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I am a traitor
Can't stop thinking about the V6 Toyota RAV4. Reliability, AWD, Automatic (Yeah..I like autos), great depreciation value and...................low 15 second 1/4 mile stock. Been thinking about it since I had read about it before it came out. I think I am going to trade my Mazda3 in for it sometime within the next five months. It doesn't look like anyone has been really modifiying them (intake, exhausts, etc). It just would feel good to bracket race in a 14 second (or 13 with nitrous) SUV next year.
Just feels weird I am not thinking about a Forester XT turbo anymore like I used too. I must have the Toyota! Now to get some $$ together. Any subaru I could get my hands on would be pre-1997. The newer scoobies just don't grab me anymore, like a 1988 RX turbo would. *scratching head* I am bored tonight and just thinking out loud. Must be lonely or something. Lol!
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Kevin Thomas 1997 2.2ltr Subaru Impreza Outback Sport Wagon (AWD/Auto) 13.03@100mph 1989 2.7ltr Subaru XT6 (AWD/Auto) 15.912@85.93mph 1996 3.3ltr SVX (AWD/Auto) 15.070@91.38mph ***R.I.P*** 2010 RAV4 AWD Sport (13.717 @ 99.19mph ) 2015 Honda Fit LX CVT (15.2 @ 90mph) Last edited by Myxalplyx; 11-04-2007 at 05:02 PM. |
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that's not a big deal. somebody is usually watching ~
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FXT + STI turbo/intercooler swap + uppipe/downpipe + Accessport = monster sleeper
besides, you can't spit without hitting a RAV4.
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Alan 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 1997 SVX LSi (Ebony) SOLD! 2005 Legacy GT (Silver) [Cobb Stg 2+] SOLD! 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 2005 Forester XT Premium (Crystal Gray Metallic) SOLD! 2008 Lancer Evolution X MR (Apex Silver) [Cobb Stg 1+] 2015 Outlander Sport 2.4GT AWD (Mercury Gray) 2013 G37xS (Obsidian Black) |
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Those came out before I left the dealership. Those things run NICE. That new 3.5 V6, the 2GR-FE I think they called it, is a nice running motor, and it gets amazing gas mileage to boot.
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I wouldn't say "amazing" although 19 city 26 highway is pretty dang good for a 290 HP V6. I work at a Toyota/Subaru dealer, and I had to do a PDI on a V6 Rav4 the other day, those things are INSANE! I can't imagine what one would do if it was FWD, the one I did was FT4WD and it was pretty squirrly, even on dry pavement... Amazing would be if they could get 35 MPG out of those (and still be 290 HP)...
I wish they came 5 speed, but I don't think they offer anything with the 3.5 in a 5 speed (The four cylinder Camry doesn't even come in a 5 speed anymore )
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My brother has it - AWD and the V6. It is fast as hell, but you have to be holding onto the steering wheel with a death grip and sawing back and forth to keep it in your lane when you stomp the gas. It's that bad of a torquesteering monster. It was so bad I went and looked up if there was a TSB or recall or something broken after I drove it. But there is nothing broken, they just did that crappy of a job on their AWD system.
Other than that, the interior just flat out kicks the XT's ass. It's embarassing going from the toyota to the XT. We had ours side by side in the driveway and just the amount of different toys and the layout and seats, interior room. They really did a great job designing that new toyota. When you go through it you just think "dang, that was smart" as you look at the different stuff they did. If they ever sort out that AWD system to take care of the torque steer that thing will be hard to beat.
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Matt Locker Link 2015 BRZ Limited 6MT 92 Ebony LS-L ECUtune Stage2av1, Z32 MAF, 370cc injectors, TomsSVX intake, BontragerWorks 22mm RSB #003, HID Hi and Lo beams, OT endlink and bushing mods, PWR Aluminum radiator, Harvey's QC shift kit, 2.5" flowmaster 80 exhaust, 17" Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, Poly sway bar bushings, Slotted Bradi rotors, AFBeefcake powdercoated calipers, 97 grill, and a huge set of air horns. 300,000 miles and counting 92 Ebony LS-L. ecutune stage1v4, motorsport 1pc pulley. Garage Queen - sold to Dad in upstate NY 155,000 miles 19 Subaru Ascent Premium - -Hers !. 89 DL 4x4 little red wagon - a.k.a. The immortal suby. 275k R.I.P. |
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Your title: "I am a trader" begs a question....is this a person who constantly trades (cars or other things), or is this a question of loyalty, in which case the title might better read, "I am a traitor." If the former, then I understand your desire to constantly acquire different cars. I have the same addiction, causing my wife to grimace every time we pass a dealership. If the latter, I think you are being hard on yourself because nearly everybody on this forum has now, or at one time in the past owned a vehicle other than a Subaru. I think the RAV4 is a neat vehicle, although it has evolved into something far removed from its original concept. The same can be said of most all vehicles with the possible exception of the original VW which only recently ceased production after more than sixty years of being true to its initial concept.
