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Post by Lew on Dec 30, 2019 10:59:20 GMT
Hi There,
I've just bought my first Rav4 (had a 4Runner in Canada for many years).
Had a question about the Rav4 I just bought as I did it in a bit of haste this weekend!
It is 2014 Icon V-matic 2.0 Litre CVT (with heated leather seats). 7000 miles and full Toyota Service history (last seen @ Toyota for annual service in October). (£15.5k). The car is literally spotless it was owned by an old fellow who clearly didnt drive a ton but faithfully looked after it and had it serviced. I do about 10k miles a year mainly motorway with 20-30% cruising around town or muddy countryside.
My questions are:
-I cannot find out a lot on this engine (never owned a CVT) but what i have read seems slightly worrying... I mean this has such low mileage i don't reckon it would have an impact in the next few years but just had me slightly worried (i usually like to pay <10k for used cars!!).
-Worth an extended warranty from Toyota? (the 5 year included JUST ran out).
-Things I should watch out for or double/triple check before picking it up later this week?
Thanks in Advance!
Lew
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Post by davrav on Dec 30, 2019 11:08:46 GMT
Hello Lew and welcome. No idea with regard to potential CVT issues but the Toyota extended warranty is well worth having and probably one of the best out there.
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Post by unclebob on Dec 30, 2019 14:10:46 GMT
First off welcome to the club 👍🏻
What have you read that worry’s you about the engine/gearbox ?
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Post by jasehutch on Dec 30, 2019 16:23:00 GMT
Welcome to the club Lew. :TU:
My wife has a wee Toyota IQ with a CVT gearbox and it's brilliant.
The only downside if there is one is that the engine revs soar if you floor the accelerator.
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Post by firemac on Dec 30, 2019 17:32:08 GMT
Toyota have been fitting the CVT box to RAVs from the 4.3 to date and AFAIAA it's the same transmission that they have been using in the Prius as well as their other hybrids. Personally I've not heard about any inherent problems with it and having tried a 4.3 CVT some years ago, I was impressed with it.
Of course torque converter autoboxes are dynamically better and usually are a nicer drive but Toyota's CVT isn't far behind most of the time.
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Post by roger37 on Dec 30, 2019 17:43:00 GMT
:welcome: Lew :cheers:
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Post by charliefarlie on Dec 30, 2019 18:18:26 GMT
Toyota have been fitting the CVT box to RAVs from the 4.3 to date and AFAIAA it's the same transmission that they have been using in the Prius as well as their other hybrids. Personally I've not heard about any inherent problems with it and having tried a 4.3 CVT some years ago, I was impressed with it. Of course torque converter autoboxes are dynamically better and usually are a nicer drive but Toyota's CVT isn't far behind most of the time. CVT may be less dynamically inferior but they are more efficient as far as MPG goes. Toyotas CVT boxes are excellent with no problems I’ve heard of. |
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Post by Leww on Jan 1, 2020 18:04:32 GMT
Thanks for the warm welcome (I need to make a forum account!).
Picked up my Rav4 today, thing is spotless...
My initial concerns over CVT seem to be that is was a newer technology(one which Toyota didn't really used to use prior). Also reliability/rubberbanding type feedback when at higher speeds on the motorway.
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from what people seem to be saying this is largely unfounded.
Another thing I realised shortly after driving away from the dealership was that it DOESNT actually have Navigation.... it has the button but "not available". A quick google brought me to the conclusion it was an extra? I am on a 64 plate.
I guess i'll be continuing to mount my phone on the dash with google maps! (I can imagine dealership nav upgrade/install will be £100's!
Cheers,
Lew
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Post by charliefarlie on Jan 1, 2020 19:02:02 GMT
Thanks for the warm welcome (I need to make a forum account!). Picked up my Rav4 today, thing is spotless... My initial concerns over CVT seem to be that is was a newer technology(one which Toyota didn't really used to use prior). Also reliability/rubberbanding type feedback when at higher speeds on the motorway. BUT from what people seem to be saying this is largely unfounded. Another thing I realised shortly after driving away from the dealership was that it DOESNT actually have Navigation.... it has the button but "not available". A quick google brought me to the conclusion it was an extra? I am on a 64 plate. I guess i'll be continuing to mount my phone on the dash with google maps! (I can imagine dealership nav upgrade/install will be £100's! Cheers, Lew Not so many years ago a CVT would in my opinion be something to be avoided. Audi for instance had huge problems with thier “ Multitronic” boxes...Bit most manufacturers and definitely Toyota have them sorted. You will get far better fuel economy with your CVT than with the Torque converter boxes. We have both. A Torque converter box in a Rav4 and the CVT in my wife’s Toyota IQ. both are superb 👍👍 |
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