2011 Toyota RAV4 Consumer Discussions

Toyota RAV4 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: New RAV4 purchase [wink2k]

  Written by: cpkenn on Feb 2, 2012 1:03:29 AM

  Hi wink2K- it was Rodland Toyota in Everett, WA. 19 mile drive from where we live in Seattle, but worth the trip. I just got it this past Saturday and they still had a good selection of colors in the 2011 4WDs, and there might also be some 2012s there by now. I had a great experience there - no last minute surprises, everything very straightforward. Good luck!

• New RAV4 purchase

  Written by: cpykenn on Jan 29, 2012 11:48:24 PM

  Just purchased a new 2011 base FWD RAV4 with extra value package, cargo mat set and mudflaps. We chose to forego the financing and took the Toyota rebate of $500, for a total price of $21,859 plus tax of $2142 (I'm in Washington state, so tax was 9.5%), dealer doc fee $150 and licensing/registration $200. OTD for $24,336. I did all my negotiations through the internet, and seems like most dealers ... Read More

Toyota RAV4 Lease Questions

• RAV4 Lease

  Written by: netdeveloper on Jan 28, 2012 7:38:36 PM

  I am looking for a Lease on either the 2011 or 2012 RAV4 and visited a dealer in the NY area. He stated that Toyota does not offer a 3rd row in a limited edition with Leather and that I would have to buy a base model and have the dealer install the leather seats. Here is what I am being offered - 4 WD Base Model 4 cylinder RAV4 with ... Read More

• Re: Rav 4 Lease Rates [nlm2898]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 22, 2012 11:24:44 AM

  Hi Nicole. According to hand, dandy Google the zip code 07052 is for New Jersey. That falls in Toyota's New York region. Toyota's current New York region buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36-month lease of a base 2011 RAV4 4WD with 15,000 miles per year are an amazingly low .00001 and 60%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. The numbers for the ... Read More

Toyota RAV4 Maintenance and Repair

• 2011 Rav4 Vibration Problem

  Written by: jimsgarage on Jan 10, 2012 5:05:53 PM

  Ive recently purchased a 2011 Rav4 2wd i-4. Numerous times now ive had to take the newly purchased car into Toyota to be serviced. The first time i ever brought the car in they balanced the tires & road force balanced them. Claiming the problem had been fixed i brought my car home, & on the way home i noticed the problem yet again. When going between the speeds of 55-60 ... Read More

Toyota RAV4 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Rav4 new [samaneesh]

  Written by: rav42011buyer on Jan 6, 2012 9:24:22 AM

  I bought it from Marietta Toyota. and Its a 2011 model. I printed the Zag.com pricing and they were ready to honor the price.

• Re: rav4 new [drums]

  Written by: naveen1 on Dec 15, 2011 10:36:26 AM

  I did not get the rav 4 yet. I am planning on waiting until Christmas eve - go talk to the Dealers (will be the first tiem) and then give them a week to negotiate and go back on Newyears eve to buy. Hopefully by then they should have the 2012 in the lot. By what I hear- there are not much differences between 2011 and 2012. I am not too ... Read More

• Re: toyota headrest bait and switch? [bim7]

  Written by: roby1b on Oct 23, 2011 1:06:15 PM

  I own a 2005 Rav4 with a taller rear headrests. I test drove the 2011 Rav this summer and noticed the lower retriangle rear seatheads. I love it because it is better visibility. When I went to purchase the Rav4 this October and was looking at the different model (basic, sport, & LE), I noticed the change in the headreads. Only one Rav4 on the lot had the lower headread but ... Read More

Toyota RAV4 Transmission Troubles

• Talk about bad timing!

  Written by: wishew on Oct 10, 2011 4:41:55 PM

  In my case it was only NINE days over the warranty period. Mine is a 2002 Rav4 and was bought on Oct.1 2001 (which I didn't know beforehand, because I'm not the original owner). The transmission problems started on Sept 30, 2011 only ONE DAY before the enhanced warranty expired! (talk about timing!)Unfortunately, I was going out of the country on Sept 30 for 9 days, so couldn't bring it in ... Read More

Toyota RAV4 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• toyota headrest bait and switch?

