dealers only have AWD?

mikelish · 02-01-2013, 10:07 AM

i've been searching cars.com and autotrader.com for a 2013 Limited FWD in Maryland.

dealers only have AWD and I want the improved gas milage of FWD

any suggestions?

Dr. Dyno · 02-01-2013, 10:29 AM

Go south young man

vanib · 02-01-2013, 10:59 AM

May be you could order one that you like from you local dealer.
They are still manufacturing them; should be easy to get this done now.

Blogson · 02-01-2013, 11:31 AM

Four regional dealers in our area have a total of six 2013 RAV4s in stock, only one is FWD, so at least they are available although the dealer may have to order one.

Bombadil · 02-01-2013, 11:46 AM

Both of my local dealers here in Wisconsin have only the AWD 2013 models. Yes, it is cold and snowy up here, but it is also relatively flat. My 2009 RAV4 is 4WD, but I'm not sure it has hardly ever kicked into that mode. All of my other vehicles have been FWD. I would like to test drive a 2013 FWD, but can't find one.

vanib · 02-01-2013, 11:51 AM

Most of the time, you won't know if it kicked into the 4WD mode.
The only time I feel the rear kicking in is if I am starting the car on slick ice.
Otherwise it is seamless.

Note: 4WD dash light will not come on. If this comes on while driving, this means something is wrong.

Dr. Dyno · 02-01-2013, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vanib

Most of the time, you won't know if it kicked into the 4WD mode.
The only time I feel the rear kicking in is if I am starting the car on slick ice.
Otherwise it is seamless.

Note: 4WD dash light will not come on. If this comes on while driving, this means something is wrong.

Seamless for sure! I can only tell when it's not working (with 4WD light on) because of an ABS sensor issue. With it disabled anything but light throttle produces a loud protest from the front wheels.

I could even get a little torque steer out of it, but not enough to be much fun. Alas, now that I replaced the ABS sensor, the front tires are safe!

My question is do the 4.4s have the same great 4WD system.

**JuneBug** · 02-01-2013, 01:14 PM

Here in the Southeast, AWD RAV4's are very hard to find. The dealerships only stock the FWD models.

vanib · 02-01-2013, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Dyno

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My question is do the 4.4s have the same great 4WD system.

Supposed to be the same system.

NewRav2013 · 02-01-2013, 02:40 PM

I have seen a single FWD XLE model at the dealer I use; rest are AWD. More profit margin of course.

02-01-2013, 10:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
mikelish Junior Member Country: Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: MD Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	dealers only have AWD? i've been searching cars.com and autotrader.com for a 2013 Limited FWD in Maryland. dealers only have AWD and I want the improved gas milage of FWD any suggestions?

02-01-2013, 10:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dr. Dyno Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Eastern CT Posts: 2,863 Thanks: 77 Thanked 133 Times in 128 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Go south young man __________________ Fred __________________ 2006 RAV4 V6 4WD Red Limited 2006 Accord V6 Hybrid - quick as the RAV but +8 mpg 1999 F-250 4X4 Diesel - snow plow, Bully Dog chip 2001 F-250 4X4 Diesel - truck camper, TS chip, 20' bike/trike dyno trailer 2004 Suzuki DRZ-400S Dual Sport It's the pedal (or the handgrip) on the right!!

02-01-2013, 10:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
vanib Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Posts: 3,030 Thanks: 70 Thanked 172 Times in 159 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	May be you could order one that you like from you local dealer. They are still manufacturing them; should be easy to get this done now. __________________ 2008 Base Rav4, 4 Cylinder, 4WD My upgrades Allen Spare tire Bike Rack Currently listening to "Crimson Glory - Astronomica"

02-01-2013, 11:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
Blogson Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Oregon coast Posts: 2,104 Thanks: 14 Thanked 100 Times in 100 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Four regional dealers in our area have a total of six 2013 RAV4s in stock, only one is FWD, so at least they are available although the dealer may have to order one. __________________ Jim 2011 Upgraded Base V6 4WD 2007 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic LT 2002 Craftsman LT1000 V2 Jesus is Lord

02-01-2013, 11:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
vanib Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Posts: 3,030 Thanks: 70 Thanked 172 Times in 159 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Most of the time, you won't know if it kicked into the 4WD mode. The only time I feel the rear kicking in is if I am starting the car on slick ice. Otherwise it is seamless. Note: 4WD dash light will not come on. If this comes on while driving, this means something is wrong. __________________ 2008 Base Rav4, 4 Cylinder, 4WD My upgrades Allen Spare tire Bike Rack Currently listening to "Crimson Glory - Astronomica"

02-01-2013, 11:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
Bombadil Junior Member Country: Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 48 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Both of my local dealers here in Wisconsin have only the AWD 2013 models. Yes, it is cold and snowy up here, but it is also relatively flat. My 2009 RAV4 is 4WD, but I'm not sure it has hardly ever kicked into that mode. All of my other vehicles have been FWD. I would like to test drive a 2013 FWD, but can't find one.

02-01-2013, 01:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
JuneBug Your Humble Administrator Country: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 9,011 Thanks: 37 Thanked 634 Times in 524 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Here in the Southeast, AWD RAV4's are very hard to find. The dealerships only stock the FWD models. __________________ James __________________ 2008 Limited V6 2WD "The Silver Bullet" •Tow Prep •Autodim mirror w/compass •Wade deflector •Weathertech visors •BluLogic Bluetooth •QuickLift hood struts •Auto door locks • (((XM))) radio •Homelink •Unswitched 12V outlets

02-01-2013, 02:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
NewRav2013 Member Country: Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Northern Va. Posts: 140 Thanks: 1 Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	AWD vs. FWD. I have seen a single FWD XLE model at the dealer I use; rest are AWD. More profit margin of course.

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