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by lvmyrav4
Aug 19, 2007 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes 
Pros: 20MPG AS LONG AS I CAN REMEMBER - 240miles/tank
Cons: BACK SEAT-WAY SMALL...My MAN is 6'and 257lbs-the front seat was tight!
The Bottom Line: Kept me out of a wreck/roll-heavy jerking it left and right. If mechanics had NOT SCREWED ME OVER THE YEARS, it would be in even BETTER SHAPE!
I've had it almost 10 years now @ 189,000 miles on it. I bought a new car every 2 years - about 4 cars - and 8 years BEFORE I got this one It's a keeper, plus I started doing accounting - can you say "DEPRECIATION ... FIDUCIARY ... read more
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by zerotsm
Aug 21, 2005 - Updated May 26, 2006 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Good fuel economy for its class. Toyota is one of the more reliable brands.
Cons: Underpowered with the AC running. Mediocre radio. Hard on Tires
The Bottom Line: A good dependable choice in a car based SUV
I bought the SUV used October 1999. Mine is a four door model equipped with factory air, AM/FM/Cassette audio system and 5 speed manual Transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power mirrors and cruse control. Ride and Handling: On ... read more
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by tracy5873
Mar 31, 2002 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: All-Wheel Drive, Compact, great options, gas mileage
Cons: Seat Comfort, crumpled in a minor wreck.
The Bottom Line: I loved my Rav4
I loved the looks of the Rav, the first time I saw one. Smaller and much more economical than larger SUV's. I was fortunate to have most of the options available at the time. Moonroof, Premium sound, power everything and dual airbags, and alarm.
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by steven_snyder
Aug 19, 2001 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Cute, small, goes almost anywhere
Cons: gutless, 26 MPH on the HWY, gutless, noisy tracionless OEM tires, & gutless
The Bottom Line: This is basically a small, AWD station wagon that does nothing spectacularly, but it's a well built Toyota.
Once upon a time, I was a young, single, well-paid engineer who loved sports cars, my last one being a fully-loaded 90 Turbo Celica that I bought new. Then one day, I got married and had kids and the Celica's Q factor lost out to "practicality". So it ... read more
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by enakai
Jun 27, 2001 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: small, easy to park, gas economy
Cons: gutless
The Bottom Line: don't expect too much from the vehicle and you will be very happy with it.
First of all, the car is great for parking since it is so short it can fit into the most tightest spots with ease. It has great fuel economy and was big treat after driving more fuel-demanding vehicles in the past. My biggest beef is that the car is ... read more
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by A.E.B.
Mar 28, 2001 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Fun to drive, good handling, decent amount of cargo space
Cons: not much pickup, failed rollover test
The Bottom Line: Worth your time to give it a try.
When looking for a mini-SUV, this was one of my top choices. I test drove a few, and they were fun to drive, have good maintenance records, and an adequate amount of cargo space for their class. They also get good gas mileage for an SUV, but they don't ... read more
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by ralphgb
Dec 30, 2000 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Economical, practical, fun, reliable
Cons: underpowered, noisy
We have owned our 1997 2-door 5-speed 4WD RAV4 for nearly 4 years and over 72,000 miles. In that time, it has proved itself to be reliable, economical, practical, and a lot of fun to drive.
We bought the RAV4 for our family of three to be ... read more
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by gunvora
Nov 24, 2000 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great performance in bad conditions
Cons: cramped in the back
It seems that many people buy SUV's for use primarily under normal highway conditions, but this is not why I bought my RAV4.
I got this RAV4 originally as a lease when my 1990 Subaru Loyale finally died, after an expensive few years. I was ... read more
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by patriciaann
Oct 5, 2000 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: economical, fun, reliable
Cons: rattles a little....things slide on the seats when I corner
I sell advertising in the mountains of North Carolina. This means I need a vehicle that gets good gas mileage, is comfortable AND goes in the snow. I live in the ski area...We get lots of snow. After owning my 1997 Rav 4 for three years, there has ... read more
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by BSmith24
Sep 3, 2000 - Updated Jun 7, 2001 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: High Resale Value, Good Looks, Handling
Cons: Weak engine, poor gas mileage, no armrests
The Bottom Line: Though a bit overpriced and underpowered, the RAV is a nice overall package perfect for small families and young drivers.
Two weeks ago, my roommate replaced her ailing 1995 Mazda 626 with a '97 Toyota Rav-4. After more than 1,000 miles, I can say that, overall, I am impressed by Toyota's freshman foray into the small sports-ute market.
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by widget1943
Aug 23, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: small size yet roomy, very comfy
Cons: not much space in the back seat for passengers
The fall of September 2000, was advancing fast on me, and I knew that my little 1991 Mercury Tracer would never be able to handle a return trip to Florida.
In addition to my own luggage and things I also had to had plenty of room for those of my Mom ... read more
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by yanqui
Jun 21, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great, reliable, stable car
Cons: I can't think of any
I bought my RAV/4 in the summer of 1997, so it is three years old now, and I just love it!
When I decided I was in the market for a new car, I had had a Toyota Tercel SR5 since 1985. The Tercel was a very reliable car, it got me everywhere, ... read more
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by cvmbs
Jun 9, 2000 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Handles like a car.
Cons: Can only seat 4 comfortably
I have had my RAV4 for three years now. I started out leasing it to see how I would like it and now I am buying it! I just love this vehicle!! I have had no problems what so ever with it. From all the vehicles I have ever owned, this is the best one. I ... read more
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by stonemirror
Jun 1, 2000 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Handles well, fun to drive, reasonably practical
Cons: So-so mileage, not enough power
I owned my RAV/4 for close to three years before recently replacing it. I was originally looking for something that would be reasonably practical while still being fun to drive on my relatively lengthy commute. The RAV/4 was an excellent choice. ... read more
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by auto1903
May 9, 2000 - Updated May 13, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 20 Recommended: No 
Pros: Fun to drive for SUV, optional AWD
Cons: sluggish, cheap interior, noisy, expensive
The relative popularity of the RAV4 is curious. It's attributes include nimble handling, smooth transmission, and optional AWD, but it's not particularly roomy. What's the point of an SUV if it's not roomy and has questionable off-road ability. The ... read more
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by nightsurfer
Mar 21, 2000 - Updated Mar 22, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: looks good,reliability
Cons: price, interior noise, plastic interior rattles
I have this SUV for about three years now.
I bought the RAV4 primarily because it looks
good and my wife likes it a lot too.
Styling is great,looks better than any
small SUV.It is very reliable.Average
acceleration and good ... read more
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by norfa
Mar 20, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Economical, manouverable, great roof rack
Cons: Not enough weight or power to tow
I've had this car 3 years and I've not had one problem with it. I repaired a few chips in the paint and that's it. It's good on gas. It's a joy to drive, my wife loves it. The optional roof rack holds 160 pounds on each bar, Ive carried a canoe and a ... read more
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by missvickicc
Mar 16, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Gas mileage,all wheel drive
Cons: Men think it looks too cute.
I bought my blue Rav4 in July of 1997. It has all wheel drive all the time, I never worry about spinning in the gravel or snow. My husband is 6 ft. and is very comfortable driving it, we have taken it on several long trips. The 4 cylinder engine has ... read more
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by mccbiz
Feb 20, 2000 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Size, full time 4-wheel drive, cargo area,safety features
Cons: Not a high-powered vehicle
I was looking for an SUV, and after having rented Jeep Cherokees, I was sure I wanted one a bit smaller, since I am short and I really didn't need the space of the larger SUV. At the Toyota dealership, the RAV4 was the first one I looked at, and fell in ... read more
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