RAV 4 options

I still like the tow prep package but its $160 and probably won't make a whole lot of difference in New York. I live in No Calif. and it gets hot here for some months with over 110 pretty common off & on. I might take another look and a ride in one too Fish, especially if your experience if good. Ron

Good move if you fear theft.

I believe that this is a little 'mat' that sticks on the top of the bumper so you can step on it and not mar the bumper surface.

I am thinking that this keeps spray from collecting on the back of the vehicle or at least mitigates it?

On our Prius we did not get this. We got some collapsible cloth covered boxes from Home Depot for maybe $5 each. 4 fit nicely behind the rear seat and can be stowed neatly. They are working out very well so far.

Dunno

Dealer ought to throw this in for free. Ours did.

I respectfully question why. Engine-wise the engine does not need to warm up before movement. If you need to have the cab be warm, then that would be the reason.

Are these in a package or are you getting these a la carte? I was forced into package choices and needed to buy stuff that I did not want (like that silly back up camera).

I believe this is what 'color keys' the bumper to the body.

Basically a First Aid kit with a tool kit, some glow sticks, a manual or two and a tirangle, IIRC. I hope it's not more than $25...

This is a chrome exhaust tip. You could probably buy three of them at AutoZone for what they are going to charge you for this...

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Can't argue that one. This is one of the only options I would order. The rest I would look for aftermarket (or try to get the salesman to 'include' it "if you really want to make the sale..."

First Aid kit with a tool kit, some glow sticks, a manual or

three of them at

Hachiroku ???? respectfully adds.......

Really? I hadn't considered it because it would create a wind-co-efficient drag and not be as aerodynamic.

The style of the Prius is a perfect example of the perfect shape (ugly, but perfect).

I find the shape of the RAV 4 to exhibit a very beautiful shape (personal preference).

Hmmm.Unless you are driving with it open, bird droppings and flies could enter your cabin, not to mention if it starts to rain.

I will check on that!

But some features, such as the remote start and the stereo with the built-in bluetooth with the controls on the steering wheel are pretty good features.

Wow, how do you manage to pull that off?

I'd be interested in knowing some negotiating secrets. :) _________ ===fish=== ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯

ecause it would create a wind-co-efficient

ng with it open, bird droppings and flies could

pull that off?

Hence the lack of one on a Prius. (along w/its roofline)

Cathy

Bah...look at the Scion tC. Looks good, and it's nice driving with it open..

You'd have a REAL lot of trouble with one of these, then!

And, it's manual...open the trunk...get the roof...bolt it in place...

But, no bird droppings...yet...

And gas mileage? Driving one of these, who cares?!?!?! ;)

Do you have a bluetooth enabled phone? Or headset or something? The controls in the wheel are ok. I have a Sony CD player that a stalk type remote is available for...it mounts like an aftermarket cruise control.

This is tough...if there are a LOT of RAV4s on the lot, you have some leverage. I was always buying Corolla SR5s, the GTS, and I tried to get an MR2...all high demand cars when they were new. No room to bargain. But I

Luckily, Scion doesn't play that way...

Hachiroku ???? respectfully adds...

Yes, and I have yet to use this feature since upgrading the phone last year. :) _________ ===fish=== ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯

Ah...ok, then that makes sense.

The tC is the first car I haven't replaced the stereo in within 5 weeks...

Did the speakers, though! ;)