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Old 02-27-2016, 02:30 PM
 
Location: Miami, FL
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Truck? Excellent idea. There are so many things you can do with a truck that you can't do with an SUV!

By the way, if you have a Rv4 V6 you should be able to get your money back for it. It's in high demand by buyers.
Ray, I installed these

and some bushings and the Rav4 handles quite well. Imagine they may be useful for you with the heavier V6. Available from Japan or Australia.
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Old 02-27-2016, 03:12 PM
 
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Boring doesn't begin to describe my Prius C.

- Powerless
- Handles like a bus
- User-hostile interior made in the cheapest manner possible without having it fall apart immediately
- Amazingly loud inside. Having a conversation at highway speeds is essentially impossible.
why did you buy it then
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Old 02-27-2016, 03:26 PM
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why did you buy it then
Fuel efficiency.

Never again.

The (negligible) savings aren't nearly enough to take away the misery of being stuck inside that awful box.
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Old 02-27-2016, 07:07 PM
 
Location: Not far from Fairbanks, AK
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Boring doesn't begin to describe my Prius C.

- Powerless
- Handles like a bus
- User-hostile interior made in the cheapest manner possible without having it fall apart immediately
- Amazingly loud inside. Having a conversation at highway speeds is essentially impossible.
You got what you paid for?

Should have bought a Lexus.
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Old 02-27-2016, 07:09 PM
 
Location: Not far from Fairbanks, AK
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Ray, I installed these

and some bushings and the Rav4 handles quite well. Imagine they may be useful for you with the heavier V6. Available from Japan or Australia.
Felix, your photo does not show on my laptop. Can you post another picture?

Thanks
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Old 02-28-2016, 05:41 AM
 
Location: Miami, FL
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Felix, your photo does not show on my laptop. Can you post another picture?

Thanks
TANABE SUSTEC Front UNDER BRACE FRONT RAV4 Underneath the engine.

Tanabe Sustec Under Brace Front RAV4 ACA21W 1AZ fse 2001 07 | eBay
I noticed the price!! I only paid $80 for it.

PROTIX REAR UPPER STRUT BAR- A 'tie-bar' which is the one that mounts right underneath close to the rear bumper, and the one that mounts on top of the shock towers in the rear cargo area is a 'strut-bar'. Complement the existing anti-sway bar.

Whiteline in Australia has similar pieces. Ultra Racing Europe as well.

here are more reasonable ones for a Rav 4.3+ The V6 years
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GENUINE-UR-T...U0a8Xg&vxp=mtr

Last edited by Felix C; 02-28-2016 at 06:00 AM..
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Old 02-28-2016, 05:48 AM
 
Location: Texas
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I didn't buy my Toyota (4Runner) to be interesting. I bought it to do a job and last a long time.
I got my Mercedes (and other sports cars for fun).
I don't truly believe there is one car that can satisfy all my driving needs/expectations. So I own multiple.
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Old 02-28-2016, 08:30 AM
 
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My Tacoma is not nearly as exciting to drive as my former MINI was. The Tacoma however better suits my needs. There’s more to life vs. getting to know your parts man on a first name basis and getting intimate with the garage floor every other weekend. I hated my MINI as there was always something that needed doing.

After a dozen euro cars this guy is sticking with Toyotas and Hondas.
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Old 02-28-2016, 05:36 PM
 
Location: New York Area
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Every review/article I read says the same thing about Toyota car, "its good car but its boring". I don't understand what people mean by "fun to drive" or "boring ride". The only "fun" I can think of while driving is good stero system in which case quietness plays a big part so one can listen to music/news better. But surely thats not the main concern.

I want to ask Toyota drivers if u feel bored in your car and what do people mean by blend boring ride
I don't want a car that's interesting. I want a car that is reasonably economical in repairs and works. My serial Toyota Camrys have filled that bill. Purchases in 1993, 1997, 2001 (almost new car), 2009 (new car) and 2014 have born that out.
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Old 02-29-2016, 09:03 PM
 
Location: Not far from Fairbanks, AK
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TANABE SUSTEC Front UNDER BRACE FRONT RAV4 Underneath the engine.

Tanabe Sustec Under Brace Front RAV4 ACA21W 1AZ fse 2001 07 | eBay
I noticed the price!! I only paid $80 for it.

PROTIX REAR UPPER STRUT BAR- A 'tie-bar' which is the one that mounts right underneath close to the rear bumper, and the one that mounts on top of the shock towers in the rear cargo area is a 'strut-bar'. Complement the existing anti-sway bar.

Whiteline in Australia has similar pieces. Ultra Racing Europe as well.

here are more reasonable ones for a Rav 4.3+ The V6 years
Genuine UR Toyota RAV4 2 4 '07 Front Lower 2 Points Bar | eBay
Very nice!

Thanks for the links.
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