cwerdna
Well-Known Member
I've owned my current Toyota (a Prius) since 06. I had another Toyota from 97 to 01. My parents have 1 Toyota (since late 01), they had another from 96 to 08 (before it was totaled) and one from 91 thru 97 before it was passed to me. We've all generally had ok to good service experiences w/Toyota service depts.True, but not if you have had any experience with Toyota service.
Sure, there are some bad apples out there (I've heard no shortage of such stories on Priuschat), but I generally have been able to find out which dealers are bad and don't go there.
I don't think the above has much to do it with it. There's just a lack of awareness of the vehicle at all. Then, there's the sticker shock of the upfront cost (esp. compared to the ICE Rav4) and lack of awareness of the incentives. The lack of good leasing deals doesn't help.The big problem with the RAV is that it's a compliance car and everyone knows it. Few want to purchase a car that they know will be discontinued as soon as Toyota can legally do it.
It was selling poorly before the redesigned Rav ('13+) came out but I don't think a new body style/generation helps, when trying to move what's now a previous gen.
Wouldn't matter to me nor many (most?) Californians (which is where it's sold). My dad has an old 02 ICE FWD Rav4.I think the Spark may sell much better than the RAV considering it's price point. Part of the RAV problem IMO is it's not AWD, which is a harder sell for an SUV.
None of us (parents and myself) have ever owned an AWD or 4WD vehicle.
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