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#1476 of 2123 lbmcc and blackandblue by oskwi Jul 20, 2004 (4:20 pm)
Thanks for the info. I was also considering the Mazda3 wagon, but after reading the plethora of A/C problems, I think I'll scracth that off the list and concentrate on the RAV4 and Matrix.   I agree lbmcc, Fuccillo's ad campaigns are getting a little too intense for my taste. He must spend a fortune between the radio and tv advertising!   Did the two of you, or anyone else for that matter, drive/research any other vehicles before the RAV4 purchase?   Thanks for your responses!
#1477 of 2123 2005 by aliner Jul 21, 2004 (1:51 am)
I'm also from the Buffalo area and looking for a new Rav4. Anyone know when the 2005's will be here?
#1478 of 2123 Re: LA to Las Vegas? [dsds88] by vuuduu Jul 21, 2004 (8:17 pm)
Replying to: dsds88 (Jun 30, 2001 12:28 pm) You can make it from LA to Vegas in your RAV4. I did, but whould NOT recommend it. When I drove up hill, my RAV4 was straining. You have no passing power. I was only able to do about 60 m.p.h going up hill. However, the new 2004s have a 2.4L engine with 160HP which is a bit stronger.
#1480 of 2123 Oil Change by khrn Jul 26, 2004 (6:49 am)
I have recently purchased a Rav-4 and have noticed they recommend oil changes at 5,000 miles. I have always done it at 3,000 miles. I'm interested in what everyone else is doing and your recommendations. Thanks for your help. Replies to this message: wsommariva (Jul 26, 2004 10:38 am) 307web (Jul 27, 2004 2:32 pm) wsommariva (Jul 28, 2004 12:16 pm) and 3 more...
#1481 of 2123 double "Best Pick" by steve_ HOST Jul 26, 2004 (6:57 am)
Toyota SUV gets top safety pick (CNN Money)   Keep looking for the side air bag optioned ones, Diegan.   Khrn, I'd go with the factory recommendation for oil change intervals. There's no scientific basis for the old 3,000 mile rule of thumb.   Steve, Host
#1482 of 2123 Re: Oil Change [khrn] by wsommariva Jul 26, 2004 (10:38 am)
Replying to: khrn (Jul 26, 2004 6:49 am) In the olden days I also changed every 3,000 miles. Then I bought a 2000 VW and the manual had a 10,000 mile change interval!!! So I changed every 5k. We bought a 2002 RAV4 and the manual has a 7,500 interval. We change at 5k. Now, my 2004 RAV4 has the 5k interval. I change at 4k. Replies to this message: 307web (Jul 27, 2004 2:32 pm) wsommariva (Jul 28, 2004 12:16 pm) rickstrat (Jul 29, 2004 3:43 am) and 2 more...
#1483 of 2123 Re: Oil Change [wsommariva] by 307web Jul 27, 2004 (2:32 pm)
Replying to: wsommariva (Jul 26, 2004 10:38 am) Even 5K sounds frequent nowadays for a recently-designed engine. Are you sure the 5K interval wasn't already the "severe schedule?" Replies to this message: wsommariva (Jul 28, 2004 12:16 pm) rickstrat (Jul 29, 2004 3:43 am) wsommariva (Jul 29, 2004 5:08 am) and 1 more...
#1484 of 2123 Re: Oil Change [307web] by wsommariva Jul 28, 2004 (12:16 pm)
Replying to: 307web (Jul 27, 2004 2:32 pm) I am almost 100% certain that the 5k is the regular interval. I'll check tonight. I believe the severe is 3.75k Replies to this message: rickstrat (Jul 29, 2004 3:43 am) wsommariva (Jul 29, 2004 5:08 am) 307web (Jul 29, 2004 2:21 pm)
#1485 of 2123 Re: Oil Change [wsommariva] by rickstrat Jul 29, 2004 (3:43 am)
Replying to: wsommariva (Jul 28, 2004 12:16 pm) Toyota has designed a "wonderful" free option to remind you to change your oil at 4,500mi intervals. I had to dig into the manual to figure out how to turn the "maint. requir'd" idiot light off. I had already changed mine at 3k as it takes me 6 months to put that much mileage on. Replies to this message: wsommariva (Jul 29, 2004 5:08 am) 307web (Jul 29, 2004 2:21 pm)

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