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Old 02-05-2008, 05:53 AM
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Default New rav 4's are pretty quick.

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.
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Default Re: New rav 4's are pretty quick.

My cousin bought a new Rav4 V6 recently, and he is amazed at how quick it is. He has averaged 22 MPG around town since he got it. According to various websites, it will run the quarter in the mid to high 14's. Not the vehicle for me, but great for a small SUV, and it is a Toyota.
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Default Re: New rav 4's are pretty quick.

yup since i'm the owner of rav4 i have to agree they are really fast and really not bad for fuel consuption.
ooo one more thing there is no speed limiter.
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Default Re: New rav 4's are pretty quick.

rav is hardly an SUV. My mother has one. Its a glorified car.
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Default Re: New rav 4's are pretty quick.

black gts obviously hasn't ridden in the new one's (have you smart guy) because they have reclining rear seats, more rear leg room than the tundra double cab, and almost as much as the CM. They have some pretty good options and for a small family or someone that wants a smaller suv, they are reasonable.
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black gts obviously hasn't ridden in the new one's (have you smart guy) because they have reclining rear seats, more rear leg room than the tundra double cab, and almost as much as the CM. They have some pretty good options and for a small family or someone that wants a smaller suv, they are reasonable.
Yes, I have actually. I just don't consider them SUV's. The new ones are superior to the old, true... but still feels like a glorified car.
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Well at least we agree that they are for sure superior to the old ravs.
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Default Re: New rav 4's are pretty quick.

The Rav 4's are OK, but they feel cheap and light. The doors are very thin, and it just didn't feel solid. They are very light, and have good HP, they are indeed quick. And yes they wil beat most SUV's out there.
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Default Re: New rav 4's are pretty quick.

The current V6 rav4 is on the old highlander chassis with the camry 3.5l engine and transmission. They are pretty quick and handle ok. The V6 fwd 2wd version actually has an LSD! It does 0-60 in just over 6 seconds.
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Default Re: New rav 4's are pretty quick.

I bought my wife an 06 RAV4 2wd V6 back in May 06. I can say that it gets up and goes, 0-60 in 6.3 secs. No one believes me when I say it hauls until they get in. It's definitely a sleeper. It's no 4Runner in ride and luxury but it has a ton of room, many standard features, airbags everywhere, it was relatively inexpensive and it averages 21-23 mpg even with my wife driving it. I would recommend it.
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Yes, I have actually. I just don't consider them SUV's. The new ones are superior to the old, true... but still feels like a glorified car.
Feb 08 Card & Driver pg 52. New rav 4 won the suv challenge against cr-v rogue, outlander, grand vitara, Vue XE, Escape XLT, Tucson, and jeep liberty. They are an overall good S U V.
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Default Re: New rav 4's are pretty quick.

yeah if i get an SUV it will prob be a Rav4 for the wife, but i wanna pay off my truck first
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Default Re: New rav 4's are pretty quick.

Moving to the RAV4 Forum. Title and original post is not Tundra specific.
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Default Re: New rav 4's are pretty quick.

How did you race on these roads?

Seriously...
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Default Re: New rav 4's are pretty quick.

My wifes 2005 is a tin can. A reliable tin can and better overall than a Subaru, but a tin can at that. The 4 cyl. has all the torque power you'll ever need (and I am a V8 race engine builder). These are not off road suvs, just a jacked up celica all-track. we only paid 17,000 new for a leftover 5 speed 4wd. Wouldnt pay more than that. Would step up to a Highlander if I wanted something bigger - Or a Used Honda Pilot.

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