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by mantasmmm
Jul 1, 2008 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes 
Pros: high, fun car, great for city and reasonable off roading.
Cons: Stock tires are noisy, no ESP that should be on such a small car.
The Bottom Line: A fun little car. Great looking and behaves just like you expect it to be.
Bought it (two door version) for my wife last winter and It's a great car to be honest. Relatively trouble free, when bought had to replace all four ignition coils and that's that. However now it has a strange rev limiter just on 3000 RPM and won't ... read more
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by ddarch44
Jun 30, 2008 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Excellent rear storage versatility. Great styling. AWD makes it fun to drive.
Cons: Weak acceleration. Poor side door storage design.
The Bottom Line: The cream of the crop in used small SUVs.
I just bought a used 2002 RAV4 from a local Toyota dealer. This was a "program" car that was very well cared for, and besides a couple of nicks on the doors, appeared that it could be much newer. I knew I wanted a small SUV, and so I did a lot of ... read more
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by whitneyfc413
Feb 15, 2008 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Cargo space, size of the vehicle
Cons: The acceleration of the Rav4 is a little slow.
The Bottom Line: I recommend this vehicle to anyone. It has plenty of seating room and cargo room. It is a very low-maintenance vehicle.
Last year, I purchased a 2002 Toyota RAV4. When it came time to buy my first car, the Rav4 was perfect for me. I bought the Toyota Rav4 mostly because my dad agreed it was safe and had good gas mileage. I liked it because it was small, roomy, and I felt ... read more
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by leemc62
Mar 18, 2007 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Size, seats, ride, RELIABILITY
Cons: Could use more power accelerating over 40mph. Husband says it a "girly car"
The Bottom Line: Great SUV for those of us who don't want to drive tanks.
I have been a Toyota loyalist since 1985 when I bought my first new Toyota fresh out of college. It had been my favorite ever until in Jan. 2002 I bought my Rav4. I had previously owned 3 corollas, 3 camrys and 1 4 runner (still own), but had become ... read more
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by greggerm
Sep 12, 2003 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Very easy to drive and maneuver, AWD, flexible interior and storage everywhere.
Cons: Marginal MPG compared to similar car, no rear bumper, marginal engine power.
The Bottom Line: A great small SUV with a great AWD system. Generous storage, great steering, and sharp styling are attractive features. Go easy on the options and the price is reasonable!
Driving Overall, the RAV4 is an easy to drive vehicle. The steering is light with a tight turning radius, making city driving and parking easy. The RAV4 tracks very well during highway driving, although it does not feel as safe as a (lower) car at fast ... read more
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by noxqcz
Apr 28, 2003 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Easy to drive, fuel efficient, looks
Cons: engine size, power
The Bottom Line: If you want a excellent & small SUV and not really worried about power, this is it.
The RAV is a pretty sporty looking vehicle. My wife drives it most of the time and likes the size of it. It's great for drivers who desire the ability to haul (small) loads, but yet don't want the bigger & bulky size. The short hood makes driving and ... read more
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by polestar9205
Apr 20, 2003 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Toyota reliability, power to weight ratio, fun to drive
Cons: Back door needs window access. A tad small.
The Bottom Line: I bought the RAV4 primarily for the ledgenday Toyota reliability. The fit and finish are excellent.
My 2002 RAV is the 2wd, 5speed model. I'm very glad I choose this model rather than the 4X4 Automatic. I don't drive in conditions where I need a four wheel drive and the manual transmission provides more get up and go. Plus, there is a weight savings ... read more
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by jhiltune
Feb 9, 2003 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Interior/Exterior design, handling, gas mileage
Cons: Annoying rattle they haven't fixed, key-less entry remote works sometimes.
The Bottom Line: Other than our minor complaints (rattle mostly), I love my RAV4. I have a lot of fun driving it, it's been reliable, and comfortable.
My lease was coming to a close on my last vehicle (a pick-up, 4x4) and I needed to find something to buy. Most large SUV's were too big, and more than I wanted to spend; but I didn't want a car. At work one day, I happened to see a new black RAV4 in ... read more
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by onward
Feb 5, 2003 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 30 Recommended: No 
Pros: Great looks, versatile interior, good visibility.
Cons: Lots of squeaks and rattles, gas mileage below expected, high priced options.
The Bottom Line: Buy with caution.
I have owned this car for 18 months and have had a lot of problems uncharacteristic of the Toyota Marque. Some, such as the dash rattles, brake squeals and whistling noises have been fixed successfully by the dealer. But there are other problems that ... read more
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by babynurse2
Jan 24, 2003 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great look, comfortable, good gas mileage
Cons: Backseat a bit small
The Bottom Line: Overall, this is a great vehicle if you are looking for a small SUV.