  Written by: bim7 on Oct 8, 2011 6:23:37 PM

  I purchased a 2011 rav4 sport V6 4wd with appearance package last week. Later in the day of the pickup I noticed that the two rear seat off center headrests weren't low profile like the center rest but are tall like the front seat headrests. This prevents the rear seat from folding down unless they are removed and reduces rearview. The dealer in Oakland claims that's the way it came from ... Read More

Toyota RAV4 Transmission Troubles

• Re: Keep this in mind [beaker30]

  Written by: fbf1248 on Sep 28, 2011 8:53:08 AM

  I have an 2001 RAV4 purchased as a lease trade in from a toyota dealer in 5/2003. Has 109,000 and is maintained 100%. On Thursday, September 15, 2011 (yes, 2011) i rec'd the class action suit letter regarding the ecm. Can't even believe the car began exhibiting signs of issues just a couple of days later on Satuday. Stopped driving it as it was at the mechanic. It through the ecm ... Read More

Toyota RAV4 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Rav4 Availability [notsodumb]

  Written by: hp2009 on Aug 22, 2011 7:59:14 AM

  Hi, we will getting delivery today from newjersey dch toyota after wait for our choice color silver coming today and we were given price of 2011 rava 4 awd base with mud guard,inter tan cover for 23909 and we got pre approved for graduation 1000 off with 3.99 apr for 36months..... i agreed with you....they donot want to have much deal on rava 4 since 75% rava 4 made in japan.... ... Read More

Toyota RAV4 Transmission Troubles

• 2002 RAV4 ECM/Transmission issue NO HELP from Toyota

  Written by: jnb757 on Aug 4, 2011 8:57:57 AM

  Hi,.. In April 2009 my transmission blew on my 02 RAV4.. when it was towed to AAMCO there were 5 other Rav's with the same issue.. Trans was relaced... flatbedded to Toyota and an new ECM put in.. 18 months later? They repaid me... HOWEVER.... the new (or supposedly new) ECm started gived errors and AAMCO inspected the car 2 times and replaced a solenoid valve.. In May 2011 I took ... Read More

Outback or RAV4 (your views)

• Well:

  Written by: glideslopes on May 14, 2011 12:34:30 PM

  Admitted Bias Upfront: My Sister in Law's 2011 Outback Limited 4 Cylinder was just flat bedded to the dealer after a week of starting, not starting. Around 6,000 miles. My 2006 RAV4 Base 2.4L is going strong at 100,000 miles. Regular service every 5,000 with Valvoline Dino 5-20. (F) Brakes at 62,000. (R) at 88,000. No other issues. Combined C/H 22mpg. Even accelerates as requested. My 2010 RAV4 Base 2.5L is ... Read More

Toyota RAV4 Maintenance and Repair

• 1997 Rav4

  Written by: rose920 on May 9, 2011 3:16:22 AM

  When does one stop putting money into a car? In 2010, I had a new A/C compressor , alternater, and Distributor O Ring put in to the tune of $1269. That was followed by a door that wouldn't close at an estimate of $487. I got on here and read about Dupont Silicone and fixed it. In 2011 so far, I have had a Timing Belt Tensioner put it as well ... Read More

• Windshield Issue ?

  Written by: michaelp1 on May 8, 2011 1:24:09 PM

  My 2011 Rav4 Limited has less than 500 miles - and a crack that runs from top edge to about three inches from the bottom, making a left and a right in its travels. It first appeared as a much smaller crack four days ago; it actually spread while sitting in my driveway! I can't say that it wasn't a pebble, but honestly don't remember hearing anything. I saw some older ... Read More

Toyota RAV4 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2011 RAV4 Ltd V6 AWD from Kings Toyota

  Written by: sheepleking on May 6, 2011 7:42:49 AM

  Just purchased 2011 RAV4 Limited with V6, AWD, Premium Plus EVP, back-up camera, tow prep pkg, 2" receiver and wiring, floor mats, cargo net. 60 mos financing at 1.9%, got $500 Toyota cash back, $1,000 college grad and Kings gives free oil/filter changes for life of vehicle. Price before taxes and trade was $28,068. Got decent amount back for trade as well so I'm very pleased with the overall experience. Kings ... Read More

• Re: Any Good dealer up 100 miles from Los Angeles ??? [dieselplease]

  Written by: knang8888 on May 3, 2011 10:09:29 PM

  just bought from North Hollywood Toyota 2011 Rav4 base 4cyl silver with value package, car mats and cargo mat plus cargo net for $24K OTD after $500 cash rebate. There was a better deal at thousand oaks toyota for $19,999 plus ttl. This is for 4cyl base with value pkg. I did not get this one due to color red which my wife did not approved. Otherwise, this would have been ... Read More

