New rav 4's are pretty quick. - Page 2

2DLAKE · #16 (**permalink**) 02-07-2008, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by a082185

My buddy got his wife a new rav 4 (v6) and he said it was pretty quick and the salesman told him it was the 2nd fastest suv (behind the porche) and it runs 13's. As soon as he told me that, I knew he was lied to. So i asked him to race me. (I don't want to here any crap about racing, I've already heard enough) So we got out on the highway and went from about 0-60, a couple different times. and I only had him by about 1 1/2 car lengths to 60, and I was slowly pullin on him after that. If those things had the same 4.30 and a 6 speed, they would be bad a$$! I was impressed for a rav 4.

When did this race take place?

antiguru · #17 (**permalink**) 02-11-2008, 02:58 PM

yeah they are marketing the new ones as sportier, they are REAL quick, especially for an SUV

RMXC51 · #18 (**permalink**) 02-16-2008, 07:45 PM

We bought an 08 Limited V6 4X4 RAV just before Christmas. While it isn't a serious offroad machine, it is quick, has great utility, and gets PHENOMENAL grip on the ice and snow that the wife encounters in town. We are very happy with it so far. Too small for me to drive any great distance, but fits her perfectly.

jimbo98 · #19 (**permalink**) 02-18-2008, 04:16 PM

We just bought a 2008 rav4 limited. It does indeed haul ***. It has great acceleration from 20 to 60, perfect for merging into traffic from on ramps. I really like the locking diff button which gives power to all wheels. The computer locks it when it senses it needs it, but it's nice to have manual control of this when you need it. Its mostly for the wife. We came close to getting the Honda CRV, but it was way too slow all around. We are both very happy with the Rav4. I recommend it highly!