Guy Heaton Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 So today we traded in the Focus for the RAV. It's a superb car and the hybrid is something else. Anyway, my old car is BC19YGA. Focus stlx 182 auto with park assist and rear camera. She had 10800 on when I traded her in. Been run on super unleaded for 95% of those She's had the 2nd year service, new fuel rail, new accelerator pedal and new rear shocks all under warranty. I've never thrashed it when cold. Swap the front clusters for the led ones and you'll have a very nice car. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unofix Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Judas ! 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Lanc Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Any tips in trading the missus in ? I'd like a newer model preferably one that fires on all cylinders and doesn't moan too much... 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unofix Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Anyhow enjoy your new car, and I hope its almost as reliable as your old Ford 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turvey Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 32 minutes ago, Guy Heaton said: I've never thrashed it when cold. Warmed up though is a different matter!! 😀 8 minutes ago, Ian Lanc said: Any tips in trading the missus in ? I'd like a newer model preferably one that fires on all cylinders and doesn't moan too much... Thought moaning at certain times was a good sign 🤔😎😀 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 I thought of you yesterday when I saw that Toyota are now having issues with chip shortages as well. Glad to see yours was already built though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 55 minutes ago, Ian Lanc said: Any tips in trading the missus in ? I'd like a newer model preferably one that fires on all cylinders and doesn't moan too much... Good luck getting your hands on a new model in the current climate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Lanc Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Turvey said: Thought moaning at certain times was a good sign 🤔😎😀 I can't even remember the last time I heard that type of moan Past five years it's like this... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Heaton Posted August 21, 2021 Author Share Posted August 21, 2021 I have been known to give it some beans when warm yes 😂 Toyota have been clever in bypassing their normal JIT and getting some stock in. They are also lowering production levels rather than building full tilt and then stopping suddenly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guy Heaton Posted August 22, 2021 Author Share Posted August 22, 2021 I asked what they will do with it. They said they would stick it on Listers Coventry forecourt for a while then it would go to auction. They gave me 16k for it, it will be interesting to see what they list it as. The RAV has loads of cool stuff. Radar assisted cruise is spooky. But one thing is weird. Theres no facility for welcome lights on unlock or follow me home on lock. Odd when pretty much all new cars do this as standard. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Guy Heaton said: The RAV has loads of cool stuff. Radar assisted cruise is spooky. But one thing is weird. Theres no facility for welcome lights on unlock or follow me home on lock. Odd when pretty much all new cars do this as standard. Perhaps it's one that's produced at there Russian factory? You have the rav FSB model. Not welcoming and deffo not follow me home. Actually , where was yours made? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Heaton Posted August 22, 2021 Author Share Posted August 22, 2021 It's Japanese. I was lucky I ordered just before Toyota lowered their output. Waiting times now are 14 weeks or more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Bloodaxe Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 A friend of ours has just got his fourth Honda CRV, this latest one is also a hybrid. He's had autos for years anyway, so found it easy to get used to, and is very pleased with it. He reckons he's getting 48mpg overall, which is about 10 mpg better than the claimed combined figure and seems pretty good for a petrol of that size and weight. It'll be interesting to see how the RAV does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Heaton Posted August 22, 2021 Author Share Posted August 22, 2021 Right now I'm on 48mpg. Not driving it any different than the Focus which I was lucky to get 30 out of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Heaton Posted August 22, 2021 Author Share Posted August 22, 2021 Oh and Tom will be impressed. It has multilink rear suspension. 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 14 minutes ago, Guy Heaton said: Oh and Tom will be impressed. It has multilink rear suspension. 😁 He won't be!! That will depends on the smoothness of the ride. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Heaton Posted August 23, 2021 Author Share Posted August 23, 2021 Well the ride is quite amazing. It just doesn't roll but still soaks up bumps. All the new Toyota are based on the same TNGA platform with a low centre of gravity so a CHR might suit him. Automatic though which I know he's not sure about. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 11 hours ago, Guy Heaton said: Oh and Tom will be impressed. It has multilink rear suspension. 😁 @Alex.S will be as well! 11 hours ago, iantt said: He won't be!! That will depends on the smoothness of the ride. Yep, if the rides poor, that don't impress me much... 40 minutes ago, Guy Heaton said: Well the ride is quite amazing. It just doesn't roll but still soaks up bumps. All the new Toyota are based on the same TNGA platform with a low centre of gravity so a CHR might suit him. Automatic though which I know he's not sure about. What's the CVT like around pulling away and reverse parking? And can you feel regen braking (I'm guessing they use that?). I'd prefer the Corolla over the Rav 4 I think though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Heaton Posted August 23, 2021 Author Share Posted August 23, 2021 It does do regen braking but in D it is hardly noticeable. There is a B option you can use to increase it for say on a steep hill or if you just feel like it. Acceleration is more linear than a conventional auto as there are no gear ratios in a CVT. It will creep like any auto. You would need to drive one really. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFord Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 On 8/22/2021 at 7:55 AM, Guy Heaton said: But one thing is weird. Theres no facility for welcome lights on unlock or follow me home on lock. May be an option on Toyota's equivalent of ForScan. Oh, report back to us after being on the TOC site for a bit if their GPS disappears when you get a software update like what Ford have designed in LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 i want to try an electric car for a week just to see if it suits me and my driving style and journeys. would be curious if the claimed range is achievable with my journeys. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unofix Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Give this ago, not fast but has a good range https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/124284972514 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 im sure if i start out early ( 3am) i could manage my trip to work and back. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Heaton Posted August 23, 2021 Author Share Posted August 23, 2021 Stephen yes I think it can be changed by programming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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