Smart Key

• Re: 2011 RAV4 SMART KEY [bonsoy111]

  Written by: bogs on Mar 21, 2011 6:44:08 PM

  I ask 2 Rav4 owner with smart keys and they have thesame problem. all cars are supposed to lock doors automatically once you start or shift gear from park to drive as protection for all drivers, but this Rav4 with smart keys does not automatically lock! if other cars can lock why not for Rav4? I DON'T RECOMMEND THIS SMART KEY OR PUSH BUTTON START!!!! I think Toyota is just experimenting!!!! ... Read More

• 2011 RAV4 SMART KEY

  Written by: bogs on Mar 8, 2011 6:48:24 PM

  I have 2011 rav4 with smart key, it doesn't automatically lock the door when I start my car, even if I shift gear. I ask toyota and they told me thats how it is. is this true? I need help...

Toyota RAV4 Lease Questions

• Re: 2011 Rav4 Base 4WD [verdi942]

  Written by: delta737h on Feb 27, 2011 10:28:07 AM

  verdi942, Why it's illegal for an insurance carrier to sell GAP coverage in NY is a mystery to me. It just doesn't make any sense. I would press further. Where does it say that it's illegal? Perhaps it's illegal for particular carriers (e.g., direct underwriting companies) to sell GAP for some unknown reason but, for other's, it's perfectly legal. I'd examine the NY Code of Regulations and, then, call the NY ... Read More

• Re: 2011 Rav4 Base 4WD [delta737h]

  Written by: verdi942 on Feb 27, 2011 5:40:32 AM

  delta, here in New York, my insurance company refused to sell me gap insurance - they said it wasn't legal to so here; so Toyota, unlike every other company I've ever leased from, charges me about $7.00/mo for it.

• Re: 2011 Rav4 Base 4WD [tsalvo978]

  Written by: delta737h on Feb 27, 2011 4:46:07 AM

  tsalvo978, The $399 paid for GAP coverage is a rip-off and grossly excessive. As a rule of thumb, you can purchase GAP coverage from your insurance carrier for an annual premium of about 0.1% of the MSRP. In your case, this amounts to about $25 annually. The insurer simply adds a GAP rider to your automobile insurance policy. FYI- Toyota does a few things that other finance captives don't do... (1) ... Read More

• Re: 2011 Rav4 Base 4WD [mag12568]

  Written by: tsalvo978 on Feb 27, 2011 4:08:42 AM

  hackd, If you live near Danvers, MA, Ira Toyota gave me a great deal on a rav4 lease yesterday.....MSRP $24,674, 36 mo, 12Kmi/yr, residual $15,661, for $199/mo pymt with only 1st pymt due at signing. GAP insurance $399 spread over 36mo = add'nl $11+/mo and MA state tax (6.25% payable only if you live in MA) = addn'l $13+/mo. Net effect = $212+ due at signing and $224+/mo -- not sure ... Read More

• Re: 2011 Rav4 Base 4WD [trixtergirl]

  Written by: hackd on Feb 17, 2011 4:53:16 PM

  This is the single worst lease deal I have ever seen....for a car dealer to even present this to someone should be a crime. I just leased a Rav 4 Limited for $335 per month with all taxes and fees included....no money down except for first payment. As someone stated above Gap insurance is $7 a month through Toyota.

• Re: 2011 Rav4 Base 4WD [trixtergirl]

  Written by: verdi942 on Jan 27, 2011 2:51:20 PM

  Are you saying you gave the dealer $7205.79 plus 316.60/mo for this car? That's expensive. [FWIW, you DO need Gap Insurance, and Toyota charges me about $7.00/mo. for it on my lease of the same model car].

Toyota RAV4 Paint and Body

• Rav4 paint chipping

  Written by: gibson5 on Jan 19, 2011 11:57:17 AM

  I met with a Toyota rep yesterday about my 2011 Rav4 Limited with 3500 miles and paint was completely off just above the plastic protection strip on the rear wheel flare on both sides, along with massive amount of chips in the clear coat. I was offered after market running boards and to replace the plastic wheel flares. This is a 1time good will offering, and this is no service report. ... Read More

Toyota RAV4 Lease Questions

• Re: Please Help! [cayden]

