New RAV4 interior really sucks.
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Ok. I don’t think any new cars are coming with coke bottles in their doors. Especially not from Toyota which has pretty good manufacturing processes that revolutionized auto manufacturing. Anyways, back on topic to the RAV4. It is pretty sad their is not power seat on the passenger seat, very disappointing. However, I am glad Toyota refrained from auto start/stop.
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My folks checked out a 19 RAV4 XLE this week and they were very impressed with it. They like their 13, but felt the new one would be a huge upgrade.
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With the CVT recalls etc, and this being the first platform shift for Toyota in a while, I`d wager that if you intend on keeping it long term, wait till next MY or at least towards the end of this MY (later build units). No matter how amazing the brand, when you build something new your bound to have issues (yes even after the pre-production unit testing that most automakers do before the assembly line is fully up and running). However by the end of the first MY better vehicle then say the first one off the lot.
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It has nothing to do with CVT in Corolla at all or any other recalls they had in between (and they had plenty).
There are going to be at least 5-6 TSBs for Rav4 in first MY... I think that is good tradeoff for driving car year earlier, while it is fresh and interesting... in 2nd year you already have refresh looming in next 2 years, before your leasing/credit is finished, so you will be driving old model at one point.
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I have always thought it is best to keep a Toyota or Honda for a long time,10+ years at least. Otherwise, there are so many other alternatives.
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What do you expect LOL? Everybody wants your money.
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I have always thought it is best to keep a Toyota or Honda for a long time,10+ years at least. Otherwise, there are so many other alternatives.
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TNGA platform shift has started with Prius in 2015.... continued with Camry, Avalon and Corolla... Rav4 is getting it the latest of all mainstream Toyota's, and it is getting powertrains introduced in Camry.
It has nothing to do with CVT in Corolla at all or any other recalls they had in between (and they had plenty).
There are going to be at least 5-6 TSBs for Rav4 in first MY... I think that is good tradeoff for driving car year earlier, while it is fresh and interesting... in 2nd year you already have refresh looming in next 2 years, before your leasing/credit is finished, so you will be driving old model at one point.
It has nothing to do with CVT in Corolla at all or any other recalls they had in between (and they had plenty).
There are going to be at least 5-6 TSBs for Rav4 in first MY... I think that is good tradeoff for driving car year earlier, while it is fresh and interesting... in 2nd year you already have refresh looming in next 2 years, before your leasing/credit is finished, so you will be driving old model at one point.
I do agree that everyday after launch you delay to purchase the car is one less day you are the first with the newest and greatest, but their is a price for exclusivity.
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