New Motor - what do ya'll think?

Baron G · 29 Mar 2006 at 07:35

Just splashed out on a new motor -

Not really something I would have bough back home - too much of an image problem - but it fits right in here. An added bonus is its got the (North America only) 269HP 3.5 V6 which makes it quite nippy - perfect for BMW baiting.

If I ever find a road with a corner, I'll let you know if it can handle.

All I need now are a couple of kids to take to 'soccer' practise.

chopchop · 29 Mar 2006 at 08:17

looks like a "mom taking the kids to school 4x4"

:|

woodsy · 29 Mar 2006 at 08:20

Looks alright but i'm thinking the first roundabout you come to may kill it

lukechad · 29 Mar 2006 at 09:47

woodsy said:
Looks alright but i'm thinking the first roundabout you come to may kill it

They dont exist in america :/

William · 29 Mar 2006 at 09:50

You need mud.

Xellos · 29 Mar 2006 at 09:55

Nice

Morba · 29 Mar 2006 at 10:00

Baron G
Gangster
LA
4x4

upcoming mods
23" led spinners
black windows

Dup · 29 Mar 2006 at 10:04

I love the new Rav4 up until the back doors where the rear end just looks like it was designed by someone else entirely.

3.5l V6... alright for you with your cheapo fuel :eek:

Now I dare you to get it dirty

I wouldn'e thought the Rav4 would be too small compared to American standards?

Baron G · 29 Mar 2006 at 18:02

Dup said:
I love the new Rav4 up until the back doors where the rear end just looks like it was designed by someone else entirely.

I kinda agree - also wish they'd put the spare under the floor rather than hang it on the 'trunk' door.

Dup said:
3.5l V6... alright for you with your cheapo fuel

God bless America

Dup said:
Now I dare you to get it dirty

It'll get plenty of dirt during weekend skiing and mountain biking trips in the Sierra Nevadas. Not that I'm under any illisions about its off-road capabilities. Its main job is to prevent California Highway Patrol making me put snow-chains on in the winter.

Dup said:
I wouldn'e thought the Rav4 would be too small compared to American standards?

The Yank version is slightly bigger than the European versions (compare the side windows over the cargo area), but yes - next to my neighbour's Nissan Armada, its tiny.

panthro · 29 Mar 2006 at 18:09

Baron G said:
God bless America

please dont use profanity like that

I didnt even know there was a new rav4.

Luke · 29 Mar 2006 at 18:14

lukechad said:
They dont exist in america :/

Except in Aspen, where there is a radio station you can tune in to that gives repeated instructions on how to use roundabouts!!!

Baron G · 29 Mar 2006 at 18:27

emailiscrap said:
Except in Aspen, where there is a radio station you can tune in to that gives repeated instructions on how to use roundabouts!!!

Ironically, the only 'circle' I've ever seen out here was right next to the dealer I bought the RAV from.

America's fuel consumption would drop significantly if they replaced all the traffic lights and stop signs with roudabouts and give-ways.

[TW]Fox · 29 Mar 2006 at 19:14

I found quite a few roundabouts when I went to the States. They were called Rotarys.

Zip · 29 Mar 2006 at 19:16

[TW]Fox said:
I found quite a few roundabouts when I went to the States. They were called Rotarys.

Broken down mazdas? :confused:

Nazbit · 29 Mar 2006 at 19:29

Zip said:
Broken down mazdas?

Probably

Nah, I like it, it looks quite nice, I suppose its ok out there, but dont go corner hunting

jamoor · 29 Mar 2006 at 19:37

[TW]Fox said:
I found quite a few roundabouts when I went to the States. They were called Rotarys.

My tomtom with the american voice calls it a rotary.

William · 29 Mar 2006 at 19:44

[TW]Fox said:
I found quite a few roundabouts when I went to the States. They were called Rotarys.

I thought the yanks mowed their lawns with them?

gam3r · 29 Mar 2006 at 19:48

I love it. I want one!