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by annes10
Apr 20 '08
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Most versatile and reliable vehicle I've ever owned
Cons: Drawbacks, but no real cons ...
The Bottom Line: The 2000s are getting old by now, but if you can get one in good shape, you'll get a great, all-around utility vehicle.
Stick, with 4WD. I bought this rig used with 27K miles, now it has about 96K miles and I've had no serious breakdowns, and only one minor (but expensive) problem (EGR valve failed). I bought the RAV4 hoping it would meet every demand I placed on it: I ... read more
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by jeremyjava
Jun 03 '04
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Outstanding dependability. Fine handling. Good for basic off-roading, good MPG.
Cons: Small for sleeping in :) Small for enormous people.
The Bottom Line: Outstanding. Wish they made a hybrid! I'd buy a new one today.
I bought my Rav4 when I lived in Joshua Tree, California - in the Mojave desert and used to drive it down the motocross trails through desert washes to get to work at a cafe I owned and to remote rock climbing areas. Personally I think it's absurd ... read more
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by alpineinc
Jan 01 '01
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Fun, comfort, mileage, reliability
Cons: None
When I originally thought of purchasing my first SUV a couple of years ago, it was for a few reasons. I needed a vehicle that was great in bad weather (northwest NJ), was dependable, with good mileage, smaller sized so I could also drive and park it in ... read more
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by LSMillers
Dec 31 '00 - Updated Jun 17 '01
Author's Product Rating: 20 Recommended: No 
Pros: Very cute, Toyota reliability, low MSRP, excellent mileage
Cons: Poor load capacity, poor crash rating, rollover susceptibility, injury history
The Bottom Line: The RAV4, along with other small SUVs, has safety issues that any prospective buyer should carefully consider.
This review is a result of our five-month search for a new vehicle. We initially were attracted to the RAV4 because of its high "cute" factor, and because we were opposed to the gas-guzzling behemoth SUVs now in fashion. We also own a 1991 Toyota ... read more
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by drusephf
Dec 06 '00
Author's Product Rating: 30 Recommended: Yes
Pros: roomy, attractive, good traction
Cons: unstable, safety risk
2001 Toyota RAV4 The 2001 RAV4 is a 4-door, 5-passenger compact sport utility vehicle available in two
trims, the 4x2 and 4x4.
Upon introduction, the 4x2 is equipped with a standard 2.0-liter, I4, 148-horsepower engine that consumes ... read more
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by zeebo17
Dec 06 '00 - Updated Dec 07 '00
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great quality, handling
Cons: maybe a bit too small (if you like big SUVs)
I bought the Rav 4 because it was a small SUV and it had a Jeep type of feel to it. It was a pretty good deal because it is such nice quality for an inexpensive price.
With only a four-cylinder engine, I was surprised at the acceleration. It ... read more
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by tanyasha
Nov 21 '00
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Large cargo area, low height of cargo area
Cons: Lots of windnoise, may be too short for certain items like skis
I purchased my 2000 Toyota RAV4 in July 2000 as an upgrade from my Honda Prelude. I needed more space after purchasing a home the year before. The RAV4 is the perfect size for my needs, not too massive like a higher level SUV. The cargo area is the ... read more
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by LuterCity
Aug 31 '00
Author's Product Rating: 30 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Reliable, Smooth ride, Good styling
Cons: Way underpowered, Marginal off-road capability
If I was looking for a compact SUV right now, my first choice would be a Honda CR-V. I test drove many of the compact SUV's on the market, and decided that while the Rav4 is not the best, it deserves a chance. This vehicle is built off a Toyota Camry ... read more
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by jaykat
Aug 21 '00 - Updated Nov 07 '00
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great for petite people, yet roomy for hauling.
Cons: None for me! I'm a careful driver!
This review is being updated after approximately 9 months of driving my RAV4. Now that I have had time to fully acquaint myself with my new vehicle, and enjoy it, I'd like to share some information at the 15,000 mile point.
I ... read more
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by abhishek
Aug 18 '00
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great Car, Cute looks, rough & tuff.
Cons: I don't find any in this
Hi Guys,
The Toyota RAV 4 looks too good to me, I am simply a fan of the RAV4. I like it because t looks cute & a little shrunk in comparision to the other Utility Cars like the Land Cruiser, Mitsubishi Pajero, This car looks good as it ... read more
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by catalin
Jul 12 '00
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Quality build, styling, reliability, smart design
Cons: power, passenger space
Reasons why I bought this vehicle:
- Price/quality issue
- Looks
- Style
This vehicle should be bought by people up to 35 years old. It's not a family car, even though it's more spacious inside than it seems when looking ... read more
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by MRestivo7
May 07 '00
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Size, Make, Price
Cons: None
If I had the money, I would definitely buy this car. They are great cars and are just the right size for families and couples as well. They are stable and not as high as Durango's or Explorer's and have better balance ratio. You can also get a really ... read more
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by chrissymat
May 04 '00
Author's Product Rating: 30 Recommended: Yes
Pros: practical
Cons: not super fun
I am not crazy about Toyotas but this has some nice get up and go to it. It is not my vehicle but belongs to a friend of mine. I am curious to know if you think this is a "girl" vehicle-as in do you think it is driven by women predominantly? ... read more
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by rudes
May 03 '00 - Updated Jun 04 '00
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Very friendly and comfortable, great gas mileage
Cons: Handling OK, could use more power
Why did you buy this vehicle?
Actually, it was my fiance', Cindy, who had purchased this vehicle. I, myself, have a 1999 Isuzu VehiCross (check out my VehiCross review on that!) in which I purchased before I met my fiance'. And after having ... read more
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