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Post by sich1 on Jul 1, 2024 18:15:05 GMT
hi all what is everyones take on the corroding HV cable connector to the MG3 on the earlier AWD 4.5 ravs ? and its non warranty status under relax warranty ? Has there been any change on toyota uk's stance that i have missed ? i have been looking at a change to a 4.5 AWD hybrid, but this really does make me think again  stu |
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Post by philip42h on Jul 1, 2024 20:20:27 GMT
Well, I've already got a car that could potentially suffer from this problem and I've decide not to worry at all on that account - largely because there is sweet FA that I can do about it! I've heard a fair amount of FUD but am not aware of many (any) instances of the problem on UK RAV4s - so I doubt that I am likely to suffer from the problem. If it does turn out to be a more significant issue, and it does impact my car, I would expect Toyota to address the problem under warranty - 'fisticuffs' might ensure if they didn't ...  And, I understand that a reasonable cost repair has been developed so it's no longer quite as scary as originally made out to be - but I can't find a link to support that view right now. But that really doesn't help your decision at all ...  |
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Post by sich1 on Jul 1, 2024 20:46:56 GMT
Well, I've already got a car that could potentially suffer from this problem and I've decide not to worry at all on that account - largely because there is sweet FA that I can do about it! I've heard a fair amount of FUD but am not aware of many (any) instances of the problem on UK RAV4s - so I doubt that I am likely to suffer from the problem. If it does turn out to be a more significant issue, and it does impact my car, I would expect Toyota to address the problem under warranty - 'fisticuffs' might ensure if they didn't ... And, I understand that a reasonable cost repair has been developed so it's no longer quite as scary as originally made out to be - but I can't find a link to support that view right now. But that really doesn't help your decision at all ... all true, but it does make me wonder about a purchase. i wonder if toyota wil step up and admit the problem exists and put something like a extended warranty in place ? well time will tell i suppose. started to re look at a tiguan alldrive manual g/box vehicles again. heard the figure of 400 for the part somewhere but then labour on tp. i hate changing cars ! |
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Post by charliefarlie on Jul 2, 2024 7:51:50 GMT
Well, I've already got a car that could potentially suffer from this problem and I've decide not to worry at all on that account - largely because there is sweet FA that I can do about it! I've heard a fair amount of FUD but am not aware of many (any) instances of the problem on UK RAV4s - so I doubt that I am likely to suffer from the problem. If it does turn out to be a more significant issue, and it does impact my car, I would expect Toyota to address the problem under warranty - 'fisticuffs' might ensure if they didn't ... And, I understand that a reasonable cost repair has been developed so it's no longer quite as scary as originally made out to be - but I can't find a link to support that view right now. But that really doesn't help your decision at all ... all true, but it does make me wonder about a purchase. i wonder if toyota wil step up and admit the problem exists and put something like a extended warranty in place ? well time will tell i suppose. started to re look at a tiguan alldrive manual g/box vehicles again. heard the figure of 400 for the part somewhere but then labour on tp. i hate changing cars ! Stu the problem is is that virtually NO car doesent have problems of one sort or another …Show me anything worth having without a bit of history ? It’s not unreasonable to say a lot of the issues are down to poor maintenance IE Fords wet belt which if the car is really well maintained with proper oil services and on time isn’t that big a problem at all….. But still it puts me off. Too some degree we have to take a leap of faith and hope whatever we buy is a good un…… Like yourself I struggle to have the confidence to place a bet 👍👍👍 |
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Post by firemac on Jul 3, 2024 14:26:15 GMT
all true, but it does make me wonder about a purchase. i wonder if toyota wil step up and admit the problem exists and put something like a extended warranty in place ? well time will tell i suppose. started to re look at a tiguan alldrive manual g/box vehicles again. heard the figure of 400 for the part somewhere but then labour on tp. i hate changing cars ! Stu the problem is is that virtually NO car doesent have problems of one sort or another …Show me anything worth having without a bit of history ? It’s not unreasonable to say a lot of the issues are down to poor maintenance IE Fords wet belt which if the car is really well maintained with proper oil services and on time isn’t that big a problem at all….. But still it puts me off. Too some degree we have to take a leap of faith and hope whatever we buy is a good un…… Like yourself I struggle to have the confidence to place a bet 👍👍👍 We’ve got a Dynamic AWD and no issues (at all! 😊) so far. I agree with Philip and Charlie; there’s been no cases of cablegate in the UK AFAIK, most have been in N America (along with the leaking roof rails issue) and as those cars are built in the US and Canada rather than Japan, I can’t help wondering if it’s a build/quality problem unique to N America.In any event I’m not going to worry about it. When I change the RAV it will be for another one, or if not a RAV then another Toyota. 👍👍😊 |
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Post by charliefarlie on Jul 3, 2024 16:04:59 GMT
