wazua Thu, Mar 26, 2026
Welcome Guest Search | Active Topics | Log In

Buying a "NEW" Car
Options
Previous Topic · Next Topic
Amir
#1 Posted : Tuesday, March 23, 2010 9:30:25 AM
Rank: New-farer

Joined: 3/15/2010
Posts: 88
Location: sudan
hi pple
want to buy a Rav4L is it a guy's car or lady's car.Serious advice needed here..

The Brave may not live forever - but the cautious do not live at all: Richard Branson
Back to top
WWW
  |
Djinn
#2 Posted : Tuesday, March 23, 2010 1:35:57 PM
Rank: Elder

Joined: 11/13/2008
Posts: 1,565
its neither. But be warned Rav4's are notorious for rolling and for easily losing control owing to a low wheel base and high centre of gravity - not to mention that they are fabricated out of recycled beer cans smile Go to any cop station and see how many wrecks look like they rolled (roof damage, sides, etc) - not head on collisions.

Good for some mild off road adventures. Bad for high speed driving in unpredictable conditions (i.e. Nairobi - where matatus do what they want, women waltz across zebra crossings when your light is green, goats, kids, cyclists, etc). Even if you have the reflexes of a cyborg, you will roll that thing if driving fast and attempt to avoid a hazard....
Back to top
  |
JkMwatha
#3 Posted : Thursday, March 25, 2010 11:10:36 AM
Rank: Veteran

Joined: 9/11/2007
Posts: 816
The mere fact that you asked is indication that Rav 4 leans towards being a ladys car.
& no toyota did not plan to make it a 'feminine' car.... Its just that women tend prefer cars that are affordable, practical and safe looking (read perception), and with a touch of style... and chic.

Rav4 is not particularly designed as a 4x4 (though some are 4WD).

In Europe (at least UK) the latest Rav4 has no spare wheel (not even that spacesaver wheel), Instead it has an aerosol can just like..... Ford Focus etc. Rav4 not considered for rough use.

All Rav4s I have ever dealt with have been owned/used by women.


Disclaimer: These are my views and not Toyota's or Ford's or anyother car maker/dealer and are open to dispute.
Back to top
WWW
  |
tuvok
#4 Posted : Thursday, March 25, 2010 11:33:04 AM
Rank: Member

Joined: 5/2/2007
Posts: 536
Personally, I don't like them (though my wife does) and @djinn has aptly described as being rather unstable. I've driven one and was rather hesitant at driving it at more than 100.

There's 2WD and 4WD editions, usually 1800cc and 2000cc, and i think has a 2.4L edition for 2006.

It's interesting to note that price-wise a brand new VW Tiguan costs about the same if not less.

They are pretty popular though, just look around.
Back to top
  |
jamplu
#5 Posted : Thursday, March 25, 2010 1:45:47 PM
Rank: Veteran

Joined: 3/25/2010
Posts: 939
Location: Nai
RAV 4's are nice daily drive cars but don't handle well especially on high speed. Personally don't understand y people pay so much for them.
Back to top
  |
gathinga
#6 Posted : Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:44:30 PM
Rank: Veteran

Joined: 11/30/2006
Posts: 635
The biggest ups for a Rav4 is that it has the best resale value among its peers! ie. CRV, Extrail, Forester, Escudo/Vitara
Back to top
  |
Forum Jump  
You cannot post new topics in this forum.
You cannot reply to topics in this forum.
You cannot delete your posts in this forum.
You cannot edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You cannot vote in polls in this forum.

Wazua Market Theme
Powered by YAF | YAF © 2003-2009, Yet Another Forum.NET
Copyright © 2026 Wazua.co.ke. All Rights Reserved.