On May 27, 9:35*pm, "Don White" wrote:
"HK" wrote in message

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Don White wrote:
"John H" wrote in message
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I mentioned the RAV4 to my younger daughter. She wouldn't think of
owning one. Her comment, "Dad, that's a *pansy* car!"

I just thought I'd share that with you.

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John H

That's really too bad and an indicator of why the American Auto Industry
is in such bad shape.
You should be more responsible in providing fatherly advice.
What do you think a US gallon of gas will cost in a couple of years after
the recovery?

It's too bad the ejaculates who whine about the RAV4 know very little
about it.

Car and Driver magazine likes it:

"The RAV4 is a C/D favorite, having won a recent comparison test of eight
of its competitors as well as back-to-back 5Best Trucks awards. What we
like most about the RAV4 is its refined, carlike demeanor. Available in
front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, the RAV4 isn’t exactly ready to
conquer serious off-road trails, but its ground clearance and all-wheel
drive do allow it to tackle inclement weather with ease. The excellent
fuel economy of the four-cylinder, decent driving dynamics, and massive
interior space put the RAV4 at the head of its class. The V-6–powered
model is a rocket, but may be overkill for most buyers."

Consumer Reports has it at the top of the small SUVs and at least two
Canadian cable auto programs rate it tops.
Johnny & his Dope Army irregulars are probably stuck in the 1st or 2nd
generation version.
Mine is the 3rd generation and this year they gave us a larger engine with
13 more horsepower.
Johnny PrepH may not know that my '09 RAV4 4 cylinder has 26% more power
than my old Plymouth Voyager with it's 3.0 V6
and 21% more than my '06 Ranger PU with its 3.0 V6.- Hide quoted text -

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From Popular Mechanics magazine:
http://www.popularmechanics.com/auto...s/1270976.html
Which says in part:

Cute, reliable and loaded with personality, the RAV4 seems to appeal
especially to women–at least based on the results of our
questionnaire. In our survey, female owners/drivers outnumbered their
male counterparts by a 2:1 ratio

Yeah, that sounds manly!

From http://au.toyotaownersclub.com/forum...howtopic=21311

I've always seen a Rav4 as a hairdressers car? But it has been
changing recently

Yeah, that's manly!

From: http://www.roadandtravel.com/roadtes...e/2002rav4.htm

The RAV4 of the late nineties was one of the earliest of the new
generation of compact SUVs, its cutesy looks and frugal powertrain
striking a popular chord with sorority girls and single moms
everywhere, and within months challenging the VW Cabriolet for its
"chick-car" tiara.

HEEEEHEEE!!!!!

From: http://www.cars.com/go/crp/research....&revlogtype=22

Toyota says about 65 percent of RAV4 buyers are expected to be women
ages 25-45

Need any more?