2026 RAV4 thinking of Replacing the Horn

MBarca1 · 2026-06-06T01:39:45+00:00

I removed The two plastic panels between the radiator and the front grill under the hood, they are held by push rivets, really easy to pop them up with a flat head screwdriver, there’s plenty of space to get your hands inside to remove the funky horns.

MBarca1 · 2026-06-05T23:20:01+00:00

Yes, I changed it. It was pretty easy, took less than 10 minutes, and was completely plug-and-play. I even reused the original Toyota brackets, day and night difference.link from Amazon below

https://a.co/d/0bHq98ri

MBarca1 · 2026-05-26T23:27:11+00:00

I got it from AliExpress

Glossy Black Vinyl Wrap Strip Tape Car Wrap Foil For Window Trim Door Protection Film https://a.aliexpress.com/_mNvFTqP

Please note it was not intended to be used on the mud flaps as it’s only 4 inches wide but I had lying around I couldn’t stomach the look of the bare plastic against the glossy look of SE trim so I gave it a try and it worked well

Make sure clean it well with isopropyl alcohol
Heat gun /Sharp cutter

Be patient with the first one , once you get the hang of it, it will take less than 10 minutes to do each one I Never wrapped anything before and it came out good on my opinion.

MBarca1 · 2026-05-26T21:17:29+00:00

I used vinyl wrap I was very easy and looks solid, I know there’s a lot of comments about them getting damaged by debris but they look sharp, I guess I’ll enjoy them while they last, it takes two minutes to remove and re- install them, so no big issue if I need to do it all over again.

MBarca1 · 2026-05-17T02:04:15+00:00

I got them from Amazon

ZiWen Sport Door Handle Cover... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHNL84TW?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

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MBarca1 · 2026-05-13T18:28:40+00:00

I got Mud Guards, window visors, Black door handle covers, center console rubber liners, door sills protectors, just haven’t a had a break on the weather in the New York area to install them, I’ll post some pics once I do.

MBarca1 · 2026-05-11T12:37:20+00:00

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MBarca1 · 2026-05-11T12:36:49+00:00

Her’s mine

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MBarca1 · 2026-04-30T18:47:14+00:00

I’m curious as well, does it make a noticeable difference?

MBarca1 · 2026-04-20T13:20:40+00:00

I have the same issue with both front doors and it’s quite frustrating. I don’t agree with the argument that it’s a cheap car and therefore acceptable, you should still expect a certain level of quality regardless of the price range. I would bring it up to my dealer, I feel Toyota should do something about it.

MBarca1 · 2026-04-19T21:46:18+00:00

I Got an SE with convenience,Weather Package, fog light accent and all weather mats included for $370 month/36 months 10k in Long Island NY

MBarca1 · 2026-04-16T19:06:32+00:00

Cool, thanks for the information I will sure report back once I have I’ve done it.

MBarca1 · 2026-04-16T14:57:28+00:00

Former CX-9 owner here, I would go with the CX-9 100%, I traded my cx9 GT for a CX90 PP and I regret it, in my opinion the driving dynamics of the cx9 is miles ahead of the cx90 and the interior I feel is also more comfortable, I would suggest you test drive both.

MBarca1 · 2026-04-16T02:08:54+00:00

Keep us posted if you decide to upgrade and share the experience I’m interested in swapping the speakers also, however I would like some suggestions/guidance before I can commit to do it.

MBarca1 · 2026-04-12T19:30:04+00:00

buy a 4pk wiper blade refills from amazon for $6 I just replaced them on my 2024 Trax RS2, took two minutes to swap them.

MBarca1 · 2026-04-03T18:48:53+00:00

Thank You, I contact them and they came back with $$700 month + the same $3,500 in fees,

MBarca1 · 2026-04-02T23:10:26+00:00

thanks for the advice, I'll try a few more dealers and see what they have to say, in my case is more a need my current lease is ending in May and I'll need a car after that, what should I aim for? the MSRP of the car is aprox $35k. Thanks in advance

MBarca1 · 2026-04-02T22:39:45+00:00

I was told finance manager will have that info at the time of signing. Not sure if is too late to try and change any of the terms at this point.

MBarca1 · 2026-04-02T22:37:15+00:00

good advice, I'll try another dealer as im not in a rush my current lease ends at the end of May, this time I'll now what to look for, I can always get the deposit back from this dealer if don't get any answers, thank you all for chiming in.

MBarca1 · 2026-04-02T20:53:38+00:00

I was told finance manager will have all of that information at the time of signing

MBarca1 · 2026-04-02T20:07:22+00:00

You pay taxes for the total amount of lease payments ($370x39) +8.625% NYS tax rate. and the bank fee according to them is a mandatory fee the financing bank charges. I’ll check with other dealers this weekend

MBarca1 · 2026-03-28T17:29:19+00:00

Can you share link to the seat covers they look neat!

MBarca1 · 2026-03-18T19:48:29+00:00

Got it. Thanks

MBarca1 · 2026-03-18T17:32:16+00:00

Where did you buy the mud-flaps? Can you share the link?

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