Hello please I’m trying to buy a new mini suv and my options are between the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. I have spoken to two top mechanics and they have both given me opposing views. One is for Honda CR-V one is for Toyota RAV4

What do I want in a car?
I don’t want stress. I don’t want to be fixing one thing every other month. I just sold my Kia and it showed me pepper. I need a break from constant trips to the mechanic. Which of these cars would give me less stress? Which is easy to maintain? Which has cheaper parts? Please let me know. I don’t care about appearance of the car just functionality. Like I said I really just don’t want stress anymore. Thanks!

The new owner of the kia, continues with the very hot peppersoup..............

Lexusgs430:
The new owner of the kia, continues with the very hot peppersoup..............

U eh! Lol, lwkm

Lexusgs430:
The new owner of the kia, continues with the very hot peppersoup..............

U always find something to remark on aside the main story

Chriswazo:


U always find something to remark on aside the main story

Oga, you no follow me read the torry...... I can imagine the advert.......


First body
Chilling AC (but needs gas)
Tapping window
Ride and drive (nothing to fix) .........

The new owner would thank me later (well after hin don chop the peppersoup finish)........

Lexusgs430:


Oga, you no follow me read the torry...... I can imagine the advert.......


First body
Chilling AC (but needs gas)
Tapping window
Ride and drive (nothing to fix) .........

The new owner would thank me later (well after hin don chop the peppersoup finish)........

Obviously na so de do am, Lol, he gats pay back. Are you a learner?

Oresof:
Hello please I’m trying to buy a new mini suv and my options are between the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. I have spoken to two top mechanics and they have both given me opposing views. One is for Honda CR-V one is for Toyota RAV4

What do I want in a car?
I don’t want stress. I don’t want to be fixing one thing every other month. I just sold my Kia and it showed me pepper. I need a break from constant trips to the mechanic. Which of these cars would give me less stress? Which is easy to maintain? Which has cheaper parts? Please let me know. I don’t care about appearance of the car just functionality. Like I said I really just don’t want stress anymore. Thanks!

carry your money go and buy Nissan Xtrail and forget the location of your mechanic shop.

Oresof:
Hello please I’m trying to buy a new mini suv and my options are between the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. I have spoken to two top mechanics and they have both given me opposing views. One is for Honda CR-V one is for Toyota RAV4

What do I want in a car?
I don’t want stress. I don’t want to be fixing one thing every other month. I just sold my Kia and it showed me pepper. I need a break from constant trips to the mechanic. Which of these cars would give me less stress? Which is easy to maintain? Which has cheaper parts? Please let me know. I don’t care about appearance of the car just functionality. Like I said I really just don’t want stress anymore. Thanks!

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Don't know much about the CR-V but I can say a little about my experience with the 2008 RAV4 (Euro Spec, 1AZ FE engine).

Engines are strong and durable, if slightly underpowered. If properly maintained (oil changes done when due) they are trouble free.
Transmissions (AISIN) are also quite strong. Stick with (OEM) ATF to avoid trouble. Transmissions may heat up occasionally during high speed, long distance driving - prompting a warning message on the dash. Park the vehicle and let it cool down for a while and it'll be fine.
Electric steering racks seem to have a tendency to fail.
4wd models are more than equal to the task in poor road conditions. In its class, only a few models (from other car makers) can match the RAV4 in muddy/sandy terrain. However, failure to monitor fluid levels in the rear diff/transfer case can lead to premature failure - expensive to repair or replace.
Fuel economy is average in its class. Using low viscosity oils and regularly cleaning the fuel lines, fuel pump assembly and injectors helps a great deal.
Electricals/electronics are top notch. Trouble free.
Suspension is average - firm ride with quite a bit of road noise. Tyres can be expensive to replace (225/65R17). Regular servicing of brakes is essential to avoid problems with calipers.
Cooling systems are also strong and generally trouble free. Stick with OEM coolant to avoid problems.
Struts and shocks are not as strong (perhaps because 4wd models carry a little more weight) so they may need replacement sooner than later. Rotors also need replacement quite often.

