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24 messages, Last post on Sep 29, 2009 at 4:55 PM
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| For '09 2 wheel drive only, with only two people 99% of the time, how adequate is the 4-cylinder? Pretty peppy or a dog? How about interior noise differences at 75 mph? How about long-term maintenance differences? Any other helpful comments on 4 vs 6 also welcome. Thanks. | |
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Replying to: tnboy (Jan 21, 2009 3:51 pm) tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper |
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Replying to: tnboy (Jan 21, 2009 3:51 pm) My highway mileage was about 28.5, 50% mountain driving. If you will be driving predominantly on freeways at 75, I would lean toward the 6-, but absent that, I find the 4- more than adequate. I am not a real "petal-to-the-metal" kind of guy. I mean, how many times do you put your foot to the floor? For me, almost never. I have a 6-cylinder Acura (TL) that is a bit of a beast., Do I need that power? Absolutely not, and I rarely use it. The 2.5L RAV engine is peppy and responsive. At the very minimum, I would suggest you give it serious consideration. |
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Replying to: tnboy (Jan 21, 2009 3:51 pm)
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Replying to: lproulx (Jan 26, 2009 12:49 am) The 4 was great. Only occasionally did I miss the power of the V-6. If I was buying again, I would save my money and get the 4. |
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My wife and I bought an 08 V6 RAV4 4x4 Limited last summer for her to haul the kids around town. It will never travel more than 100 miles from home (that's what the Yukon XL's for), but I just didn't see the point of the 4-cylinder. The mileage is basically the same. The V6 transforms this modest cute-ute into a sleeper. That thing accelerates faster than a 2000 Mustang GT. Plus with the V6 you can get the tow package and drag around up to 3500 lbs. Overall, I am extremely impressed with this vehicle. What it does (provide a lot of capability in a miniature package) it does better than any other make. I was perusing the Mercedes GLK specs after seeing a commercial, today. For $10G less, the RAV4 beats it in almost every category. Same engine, same horsepower, basically same acceleration, way better mileage, two more seats. Using MB's comparison tool, you can't even select a Toyota to compare. I guess they know. Okay, so they get points for the wood dash. Sorry, off subject. In a nutshell, getting the V6 just takes this vehicle to another level. The 2.5L is more than adequate, but it's nothing to write home about. I was recently towing a trailer with my 1,000 lb John Deere garden tractor with tiller attached. I pulled out into traffic and I saw the cars a mile out move to the left lane to pass the knucklehead towing a tractor with a micro-utility vehicle. In a matter of seconds I was up to speed and beyond. They reclaimed their spots in the right lane behind me.
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Replying to: tireguy (Feb 02, 2009 7:56 pm) -initial cost is higher -city gas mileage is lower -for DIYs the V-6 is much harder to service, try changing the rear sparkplugs -heavier weight of 6 cyl means longer stopping distance on slippery surfaces
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Replying to: typesix (Feb 03, 2009 7:01 am) City gas mileage is a bit lower. If you do the math, the average driver will spend an extra $150-200 a year. Goes toward the fun factor. The iridium tipped spark plugs don't need to be changed until 100,000 miles! Yes, it may be a bit heavier, but the RAV brakes are very good--stopping is not an issue. The V-6 is the main reason I picked the RAV over the CR-V. After a couple of test drives, it was an easy decision.
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Replying to: junebug1701 (Feb 05, 2009 10:19 pm)
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Replying to: typesix (Feb 06, 2009 8:07 am) Could be an urban legend about the cold engine. I recall hearing Click and Clack warning about the possibility of high mileage plugs seizing so some proactive loosening may be in order.
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