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by gjacks  - Top 500
Sep 14 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No 
Pros: Gas mileage, little extras
Cons: Too small.
My father-in-law just recently bought a 2000 Toyota RAV4. I have ridden in it a few times and actually driven it a couple of times. Here is what I have found in my short experience:
Size
The Toyota RAV4 is too small for me. I...
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by jeremyjava
Jun 03 '04
Author's Product Rating:  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 ...
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by LSMillers - Top 500
Dec 31 '00 - Updated Jun 17 '01
Author's Product Rating: 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...
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by masse78
Mar 24 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: SAFETY, gas mileage, brakes, handling, roominess, comfort, and good looks
Cons: cup holders, spare change room, and minimal noise.
I am a 21 year old female college student. When I was 17 my mother was the first in our neighborhood to own a RAV4. I drove it sparingly, but didn't think too much of it. Four years later I was in the market for a small SUV, and after reading Consumers...
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by mr914
Oct 06 '99 - Updated Jul 26 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: excellent quality, no fuss no muss truck
Cons: a little bit noisy and a touch underpowered
I have owned my RAV-4 for 32 months now. I bought the truck as a delivery vehicle of sorts. I am an automotive artist, and my clients are scattered between Florida and Washington state. I live in the middle in Phoenix, AZ.
I am constantly on the...
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by rudes
May 03 '00 - Updated Jun 04 '00
Author's Product Rating: 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...
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by jaykat
Aug 21 '00 - Updated Nov 07 '00
Author's Product Rating: 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...
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by jhendry
Nov 18 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Good gas mileage, peppy engine, comfortable ride.
Cons: Small, hard for 4 adults to ride.
Our family needed a new vehicle, and we decided to look at SUV's. After looking at several trade publications, and doing our own test drives, we settled on the Toyota RAV4. We took delivery of a 2000 model just days after it arrived at the dealer.
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by osumin
Apr 22 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: good value
Cons: no pickup
My best friend recently bought a 2000 Rav4. This car is loaded with automatic transmission, rear defroster, power windows, doors and pretty much has all the bells and whistles. The stock speakers and system aren't bad either. The car, for the most...
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by tanyasha
Nov 21 '00
Author's Product Rating: 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...
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by Deetrick
Mar 27 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Easy to get car seat into, split fold down back seats allows toting of larger items and 3 people
Cons: Needs a little more leg room in front seat
When we started looking for a new car it was going to be a Volkswagon Passat or a Toyota Camry. Little did my husband know that I'd fall in love with the RAV4 (2000 model) instead. I had a Honda Civic before so I like the agility of the RAV4. It felt...
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by here4rt
Jan 23 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: gas millage, comfort, size, looks
Cons: cost of options, pick up, limited back seat space
I think the RAV 4 is an excellent car for many things. Tight turns, small parking spots, long trips - this car is the car! However, the base model is simply a base model and each RAV 4 can be customized to meet the buyer's needs.
It has a...
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by trighound
Jan 22 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: size,gas mileage,maintenance
Cons: waiting for my car
I bought my first RAV4 in 1996. It's a 4wd 4door model and I have had nothing but great experiences with it! It gets better gas mileage than the sticker stated! I'm currently getting 23 miles to the gallon on regular gas around town and near 27 on the...
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by darcylynn
Mar 17 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Gas-saving, high-riding, easy-parking, good-looking
Cons: cornering slightly awkward, hard to find floormats, Toyota doesn't offer custom BugShields for the Rav4 (but does for the 4Runner???)
This small SUV is a joy to drive. The vehicle is on the tall side and getting in and out is great - no bumping your head or knocking your knees. I feel safe driving this SUV due to all the metal surrounding me and its height.
While cornering I do...
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by bopava2
Mar 20 '00 - Updated Jul 22 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Styling, Handling, Exterior Size, Superior Build Quality, Perfect Reliability So Far, Economical, High Resale Value
Cons: Cramped back seat, Needs more Horsepower
I was looking for a vehicle to replace a station wagon. I have 4 dogs and they often travel with us to Vermont for weekends in the country. Our other car is a mid-size sedan with a V-6 and 5 speed manual. I thought of buying a pickup truck, but after...
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