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Originally posted by mmarshall
Where do you get this "Chic" truck stuff? That's nonsense. Most automotive stereotypes, in fact, ARE nonsense. There is no reason in the world why a male...young or old....cannot own and drive a RAV4...or a minivan, or even a Beetle Convertible, for that matter. A person should buy and drive the best products that suits his / her needs...or wants.
Where do you get this "Chic" truck stuff? That's nonsense. Most automotive stereotypes, in fact, ARE nonsense. There is no reason in the world why a male...young or old....cannot own and drive a RAV4...or a minivan, or even a Beetle Convertible, for that matter. A person should buy and drive the best products that suits his / her needs...or wants.
Last edited by magneto112; Dec 6, 2004 at 08:05 AM.
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Originally posted by magneto112
I'm not basing it off of anyone elses stereotypes. I said "chic truck" because I think it looks feminine. And so does the Beetle and MB SLK. Its the same thing when people look at cars that are geared towards men or manly vehicles. "This car/truck looks manly, muscular powerful" or "This car/truck looks feminine." Heck, theres a debate in the RX330 section of this board where some believe that the truck looks feminine. And I believe that majority of people that I see drive these "chic vehicles" prove it. But, if a male wants to own or drive one of these, go ahead. I'm not going to stop them.
I'm not basing it off of anyone elses stereotypes. I said "chic truck" because I think it looks feminine. And so does the Beetle and MB SLK. Its the same thing when people look at cars that are geared towards men or manly vehicles. "This car/truck looks manly, muscular powerful" or "This car/truck looks feminine." Heck, theres a debate in the RX330 section of this board where some believe that the truck looks feminine. And I believe that majority of people that I see drive these "chic vehicles" prove it. But, if a male wants to own or drive one of these, go ahead. I'm not going to stop them.
And....you really can't consider the RAV4 a "truck" at all, "Chic" or otherwise. For one thing, it is basically a conglomeration of Corolla, Camry, and Matrix parts....just wth a unique body style.
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Originally posted by magneto112
DAMN!!! Good find. Well I dont know about this pic anymore. Or maybe they are sharing a chassis with GM just like the Matrix/Vibe.
DAMN!!! Good find. Well I dont know about this pic anymore. Or maybe they are sharing a chassis with GM just like the Matrix/Vibe.
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Originally posted by mmarshall
OK, Mag.....I wasn't trying to start a conflict here. In auto consulting, though, I just see a lot of people lose out on some of the best vehicles for them because they are afraid of stereotyping and "getting razzed" by their friends.....which of course is wrong. I heard one of my co-workers recently refer to the VW Cabrio as a "***" car. When I pointed out his error....THEN he understood.
And....you really can't consider the RAV4 a "truck" at all, "Chic" or otherwise. For one thing, it is basically a conglomeration of Corolla, Camry, and Matrix parts....just wth a unique body style.
OK, Mag.....I wasn't trying to start a conflict here. In auto consulting, though, I just see a lot of people lose out on some of the best vehicles for them because they are afraid of stereotyping and "getting razzed" by their friends.....which of course is wrong. I heard one of my co-workers recently refer to the VW Cabrio as a "***" car. When I pointed out his error....THEN he understood.
And....you really can't consider the RAV4 a "truck" at all, "Chic" or otherwise. For one thing, it is basically a conglomeration of Corolla, Camry, and Matrix parts....just wth a unique body style.
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Originally posted by LexusLuver
I think this pic proves w/o any doubt the RAV4 is targeted at only at one audience, attractive young women
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I think this pic proves w/o any doubt the RAV4 is targeted at only at one audience, attractive young women
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Originally posted by CleanSC
My sister had a first gen RAV4 5-speed. Decent little car, reliable, but incredibly cheap-feeling. It's like a Paseo with a Rancho lift. That's not a complaint, just an observation. It's really an econobox so it's expected.
My sister had a first gen RAV4 5-speed. Decent little car, reliable, but incredibly cheap-feeling. It's like a Paseo with a Rancho lift. That's not a complaint, just an observation. It's really an econobox so it's expected.
As for the 04 Rav 4's they no longer have that cheap feeling interior. (considering what you pay for a fully loaded) The Rav 4 has come a long way since its debut.
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