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Post by Paulus17 on Sept 16, 2020 21:14:45 GMT
Sounds a good find Charlie been an auto as well, so give it a chance you might be surprised :yes:
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Post by Hoovie on Sept 16, 2020 21:45:59 GMT
aha. I was blinded by the paintwork on mind and never crawled under it. My mistake (but it was a good price). The RAV4.2 is a funny one I think in that the Auto is noticably more economical then the manual in normal driving - strange for a basic 3 speed + OD Auto compared to 5-speed manual
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Post by unclebob on Sept 16, 2020 23:39:15 GMT
No it’s a car I saw in Martley a village not to far from us, It was parked on the fellas drive with a for sale sign in the window. The chap who was with who was a chap I’ve known since we were five said he knew the seller as he maintains their gardens ( Tyrone my mate is a landscape contractor) Anyway we turned round and went back. Only gave the car a brief look over and for some reason I thought it was a manual but it’s not unfortunately it’s an auto. Cars been kept in a garage since new only the one owner. It’s immaculate and I don’t mean for it’s year it’s mint. Full service history all Toyota Worcester never had even a sniff of paint. Auctions aren’t the place to buy anymore the ridiculous buyers premiums killed auctions of most types years ago. 👍👍 some of those words sound like they could have described my RAV4 3-Door. And because of that, I only gave the car a brief look over as well .... Funny you are disappointed it is an Auto? for resale purpose the Auto is definately worth more. And for driving and economy it is better as well. The Auto commands more money because there are less of them for sale, currently 6 auto on Auto Trader and 45 odd petrol manuals but even some of them are up for almost 6k, so maybe all the late 3 doors are becoming sort after . |
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Post by firemac on Sept 17, 2020 7:53:25 GMT
some of those words sound like they could have described my RAV4 3-Door. And because of that, I only gave the car a brief look over as well .... Funny you are disappointed it is an Auto? for resale purpose the Auto is definately worth more. And for driving and economy it is better as well. The Auto commands more money because there are less of them for sale, currently 6 auto on Auto Trader and 45 odd petrol manuals but even some of them are up for almost 6k, so maybe all the late 3 doors are becoming sort after . I would also humbly suggest that they have a very well-matched engine/box combo that makes them a pleasure to drive. As an aside I would confirm that this 4.2 is the most economical yet of our previous three autos; it'll do over 30 mpg without trying hard. 👍 |
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Post by unclebob on Sept 17, 2020 8:38:44 GMT
The Auto commands more money because there are less of them for sale, currently 6 auto on Auto Trader and 45 odd petrol manuals but even some of them are up for almost 6k, so maybe all the late 3 doors are becoming sort after . I would also humbly suggest that they have a very well-matched engine/box combo that makes them a pleasure to drive. As an aside I would confirm that this 4.2 is the most economical yet of our previous three autos; it'll do over 30 mpg without trying hard. 👍 The 147 bhp is well matched to the 4.2’s autobox and comes into its own with inner city driving...yet refined on motorway runs 😎😎 |
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Post by charliefarlie on Sept 17, 2020 17:08:49 GMT
It surprises me that autos are more popular than manuals. Surely there were less sold when these cars were for sale ? I like autos and have only ever driven one petrol auto and that was a 5 door and I didn’t like it at all. No low down torque... It was a long time ago mind...
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Post by Paulus17 on Sept 25, 2020 15:59:32 GMT
I've been looking on line at a 55 plate RAV for sale
The MOT says expiry November 2020 which I assume is one thats been extended due to COVID. The seller has said they have had the exhaust fixed.
Anyone near Stourbridge .....It has been sat for a year ....so a bit far for me to run down for a look. Price is ok for age but as it was registered in Dundee, I guess it may be a bit rusty...or is it? These aren't meant to rust are they?
Did anyone go and look at this Rav for Bothy, just curious as it seems to have sold? |
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Post by charliefarlie on Sept 25, 2020 16:50:52 GMT
I've been looking on line at a 55 plate RAV for sale
The MOT says expiry November 2020 which I assume is one thats been extended due to COVID. The seller has said they have had the exhaust fixed.
Anyone near Stourbridge .....It has been sat for a year ....so a bit far for me to run down for a look. Price is ok for age but as it was registered in Dundee, I guess it may be a bit rusty...or is it? These aren't meant to rust are they?
Did anyone go and look at this Rav for Bothy, just curious as it seems to have sold? No Paul.... There were to many ghosts with the car 👍👍 |
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Post by Paulus17 on Sept 26, 2020 9:27:29 GMT
Did anyone go and look at this Rav for Bothy, just curious as it seems to have sold? No Paul.... There were to many ghosts with the car 👍👍 OK thanks Charlie :TU: |
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Post by bothwellbuyer on Sept 26, 2020 10:24:46 GMT
Despite asking for their address 3 times I never got a reply
Other things didn't add up either.
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Post by bothwellbuyer on Sept 26, 2020 12:57:56 GMT
I meant to add my thanks to everyone for advice and offers of help.
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