Old Rav4 ATOT thread here.
C/N: We are looking to buy a completely redesigned 2006 Rav4, it's not so "girly" anymore.
We have a '98 contour which we would like to replace before summer rolls around because the A/C stopped working a few months ago, and it would cost more to fix it than the car is worth. We live in the Chicago burbs so we have a good 4 or 5 months to look for a new car before the oppressive heat starts and the countour will be unbearable to drive.
We currently have a Saab 92x Aero(a WRX in disguise) and are thinking about giving it a 2006 Rav4 for a companion. We have looked at the 2005 Rav4's and we liked them except the back seats are a little cramped and various other little things. I have been researching the 06 Rav4's and they have basically been completely redesigned. They exterior and interior has changed, they are bigger, have a V6(269HP) engine option and a ton of interior options as well. Basically they changed what we didn't like about the 05's.
We have done the comparisons and have basically decided between the Rav4 and the CRVs. The liberty is a total gas hog with a weak V6, I don't like the Escape(the MIL has one, I'm not a big fan) and I don't like the others(kia, hyundia...). I like the 05 CRV over the 05 RAV4, but I like 06 RAV4 over the 06 CRV(the CRV is not changing much in 06).
Since we live were it snows for half the year I would definitely want to get one with a 4WD(rav4 has on-demand 4wd in 06) and with the limited package. They are just being shipped over seas now so I haven't actually been in or driven one, but the pics all look good
I have put some specs at the bottom of this post.
What do you guys think of the car?
Link to Toyota webpage on new Rav4
MSRP Prices:
2WD 4Cyl Base 20,300
2WD 4Cyl Sport 21,875
2WD 4Cyl Limited 22,555
4WD 4Cyl Base 21,700
4WD 4Cyl Sport 23,275
4WD 4Cyl Limited 23,955
2WD 6Cyl Base 22,335
2WD 6Cyl Sport 23,790
2WD 6Cyl Limited 24,470
4WD 6Cyl Base 23,735
4WD 6Cyl Sport 25,190
4WD 6Cyl Limited 25,870
Mileage:
2WD 4Cyl 24/29
4WD 4Cyl 23/27
2WD 6Cyl 20/28
4wd 6Cyl 20/27
Tons of standard features on the base model include Rear Spoiler, Audio mini-jack, Rear Privacy Glass, Remote Keyless, Tilt and Telescopic Wheel, One Touch Fold Flat rear seats, Three tiered Optitrom gauges, Ten cup holders, Three power outlets, Power Windows & Locks, A/C, Six speaker AM/FM with CD and MP3/WMA playback, Cruise - plus a lot more.
Limited Package
17" Alloys
Dual Climate Control
6 disc CD/MP3 Player
Various interior and exterior upgrades
roof rails and cross bars
C/N: We are looking to buy a completely redesigned 2006 Rav4, it's not so "girly" anymore.
We have a '98 contour which we would like to replace before summer rolls around because the A/C stopped working a few months ago, and it would cost more to fix it than the car is worth. We live in the Chicago burbs so we have a good 4 or 5 months to look for a new car before the oppressive heat starts and the countour will be unbearable to drive.
We currently have a Saab 92x Aero(a WRX in disguise) and are thinking about giving it a 2006 Rav4 for a companion. We have looked at the 2005 Rav4's and we liked them except the back seats are a little cramped and various other little things. I have been researching the 06 Rav4's and they have basically been completely redesigned. They exterior and interior has changed, they are bigger, have a V6(269HP) engine option and a ton of interior options as well. Basically they changed what we didn't like about the 05's.
We have done the comparisons and have basically decided between the Rav4 and the CRVs. The liberty is a total gas hog with a weak V6, I don't like the Escape(the MIL has one, I'm not a big fan) and I don't like the others(kia, hyundia...). I like the 05 CRV over the 05 RAV4, but I like 06 RAV4 over the 06 CRV(the CRV is not changing much in 06).
Since we live were it snows for half the year I would definitely want to get one with a 4WD(rav4 has on-demand 4wd in 06) and with the limited package. They are just being shipped over seas now so I haven't actually been in or driven one, but the pics all look good
I have put some specs at the bottom of this post.
What do you guys think of the car?
Link to Toyota webpage on new Rav4
MSRP Prices:
2WD 4Cyl Base 20,300
2WD 4Cyl Sport 21,875
2WD 4Cyl Limited 22,555
4WD 4Cyl Base 21,700
4WD 4Cyl Sport 23,275
4WD 4Cyl Limited 23,955
2WD 6Cyl Base 22,335
2WD 6Cyl Sport 23,790
2WD 6Cyl Limited 24,470
4WD 6Cyl Base 23,735
4WD 6Cyl Sport 25,190
4WD 6Cyl Limited 25,870
Mileage:
2WD 4Cyl 24/29
4WD 4Cyl 23/27
2WD 6Cyl 20/28
4wd 6Cyl 20/27
Tons of standard features on the base model include Rear Spoiler, Audio mini-jack, Rear Privacy Glass, Remote Keyless, Tilt and Telescopic Wheel, One Touch Fold Flat rear seats, Three tiered Optitrom gauges, Ten cup holders, Three power outlets, Power Windows & Locks, A/C, Six speaker AM/FM with CD and MP3/WMA playback, Cruise - plus a lot more.
Limited Package
17" Alloys
Dual Climate Control
6 disc CD/MP3 Player
Various interior and exterior upgrades
roof rails and cross bars
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