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SUVs Toyota RAV4 RAV4 - 2009 4-cylinder vs 6 cylinder
24 messages, Last post on Sep 29, 2009 at 4:55 PM
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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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Replying to: steve_ (Feb 06, 2009 10:25 am)
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Replying to: wwest (Feb 06, 2009 10:41 am)
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Replying to: steve_ (Feb 06, 2009 10:53 am) |
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Here's some "real world" mileage figures: Brand new 2009 V6....took it on a trip to New Mexico and Arizona starting in Minnesota. 4,498 miles....22.6 miles per gallon. 70-80 miles per hour on freeways plus city driving, lots of baggage. There ya go. |
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Replying to: tnboy (Jan 21, 2009 3:51 pm)
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We recently purchased a new 09 Rav4 for my wife. She wanted a mid size SUV to replace her 03 CR-V. Did a lot of looking, driving, and comparing before the purchase. Comparing smoothness of drive train, handling, ride, dollar value, resale value, and visibility out the back, she decided on the Rav4. I wanted the 6 because the CR-V's 4 cylinder was always a bit rough compared to my Pilot's V6. Especially when idling with the AC on. I also wanted the 6 because its tranny is 5 or 6 speeds and the 4 cylinder is only 4 speeds like the CR-V was. She liked a particular Rav4 Sport because of the interior and exterior colors, ride, handling, and other items. I checked out the window sticker first thing and said "NO, this is a 4 cylinder". But to satisfy her, I drove it. We bought it. The 4 cylinder engine is peppy and smooth. As it turns out the real world fuel mileage is way better than I expected it would be. She is getting 4-5 mpg better in her commute to work than she got with her CR-V. The tranny shifts like a dream and seems to always be in the perfect gear for conditions. It seems to accelerate to highway speeds just as quick as my V6 Pilot and gets a lot better MPG in the process. She hasn't said, "I told you so", but I couldn't blame her if she did. We have 3 cars and the Rav4 is always the first choice if it is available. For towing or carrying heavy loads the V6 would be a better choice. But so would a bigger heavier vehicle. However the purchase price, which I was willing to pay, the better mileage and most likely the better trade in down the road dictate the 4 to be a better choice for us. Keep in mind this new 2.5 liter simply feels smoother and a lot more capable than the 2.4 did. The 6 cost more going in and will likely bring less trade-in down the road due to gas prices. THE V6 RAV4 IS EXTREMELY QUICK and fun to drive, and it's mileage on the road very close to the 4. However, around town the 4 is a better choice. So I recon we all have to decide how a car is to be driven and go from there. Different strokes for different folks.  Kip |
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