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Post by Rambler on Nov 19, 2022 11:27:11 GMT
I'd love to , as I miss the feeling of support from Toyota.
I did a brief visit to Colchester Toyota last month.
The base spec 4wd new Rav4 started at £42k !
And months of waiting, so I guess I'll stick with my Mitsubishi.
No I didn't put a deposit down.
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ravjeff
Club Regular
Posts: 754
Location: New Zealand
Primary Vehicle: RAV4
Model Spec/Trim: GLX
Engine Capacity: 2.5L
Fuel Type: Petrol
Transmission: Automatic
Drive Type: 4WD/AWD
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Post by ravjeff on Nov 20, 2022 7:12:53 GMT
RAV4 GXL AWD
2022 & 2023 orders are now closed. Register your interest for 2024 Models at your local Toyota Store.
Specification, images and price are indicative only.
Featuring the same specification as the other GXL grade models, this 2.5-litre petrol RAV4 GXL offers Dynamic
Torque Control all-wheel-drive for enhanced traction and off-road exploration.
NZ$46,290 = approx £24,000
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Post by firemac on Nov 20, 2022 12:36:11 GMT
RAV4 GXL AWD
2022 & 2023 orders are now closed. Register your interest for 2024 Models at your local Toyota Store.
Specification, images and price are indicative only.
Featuring the same specification as the other GXL grade models, this 2.5-litre petrol RAV4 GXL offers Dynamic
Torque Control all-wheel-drive for enhanced traction and off-road exploration.NZ$46,290 = approx £24,000 The UK has always been ripped off when it comes to new car prices. The punitive car tax plus VAT (tax on a tax, could only happen here!) are big factors. And the importers like to get a nice wedge as well that only adds to the pre-tax price.😡😡 |
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Post by charliefarlie on Nov 20, 2022 13:23:17 GMT
I’m quite pleased I’ve looked after my old car cos there’s no way I would pay nigh on 50K for a RAV4…. Don’t get me wrong I would like a new car but the prices now are insane. I bought my car a few months old with from memory about 6K miles on it. Top spec Invincible with style pack and Navigation it even had screens on the headrests. It was 25K and I paid a bit less as I hung onto my T180. OK that’s 8+ years ago but even so. Mad thing is I’ve seen cars similar to my one with heavy miles and ……Well let’s say less than mint for 15+K….. Our government pleads poverty but the extra ( windfall tax ) tax they’re gaining just from car sales alone must be colossal. As I’ve said before I don’t really understand these electric and hybrid cars but if I did I wouldn’t be spending 59K on a Toyota no matter how good they are. As for taking out a bloody great loan for one well…… Old it maybe but I couldn’t give a monkeys honest  |
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Post by sich1 on Nov 20, 2022 15:36:24 GMT
my old 4.2 is still going, still not very good mpg wise on short journeys but hey ho it owes me nothing.
just passed its MOT this friday with nothing to worry about.
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Post by firemac on Nov 20, 2022 15:37:27 GMT
I’m quite pleased I’ve looked after my old car cos there’s no way I would pay nigh on 50K for a RAV4…. Don’t get me wrong I would like a new car but the prices now are insane. I bought my car a few months old with from memory about 6K miles on it. Top spec Invincible with style pack and Navigation it even had screens on the headrests. It was 25K and I paid a bit less as I hung onto my T180. OK that’s 8+ years ago but even so. Mad thing is I’ve seen cars similar to my one with heavy miles and ……Well let’s say less than mint for 15+K….. Our government pleads poverty but the extra ( windfall tax ) tax they’re gaining just from car sales alone must be colossal. As I’ve said before I don’t really understand these electric and hybrid cars but if I did I wouldn’t be spending 59K on a Toyota no matter how good they are. As for taking out a bloody great loan for one well…… Old it maybe but I couldn’t give a monkeys honest Still looks great though, Charlie. And I guess, taking everything into consideration especially the used car market, it ain’t costing you anything now. 😊 |
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Post by charliefarlie on Nov 20, 2022 17:42:31 GMT
I’m quite pleased I’ve looked after my old car cos there’s no way I would pay nigh on 50K for a RAV4…. Don’t get me wrong I would like a new car but the prices now are insane. I bought my car a few months old with from memory about 6K miles on it. Top spec Invincible with style pack and Navigation it even had screens on the headrests. It was 25K and I paid a bit less as I hung onto my T180. OK that’s 8+ years ago but even so. Mad thing is I’ve seen cars similar to my one with heavy miles and ……Well let’s say less than mint for 15+K….. Our government pleads poverty but the extra ( windfall tax ) tax they’re gaining just from car sales alone must be colossal. As I’ve said before I don’t really understand these electric and hybrid cars but if I did I wouldn’t be spending 59K on a Toyota no matter how good they are. As for taking out a bloody great loan for one well…… Old it maybe but I couldn’t give a monkeys honest Still looks great though, Charlie. And I guess, taking everything into consideration especially the used car market, it ain’t costing you anything now. 😊 I don’t think it is costing much now Jim….I put a battery on early this year but as a precaution the old one was still doing the job. Pair of rear shocks again a precaution though I did have an advisory. They were not much over a 100 quid of Kingo. Apart from that and a set of tyres I’ve spent nothing on the car since I bought it. 👍👍👍👍 |
