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Replying to: dmh1 (Mar 22, 2006 8:48 pm) the rear window flips up manually or with the remote. Some people do not understand this feature. |
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Replying to: sandstorm4 (Mar 26, 2006 5:27 am) I thought about purchasing a new 2006 RAV4, but am thinking about other manufacturers at this point. I might wait until the new CR-V comes out next year. |
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Replying to: sandstorm4 (Mar 26, 2006 5:27 am) EPA mileage rating is 22-27 mpg, which I find to be accurate. My overall average is about 24.5 mpg. I exceed 28 when driving all day on the interstate at 55-69 mph. (I drive with a light foot, and drive mostly in flatlands.) A lot of the complaints were from new buyers who had green engines. I didn't have any problems with rattles, although more than a few buyers had the "dash rattle." There was a TSB on it, and that fixed the problem for some. I think the sound system is just fine. Then again, I'm not a person who makes the rear storage area into a bass speaker and tries to rattle the fillings of pedestrians. I think the radio range is decent, and I like that the system has both CD and cassette. You need to drive one to see if the 2.0 liter has enough passing kick for you. If not, the 2.4 liter starting in the 2004 (I think) and forward is pretty strong, but of course would cost more than a 2001. Hope this helps. -ss4
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I have a 2003 Rav4 AWD (sport) with only 33,000 (wifes tender Arizona and Florida) miles that has the horrible Bridgestone Duellers. We have the 235/60R16 100H size. They are LOUD and worn worse than any tires I have ever owned. I have scowered the internet (including Tirerack.com) for input on a good replacement that is A) QUIET, B) has long tread life, and C) maybe will give us better gas mileage (at least not worse than 18 - 20 combined hwy/city. QUIET is most important as these are so loud you cant talk inside. PS... Toyota tells me to replace with Duellers and I walk away from them. First Question: Does anyone have any suggestions on replacment tires that they have been REALLY happy with for this size on a AWD? Please give me size and speed rating you bought. Second Question: I have read several owners that have bought the Michelin HydroEdge and have been really REALLY happy. The problem I see is that its only T speed rated and not H. Has anyone here done the T rated for at least 15,000 miles and been ok with them? Thanks alot for the feedback!!!!
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Replying to: artcb (Mar 29, 2006 7:57 pm) |
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Replying to: suvshopper4 (Mar 29, 2006 5:19 pm) |
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I have a mechanical question. We just bought a 2006 RAV4 base model, 2WD, V6 this evening. On the way home at certain freeway speeds the thing pulled from side to side every few seconds requiring constant steering correction (making it hard to concentrate on traffic). When a slight road bump was encountered the front end shimmied for a brief time. It does something else that may be related -- when stopped and slightly turning the steering wheel from side to side it "catches" at top dead center. Does anyone know if this car is broken or if this is how the RAV4 behaves normally? Needless to say I deeply regret getting it and hate myself for not test driving it several miles. Thanks, Bill-at-the-Beach. |
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Replying to: billatthebeach (Mar 31, 2006 8:54 pm) Steve, Host
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Replying to: steve_ (Mar 31, 2006 9:10 pm) Bill-at-the-Beach |
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Replying to: billatthebeach (Mar 31, 2006 8:54 pm) Something is wrong, and it sounds dangerous. As you say, time to drive *slowly* to the dealer. Good luck. -ss4
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