Summary - the RAV4 is a durable car. Running costs are moderate to high, depending on the model and history. If running costs and reliability are key for you, you may want to consider a Corolla. I found the Corolla to be better in these areas.

VolvoS60:


^^^
Don't know much about the CR-V but I can say a little about my experience with the 2008 RAV4 (Euro Spec, 1AZ FE engine).

Engines are strong and durable, if slightly underpowered. If properly maintained (oil changes done when due) they are trouble free.
Transmissions (AISIN) are also quite strong. Stick with (OEM) ATF to avoid trouble. Transmissions may heat up occasionally during high speed, long distance driving - prompting a warning message on the dash. Park the vehicle and let it cool down for a while and it'll be fine.
Electric steering racks seem to have a tendency to fail.
4wd models are more than equal to the task in poor road conditions. In its class, only a few models (from other car makers) can match the RAV4 in muddy or sandy terrain. However, failure to monitor fluid levels in the rear diff. and transfer case can lead to premature failure. Expensive to repair or replace.
Fuel economy is average in its class. Using low viscosity oils and regularly cleaning the fuel lines, fuel pump assembly and injectors helps a great deal.
Electricals/electronics are top notch. Trouble free.
Suspension is average - firm ride with quite a bit of road noise. Tyres can be expensive to replace (225/65R17). Regular servicing of brakes is essential to avoid problems with calipers.
Cooling systems are also strong and generally trouble free. Stick with OEM coolant to avoid problems.
Struts and shocks are not as strong (perhaps because 4wd models carry a little more weight) so they may need replacement sooner than later. Rotors also need replacement quite often.

Summary - the RAV4 is a durable car. Running costs are moderate to high, depending on the model and history. If running costs and reliability are key for you, you may want to consider a Corolla. I found the Corolla to be better in these areas.

Please don't ever mention RAV4, CRV, Element, Ford/Mazda Escape/tribute together with 4WD those systems are nonsense to the core, they are just 4WD in paper in practicality they aren't capable.

The only real 4WD of that segment is the Subaru Tribeca and Volvo V70

Oresof:
Hello please I’m trying to buy a new mini suv and my options are between the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. I have spoken to two top mechanics and they have both given me opposing views. One is for Honda CR-V one is for Toyota RAV4

What do I want in a car?
I don’t want stress. I don’t want to be fixing one thing every other month. I just sold my Kia and it showed me pepper. I need a break from constant trips to the mechanic. Which of these cars would give me less stress? Which is easy to maintain? Which has cheaper parts? Please let me know. I don’t care about appearance of the car just functionality. Like I said I really just don’t want stress anymore. Thanks!

Nissan Xterra

VolvoS60:


^^^
Don't know much about the CR-V but I can say a little about my experience with the 2008 RAV4 (Euro Spec, 1AZ FE engine).

Engines are strong and durable, if slightly underpowered. If properly maintained (oil changes done when due) they are trouble free.
Transmissions (AISIN) are also quite strong. Stick with (OEM) ATF to avoid trouble. Transmissions may heat up occasionally during high speed, long distance driving - prompting a warning message on the dash. Park the vehicle and let it cool down for a while and it'll be fine.
Electric steering racks seem to have a tendency to fail.
4wd models are more than equal to the task in poor road conditions. In its class, only a few models (from other car makers) can match the RAV4 in muddy or sandy terrain. However, failure to monitor fluid levels in the rear diff. and transfer case can lead to premature failure. Expensive to repair or replace.
Fuel economy is average in its class. Using low viscosity oils and regularly cleaning the fuel lines, fuel pump assembly and injectors helps a great deal.
Electricals/electronics are top notch. Trouble free.
Suspension is average - firm ride with quite a bit of road noise. Tyres can be expensive to replace (225/65R17). Regular servicing of brakes is essential to avoid problems with calipers.
Cooling systems are also strong and generally trouble free. Stick with OEM coolant to avoid problems.
Struts and shocks are not as strong (perhaps because 4wd models carry a little more weight) so they may need replacement sooner than later. Rotors also need replacement quite often.

