The Toyota Rav 4 has great fuel economy and for a 4-cylinder engine and excellent power. It has performed very well. It is 5 years old and we have not had any major issues with it. We did have to get an oxygen sensor replaced, but other than that just the normal maintenance visits to the dealership. We have had the front brakes replaced. I prefer the 2011 model to the newer models because the spare tire is still on the back. That frees up a lot more cargo room.

I bought the Rav4 from a friend for 1,300 with 160,000 miles on it. I've currently pushed the car to the 190,000-mile mark, and it is still running well. I've had to do very little work on the car to keep it running other than basic maintenance such as oil changes and general clean ups. The '03 Rav 4 will definitely get you from poing a to point b and will continue going after that I consider it to be a beater or clunker just because of the age and lack of technology but it is spacious for its size and it is comfortable. In a city like New York, I'm not afraid to find parking due to the size of the car because it's compact, and it has definitely inspired me to consider a more modern Rav 4 as my next vehicle.