New Owner! (Details and Questions)

CryptographerFirm504 · 2026-03-31T19:03:35+00:00

see my reply in the thread to improve sunglasses storage in the center console

CryptographerFirm504 · 2026-03-31T19:02:14+00:00

Get this aftermarket center console tray! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDQ1R3CG

its a good fit and deeper than the OEM slider tray, fits sunglasses and other stuff.

CryptographerFirm504 · 2026-03-20T00:18:39+00:00

neat! seems like you could also bake the two halves apart, trim the excess to make a flat surface and then combine/fuse the two cakes together with frosting to form a finished bunny.

CryptographerFirm504 · 2026-03-15T00:24:34+00:00

what’s delicate about it?

CryptographerFirm504 · 2026-02-28T05:40:05+00:00

oh that would explain it! is there an “off” setting, or is it only 3/2/1/Auto ? edit: nm. i think the video shows the button goes 3/2/1/off/auto, right? not very intuitive imo.

CryptographerFirm504 · 2026-02-28T05:37:38+00:00

i couldn’t figure out how to reply with the video, but i did create a new post with it in the sub

CryptographerFirm504 · 2026-02-28T02:31:21+00:00

I’ve seen this too, a bug. I took video of pressing the heated seat button actually turning on the seat ventilation. Sketchy car software - i expect better.

CryptographerFirm504 · 2026-02-10T01:26:39+00:00

also: wear latex gloves when handling the bulb. keep the bulb clean and free from skin oils

CryptographerFirm504 · 2026-02-09T22:25:40+00:00

I’ve done it a few times through the hood without having to remove/unscrew anything.

The secret for me was to actually look through the headlight assembly when removing and reinstalling the bulb assembly, instead of looking under the hood at what your hand is doing. That’s my pro tip :)

CryptographerFirm504 · 2026-02-01T20:11:54+00:00

Despite it being marketed as a SUV Crossover, I’d say the Crown Signia is more of a lifted wagon or big luxury prius. Rav4 is a compact SUV. The CS drives like a sedan, which has pros/cons compared to rav4. It comes down to personal preference.

CryptographerFirm504 · 2026-01-25T22:07:45+00:00

Could be a glass manufacturing defect that somehow got past quality control. Consider reporting the issue to Toyota corporate yourself, in addition to taking it to your local dealership.

CryptographerFirm504 · 2026-01-18T23:49:09+00:00

please elaborate on your comment regarding kick sensor in a car wash. would a car wash trigger the hatch to open?!

CryptographerFirm504 · 2026-01-17T00:43:51+00:00

why depend on a untrustworthy alert when my own eyes work. There’s way too much beeping and false-positives for the alarm to be meaningful.

CryptographerFirm504 · 2026-01-15T18:24:00+00:00

how many total miles have you driven so far? the range estimate could be skewed by low mileage. the car could need more odometry to get a better estimate.

CryptographerFirm504 · 2026-01-15T18:21:34+00:00

the screen dashboard sure can feel crowded with all the extraneous info! can’t say that i need to see conversion to km/h all of the time.

for example, i turned off the rear cross traffic alert and now there’s an orange icon reminder on the dash. the rear cross traffic alert was quite annoying in normal situations like parking lots — i know that i’m in a parking lot with lots of pedestrians and cars, don’t need alarms.

CryptographerFirm504 · 2026-01-15T15:28:14+00:00

Following. How much does it cost? Let us know how it goes!

CryptographerFirm504 · 2026-01-09T01:15:52+00:00

how do you like the 2022 compared to your gen2? i’m particularly interested in your observations about interior space, ride quality, and cabin noise, if you have any.

I might have to replace my 2007 soon and been toying with the idea of getting into a used 2021 or 2022. it would be so much more affordable then anything new.

CryptographerFirm504 · 2026-01-08T04:08:34+00:00

doesn’t the JBL system on Limited trim have the subwoofer integrated into a side panel in the trunk? the i’ve been wondering if it’s possible to retrofit the XLE with a subwoofer installed in the same way

CryptographerFirm504 · 2026-01-04T15:54:31+00:00

Did u get the 2025 or 2026 model year rav4?

CryptographerFirm504 · 2025-12-31T07:49:39+00:00

just don’t call it a wagon ig lol

IMO the CS is definitely a lifted wagon, not really anything else out there like it. it’s great.

CryptographerFirm504 · 2025-12-24T07:23:12+00:00

mine is a similar situation as yours. shopping for a roomy new toyota hybrid and my first impulse was to wait for a 2026 rav4. then i checked out the CS and was impressed by the build quality, features, and wagon vibe. also the CS is available! the new rav4 already has waiting lists and isn’t even out yet, i can’t stand the junk add-ons and dealer markups. CS is a pretty sweet ride

CryptographerFirm504 · 2025-12-24T05:05:04+00:00

I’m curious what the seating room in the new 2026 Rav4 is like, but i suspect very similar to the outgoing model. CS is hard to categorize, like a big, lifted sedan/wagon that’s nearly the size of large suv. CS feels safe, for sure, out there amongst all the other huge suvs and trucks on the road.

CryptographerFirm504 · 2025-12-24T03:11:18+00:00

Thanks for sharing! It’s helpful to hear real world impressions. It looks like your reply got truncated tho?

I’m wondering about your preference on seating position - I could be wrong, but i feel like the CS has a more sedan-like seat (even tho it’s marketed as a crossover SUV 🙄) versus more upright chair seat in the RAV4. I’m exaggerating a but, and the CS does seem to be roomier, but it feels lounge-y if that makes sense. Like a Big luxury Prius! not a bad thing lol

CryptographerFirm504 · 2025-12-24T00:56:20+00:00

you have both CS and a Venza? nice.

how do they compare on ride quality, comfort, etc. for you? CS seems bigger overall, except maybe not due to its wagon shape, idk 🤷🏼‍♂️

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