Summary - the RAV4 is a durable car. Running costs are moderate to high, depending on the model and history. If running costs and reliability are key for you, you may want to consider a Corolla. I found the Corolla to be better in these areas.

Thanks! This was really useful information o really appreciate.

weyreypey:

Nissan Xterra

Is this a good car? Is it easy to maintain? Aren’t parts readily available?

nurey:


carry your money go and buy Nissan Xtrail and forget the location of your mechanic shop.

Is this a good car? Is it easy to maintain? Aren’t parts readily available?

Oresof:



Is this a good car? Is it easy to maintain? Aren’t parts readily available?

Thank me later.

nurey:


Please don't ever mention RAV4, CRV, Element, Ford/Mazda Escape/tribute together with 4WD those systems are nonsense to the core, they are just 4WD in paper in practicality they aren't capable.

The only real 4WD of that segment is the Subaru Tribeca and Volvo V70

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Worked for me...

I know that the leaders (in no particular order) of 4wd are Audi, Subaru and Volvo but I found the RAV4's system to be competent - more than competent actually.

Of course there are limits to how far the RAV4 can go. For the purists, it isn't a real 4wd - after all, it doesn't have low and high range. But it got the job done for me most of the time - in beach sand and deep mud. If anything, the real problem with that car was the limited ground clearance and not the 4wd/AWD system.

Without going into the jargon of comparing viscous couplings and Haldex clutches and all the other stuff - i'll say the RAV4's 4wd is a basic system that delivers well for the money.

weyreypey:

Nissan Xterra

Why you no recommend your Mercedes Benz give am.
Abi you're not their brand ambassador again?

jceesquare:

Why you no recommend your Mercedes Benz give am.
Abi you're not their brand ambassador again?

I am always very practical.

Oresof:

Is this a good car? Is it easy to maintain? Aren’t parts readily available?

Any Nissan sold in Europe is well built and very strong, Nissan Xtrail is a very good car.

Nissan Xtrail is easy to maintain as it is more like an elevated car, it comes with automatic not the CVT and it has manual too.

Parts look all around you if you see primera, Sentra, serena, Almera, sunny you already have you parts engine, shocks,gear is shared with this vehicles.

weyreypey:

I am always very practical.

I hear you sir.

VolvoS60:


^^^
Worked for me...

I know that the leaders (in no particular order) of 4wd are Audi, Subaru and Volvo but I found the RAV4's system to be competent - more than competent actually.

Of course there are limits to how far the RAV4 can go. For the purists, it isn't a real 4wd - after all, it doesn't have low and high range. But it got the job done for me most of the time - in beach sand and deep mud. If anything, the real problem with that car was the limited ground clearance and not the 4wd/AWD system.

Without going into the jargon of comparing viscous couplings and Haldex clutches and all the other stuff - i'll say the RAV4's 4wd is a basic system that delivers well for the money.

I am just letting you know anybody wey dey buy those vehicles should have in mind he is buying them for ground clearance.

and please strike the Audi from your list No 4WD system comes close to Subaru then we fit add Volvo and then landrovers some of those 4WD systems been touted by manufacturers are sometimes very limited. I have watched videos testing these different systems and a lot failed, Highlander, Audi S60 the video is available online

jceesquare:

I hear you sir.

Truth!! Op doesn't seem like someone who can afford the gwagen

nurey:


I am just letting you know anybody wey dey buy those vehicles should have in mind he is buying them for ground clearance.

and please strike the Audi from your list No 4WD system comes close to Subaru then we fit add Volvo and then landrovers some of those 4WD systems been touted by manufacturers are sometimes very limited. I have watched videos testing these different systems and a lot failed, Highlander, Audi S60 the video is available online

^^^
To each his own...I have seen some of those videos too.

Some of them seemed rigged. The only ones that seemed fair to me were the tests conducted by Russians - coincidentally it was only the Volvo Cross Country? that made it in one of those videos that I can remember.

