This car has held up for quite a while and I had purchased it for my college years as I was commuting back and forth from LA to Long Beach. I have close to 190K miles on my car. I feel very safe in it as I'm much higher than other cars on the road. Visibility is very important to me especially when there is a lot of traffic ahead. I can easily maneuver and parallel park in this vehicle. I feel like the height and dimensions of the vehicle really help me park, as it's high enough to see and then small enough to fit in spots I wouldn't otherwise attempt. I would prefer is the antennae resembled a shark fin, as I have had to bend it and have it held secure under the top rack. I have gone to some underground parking structure and it hits the top of the poles, so I have to protect it from breaking off. My car has a rack on the top and I've used it to transport a mattress and big pieces of wood. Initially I didn't like the rack, but this extra functionality really comes in handy. I like how the tire is on the outside of the car, as I didn't have to get out of the car to help take care of the wheel replacement when roadside assistance showed up. I definitely like the hard cover better than the leather tire, but I guess it really dampens the negative appearance of any accident marks. I got hit in the back of the car in a stop and go accident but even though the tire got pushed in and it pushed into the door, there wasn't any heavy signs of damage. It is still aesthetically pleasing.

I love my old 2009 Toyota Rav-4 vehicle because it has been a reliable and practical purchase for my family. The size is perfect for parking spaces because it is a compact SUV. The extra storage room in the trunk is good for long weekend getaways, large purchases, family trips, etc. The gas mileage is not very good, though, especially where I live in Los Angeles. The car has had very few mechanical issues outside of usual wear and tear, check-ups, maintenance, etc. It does not have many additional or luxurious features, but it works perfectly well. The stereo is fine quality as is the interior. I do wish that the car was made of more robust material because it does get dented and dinged very easily. However, this change might make the gas mileage even worse and defeat the purpose of a compact SUV. I will probably get a new car in the future but will always appreciate my Rav-4 for its quality and dependability. I enjoy Toyota products and think that, unless a car is completely self-driving. It is silly to get a flashy vehicle with features that will soon be obsolete. I am a low-maintenance person, and, as a result, my car should be equally as dependable.