2 year report from Violet

Violet West · 01-22-2013, 03:06 PM

Hi guys. Haven't been around much, I guess because I haven't had any problems with my RAV. Just thought I'd pop in and give a report.

I've had my 2011 RAV4 v6 two years now. Mileage at end of December was 8750. Not much, but I've recently moved 10 miles away, so will be seeing an increase in daily mileage, and an increase in my miles per gallon (more highway driving). Oh, and I now have an actual garage for her! (and me!)

Really still very happy with my little white whale. It was so great to have when moving -- that back is huge and the door very convenient. So sad that they are discontinuing both the side door and the V6. I think I'll hold on to mine!

Only problem I've had is with the tires, which were continually attracting nails. I finally had to buy two new tires, and took the opportunity to buy Michelins. I swear the vehicle did not like those OEM tires!

Anyway, I haven't forgotten here, and I'm sure I'll be around if I need help down the line. Cheers!

vanib · 01-22-2013, 03:55 PM

Number of nails in Mazda 6 in 2.5 years: 0
Number of nails in my RAV in 1 year : 5

Must be those electronics creating super strong electromagnetic fields!

Climbitnow · 01-22-2013, 04:08 PM

Two flats on my 2010 RAV4 so far....both on the same tire (passenger side, front)!

Bridgestone Duelers handle pretty well but are near their end of life with a little over 32,000 miles now.

White whale?

Tom

Violet West · 01-22-2013, 04:09 PM

lol!

yeah, Beluga is her name!

Blogson · 01-22-2013, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Violet West

Hi guys. Haven't been around much, I guess because I haven't had any problems with my RAV. Just thought I'd pop in and give a report.

I've had my 2011 RAV4 v6 two years now. Mileage at end of December was 8750. Not much, but I've recently moved 10 miles away, so will be seeing an increase in daily mileage, and an increase in my miles per gallon (more highway driving). Oh, and I now have an actual garage for her! (and me!)

Really still very happy with my little white whale. It was so great to have when moving -- that back is huge and the door very convenient. So sad that they are discontinuing both the side door and the V6. I think I'll hold on to mine!

Only problem I've had is with the tires, which were continually attracting nails. I finally had to buy two new tires, and took the opportunity to buy Michelins. I swear the vehicle did not like those OEM tires!

Anyway, I haven't forgotten here, and I'm sure I'll be around if I need help down the line. Cheers!

Congrats on now having a garage for your beast! Can you explain why you like the Michelins more than your OEM tires, and which OEM tires did your RAV have?

Violet West · 01-22-2013, 06:08 PM

they had some kind of Toyo tires. I didn't like them, because the car didn't like them! Not a tire expert or critic -- just chose a reasonably medium price and performance tire for replacement.

Blogson · 01-22-2013, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Violet West

they had some kind of Toyo tires. I didn't like them, because the car didn't like them! Not a tire expert or critic -- just chose a reasonably medium price and performance tire for replacement.

Not to try to put you on the spot - maybe my non-comprehension is a male thing when trying to understand a lady's concept, but perhaps you can explain more what is meant by " . . the car didn't like them!"

Violet West · 01-22-2013, 06:26 PM

just an impression I had because i had more problems with the tires than anything else.

oh, and I'm sure the new ones aren't "performance" tires -- probably a misspeaking there.

Blogson · 01-22-2013, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Violet West

just an impression I had because i had more problems with the tires than anything else.

oh, and I'm sure the new ones aren't "performance" tires -- probably a misspeaking there.

Thank you. Good to see that you are posting again!

Violet West · 01-22-2013, 07:04 PM

(waves)

01-22-2013, 03:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
Violet West Senior Member Country: Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: La Frontera Posts: 444 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	2 year report from Violet Hi guys. Haven't been around much, I guess because I haven't had any problems with my RAV. Just thought I'd pop in and give a report. I've had my 2011 RAV4 v6 two years now. Mileage at end of December was 8750. Not much, but I've recently moved 10 miles away, so will be seeing an increase in daily mileage, and an increase in my miles per gallon (more highway driving). Oh, and I now have an actual garage for her! (and me!) Really still very happy with my little white whale. It was so great to have when moving -- that back is huge and the door very convenient. So sad that they are discontinuing both the side door and the V6. I think I'll hold on to mine! Only problem I've had is with the tires, which were continually attracting nails. I finally had to buy two new tires, and took the opportunity to buy Michelins. I swear the vehicle did not like those OEM tires! Anyway, I haven't forgotten here, and I'm sure I'll be around if I need help down the line. Cheers! __________________ White 2011 V6, base with upgrades.

01-22-2013, 03:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
vanib Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Posts: 2,979 Thanks: 68 Thanked 170 Times in 157 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Number of nails in Mazda 6 in 2.5 years: 0 Number of nails in my RAV in 1 year : 5 Must be those electronics creating super strong electromagnetic fields! __________________ 2008 Base Rav4, 4 Cylinder, 4WD My upgrades Allen Spare tire Bike Rack Currently listening to "Crimson Glory - Astronomica"

01-22-2013, 04:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
Climbitnow Senior Member Country: Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: North Olmsted, OH Posts: 336 Thanks: 10 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Two flats on my 2010 RAV4 so far....both on the same tire (passenger side, front)! Bridgestone Duelers handle pretty well but are near their end of life with a little over 32,000 miles now. White whale? Tom __________________ 2010 RAV4 Limited 4WD V6 Blizzard Pearl To live only for some future goal is shallow. It's the sides of the mountain that sustain life, not the top." — Robert M. Pirsig *Illegitimi non carborundum*

01-22-2013, 04:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
Violet West Senior Member Country: Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: La Frontera Posts: 444 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	lol! yeah, Beluga is her name! __________________ White 2011 V6, base with upgrades.

01-22-2013, 06:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
Violet West Senior Member Country: Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: La Frontera Posts: 444 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	they had some kind of Toyo tires. I didn't like them, because the car didn't like them! Not a tire expert or critic -- just chose a reasonably medium price and performance tire for replacement. __________________ White 2011 V6, base with upgrades.

01-22-2013, 06:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
Violet West Senior Member Country: Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: La Frontera Posts: 444 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	just an impression I had because i had more problems with the tires than anything else. oh, and I'm sure the new ones aren't "performance" tires -- probably a misspeaking there. __________________ White 2011 V6, base with upgrades.

01-22-2013, 07:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
Violet West Senior Member Country: Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: La Frontera Posts: 444 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	(waves) __________________ White 2011 V6, base with upgrades.

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