I love my silver Toyota rav4. This is an exceptional vehicle! The gas mileage is not as bad as many other vehicles that are of the same style. The outside of the vehicle has little to no rust and has stayed in great condition despite the weather in the area. I have had no major issues with the vehicle and would recommend it for friends and family! I have driven it daily for the past six months since I got it and have put 30,000 miles on it in this amount of time and it has handled the wear and tear exceptionally well. It has great assets such as the CD player, cruise control, automatic windows and locks, cassette player, cigarette lighter plug, and lots of storage space. I like the size of the vehicle. The backseats fold both up and down and can create room for many items. I have fit TVs, tables, desks, and a few other big items in the back of mine. It is very effective for my camping gear and with the 4 wheel drive I am able to go camping on rough terrain and drive my vehicle to my spot. It is nice for big families with five places to sit and nice for travelers with a heavy load to move. I moved into my new place much quicker in this vehicle than I have in the past due to the ability to hold so many items and create sufficient space. The spare tire is on the back of the vehicle and allows me to have more space inside the car, but also safe with a spare in case of a flat. Although I've ran it pretty hard, it has held up nicely. The struts and tires are the only things that have needed changed. My air conditioner finally stopped working the other day, but this is only a minor issue and one of the first I have had so I cannot complain. It has plenty of power and is the perfect size. I would definitely buy another vehicle of this make and model in the future when this one finally gives out. It is currently at 112,000 miles and still runs like it did the day I bought it.

The RAV 4 has had no unexpected problems. Just common fixes brakes, tires, etc. I'm at 160,000 miles and its still going strong as did my one before this. Doesn't have the greatest pick up but the engine is small and that conserves gas. A major complaint is inner cabin noise. And when I first drove this car home which was an hour drive it was a little bothersome but after having it awhile it becomes unrecognizable especially if the radio is on. It has a hookup for mp3 which was a huge bonus back in 2006. It's AWD and handles very well in the snow and ice. On my 2000 the doors licked automatically this one they don't which is actually a feature I miss. Overall this is an excellent vehicle I have put barely any money into it and the price is reasonable.

I have owned my 2004 Toyota RAV4 for 11 years and dread the day when it will have to be replaced. It is a small sport SUV that is the same size (length and width) as most sedans, with a higher wheel-base and more room in the back. This makes tight parking places a breeze while still giving me the benefit of added height when driving at night and through poorly plowed streets. This is the front-wheel drive model and yet still has little problem with the heavy snow we get locally. The inside of the car is still spacious, with plenty of head room. The rear seats fold up and can be easily removed, which is very helpful on my antiquing trips. The engine is quiet and it has good gas mileage (23/28 mpg city/highway), especially when compared to some of my friends' SUVs. Mechanically, there have been no issues, just general annual maintenance (oil changes, one-time brake replacement, tire replacement).