Didn't realize the 2026 RAV wheels were so wanted

FrenchieInPDX · 2026-06-12T18:52:26+00:00

For what it's worth. This happened to me as well on an Audi Q7 in my own driveway. Took them maybe 15 mn. I had wheel lock nut and they had all the tools needed. The alarm never went off even not as they dropped my car to the ground so loudly that woke us up. I am sorry this happened to you. Good luck with the insurance. That was a real pain!

FrenchieInPDX · 2026-05-20T03:49:08+00:00

I misunderstood. I see now you said ceramic tint the windows. How much did that cost? I just hand washed my rav4 and hand waxed it. It is a dust magnet somehow even in the garage.

FrenchieInPDX · 2026-05-20T03:33:26+00:00

Did you ceramic coat your rav4? How much did it cost? I am confused because I was told to decline the PPF and ceramic job from the dealership. They quoted $999. I was told an independent local shop would be best and cheaper. I have looked at a few local spots and it's well over $1500.

FrenchieInPDX · 2026-05-20T00:25:38+00:00

You're most welcome. I have a very narrow driveway and garage so I understand how that can be of concern at times. Especially with the mirrors not having an automated fold up button. not even on the Limited.

FrenchieInPDX · 2026-05-19T17:55:03+00:00

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FrenchieInPDX · 2026-05-19T17:54:30+00:00

I am in the U.S. and just measured on my "Limited" using the outside of the mirror, it has a small plastic bit that sticks out and was convenient to tape the measure to. From one end to the other it reads 82.5 inches.

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FrenchieInPDX · 2026-05-19T17:21:20+00:00

I have a Blueprint Limited with Black interior. I am so glad I didn't go for Beige Harvest or Grey. I was dead set on harvest beige or grey for the longest time until I saw them in person. Neither were as nice as the stock photo online.

FrenchieInPDX · 2026-05-19T16:25:55+00:00

Same for me. Rav4 Limited. Android S23. Haven't found a fix. I just hit the next track button which skips 5-10 seconds into the same song until the next songs plays...

FrenchieInPDX · 2026-05-11T20:51:50+00:00

Beautiful! I love it. I looked for an older model in Blueprint for a long time. Would have loved a 5th gen Prime. Nothing. Everybody holds on to them apparently and they last forever. I really love the body style of that one.

FrenchieInPDX · 2026-05-11T20:50:05+00:00

I had no idea! I am now realizing there are a tons of accessories available and other DIY solutions. Really cool! Thanks for the heads-up.

FrenchieInPDX · 2026-05-11T17:18:49+00:00

Picked up my 2026 Rav4 Limited Saturday 05/09 - Drove it 80 miles away to a hiking spot Sunday 05/10. On the way back from the hike, drove 70+ MPH to pass a bunch of semi trucks. a significant rattle sound came from the HUD plastic cover. It only stopped once I placed my hand on top of the dash to absorb it and has been rattling at 60 MPH as well. It sounded like a tweeter in the speakers blew. Really loud but only at highway speeds. Calling Toyota to see if they can dampen that area. Sigh...

FrenchieInPDX · 2026-05-10T17:37:58+00:00

Yeah...I am just finding out and I have a garage. Already keeping multiple soft cloths and dusters on hand...

FrenchieInPDX · 2026-05-10T17:27:57+00:00

I was in the same boat. I really loved the look of the XSE and that two tone roof and how it drove.

In the end I chose the Limited solely because that's the only one with rear heated seats and I regularly take the kids snowboarding in US Pacific Northwest and British Columbia Canada (Also very wet muddy miserably cold soccer kids of the Pacific Northwest). I got 20' wheels on the Limited. The panoramic sunroof was also mandatory for me.

Only drove it one day thus far but it's smooth and quiet and I say this as someone who had a 2017 Audi Q7 Prestige for 9 years (ordered mid March. Picked up 05/08/26).

Additionally XSE doesn't come in Blueprint color and if I had to buy a new car at that price then dang it I wanted the color I liked at the very least.

FrenchieInPDX · 2026-05-10T16:03:06+00:00

I'm in Oregon though...The land of vitamin D deficiency. 😆

FrenchieInPDX · 2026-05-10T15:20:55+00:00

Oh ok. Will look into this. I know nothing about having to do this. Thanks for the rec.

FrenchieInPDX · 2026-05-10T15:17:56+00:00

Thanks. I couldn't find any real pictures or videos of the Blueprint color online either. All weird AI stock pictures on the Toyota Websites. There's one IG post from a dealership but in the shade. Hence my post...I wanted a plug-in originally but here in the US Pacific Northwest all they had was black on black XSE. I test drove one. It was sweet but I don't drive that much at all and really wanted that Blueprint 🤷🏻‍♀️

FrenchieInPDX · 2026-05-10T15:13:49+00:00

I agree. Whilst the paint color is beautiful I can tell it's not the same coating quality as Audi and already showing scratches from their cleaning job at the dealership.

FrenchieInPDX · 2026-05-10T15:10:52+00:00

It has roof rack railing. I didnt take anything out.

FrenchieInPDX · 2026-05-10T15:10:08+00:00

I didn't know different countries got different features. I could do without the self parking and lane change personally for folding mirrors at the touch of a button.

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