13th Aug 2010, 21:35
Again, someone is greatly exaggerating their claims of inferiority of Toyotas. I have driven and ridden in both V6 and 4 cylinder RAV 4's, and there is NO WAY they are as loud as you say where you can't make a cell phone call. The V6 version is smooth and quiet sound wise, and you can only hear it is running when you step on it. They both have a truck like ride, but they are shorter base 4X4's, so they are what they are.
The old and tired sticking accelerator statement is worn out. Obviously, Toyota has rectified this issue, yet every one continues to dwell on it. Let me do some research, and I'll come on here and quote every last issue Chevy or Ford has had on recalled vehicles, as some argument that they are inferior. Give me a break!
14th Aug 2010, 09:36
Who's going to tell this person that the fantastic Shaker 500 system is more than likely a Japanese sound system? As a matter of fact, all of the electronics were probably manufactured in Japan or China... even that fabulous SYNC system... which has failed twice on my Ford now.
25th Aug 2010, 19:29
This post makes me laugh. I was in my RAV 4 talking on the phone the other day and the person on the other end had no problem hearing me. I had the sunroof open, 3 out of the four windows all the way down, including mine AND I was doing 70 on the highway. Maybe it's time to trade in that Startac huh? I just love how people go to such lengths to make some argument for what they think is a better vehicle. There really isn't any car made today including a low end econobox that is loud enough to interrupt a cell phone call. That is ridiculous! The car savvy friend comment just tops it off. Anyone who is really car savvy would know the Toyota is superior to any Ford, regardless of what J.D. Powers says about them.
13th Aug 2010, 15:58
Your friend has what a 1992 RAV with 400K miles on it? Mine is a Sport V-6 and it is super quiet at speed. It is so smooth while idling, that you can't hear it running. Try that with your Ford... NOT! It rides a bit truck like, but it is an SUV with 4 wheel drive, so what do you expect it to ride like? And real car savvy individuals know Toyotas are wayyyyy better than anything domestic. I should know, I just traded a crappy Trailblazer in for my RAV 4, and the two are worlds apart in all aspects of quality... in favor of the Toyota obviously.
Mine is already getting in the mid 20's for mileage on the highway, and it is brand new!! Once broken in, I am sure it will be closer to 30 mpg on trips.
Also, the 269 HP V6 is so wicked fast, it is amazing to drive. It's like a little sports car with 4 wheel drive.
The stereo is awesome, and sounds as good as anything I've ever heard in a Ford.
As far as the accelerator sticking... I don't have to floor it to get it to move like your whisper quiet Ford, so I won't worry about it sticking ever... Not that it would, now that they have rectified that issue.