Strike out Audi? Even though I'm definitely not an Audi fan (apart from their styling), the history of 4wd (at least in passenger sedans & wagons) is incomplete without Audi getting at least an honourable mention..

VolvoS60:


^^^
To each his own...I have seen some of those videos too.

Some of them seemed rigged. The only ones that seemed fair to me were the tests conducted by Russians - coincidentally it was only the Volvo Cross Country? that made it in one of those videos that I can remember.

Strike out Audi? Even though I'm definitely not an Audi fan (apart from their styling), the history of 4wd (at least in passenger sedans & wagons) is incomplete without Audi getting at least an honourable mention..

Yeah we can agree to disagree. Volvo 4wd is solid, the video I watched wasn't doctored it was around 1hour I used to have those videos when I was NFA but not anymore alot of cars were tested most of those CUV and wagons with AWD failed woefully some couldn't get their cars forward when the 2front wheels were placed on the ram not enough power was transferred to the rear

nurey:

Nissan Xtrail is easy to maintain as it is more like an elevated car, it comes with automatic not the CVT and it has manual too.

CVT entered the X-Trail from 2007 (T31).

Costee:
CVT entered the X-Trail from 2007 (T31).

yes it did.

weyreypey:

Truth!! Op doesn't seem like someone who can afford the gwagen

Now this is the real weyreypey.
Was wondering where the other one came from

VolvoS60:


^^^
Don't know much about the CR-V but I can say a little about my experience with the 2008 RAV4 (Euro Spec, 1AZ FE engine).

Engines are strong and durable, if slightly underpowered. If properly maintained (oil changes done when due) they are trouble free.
Transmissions (AISIN) are also quite strong. Stick with (OEM) ATF to avoid trouble. Transmissions may heat up occasionally during high speed, long distance driving - prompting a warning message on the dash. Park the vehicle and let it cool down for a while and it'll be fine.
Electric steering racks seem to have a tendency to fail.
4wd models are more than equal to the task in poor road conditions. In its class, only a few models (from other car makers) can match the RAV4 in muddy/sandy terrain. However, failure to monitor fluid levels in the rear diff/transfer case can lead to premature failure - expensive to repair or replace.
Fuel economy is average in its class. Using low viscosity oils and regularly cleaning the fuel lines, fuel pump assembly and injectors helps a great deal.
Electricals/electronics are top notch. Trouble free.
Suspension is average - firm ride with quite a bit of road noise. Tyres can be expensive to replace (225/65R17). Regular servicing of brakes is essential to avoid problems with calipers.
Cooling systems are also strong and generally trouble free. Stick with OEM coolant to avoid problems.
Struts and shocks are not as strong (perhaps because 4wd models carry a little more weight) so they may need replacement sooner than later. Rotors also need replacement quite often.

Summary - the RAV4 is a durable car. Running costs are moderate to high, depending on the model and history. If running costs and reliability are key for you, you may want to consider a Corolla. I found the Corolla to be better in these areas.

After all these problems, some will still say Toyota is the next best thing after slice bread

justiniyke29:
After all these problems, some will still say Toyota is the next best thing after slice bread

Asin ehn.... the way we hype that model for ds 9ja ehn

justiniyke29:
After all these problems, some will still say Toyota is the next best thing after slice bread

Ditto for Lexus.

weyreypey:

Ditto for Lexus.

The way they hype toyota, you will think all you have to do is just fuel it.

justiniyke29:
After all these problems, some will still say Toyota is the next best thing after slice bread

^^^
It isn't a bad car at all. Most of those repairs were expected - the car was over a decade old after all. And 9 times out of 10, it would start in the morning on the first try. It left me stranded only twice and one of those times was my fault really.

In general, Toyota really do make good cars.

nurey:


carry your money go and buy Nissan Xtrail and forget the location of your mechanic shop.

Pls house
I love nissan x trail and planning to buy one especially the 2011-13 cvt model. But I don't know if it is expensive in repairs n spare parts availabity compared to the 2005-06 automatic transmission model . I don't which is advisable to get being that I m a salary earner of 100k