2001 Toyota RAV4 SUV

203k miles and still going

by andymick32 on Aug 13, 2013
Vehicle: 2001 Toyota RAV4 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Great Toyota Reliability. Have owned for 12 years with no major mechanical problems. It has been the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned. At 203k miles now and think I should hit 300k. No rust on the body in a bad NorthEast climate. Not the most exciting vehicle to drive, but it is very economical with a solid 4WD system. You really can't beat Ravs for their overall value.

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Till death do we part

by duncan16 on Aug 13, 2011
Vehicle: 2001 Toyota RAV4 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Full-time 4x4 gives you traction all the time and you get a combined mpg of 25, that is amazing. I actually am a car moder (that means I modify my cars so they aren't stock). I suggest that if you want to change anything about this car it would be; get Yokohama AT/S tires for the best all around traction no matter the surface and the tires will last you forever, get performance intakes and filters to help with higher rpm performance. Those are very basic, if you are looking for anything better I suggest you go to RAV4world.

Great.. until 2/2010

by msquickwit on Jun 30, 2010
Vehicle: 2001 Toyota RAV4 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

I have to say- other than oil changes and tire rotations- the usual stuff; I have never had any major expenses (5 years- second owner). BUT In Feb 2010 I did have to spend 1700 on a new 'brain' and O2 sensor and battery. Now, it is in the shop again- sounding and feeling like a helicopter. So I have to give my old girl credit for 5 years (got her 2005) she has been an angel. Now she is being a bit greedy-but it is long over due. IF I have to buy a new car- I would get a RAV 4 again or maybe a highlander- little bit bigger and those are now HYBRID.