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#1502 of 2123 Time to buy? by crh Aug 15, 2004 (2:51 pm)
We're looking into a 2004 Rav4 for a 3rd family car. I can't seem to find out when the '05s come out. I assume that once they hit the showrooms, the dealers will be a little more easy to deal with for the '04s. I live in Northern Virginia, and the Toyota dealers around here have tons of '04s on the lots. Does anyone know when the '05s will be here?
#1503 of 2123 Re: Safety of RAV4? [daryll44] by andil1 Aug 15, 2004 (6:08 pm)
Replying to: daryll44 (Aug 15, 2004 1:52 pm) Here's the link to the crash worthiness report -- http://www.hwysafety.org/vehicle%5Fratings/ce/html/0411.htm   There just was a big test done by the government on rollovers, but the Rav4 was not one of the vehicles tested.   For 2004, the side airbags only seem to be available on the loaded 4wd's. Hopefully, the 2wd's will have them as an option next year.   Your daughter is a lucky young lady! Replies to this message: crh (Aug 16, 2004 4:16 am) andil1 (Aug 16, 2004 5:41 am) tidester (Aug 16, 2004 6:18 am) crh (Aug 16, 2004 7:04 am)
#1504 of 2123 Re: Safety of RAV4? [andil1] by crh Aug 16, 2004 (4:16 am)
Replying to: andil1 (Aug 15, 2004 6:08 pm) The reason we are looking at this car is because the primary driver will be our daughter, who will be a new driver. Everything I've read concerning safety seems to point me to the RAV4. I've also noticed, when looking at the local dealer inventories, that the AWDs are the only ones that have the side curtain airbags. We are also looking at the Malibu Maxx. My husband likes the Santa Fes, but the side curtain airbags aren't an option there. Replies to this message: andil1 (Aug 16, 2004 5:41 am) tidester (Aug 16, 2004 6:18 am) crh (Aug 16, 2004 7:04 am)
#1505 of 2123 Re: Safety of RAV4? [crh] by andil1 Aug 16, 2004 (5:41 am)
Replying to: crh (Aug 16, 2004 4:16 am) CRH, are you aware that Hyundai is debuting a RAV4/CRV sized mini-SUV, the Tucson, this fall? It will have both side airbags and side curtains standard on both the 4 and 6 cyl models, and adds traction control on 6 cyl. Edmunds has a message board for it as well as an article in the Future Vehicle section. Plus the HyundaiUSA website has info. Just food for thought... Replies to this message: tidester (Aug 16, 2004 6:18 am) crh (Aug 16, 2004 7:04 am)
#1506 of 2123 Re: Safety of RAV4? [andil1] by tidester HOST Aug 16, 2004 (6:18 am)
Replying to: andil1 (Aug 16, 2004 5:41 am) Here's the link: Hyundai Tucson - 2005   tidester, host
#1507 of 2123 Re: Safety of RAV4? [andil1] by crh Aug 16, 2004 (7:04 am)
Replying to: andil1 (Aug 16, 2004 5:41 am) Thanks so much! I didn't know that. We are just in the initial stages. My husband asked me just last night if I knew whether or not Hyundai offered a smaller SUV. I'll check it out.
#1508 of 2123 The Hyundai Thing is Interesting by daryll44 Aug 16, 2004 (1:19 pm)
My guess is that will make the RAV even more price competitive. Not that ANY Toyota needs to be sold at or below cost like GM/FORD/DCX has to do. But it does mean that anyone considering a purchase now would probably get the same or better deal if they wait a month (or less) and get the '05. Replies to this message: crh (Aug 17, 2004 4:33 am)
#1509 of 2123 Re: The Hyundai Thing is Interesting [daryll44] by crh Aug 17, 2004 (4:33 am)
Replying to: daryll44 (Aug 16, 2004 1:19 pm) I did send an email to the local Hyundai dealer and he responded that they think they will have the Tucsons in two weeks. I agree with the above that waiting would be the smart thing to do. There are still alot of 04 Ravs on the lots here, and between the 05 Ravs and the Tucsons, I would imagine there will be some dealing room in a few weeks that isn't there today. I am very interested in the Hyundai but with some reservations. I feel like the Toyota is a known entity, whereas from what I've read, the Hyundais seem to have some service issues. I'm also not nuts about buying the first model year of anything...just too many unknowns. On the other hand, my husband really likes the Santa Fe, and with a significant amount of hail damage to his 96 Acura last week, he is considering a new vehicle for himself. Walking into a dealer and buying two vehicles at once might give us quite a bit of bargaining room as well.
#1510 of 2123 Yeah but you can have that same by daryll44 Aug 17, 2004 (9:21 am)
"two vehicle" leverage at Toyota as at Hyundai.   I agree that Hyundai is "up and coming". But if it were my dollars, I'd stick with Toyota.
#1511 of 2123 Safety of RAV4? by yooper53 Aug 19, 2004 (3:45 pm)
I've ruled out all but RAV4 & CR5. The fact that the Toyota has Traction/Stability Control makes it choice #1 for me. I don't believe the CR5 even offers T/S Control. Seems like it'd be safer for a young girl or anyone else to have T/S Control than not. The Toy offers that, if I understand it correctly. I currently drive a '01 Mazda Protege ES and as much as I like that car (I plan on keeping it!)I decided on a mini ute for the sole reason of ease of entrance and egress as I slide towards geezerdom at age 56. :o)   I have an unused factory strut tower brace complete kit to install.   Like, Zoom zoom man.   Yooper 53

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