Used 2008 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Best Car I've Owned
Carolynn W, Pearland, TX, 09/21/2016
Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
25 of 27 people found this review helpful
I was so very happy with my purchase of a 2008 RAV4 Limited. I purchased it slightly used (5000 miles!) in 2009. I never had a single problem with it, other than having to take care of the manufacturer recalls from Toyota. I had it regularly maintained at the dealer and I was always happy with the service I received there. I had just recently crossed the 100,000 mile mark on it and was ready to drive it another 100,000 miles. Unfortunately, someone decided to run a red light and they totalled my RAV4. It was a side impact and the RAV4 did a wonderful job of protecting me from serious injury. I bought her for her predicted reliability and safety and she earned 5 stars for both. Now I'm having to shop for a new car, and while I do love all the new technology that is out, I will miss all the storage space, the engine, and the reliability of my RAV4. I highly recommend this vehicle as long as you can find a version that was maintained well by the owner.
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Freeway Access Is No Longer Suicidal!
Stellarink, 06/19/2009
Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Throughout 25,000 miles in 1 year, 24 mpg w/V6 in a metro city is great while my 4-cyl '06 PT Cruiser gets less than 18. The V6 and a comparable large rear window is the reason Toyota got my green. The turning radius surpasses my smaller Cruiser's. As you can tell, my practical focus is on safety, function, and economy. My wife's preference is style and speed. With the Rav, we get both. Researching options and reports, Toyota seems to exceed American auto-makers for trouble-free longevity. My wife (5'3") and I (6'2") both ride in stable comfort whether driving or riding. Leg and cargo room are ample and head room abounds in front & rear seats. Acceleration? Pray and fly with angelic speed.
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kris, Sarasota, FL, 03/19/2017
Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Try it you'll be surprised. Only owed GM products took a serious chance and years later still loving it. Don't let one dealership stop your dreams, a professional true finance manager and general manager will make it happen!!!!! Basic up keeps: oil changes, tires and battery is all I've done. Well good washes and wax regularly keep your investment looking sharp and it will take care of you.
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Lene, 09/07/2010
Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
V6 is very peppy engine. CONS:Driver's seat does not go back very far. I'm only 5'6" & I would like more leg room. Since getting the car I have always noticed a humming noise whenever I'm accelerating & at all speeds, but especially between 40-45 mph. It has never impacted the performance of the car. I just took it into the dealer to address this sound. The dealer confirmed it IS a problem with the Rav4. They will be replacing the L side engine mount, rear engine mount & L side drive axle damper. They said IF that doesn't do the trick it will have to get a new transmission! What a surprise that was! Thank goodness I took it in before the warranty expired! So be aware...and listen.
I'm driving the RAV4, Wife buys a Venza Hybrid.
Ronald Johnson, Upland, CA, 11/27/2016
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Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
I love the 269 HP of this Hot Rod. Toyota doesn't produce a V6 in the new RAV4. The car still haul's ass. I stopped taking it to Toyota for service. We are at 114,000 miles. My Wife bought a 2021 Venza Hybrid and I drive the RAV4 now. Interior leather showing age. Getting some dings. On forth battery. Alternator replaced. Water pump. Brakes 3rd set. One set of tires. Nothing major just oil changes and cabin filters when the AC quits being cold. Use Castrol oil 5w-30 and a Toyota filter every 3500 miles. I figure it will go another 200,000 miles. I drive the Venza most of the time. 38 mpg around town. 48 mpg best on highway. The RAV4 gets 22 mpg still. The RAV4 has become my pickup truck. I will keep the RAV4 as long as I can. .
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