing else, to help avoid the "fools") and the '09 Forester stacks up very well there.
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Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (May 07, 2008 11:43 am) You build a car with terrible visibility to the rear, then market a $2000 Navigation system with a backup cam! Win-Win! Subaru was guilty, too, on the original Tribeca. It's much better now. |
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Replying to: ateixeira (May 07, 2008 10:25 am) |
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referred to by an Edmunds Straightline blog link: http://www.ukipme.com/engineoftheyear/winners_08/2_25.html
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