Rav4 Vs X-Trail

[trutta]

I was going to buy either the X-Trail or RAV4 and ended up deciding on the Rav for a couple of reasons. The diesel engines in the X-Trail are meant to be made of plastercine and the turbos are very susceptible to leak - just have a look over at the X-Trail forums for more info. The main point that made me choose the Rav was that the interior of the X-Trail has the dash in the middle which looked odd whereas the Rav has the dash where it is meant to be - in front of the driver.

[rangermastiffs]

I was going to buy either the X-Trail or RAV4 and ended up deciding on the Rav for a couple of reasons. The diesel engines in the X-Trail are meant to be made of plastercine and the turbos are very susceptible to leak - just have a look over at the X-Trail forums for more info. The main point that made me choose the Rav was that the interior of the X-Trail has the dash in the middle which looked odd whereas the Rav has the dash where it is meant to be - in front of the driver.

Yep I see what you mean with the 'dash being in the middle ???????

Now take them rose tinted OFF and look again !!

[Davrav]

I was going to buy either the X-Trail or RAV4 and ended up deciding on the Rav for a couple of reasons. The diesel engines in the X-Trail are meant to be made of plastercine and the turbos are very susceptible to leak - just have a look over at the X-Trail forums for more info. The main point that made me choose the Rav was that the interior of the X-Trail has the dash in the middle which looked odd whereas the Rav has the dash where it is meant to be - in front of the driver.

Yep I see what you mean with the 'dash being in the middle ???????

Now take them rose tinted OFF and look again !!

It was in the previous model LINK

[rangermastiffs]

It was in the previous model LINK

Yes I know that but we are talking 'up to date' models surely or where do we start / finish comparing??

[dave.m]

When I had my first Rav, it got rear ended and I had an X Trail as a courtesy car for approx 10 days. It was at that time a top of of the range Aventura.

It had all the bells and whistles, but I can honestly say that I just did not like it.Could not put my finger on any specific problems, I just liked my Rav

better. (which was a 4.2 at that time, the best model Rav)

[trutta]

I was going to buy either the X-Trail or RAV4 and ended up deciding on the Rav for a couple of reasons. The diesel engines in the X-Trail are meant to be made of plastercine and the turbos are very susceptible to leak - just have a look over at the X-Trail forums for more info. The main point that made me choose the Rav was that the interior of the X-Trail has the dash in the middle which looked odd whereas the Rav has the dash where it is meant to be - in front of the driver.

Yep I see what you mean with the 'dash being in the middle ???????

Now take them rose tinted OFF and look again !!

It was in the previous model LINK

Cheers Davrav.

Rangersmastiffs - I was merely sharing my experience as my budget didn't stretch to a newer model.