Would you buy 2013 Rav4? - Page 3

doane2u · 12-01-2012, 07:27 PM

I've heard a lot of interest in turbo diesels.. The Mazda CX5 may get one too, but it will probably only be in Europe for the next year or so.

How noisy are they?

Blogson · 12-01-2012, 07:32 PM

I wouldn't buy the 2013 in preference to keeping my 2011 V6. The 2013 Toyota 4-banger has less power than my wife's 2010 CRV, which is barely adequate for the upgrade mountain road passing power needed in much of our driving environment. Painful though it would be to contemplate I would likely rather have the Ford Escape 2.0L Ecoboost.

veliksam · 12-01-2012, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doane2u

I've heard a lot of interest in turbo diesels.. The Mazda CX5 may get one too, but it will probably only be in Europe for the next year or so.

How noisy are they?

The D4-D is actually pretty quite unless you really step on it. I know this because I lived in Africa and over there most Toyota trucks and suv's are diesel. I used to own an 06 landcruiser Prado 3.0 (non turbo) diesel and the noise was ok. Engine only used like 8liters per 100km which is very good mileage for a full size suv. It was also a Sahara edition with 2 full tanks which got me 2000km when u filled her up. Toyota's are so nice (features & options) outside the USA.

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smithe68 · 12-04-2012, 10:20 PM

No because of the lack of a V6 option buy, I do like the rear hatch.

anchorman · 12-05-2012, 03:11 PM

Make no mistake, the diesels pull like a train with no effort at all. However, the UK prices have just been announced and at the current exchange rates you are looking at $36,152 to $46,872 for the top of the range diesel.

sergr4 · 12-05-2012, 03:41 PM

Well looks like the Rav 4 V6 wins hands down.
I agree, choices for 3 and 4 are practically the same, you can just add them together. I wanted to add something like "I like the design, but they dropped the V6", but clicked the submit button too quickly.

Thank you for participating!

doane2u · 12-05-2012, 11:58 PM

If this version were available, would you buy it? (click here)

Special Ed · 12-07-2012, 06:27 PM

I bought my Rav4 Limiteds because they had V6 power, good gas mileage, 4WD, easy access to the full size spare tire, under the floor storage, and a unique look. The 2013's look like every other boring crossover now. Maybe I will find a good 2012 Limited. After that, I guess I'm done with the Rav4. I'm very disappointed. What were they thinking?

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2008 Rav4 Limited, Barcelona Red, V6, 4WD
2010 Rav4 Limted, Pacific Blue, V6, 4WD, Tow Prep

289fia · 12-08-2012, 12:59 PM

I was waiting for the 2013 - to ideally get a V6 mated to a 6 speed tranny with the dealer installed tow package. Really disappointed in Toyota's castration of the Rav4. It is now simply another CRV, period. I decided to start looking for a closeout on a 2012 V6 limited. It's got what I want in a small SUV, and nobody else makes anything comparable. What a shame!!

co_mtn_grl · 12-09-2012, 12:07 AM

Would definitely not buy one, far too much of a mommy mobile. It looks like this 4th gen will not live up to its name "Recreationally Active Vehicle". A total pavement princess

View Poll Results: Would you buy 2013 Rav4?
Yes, I like it.	62	33.33%
No, I don't like the design.	37	19.89%
No, they dropped the V6.	56	30.11%
I would if it still had the V6.	31	16.67%
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12-01-2012, 07:27 PM	#21 (permalink)
doane2u Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: California Posts: 864 Thanks: 109 Thanked 35 Times in 32 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've heard a lot of interest in turbo diesels.. The Mazda CX5 may get one too, but it will probably only be in Europe for the next year or so. How noisy are they? __________________ 2010 Toyota RAV4 V6 AWD Sport-Sport, Magnetic Grey/Charcoal, Extra Value Pkg, Sport Appearance Pkg, Tow Pkg, BlueLogic hands free

12-01-2012, 07:32 PM	#22 (permalink)
Blogson Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Oregon coast Posts: 2,091 Thanks: 14 Thanked 99 Times in 99 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I wouldn't buy the 2013 in preference to keeping my 2011 V6. The 2013 Toyota 4-banger has less power than my wife's 2010 CRV, which is barely adequate for the upgrade mountain road passing power needed in much of our driving environment. Painful though it would be to contemplate I would likely rather have the Ford Escape 2.0L Ecoboost. __________________ Jim 2011 Upgraded Base V6 4WD 2007 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic LT 2002 Craftsman LT1000 V2 Jesus is Lord

12-04-2012, 10:20 PM	#24 (permalink)
smithe68 Member Country: Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 143 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	No because of the lack of a V6 option buy, I do like the rear hatch. __________________ Other Wheels: '07 Yamaha FJR '04 Mazda RX8 A bunch of vintage Schwinns/others and one go fast Trek and now one really go fast Cervelo Tri bike!

12-05-2012, 11:58 PM	#27 (permalink)
doane2u Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: California Posts: 864 Thanks: 109 Thanked 35 Times in 32 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If this version were available, would you buy it? (click here) __________________ 2010 Toyota RAV4 V6 AWD Sport-Sport, Magnetic Grey/Charcoal, Extra Value Pkg, Sport Appearance Pkg, Tow Pkg, BlueLogic hands free

12-05-2012, 03:11 PM	#25 (permalink)
anchorman Member Country: Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 86 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Make no mistake, the diesels pull like a train with no effort at all. However, the UK prices have just been announced and at the current exchange rates you are looking at $36,152 to $46,872 for the top of the range diesel.

12-05-2012, 03:41 PM	#26 (permalink)
sergr4 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 47 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well looks like the Rav 4 V6 wins hands down. I agree, choices for 3 and 4 are practically the same, you can just add them together. I wanted to add something like "I like the design, but they dropped the V6", but clicked the submit button too quickly. Thank you for participating!

12-07-2012, 06:27 PM	#28 (permalink)
Special Ed Junior Member Country: Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Very Disappointed I bought my Rav4 Limiteds because they had V6 power, good gas mileage, 4WD, easy access to the full size spare tire, under the floor storage, and a unique look. The 2013's look like every other boring crossover now. Maybe I will find a good 2012 Limited. After that, I guess I'm done with the Rav4. I'm very disappointed. What were they thinking? _____________________________________ 2008 Rav4 Limited, Barcelona Red, V6, 4WD 2010 Rav4 Limted, Pacific Blue, V6, 4WD, Tow Prep

12-08-2012, 12:59 PM	#29 (permalink)
289fia Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I was waiting for the 2013 - to ideally get a V6 mated to a 6 speed tranny with the dealer installed tow package. Really disappointed in Toyota's castration of the Rav4. It is now simply another CRV, period. I decided to start looking for a closeout on a 2012 V6 limited. It's got what I want in a small SUV, and nobody else makes anything comparable. What a shame!!

12-09-2012, 12:07 AM	#30 (permalink)
co_mtn_grl Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Colorful Colorado Posts: 329 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 4 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Would definitely not buy one, far too much of a mommy mobile. It looks like this 4th gen will not live up to its name "Recreationally Active Vehicle". A total pavement princess __________________

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