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| # | Post Title | Result Info | Date | User | Forum |
| Which SUV should I buy | 28Relevance | 4 years ago | Dupnorth | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| I have had the RAV4 on order in both the ICE and hybrid models and have got a call that the gas model is in. I'm also considering a Mazda CX5 and CX50 or the new CRV once it gets released. I see that the CX5 gets better ratings than the RAV4. I have yet to drive the Mazda or the CRV. I do like the RAV4 however I find that the engine is a little noisy without the hybrid powertrain. That being said their is a major issue with the hybrid high voltage cable rusting out within 2-3 yrs on the hybrid model and Toyota has yet to step up to the plate to have this cov ... | |||||
| RE: 2013 RX 450 h ok to buy? And at 23k? | 28Relevance | 5 years ago | Kaizen | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| ... you would need to drive the hybrid car at least 99,151 miles to make buying the hybrid worth the extra expense of a hybrid. Otherwise it is cheaper to get the non hybrid. Several assumptions are made, like the price of gas. If the price of gas goes up, the breakeven mileage will go down. If the price of gas goes down, the break even mileage will go up. As for the 100% city…100% highway. Since we get different MPG driving in the city than driving in the highway, I made 5 different scenarios to give me a good idea of where the break even mileage would be, ... | |||||
| Answer to: New CRV | 28Relevance | 4 years ago | Kaizen | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Engine-wise the 2022, with the 2.4L Honda K-series engines WITHOUT the ZF transmission is potentially the most reliable. Although it will be a CVT, Honda makes decent CVT’s. And the K-engine has been around for 20 years, with a good track record. But the 2023 is the brand new body style. And has a super nice interior. Downside is that it is a turbo engine. Honda turbos aren’t bad, it’s just one more item to worry about later on. If you hybrid, they’d you are potentially dealing with a hybrid battery down the line. Honda’s latest hybrid technology seems pretty solid though and the way it works, it is practically an EV. It is the same technology used in the Civic hybrid, the Insight, and to a certain extent the Accord hybrid. I personally like hybrids, so I would take the chance on the 2023 CRV hybrid. Although it is a new CRV, the hybrid technology behind it has been used for 5-7 years. Not as long as the Prius and Toyota tech 20+ years, but respectable enough to be reliable so far. If you want the safer bet, 2022 CRV with the K-Engine and CVT. A calculated but manageable risk, 2023 CRV hybrid. | |||||
| Answer to: 2022 Highlander Hybrid or 2022 RAV4 Hybrid | 26Relevance | 5 years ago | Whatchamacallit | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Since you say you want to keep for as long as possible, I would stick with the regular gas Toyota versions. What you might think you save initially on gas (getting a hybrid) is offset over the long run by higher repair costs. The gas versions will last longer than the hybrid versions, and more mechanics know how to work on regular gas vehicles over hybrids. Regular gas vehicles have enough complexity as it is; going hybrid adds to that. Usually Toyota hybrids can go 150,000 to 200,000 miles (generally, even a little more) before battery replacement or something in the hybrid system (like generator) needs repair and that will cost $$$. Also, finding a competent mechanic that knows how to work on hybrids will be a challenge and being a specialty expect to pay more; going to a dealer would be very expensive as well and that assumes they know what the heck they are doing. I would stick to a regular gas version if you plan to keep the vehicle for a long time and put lots of mileage on it. | |||||
| Answer to: TOYOTA | 28Relevance | 3 years ago | G.T. | Reviews | |
