Hi all; I've been a big Toyota fan for years. Our 96 corolla DX wagon achieved 250k miles before the AT failed. The body is still in spectacular condition.
Anyways, I'd like to get something more suitable for the snowy winters in CO. I've been looking for a jeep, honda crv, or rav4 for some time now. Recently a 2001 rav4 4wd popped up at a dealership (not toyota). I was suprised that there was no switch or lever (like I've seen in Jeeps) to engage the supposed 4wd. I read this post...
http://www.rav4world.com/forums/86-4-2-general/56026-4wd-awd.html
but one poster says the 4wd system powers all wheels at the same time but another poster says the rear wheels are powered as needed. I'm very confused. Which is it?
My off the cuff reaction is that a vehicle where you can "lock" in 4wd like the jeep as needed in the snow might be a better choice for me but I'm not sure.
Any input appreciated.
Thanks
Anyways, I'd like to get something more suitable for the snowy winters in CO. I've been looking for a jeep, honda crv, or rav4 for some time now. Recently a 2001 rav4 4wd popped up at a dealership (not toyota). I was suprised that there was no switch or lever (like I've seen in Jeeps) to engage the supposed 4wd. I read this post...
http://www.rav4world.com/forums/86-4-2-general/56026-4wd-awd.html
but one poster says the 4wd system powers all wheels at the same time but another poster says the rear wheels are powered as needed. I'm very confused. Which is it?
My off the cuff reaction is that a vehicle where you can "lock" in 4wd like the jeep as needed in the snow might be a better choice for me but I'm not sure.
Any input appreciated.
Thanks