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Post by firemac on Nov 20, 2022 17:45:41 GMT
my old 4.2 is still going, still not very good mpg wise on short journeys but hey ho it owes me nothing. just passed its MOT this friday with nothing to worry about. I reckon all the versions of RAV were excellent. Still think that the 4.2 was peak-RAV4. 😂 Having said that, I am seriously impressed with our 4.5. |
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Post by Mb2t on Nov 20, 2022 21:11:45 GMT
I’m quite pleased I’ve looked after my old car cos there’s no way I would pay nigh on 50K for a RAV4…. Don’t get me wrong I would like a new car but the prices now are insane. I bought my car a few months old with from memory about 6K miles on it. Top spec Invincible with style pack and Navigation it even had screens on the headrests. It was 25K and I paid a bit less as I hung onto my T180. OK that’s 8+ years ago but even so. Mad thing is I’ve seen cars similar to my one with heavy miles and ……Well let’s say less than mint for 15+K….. Our government pleads poverty but the extra ( windfall tax ) tax they’re gaining just from car sales alone must be colossal. As I’ve said before I don’t really understand these electric and hybrid cars but if I did I wouldn’t be spending 59K on a Toyota no matter how good they are. As for taking out a bloody great loan for one well…… Old it maybe but I couldn’t give a monkeys honest Mine is about the same age as Charlie's, but not as mint as Charlie's... A few more miles (116k -ish). I am not thinking if changing it unless Mr Kahn gets his ULEZ... Prices of new cars are mad! |
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Post by charliefarlie on Nov 20, 2022 22:06:48 GMT
my old 4.2 is still going, still not very good mpg wise on short journeys but hey ho it owes me nothing. just passed its MOT this friday with nothing to worry about. I reckon all the versions of RAV were excellent. Still think that the 4.2 was peak-RAV4. 😂 Having said that, I am seriously impressed with our 4.5. Agree Jim. All are excellent it’s just the numbers now. To be fair it’s not like I need another car now anyway. Usually when the country gets a hit like the crash of 2008/9 car prices fell through the floor. Now though they’ve gone crazy. All it means is fewer can afford nice late cars. I’m not pleading poverty here I could buy pretty much what I want and pay on the spot for it. I’m just not going too. 👍👍👍 |
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Post by firemac on Nov 20, 2022 22:54:54 GMT
I reckon all the versions of RAV were excellent. Still think that the 4.2 was peak-RAV4. 😂 Having said that, I am seriously impressed with our 4.5. Agree Jim. All are excellent it’s just the numbers now. To be fair it’s not like I need another car now anyway. Usually when the country gets a hit like the crash of 2008/9 car prices fell through the floor. Now though they’ve gone crazy. All it means is fewer can afford nice late cars. I’m not pleading poverty here I could buy pretty much what I want and pay on the spot for it. I’m just not going too. 👍👍👍 Yeah, I get that, Charlie. 😊 |
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Post by flyboyprowler on Nov 20, 2022 23:01:09 GMT
Our Spanish 4.2 is now in semi retirement. Now on 280000 kms she deserves a little TLC and all those car park nicks and scratches are going to the spray shop when we get back. The 4.3 here in the UK is still going strong and with only 43000 miles on the clock and no faults, I have no inclination to change it. The new little Ignis is surprisingly good but we have had a paperwork nightmare trying to get the tow bar legalised, and then they fitted a 7 pin socket instead of a 13, so back to the drawing board and a possible bill for nearly 500€ to replace the socket!! Mental.
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Post by 152bobby on Nov 21, 2022 10:44:14 GMT
What are your thoughts on the Aygo X Bobby ? I'm pretty impressed so far. Absolutely nothing like all my previous Ravs. I did my research when thinking of downgrading in car size. Took me a while, but the Aygo X is spot on for what we do in our lives now. So no regrets....apart from giving up my lovely Rav, but it went to a good home. Just gobsmacked that no one from the forum snapped it up !!! |
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Post by davrav on Nov 21, 2022 11:08:21 GMT
What are your thoughts on the Aygo X Bobby ? I'm pretty impressed so far. Absolutely nothing like all my previous Ravs. I did my research when thinking of downgrading in car size. Took me a while, but the Aygo X is spot on for what we do in our lives now. So no regrets....apart from giving up my lovely Rav, but it went to a good home. Just gobsmacked that no one from the forum snapped it up !!! We're all hard up pensioners minding the pennies Bobby :yes: |
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Post by Mb2t on Nov 21, 2022 14:35:48 GMT
Our Spanish 4.2 is now in semi retirement. Now on 280000 kms she deserves a little TLC and all those car park nicks and scratches are going to the spray shop when we get back. The 4.3 here in the UK is still going strong and with only 43000 miles on the clock and no faults, I have no inclination to change it. The new little Ignis is surprisingly good but we have had a paperwork nightmare trying to get the tow bar legalised, and then they fitted a 7 pin socket instead of a 13, so back to the drawing board and a possible bill for nearly 500€ to replace the socket!! Mental. There is in existence an adapter from 7 pin on the car to 13 pin trailer, but you do not get some of the 12V to the trailer ( such as fridge connection in a caravan) |
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