  Written by: rav4buyer1 on Dec 30, 2010 10:00:11 PM

  Hi there. I am looking for:New Rav 4 - 2011Limited, 3.5 V6, 2x4, Navigation Value Package, Color: Blizzard Pearl, Interior: Ash Leather trim,Navigation Package in San Rafael area. So far I got from salesperson from Marin Toyota: "For 2011 Toyota RAV4 2WD Ltd in Blizzard Pearl , your Direct Sales price is $27,030 Lease with $2,499Drive Off Your Monthly is $353.43 Special Lease (expire 01/03/11)." By reading above posts I realized ... Read More

• Dec lease info for RAV4 Limited

  Written by: liannell on Dec 22, 2010 9:03:25 PM

  Carman or kyfdx, a few questions... Can you please provide the December MF and Residual for a 2011 RAV4 Limited 2WD for 36 months? We're considering both the 4-cylinder and the V6, if that makes a difference. And we're also considering 12k miles/yr and 15k miles/yr. What is the acquisition fee for Toyota? I've read $650 and $895. And is the disposition fee $350? (I'm in NC, part of SET, if ... Read More

Toyota RAV4 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Bought a 2011 Toyota RAV4

  Written by: liam10 on Dec 14, 2010 11:05:34 AM

  Just bought a 2011 RAV4 4WD V6 Ltd in Spokane WA. Options include: Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror, Navigation Value Package, Tow Prep Package, Floor Mats, Mudguards. $ 29,657 - Price of Vehicle 150 - Doc Fee 86 - License Fee 2,639 - Sales Tax (750) - Less Rebate $ 31,782 - Out the door price (no trade in)

2011 Toyota RAV4 Redesign

• Re: 2011/2012 Rav4 [tnboy]

  Written by: toyotagal on Sep 10, 2010 6:11:48 AM

  Forget that, Toyota definitely has a 2011 RAV 4 that will be hitting dealers in a month or so. I even have the 2011 brochure. And I will be buying one soon after they start coming. I do like buying the last year before a major redesign. I understand the 2012 will be more like a truck than in the past. And the last year before redesign is almost always the ... Read More

• Re: 2011/2012 Rav4 [tnboy]

  Written by: danhouston on Sep 10, 2010 5:39:07 AM

  nah, toyota won't skip the 2011 model; it will be available shortly...before year's end

• 2011/2012 Rav4

  Written by: tnboy on Sep 9, 2010 8:26:20 PM

  Edmunds' own site says 2012 Rav4's will be released in summer of 2011. With the lack of info out there about 2011's, that tells me there will be no (or very minor) change from 2010 to 2011 Rav4's...and maybe not even any 2011's. It wouldn't be be the first time a manufacturer skipped a year. For example, here it is 9/10/10 and no 2011's out there that I can see, although ... Read More

Toyota RAV4 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2010 RAV4 LTD V6 [rsctx48]

  Written by: toyotagal on Sep 6, 2010 5:42:16 PM

  Personally I have been waiting for the 2011s after the many Toyota fiascos this last year. Tweaks are being made and I do like the idea of a Brake Override. All 2011s come standard with the Star Safety System which includes a combination of 5 accident avoidance features

• Del Toyota in PA, RENOUNCE Platinum Warranty on Rav4.

  Written by: obed on Aug 28, 2010 11:28:29 AM

  On 8/23/2010 I took my Rav4 2004 to Del Toyota in PA for service for an antifreeze leak, underneath the engine. The service department reviewed the leak and totally rejected their own Platinum Warranty on the Rav4. They said the leak is in the engine block threads and may not be fixable. Engine block threads ? They said I would have to replace the entire engine at my cost, which Del ... Read More

• 2010 Rav4 Base FWD in Virginia

  Written by: maq4463 on Jun 21, 2010 11:09:41 AM

  Helped my sister last night in buying her new Rav4..ironically she went in to buy Camry..I asked her to looked into Rav4 also..she loved it...and decided to buy it instead of Camry...she had 2005 Honda Ody with 87K to trade...she bought from Koons Toyota in Fairfax... Here's her deal... 2010 Rav4 Base FWD Final price 21,000 + Dest+TTL Trade in 10,850 She financed at 2.9 for 60 months from Toyota Financial ... Read More

• Re: Great Deal...2010 RAV4 4x4 2.5L [funguy123]

  Written by: seancamry on Aug 12, 2010 8:31:05 AM

  Thanks for the kudos. Obviously, we were extremely excited to get this kind of price and, the way I see it, there are a few factors that created the situation. Prime Auto Group is growing and in the process of expanding their market reach. By lowering prices to increase leverage, they are able to pull in buyers from other local/regional markets which increases volume. Volume driven sales creates an extremely competitive ... Read More