Stu the problem is is that virtually NO car doesent have problems of one sort or another …Show me anything worth having without a bit of history ? It’s not unreasonable to say a lot of the issues are down to poor maintenance IE Fords wet belt which if the car is really well maintained with proper oil services and on time isn’t that big a problem at all….. But still it puts me off. Too some degree we have to take a leap of faith and hope whatever we buy is a good un…… Like yourself I struggle to have the confidence to place a bet 👍👍👍 We’ve got a Dynamic AWD and no issues (at all! 😊) so far. I agree with Philip and Charlie; there’s been no cases of cablegate in the UK AFAIK, most have been in N America (along with the leaking roof rails issue) and as those cars are built in the US and Canada rather than Japan, I can’t help wondering if it’s a build/quality problem unique to N America.In any event I’m not going to worry about it. When I change the RAV it will be for another one, or if not a RAV then another Toyota. 👍👍😊 If I was going to change my car right now I’d have another RAV4 … The only thing that stops me is the towing capacity. I’ve been round the houses a bit like Stu and David Wilson and my opinion is Toyota is at least my perception of trouble free motoring.. Same with the IQ we’d end up with a Yaris ….. What I’d really like is an Fpace and a Ford Puma but I’m not changing to really excellent cars for two rolling liabilities 👍👍👍 |
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Post by firemac on Jul 3, 2024 17:02:48 GMT
We’ve got a Dynamic AWD and no issues (at all! 😊) so far. I agree with Philip and Charlie; there’s been no cases of cablegate in the UK AFAIK, most have been in N America (along with the leaking roof rails issue) and as those cars are built in the US and Canada rather than Japan, I can’t help wondering if it’s a build/quality problem unique to N America.In any event I’m not going to worry about it. When I change the RAV it will be for another one, or if not a RAV then another Toyota. 👍👍😊 If I was going to change my car right now I’d have another RAV4 … The only thing that stops me is the towing capacity. I’ve been round the houses a bit like Stu and David Wilson and my opinion is Toyota is at least my perception of trouble free motoring.. Same with the IQ we’d end up with a Yaris ….. What I’d really like is an Fpace and a Ford Puma but I’m not changing to really excellent cars for two rolling liabilities 👍👍👍 It’s a shame about the reliability of the F-Pace (& the Range Rover as well). I’d have either if only they had the reliability of a Toyota. I don’t understand why they don’t spend maybe 10% less on the interior finishes and other aesthetic elements and put it towards improving the reliability/durability of the mechanicals. IMHO, if they did, they’d have a market leader. As it is, I wouldn’t touch a JLR product with a barge pole.☹️☹️ |
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Post by charliefarlie on Jul 3, 2024 19:17:20 GMT
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Post by stu@work on Jul 4, 2024 12:51:09 GMT
tks charlie, iam at work at the moment and the link is not working. will take a look when i get home.
i suppose a bit of the blame for not making reliable cars over aesthetically pleasing ones is the PCP deals.
if it looks good it will sell as the warranty is there to take care of it all, people like to have a new car in the drive to keep up appearances (even if they cant afford it)
me...rather have my old rav4 outside, suits me just fine for my needs. couldn't give a *%&£ what anyone has.
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Post by sich1 on Jul 4, 2024 16:49:31 GMT
looks a tidy car |
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Post by charliefarlie on Jul 4, 2024 17:30:52 GMT
looks a tidy car I thought so. Looks to have the style pack which gives the side steps and uprated front bumper /A bar…. Id want to know how many owners and what tyres were fitted. Seats show no signs of wear but we can’t see all of the drivers seat base bolster which is where they wear. My one gets treated with gliptone and my cars done less miles so my one is good but they can wear badly. Interior of that car looks excellent. It has a tow bar which is handy. Id also want to know if it’s ever had any paint. The photos seem to show originality which is cool but still worth asking. Price ? I’ve seen fairly poor cars with more miles for that sort of money . It’s an automatic which adds to the value manuals don’t hold value as well. 👍👍👍 |
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Post by unclebob on Jul 4, 2024 18:29:22 GMT
looks a tidy car It’s Red so must be fast 😉 |
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Post by sich1 on Jul 4, 2024 22:20:16 GMT
saw somewhere 3+ owners, how long each had it unknown. not saying its a wrong un but how did the mileage go down between 2021 and 2022 ? typo ? new speedo ?
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Post by unclebob on Jul 5, 2024 8:52:21 GMT
saw somewhere 3+ owners, how long each had it unknown. not saying its a wrong un but how did the mileage go down between 2021 and 2022 ? typo ? new speedo ?
99% of the time it’s the mot tester not typing it in correctly 🙄🙄  |
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Post by philip42h on Jul 5, 2024 9:31:50 GMT
saw somewhere 3+ owners, how long each had it unknown. not saying its a wrong un but how did the mileage go down between 2021 and 2022 ? typo ? new speedo ?
I'd strongly suspect that the 24-06-2021 figure is incorrect. From MoT history: - Feb 2019 - 36,234 miles
- Feb 2020 - 38,641 miles
- Jan 2021 - 39,649 miles ... so by this point it's starting to look as though the owner is hardly using the car
- Jun 2021 - 46,372 miles ... this looks like an extra Mot thrown in by a selling dealer and they got the mileage wrong - it should probably be 40,372 miles
- Jun 2022 - 44,742 miles
- Jun 2023 - 50,623 miles
- Jun 2024 - 54,446 miles ... so a new owner doing around 5k miles pa - perhaps?
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