4 cylinder in the garage.. miss my Limited V6,

jceagle · 02-24-2013, 05:05 PM

Got it 2/10/2013

veliksam · 02-24-2013, 05:14 PM

From the photo I can see why you miss your Limited V6, the back side of the 4.4 is hideous

In any case, I'm still happy for you, enjoy

Sent from my HTC One X+

vanib · 02-24-2013, 06:53 PM

hmmm, I like the back and not the front

Congrats on the new ride.

**JuneBug** · 02-25-2013, 02:31 AM

I don't care for the tail lights--they stick out like snack trays!

mgx1020 · 02-25-2013, 11:24 AM

That white is SO PRETTY. I just saw one pass. Congrats on the car man. Hopefully I can pickup my white soon!

Blogson · 02-25-2013, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by veliksam

From the photo I can see why you miss your Limited V6, the back side of the 4.4 is hideous

In any case, I'm still happy for you, enjoy

Sent from my HTC One X+

+1. That 2013 RAV4 rear somehow reminds me of the rears of Dodge Grand Caravan minivans of a few years ago.

But I also hope that you enjoy your new RAV!

djb383 · 02-25-2013, 01:31 PM

Guess I'm blind in one eye and can't hear out of the other one.....only thing I notice with our RAV4 is the zip of the V6 and that big ol' sh*t eatin' grin in the rear view mirror.

jceagle · 02-25-2013, 06:35 PM

Thanks guys!! and djb383.. you are so right with that statement

Post your pics mgx1020 as soon as you get it.

SixPackABS · 02-26-2013, 06:11 AM

I was at my dealership to have my remote batteries changed. I passed by the show room and saw this beauty. Checked the interior and exterior right away and after that I started looking for a salesrep to trade in my RAV4 2010 V6 limitted edition. The negotiation didn't even last a minute,,,,, he told me they don't have a V6 for the RAV4 2013. If I needed the driving comfort and the feeling of driving a sedan,,,, I drive my wifes 2007 CRV. If I need power at easy TOE's reach,,,, I drive my RAV4 V6. If just in case they will come out with the V6 variant and with same looks next year or two years from now I will definitely get one.

DVS · 02-26-2013, 07:09 AM

I'd say odds are pretty good that Toyota won't come out with a noticeably more powerful engine for the 4.4 RAV4, likely ever, as with this new car they're catering to the Soccer Mom crowd (read: Honda CR-V target market).

If they do come out with a more powerful engine for the RAV4, you can be darn sure it'll be a turbo-charged 4-cylinder, like everyone else ('cause in this segment that's how Toyota rolls, dig?).

But they'll probably wait for Honda to do it first, and it seems unlikely to me that Honda would go in that direction.

It's a huge shame that the two most reliable brands on the planet have chosen to severely restrict the "utility" aspect of the Compact SUV, and have turned them into nothing more than station wagons.

As Toyota says, if you want/need more power and utility, you'll have to shell out several thousand more dollars for the Highlander. Either that, or go for a less reliable brand.

Not exactly great choices.

02-24-2013, 05:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
jceagle Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 52 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	4 cylinder in the garage.. miss my Limited V6, Got it 2/10/2013

02-24-2013, 05:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
veliksam Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,743 Thanks: 88 Thanked 89 Times in 81 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: 4 cylinder in the garage.. miss my Limited V6, From the photo I can see why you miss your Limited V6, the back side of the 4.4 is hideous In any case, I'm still happy for you, enjoy Sent from my HTC One X+ __________________ -----2012 V6 Sport, Tow Prep, & 4x4----- HU: Pioneer AppRadio 2 & back-up cam, JDM HID Projector Headlights w/Toshiba D4S Bulbs, JDM Vanguard Tail Lights Front DRL's, LED Bumper Park/Brake lights, Red "SPORT" Theme Badges ------------------------------

02-24-2013, 06:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
vanib Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Posts: 3,022 Thanks: 70 Thanked 172 Times in 159 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hmmm, I like the back and not the front Congrats on the new ride. __________________ 2008 Base Rav4, 4 Cylinder, 4WD My upgrades Allen Spare tire Bike Rack Currently listening to "Crimson Glory - Astronomica"

02-25-2013, 02:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
JuneBug Your Humble Administrator Country: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 9,006 Thanks: 37 Thanked 634 Times in 524 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I don't care for the tail lights--they stick out like snack trays! __________________ 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

02-25-2013, 01:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
djb383 Senior Member Country: Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: The Republic of TEXAS Posts: 298 Thanks: 6 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Guess I'm blind in one eye and can't hear out of the other one.....only thing I notice with our RAV4 is the zip of the V6 and that big ol' sht eatin' grin in the rear view mirror. __________________ '09 RAV4 V6 Ltd - Yep, it's gotta HEMI*

02-25-2013, 11:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
mgx1020 Senior Member Country: Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NY Posts: 199 Thanks: 6 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That white is SO PRETTY. I just saw one pass. Congrats on the car man. Hopefully I can pickup my white soon!

02-25-2013, 06:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
jceagle Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 52 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks guys!! and djb383.. you are so right with that statement Post your pics mgx1020 as soon as you get it.

02-26-2013, 06:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
SixPackABS Junior Member Country: Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NY Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I was at my dealership to have my remote batteries changed. I passed by the show room and saw this beauty. Checked the interior and exterior right away and after that I started looking for a salesrep to trade in my RAV4 2010 V6 limitted edition. The negotiation didn't even last a minute,,,,, he told me they don't have a V6 for the RAV4 2013. If I needed the driving comfort and the feeling of driving a sedan,,,, I drive my wifes 2007 CRV. If I need power at easy TOE's reach,,,, I drive my RAV4 V6. If just in case they will come out with the V6 variant and with same looks next year or two years from now I will definitely get one.

02-26-2013, 07:09 AM	#10 (permalink)
DVS Senior Member Country: Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Midwest Posts: 277 Thanks: 26 Thanked 40 Times in 34 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'd say odds are pretty good that Toyota won't come out with a noticeably more powerful engine for the 4.4 RAV4, likely ever, as with this new car they're catering to the Soccer Mom crowd (read: Honda CR-V target market). If they do come out with a more powerful engine for the RAV4, you can be darn sure it'll be a turbo-charged 4-cylinder, like everyone else ('cause in this segment that's how Toyota rolls, dig?). But they'll probably wait for Honda to do it first, and it seems unlikely to me that Honda would go in that direction. It's a huge shame that the two most reliable brands on the planet have chosen to severely restrict the "utility" aspect of the Compact SUV, and have turned them into nothing more than station wagons. As Toyota says, if you want/need more power and utility, you'll have to shell out several thousand more dollars for the Highlander. Either that, or go for a less reliable brand. Not exactly great choices. __________________ Silver 2012 RAV4 Limited V6 4WD with Tow Prep and OEM Hitch. Long live the RAV4 V6!

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