• 2011 RAV4 Same old Same old

  Written by: funguy123 on Jul 21, 2010 4:16:04 PM

  Looks like 2011 RAV4 is here.. Almost no difference. Any Comments? http://pressroom.toyota.com/pr/tms/toyota/toyota-announces-pricing-on-2011-16395- 1.aspx

• 2011 RAV4

  Written by: funguy123 on Jul 1, 2010 1:13:47 PM

  I heard Toyota will redesign 2011 RAV4, is that true? I know it comes out in Aug/Sept time frame, in that case I might just wait for 2011. Hopefully Toyota will put 5 or 6 speed trans instead of just 4 they have now. I can't believe they still have only 4. All of the comparable cars have either 5 or 6, it's about time Toyotaaaaaaaaaaaaaa... Other then that i like ... Read More

Toyota Halts Sales of Popular Models - Accelerator Stuck Problem Recall

• Congressional Investigation Hearings Today

  Written by: sharonkl on Feb 23, 2010 8:38:39 PM

  Has anyone watched the hearing today?? I did, and have gotten some preliminary personal opinions forming. I was disappointed in Lentz's testimony and his lack of knowledge regarding the questions asked to him. Today Toyota story once again changed. (1)Apologies once again. (2)Made statement all engineering issues, recalls, etc. decisions made in Japan. Will be sort of a swat team set up for complaints. Also will be a special US sort ... Read More

• Re: And Toyota thinks consumer still trust them by their word????? [kirstie_h]

  Written by: sharonkl on Feb 3, 2010 4:42:14 PM

  Toyota is going no where. I am tickled they implemented brake override system for all models starting 2011, maybe even earlier. Their stats for UA will go way down. The end result should be a win- win for Toyota and owners/consumers, but guess to be honest and objective - still ways to go- pending investigation. This has been a bumpy road. Lots of negative publicity. Ford is coming back it seems. ... Read More

• Re: Transportation Sec'y: Don't Drive Recalled Toyotas [millwood0]

  Written by: sharonkl on Feb 3, 2010 1:25:34 PM

  First of all thanks for addressing & responding. (1)Costs - to have my auto flashed if brake override update available for my vehicle is questionable but may range from minimal - to $800+. Since my vehicle is Toyota I would can only guess cost would be lower range. Also since Toyota would actually own computer program - hope this consumer cost would be reflective of this fact. Would I spend $800 ... Read More

• Re: Transportation Sec'y: Don't Drive Recalled Toyotas [millwood0]

  Written by: sharonkl on Feb 3, 2010 2:24:05 PM

  Whoops. I apologize if I did not explain myself well. This is all new for me. I was unaware of brake override systems when I bought RAV4. Most average consumers are not even aware autos have this feature. That included me at that time. I was looking at reliability ratings, etc. by different agencies when I evaluated my purchase. Since this all started, my investigations on UA , etc.- became big ... Read More

Toyota RAV4 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Any ideas when Toyota discontinuing the V6?

  Written by: evergreen on Jan 11, 2010 5:47:05 PM

  I am definitely planning to buy a new Rav4 Ltd. with the V6 engine. My timing is a little uncertain at this time but it might have to be sooner rather than later. There will be a redsigned Rav4 in 2012 and the way some manufacturers are eliminating the V6 option, I suspect it may be only a matter of time for Toyota to drop the V6 from the Rav4 line. ... Read More

Toyota RAV4 Lease Questions

• Re: Re: Toyota RAV4: Lease Questions [nvnick]

  Written by: jerrylp on Mar 6, 2006 5:08:05 PM

  What was I thinking??!! You're absolutely correct - while this would be for my wife (a Limited, trading a 98 Mystique)), I forgot that I have a 95 Explorer with 141,000 miles! If IT can make it that long, so certainly should Toyota, except the Toyota will not have had $6,000 in repair bills (2 new clutches, a transmission, and a transaxle housing) in the last 40,000 like my Explorer. Therefore, ... Read More

• Re: Re: Toyota RAV4: Lease Questions [jerrylp]

  Written by: nvnick on Mar 6, 2006 6:32:34 AM

  Come on, it's a Toyota! It'll easily go 150k, so I say finance it for 5 yrs (or less, depending on your situation), then sell it for $5k. Replace belts/hoses/water pump at 100k, and keep receipts for resale purposes. I'm guessing these are highway miles, so new brakes/rotors every 55-60k. Get the V6 and call me in 2011; I'll take it as my winter car. I had a 94 Acura Integra ... Read More