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Nice!
-Bill
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It is a matter of loyalty. Problem is, I submitted the thread before changing it. I can't change the title now. BTW: That is a beautiful FXT posted above. ImmortalSuby, as soon as I get a title issue sorted out with my Crown Victoria (It was given to me by my neighbor), I will be trading it and my Mazda in. Hoping to do it within sometime before next year. I'm really excited about it. I am even more excited because there is no aftermarket for it....no intakes, no exhaust...nothing. The people at the RAV4 sites are mainly waiting for someone to make something for them. I would like to steal ideas from the Toyota Avalon crowd and butcher up something. I think it can be a mid 14 second ride. With a Protorque torque converter upgrade on top of some basic mods, I think it could be low 14s. Ahh...the possibilities of sleeperdom.
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Kevin Thomas 1997 2.2ltr Subaru Impreza Outback Sport Wagon (AWD/Auto) 13.03@100mph 1989 2.7ltr Subaru XT6 (AWD/Auto) 15.912@85.93mph 1996 3.3ltr SVX (AWD/Auto) 15.070@91.38mph ***R.I.P*** 2010 RAV4 AWD Sport (13.717 @ 99.19mph ) 2015 Honda Fit LX CVT (15.2 @ 90mph) Last edited by Myxalplyx; 11-04-2007 at 05:09 PM. |
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I hope you can figure out something for the torque transfer to the rear. That thing is a bear to keep in a lane. It is a great sleeper. Sounds like fun to modify one - I am sure you will be a pioneer in that effort as you have been with your subaru toys!
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Matt Locker Link 2015 BRZ Limited 6MT 92 Ebony LS-L ECUtune Stage2av1, Z32 MAF, 370cc injectors, TomsSVX intake, BontragerWorks 22mm RSB #003, HID Hi and Lo beams, OT endlink and bushing mods, PWR Aluminum radiator, Harvey's QC shift kit, 2.5" flowmaster 80 exhaust, 17" Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, Poly sway bar bushings, Slotted Bradi rotors, AFBeefcake powdercoated calipers, 97 grill, and a huge set of air horns. 300,000 miles and counting 92 Ebony LS-L. ecutune stage1v4, motorsport 1pc pulley. Garage Queen - sold to Dad in upstate NY 155,000 miles 19 Subaru Ascent Premium - -Hers !. 89 DL 4x4 little red wagon - a.k.a. The immortal suby. 275k R.I.P. |
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Ya, it's pretty sweet. He actually bought it to replace his previous FXT, which was stolen and destroyed.
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Chris 92 Ebony Mica LS-L "A Rolling Restoration": 223,250 KM - Sleeping 2007 STi 6MT, Stance GR+ coilovers, PWR Rad, JDM hood badge, svxfiles 6000K HIDs, JDM Clear Corners, $15/15 min mod, $20/20 min mod, Energy Swaybar Bushings, Hella Supertones horns, Gold STi BBS rims, Group A lightweight crank pulley, A/C system removed, Custom header-back exhaust, Hybrid carbon/metal rear sway bar, restored headlights with CCFL halos 2008 Subaru Legacy Spec B - Diamond Grey Metallic - Sold 2020 Ram 1500 Longhorn - Red Pearl |
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Re: I am a traitor
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Been away from the board for a while. Started playing with my 2010 RAV4 sport. With a modified Weapon R intake, changed muffler (with stock piping) and some lighter wheels, the RAV ran a couple of 14.1's, 14.2's consistantly. I miss you guys though. The SVX is still awesome and it ain't going anywhere. This boring looking RAV4 has been peaking my interest. People are saying I have the fastest RAV in the country now but that's a tall order. It's weird seeing this thing faster than my SVX but the SVX is 14 years old now so..... It's all good fun. Now to catch up on some SVX reading. http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/4780/141rav4002.jpg
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Kevin Thomas 1997 2.2ltr Subaru Impreza Outback Sport Wagon (AWD/Auto) 13.03@100mph 1989 2.7ltr Subaru XT6 (AWD/Auto) 15.912@85.93mph 1996 3.3ltr SVX (AWD/Auto) 15.070@91.38mph ***R.I.P*** 2010 RAV4 AWD Sport (13.717 @ 99.19mph ) 2015 Honda Fit LX CVT (15.2 @ 90mph) |
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Re: I am a traitor
wow thats pretty quick for a Rav4 lol... I am soon to join the traitor club too... but shhhh its teh secretz
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Re: I am a traitor
What you're selling your silver? Always a follower huh... Bill got ya thinking about a breeder buggie with flames didn't he!
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