Since my husband and I were recently expecting our first baby, I realized it was time to give up my cute but impractical Miata convertible. I needed something with a backseat and a trunk bigger than a breadbox! I knew I wanted to buy a Toyota but was ... read more
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by hipflygirl
Oct 26, 2002 - Updated Oct 28, 2002 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Sharp looks, great mileage!!
Cons: Tad pricey to upgrade!!
The Bottom Line: Yeah baby!!
I purchased my RAV4 several months ago and I just love it!! It looks very sharp and the mileage is good for a SUV. The CD player and stereo system sounds great and I find the seats to be very comfortable. It can easily seat 4 average size adults very ... read more
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by aaquino
Aug 25, 2002 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great styling, handling and useability
Cons: Anemic engine...chassis is crying for a V6!
The Bottom Line: Great car needing a V6. But with 24MPG, who can complain? If I could do without a 5-speed, then I probably wouldve purchased the Hyundai SantaFe given the price difference.
I've had the car for about 8 months now and believe that I've come to know it pretty well.
LIKES
I like the fact that there are a LOT of pockets everywhere. There are pockets on all four doors, the center console and dashboard. There are ... read more
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by zindy
Aug 4, 2002 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Roomy & comfortable, good gas mileage, fun all around
Cons: Lacking a little pep
The Bottom Line: Best vehicle I've ever owned. Tons of room, great for road trips, excellent mpg for an SUV.
As the lease on my 1999 VW Jetta ended, I knew I was never going to drive anything but a Toyota product ever again. I wanted to test drive the new Corolla just to try it out but the dealers in Massachusetts are pre-selling them and have none on the lots ... read more
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by snorkelman
Jul 30, 2002 - Updated Jul 31, 2002 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Better gas mileage than my car - read details in my longer report.
Cons: None really - I wish back door could swing up rather than to the side.
The Bottom Line: Great vehicle. My wife loves it. Our dogs love it. Easy to drive, and maintain.
This SUV gets better gas mileage than my car!
I can still make short turns (U-turns in intersections) and park in a “compact” parking space.
The rear seats not only fold up, but can be totally removed if you want (we do this ... read more
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by mmstokes4477
Jul 29, 2002 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Good looking vehicle, handles the road nicely, quiet ride. Great window visibility.
Cons: Extra options too expensive to purchase on my budget.
The Bottom Line: It is a comfortable ride and is economical. What more could you ask for. Has the great Toyota reputation behind it. I know that from experience.
Purchased my Rav4 two weeks ago. Handles great and if it last as long as my 1985 Toyota 4-Runner then I will be happy. Always have had good luck with Toyota. Did not hesitate to purchase another one. One thing I like about this vehicle is the great ... read more
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by luckydoc
Jul 25, 2002 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Comfortable interior and lots of fun to drive.
Cons: If you want to load it up with options, it will cost you a lot.
The Bottom Line: If you are in the market for a 4-wheel drive and do not need it to be loaded, check out the RAV4.
Back to the Drawing Board.
Toyota RAV4, 2002
For the 2002 RAV4, Toyota’s designers and engineers went back to the drawing board and came out with a re-designed and re-engineered product to offer consumers.
The model I ... read more
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by mhallereno
Jul 25, 2002 - Updated Aug 1, 2002 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Styling,Paint (Rainforrest Green),Quiet,Very comfortable Seating.
Cons: Engine power,Gas Mileage.
The Bottom Line: My bad back loves the driver's seat & getting in and out.(Heighth) The beautiful styling is head and shoulder's over the competition.
I wonder if the Honda CRV designers had any preview of the styling, of the competition ,the Toyota RAV 4. I was shopping both vehicles. Just parking the two together, could quite possibly make the buying decision for you. The Honda is a BOX on wheels. ... read more
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by seagrove
Jul 24, 2002 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Driving position & extremely fun to drive
Cons: Some of the options are too expensive
The Bottom Line: Reliability, excellent build quality (love the sound of those doors shutting), high resale values, smooth engine and a really fun SUV to drive around town
I traded in my Jeep Grand Cherokee for this vehicle in search of better gas mileage and greater reliability. I was really not attracted at all to the old version of the RAV4 and was really pleasantly surprised to see the new edition of the RAV4 at the ... read more
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by reynard4
Jul 3, 2002 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 30 Recommended: No
Pros: Toyota quality, ride, good acceleration eventhough a 4 cylinder
Cons: Extremely small, expensive for what you get
The Bottom Line: If your looking for the family truckster, you ain't gonna have enough room!
My wife and I test drove the Rav4 (also drove Saturn Vue) and generally liked it with one glaring exception...the interior is SMALL!
We placed our 2-year old in the back in his child seat and he was able to kick the back of the driver seat the ... read more
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