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Used 1997 Toyota RAV4 Consumer Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
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4.38 out of 5 stars

RAVARATI?

Smoph, 05/27/2003
1997 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV AWD
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

Glad I have the manual transmission since it's underpowered. Gas consumption isn't SUVish, but not as good as a 4cyl sedan. Can haul quite a bit of stuff, but it slides around alot (no stability in cargo area). I like that you sit higher than regular cars, but it doesn't drive like large SUV. Parks like a dream in the city. Best on city streets, country roads. Ok on the highway but a bit noisy. Ride isn't the best -- more trucklike than carlike. Fun to drive! Very handy for hauling smaller items, except golf clubs don't lay flat across trunk - one rear seat has to be folded up.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

A great car to drive

Felicia, 11/20/2002
1997 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV AWD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I have been driving it for more than a year and it hasn't given me a single problem. It a great car for travelling as well great storage space.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

97 RAV 4

weber, 05/18/2005
1997 Toyota RAV4 2dr SUV
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

One less thing to worry about with our daughter away from home at college. The RAV just does not fail. Other than standard brakes/oil/tires, no repairs in 84000 miles. Paint stays rust free, shines with a wax job. Not going to light em up at the raceway, but will always get there.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

A great car

Mary Ann2, 05/16/2004
1997 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Reliable, fun, no frills, economical SUV.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

1997 toyota rav4, 5spd. manual, 2WD

mustafa, 05/02/2003
1997 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

It is fun to drive. Nice body styling. Shifts a little rough. Good gas milage. Could have a better AM/FM Casette.

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