| List of Camrys reviewed by Scotty 1985 4-cyl. automatic (mar. '22) 1993 4-cyl. automatic (jul. '19) 1995 automatic (apr. '20) 1997 2.2L 4-cyl. 4-sp. automatic (jul. '20) 1999 4-cyl. automatic (nov. '21) 2001 V6 automatic (jan. '20) 2002 4-cyl. 4-sp. automatic (mar. '20) 2002 4-cyl. automatic (oct. '22) 2003 4-cyl. automatic (may '20) 2003 V6 tim. belt 4-sp. automatic, 400k miles (sep. '24) 2003 3.0 V6 4-sp. automatic, talking steering wheel (aug. '25) 2004 4-cyl. 4-sp. automatic (jun. '23) 2004 2.4 4-cyl. automatic, repaired after accident (mar. '24) 2004 LE 2.4 automatic, 07-09 burn oil (oct. '24) , 2nd video, replaced struts, about intermediate steering shaft problems also in Siennas, aftermarket dog bone mount is ok, MUCAR 892BT (sep. '25) 2004 SE 2.4 4-cyl. automatic (oct. '24) 2004 4-cyl. 4-sp. automatic, Autel MaxySys Ultra S2, caution if new tyres on a used car, about heating the O2 sensor, ATS 505 (sep. '25) 2005 2AZ-FE 2.5 4-cyl. automatic (jul. '22) 2006 V6 automatic (oct. '22) 2007 2.4 4-cyl. automatic, oil burning engine (may '22) 2007 hybrid eCVT, replaced engine (sep. '23) 2008 2AZ-FE 2.4 manual (nov. '22) 2009 hybrid CVT (nov. '22) 2009 LE 2AZ-FE 2.4 4-cyl. automatic (nov. '23) 2010 4-cyl. automatic, bad paint quality (sep. '24) 2011 4-cyl. automatic (may '22) 2011 2.5 4-cyl. 6-sp. manual (apr. '23) 2011 4-cyl. 6-sp. automatic, about oil burners (feb. '25) 2012 hybrid (may '19) 2012 hybrid, over 200k miles (nov. '23) 2012 2AR-FE 2.5 4-cyl. 6-sp. automatic, problematic AZ and 8-speeds (oct. '19) 2017 4-cyl. 6-sp. automatic, problematic 2018 8-speeds (jul. '19) 2017 2AR-FE 2.5 4-cyl. 6-sp. automatic (nov. '23) new 2020 TRD V6 8-sp. automatic , 2nd video 2020 hybrid from Canada (feb. '23) 2021 TRD V6 automatic (oct. '21) 2021 TRD V6 8-sp. automatic (jan. '24) , Dec. '24 new 2023? 2.5L 4-cyl. automatic New 2024 hybrid eCVT 2024 XSE V6 8-sp. Aisin automatic (aug. '24) New 2025 hybrid 2.5 4-cyl. e-CVT Scotty's new 2026 SE FWD hybrid 2.5 4-cyl. automatic, fake leather , 2nd video, brakes last longer, programming , 3rd video: Scotty's dislikes, 0W16 vs 0W8 , 4th video: Scotty's 0W8 oil conundrum , 5th video: air noise fix, black rubber sealant, lug nuts locking system, driving experience, reviewing some functions, no reverse gear , 6th video: 6 month review, back to 0W8, touch-up paint, noise fix with silicone UNAVAILABLE repairing 2012 Camry 4-cyl. showing warped plastic on a 3 years old Camry in 2022 problematic 2002 Camry List of Solaras reviewed by Scotty 2005 convertible 3.3 V6 automatic (apr. '22) | |||||
| Thoughts on 2016 RAV4 (non-hybrid)? | 26Relevance | 4 years ago | ampere | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Hi there. It seems like you approve of the 2015 RAV4 (non-hybrid): I'm looking at a 2016 RAV4 XLE, non-hybrid, automatic transmission, with 53,400 miles on it. From a private seller for 21,500. Will take it to a mechanic. The first owner was a company fleet vehicle, the second owner was a kind older couple in the desert who seemed to take good care of it. I looked under the driver's side to check for rust damage as you said to do in your video. I'm not sure exactly what to look for, shiny metal, but this is dusty metal maybe? Not sure what to make of i ... | |||||
| New RAV4 stalls out because of driving style!!! | 26Relevance | 4 years ago | Hixster | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| A couple orders a new RAV4 from their local dealership. The RAV4 arrives weeks later and they pick up their new vehicle.. take in home all happy and giddy. The very next day the SUV stalls out on them leaving them sitting in the middle of a highway. They got a little upset, contacted the dealership immediately and the RAV4 was left there as my friends pressured the dealership for a NEW RAV4. They waited 2.5 months to get their car and it died within 24 hrs of delivery. I recommended the RAV4 purchase initially, as the wife wanted my opinion. Today, I bumpe ... | |||||
| Answer to: Is a 2022 Mazda CX-5 possibly a better purchase than a 2022 RAV4 or Camry? | 26Relevance | 4 years ago | Kaizen | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| I think the CX-5 is an amazing car. And so is the Camry. But the current generation RAV4 is something special and revolutionary. For the past 25+ years, the RAV4 was either built on a subcompact platform or a compact platform. Prior to this year, for about 15+ years, RAV4 was basically a Corolla in a crossover/SUV skin. But even before that, the RAV4 started life more like a Tercel/Echo/Yaris. But the current generation is built on the Camry platform. Which means you are getting a “mid-sized” SUV for the price of a “compact” SUV. The RAV4 got upsized, ... | |||||
| Answer to: Should I buy this 2001 Rav4 | 26Relevance | 5 years ago | Whatchamacallit | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| 2001 was the first year of that (2nd) generation RAV4 and had some issues the key one being transmission-related (supposedly due to a faulty ECM). Also, that 2.0L engine in general struggled with acceleration. See below for other issues. Additionally at 20+ years old, you may also be looking at also replacing the rubber, plastic, bushings, belts, etc. due to age. | |||||
