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#1529 of 2123 Re: Gender bias with RAV4? [scottdude] by postal40 Aug 24, 2004 (6:07 am)
Replying to: scottdude (Jun 22, 2001 4:01 pm) Scottdude   when you mentioned that you noticed that every RAV4 was driven by a woman , i myself have noticed that also . but when i shopped for new SUV , the RAV4 was hottest looking [in my eyes] small size SUV out there . So when i bought my 04 RAV4 , it was white L . i forgot all about 'gender' and focused on what I WANTED . let me know when you get your RAV4 .   cheers
#1530 of 2123 postal40 has side air bags by jcliffro Aug 24, 2004 (6:44 am)
I am glad you contributed to the demand for side air bag equipped Toyotas. Note that my gripe with Toyota has never been that side air bags are an option, it is that Toyota equips NONE of their RAV-4s, base Highlanders or SR-5 or Sport 4-Runners with those options in the entire Gulf States region, Southern California and, I'm sure, other sections of the country as well. What that means for people in these regions who cannot wait to order a vehicle is that they have NO CHOICE as to side air bags and I believe it is that policy which is shameful and reprehensible. If it is Toyota's distributor that orders the vehicles that way, I still believe Toyota itself should step in and right that terrible wrong. You are so lucky you live in an area of the country where you have a choice. Just for the record, may we all have that general area where you live? Replies to this message: postal40 (Aug 25, 2004 2:20 am) crh (Sep 11, 2004 4:30 am)
#1531 of 2123 Re: postal40 has side air bags [jcliffro] by postal40 Aug 25, 2004 (2:20 am)
Replying to: jcliffro (Aug 24, 2004 6:44 am) certainly , i reside in baltimore area, i test drove 3 '04 RAVs at 3 different Toyota dealerships . and every one of them had side/curtain air bags in them . So imagine my surprise to hear the good folks in Gulfs,West Coast,other locations, not having a CHOICE . i couldnt even imagine a Highlander or 4Runner without side/curtain air bag option. Yes , i agree whomever made that policy is 'shameful and reprehensible'. If my Toyota dealer told me i had to 'wait' for airbag option for my 04' RAV , i would had 04' CRV EX [side airbags standard] parked in my driveway now . your suggestion about Toyota Corp. stepping in and correct this wrongful practice is good one .
#1532 of 2123 airbags by rhouser2 Aug 25, 2004 (5:20 am)
yes you have a choice. refuse to take one of the lot and order one with what you want on it. it's that simple.
#1533 of 2123 ordering by jcliffro Aug 25, 2004 (7:35 am)
It isn't that simple to order a vehicle for someone who suddenly finds they want a new car and cannot wait 3 to 5 months. Toyota needs to fix this wrong or more people will do as Postal40 says....buy Hondas or other makes. And when Toyota is offering rebates on RAV4s, Highlanders and 4Runners ON DEALER LOTS of up to $1500, do you think it is fair to have to pay over $2,000 plus tax (loss of rebate and cost of side air bags) just to get that life saving option? I might consider looking in the Baltimore area rather than give my business to dealers or distributors who are contributing to this injustice. Replies to this message: postal40 (Aug 25, 2004 10:29 am)
#1534 of 2123 Re: ordering [jcliffro] by postal40 Aug 25, 2004 (10:29 am)
Replying to: jcliffro (Aug 25, 2004 7:35 am) No ,i do not think its fair that some of you have to pay over 2 grand and the rest of us dont ,for the right to own side/curtain airbags . those Toyotas are expensive investments,you buyers deserve better . I bought my RAV4 L from Carmax/Toyota dealer . while i was in showroom , i read that Carmax has locations in '20 cities'? Maybe you wont need to come all the way out to Baltimore to get your RAV . I also read that Toyota $750 rebate expires 8/31 ,any word on whether Toyota would extend it ?
#1535 of 2123 thanks postal40 by jcliffro Aug 25, 2004 (1:46 pm)
Now helpful information like you have provided is what makes chat postings like this so invaluable. Great idea on contacting Carmax directly and thank you so much for your response.   PS Maryland and WVA are the only 2 states to which I have not been, so picking up a new Toyota and seeing Annapolis, Baltimore, Cumberland and whatever there is to see in WVA and then winding my way back to New Orleans doesn't sound too bad to me. Kind of like those who take delivery of a new BMW in Germany, tool around and then ship it home. Replies to this message: postal40 (Aug 26, 2004 8:06 am)
#1536 of 2123 ordering airbags by rhouser2 Aug 25, 2004 (5:40 pm)
who told you it would take 3-5 months to take delivery of a vehicle you order? that's a bunch of crap! the salesman i talked to said it would take 6-8 weeks. not much longer than a domestic company. you have got to stop getting pushed around by these sales people.
#1537 of 2123 pushed around? by jcliffro Aug 25, 2004 (6:18 pm)
were you present? was I pushed around? you have to stop making statements about situations you know nothing about. perhaps the sales people you talked to were taking you for a ride. you do seem like the gullible type to me.
#1538 of 2123 by steve_ HOST Aug 25, 2004 (8:07 pm)
Can we rave about the RAV and not about each other please?   thanks,   Steve, Host

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