Used 1997 Toyota RAV4 Consumer Reviews
Great gas mileage, SAD tires and noise
We really enjoy this little suv. Ours is a standard transmission. It's 4wd kicks in when you need it. Gas mileage is a plus, plus. We use ours on dirt roads as a SUV. The tire performance is very poor with only 4 plys, we continually have flat tires. The rear door noise is horrible, and could use some insulation or additional soundproofing. We recently utilized the lay down front and rear seats, for our son with a hip cast. A good buy for the dollar. We will buy a newer model in the future.
Burning oil like crazy at 100K
oil burning began at 76K. At 100K looking at $3800 motor replacement. Car has been maintained (oil changes, tuneups) BEFORE required. Toyota cant explain it.
rav 4 thumbs up!
I am a college student and I have owned my Rav-4 for 4 years now. I have had no problems with it whatsoever! It gets great gas mileage, is the perfect size, and drives really well. At 6.5 years old, my rav-4 has never broken down nor had any mechanical problems. It is a good buy!
25 years solid!
My 97 2dr has been on the road with no serious problems for 25 years. I wish they still made cars like this. Fun to drive and still amazing fuel economy due to small footprint.
Love my car
Had this car sent 1998, bought it with low mileage. I have bought infinity, and Jaguar and I love my RAV4. My other cars are great too. This car has been in my family for my kids and now my grandchildren. When all other cars was down this one was on the road. 24 years of service to me and my children and grandchildren and my engine just went out they all want to get it running again. This car is our to go car when the other are down. It has serve three generations in my family it’s time to serve it. It kept us rolling an we are going to keep it rolling. ❤️ 2022
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