| Answer to: Buy 2008 RAV4? | 26Relevance | 5 years ago | Whatchamacallit | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| For issues/reliability see below: since that is the V6 you bypass the oil consumption issues that the 2.5L I4 had. There were also some complaints about the transmission (but no where near the number as the oil burning issue), so keep an eye on that (you need a independent, honest mechanic like Scotty with his fancy scan tool to hook up, road test, and analyze all the data, esp. the transmission data). Also, see video below on what else to look for. If you don’t need AWD, I would pass on it to avoid higher maintenance/repair costs over time. Otherwise, if a mechanic thoroughly checks it out it and gives the OK it seems like a decent deal (in these times). | |||||
| Answer to: RAV4 or 4Runner | 26Relevance | 6 years ago | JamesEDavis | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| 4Runner and Highlander are assembled in Japan, RAV4 is assembled in Kentucky. 4Runner has a 4.0L V6 5 speed, RAV4 has a 2.5L I4 8 speed. 4Runner is better off-road, RAV4 is better getting groceries and has terrible back seats but gets more mpg. RAV4 feels really "small" inside, 4Runner feels a little more roomy. Toyota says each can carry 5 people, but they better be really good friends. 4 people is more real. RAV4 is tariff-free, not true with 4Runner ? RAV4 has the new Dynamic Force 2.5L engine, looks good but who knows about reliability ? Open the hood an ... | |||||
| Answer to: 2021 Rav4 Hybrid or Subaru Outback Question ( I own the Rav4) | 26Relevance | 3 years ago | Whatchamacallit | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| my hybrid battery has a 3-5 year life according to toyota (and a $3k-$5k replacement cost) but could last longer as well 3-5 years? That’s nonsense. If you look at Toyota’s hybrid battery warranty they cover for 10 years or 150,000 miles whichever comes first. Be sure to follow all the terms and conditions of the warranty and be on top of the maintenance so you are not surprised later. . . Toyota makes the best and longest serving hybrid vehicles for the past 20+ years. Granted, we don’t know how the new Toyotas will hold up over time since we don’t have a crystal ball, but per that warranty the battery should be good for a while. . I personally would never own a hybrid if I plan to keep the vehicle until the wheels fall off (15, 20+ years). | |||||
| A Clarification on Your 2022 RAV4 Hybrid Review | 26Relevance | 4 years ago | JRSpe | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Scotty, FWIW: I watched your review of the 2022 Toyota RAV4 hybrid today (my wife drives a 2019 RAV4 hybrid Limited and I have a 2021 Venza hybrid Limited). During your discussion of the ecvt you flashed a picture of a standard BELT drive cvt which is incorrect. Actually, these hybrids have a planetary gear system with no belt - really quite impressive engineering, if you ask me. See for an interesting, technical breakdown and discussion. _____________ Also (and again fwiw), I have found the iAWD system on these newer Toyotas to be quite impressive. ... | |||||
| Answer to: Brand new Toyota RAV4 Hybrid opinions | 26Relevance | 5 years ago | MountainManJoe | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Your car gets 4 mpg? 😐 You have the numbers. Do the math ... Sounds like you do roughly 600 mi per week RAV4 (32mpg) = 19 gal = $64 RAV4 hybrid (38mpg) = 16 gal = $54 The hybrid saves you $10 per week. The hybrid model costs $2,500 more, so it would take you 250 weeks to just break even (5 years). Only after that do you actually start saving any money. 💡 (assuming none of the expensive components break). | |||||
| Which hybrid/plug in hybrid/electric car should my mom buy? | 26Relevance | 5 years ago | Owen Klaassen | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Hey Scotty I’m looking to buy a new car. Preferably a hybrid, Plug in hybrid, or electric car. Were looking at a 2021 Hyundai Elantra hybrid for $20,995, a 2020 Hyundai Ionic hybrid for $21,995, a 2019 Honda Insight for $20,295, a 2020 Toyota Corolla hybrid for $22,895, or a 2018 Nissan Leaf for $21,395. My mother, who is the person my father and I are looking at these cars for, likes the Hyundai’s the best just in terms of looks etc, however my dad and I are Toyota fanboys and we’re not the biggest fans of Hyundai quality because of their past. Just wanted to get your input on which car would be the best for money value and quality/reliability. Thanks Scotty! | |||||