Used 1997 Toyota RAV4 Consumer Reviews
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IAM, 11/30/2005
1997 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV AWD
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
We have had this car since 1997, its reliability performance & style have all withstood the test of time. It rides today like it did 9 years ago.
1997 Toyota Rav4 (auto 2.0l 4dr)
panowak2, 06/22/2011
1997 Toyota RAV4 2dr SUV AWD
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
I owned this 6yr. old / 57000mi. Rav4 for 5 years, used it for USPS duty for 2 years. It had decent engine performance, but got worse in higher gears. Overall seating package was not very good, with awkward rear access coupled with poor thigh support made it uncomfortable for taller peoples. Gas mileage was fairly poor at about 22 mpg. overall; never got above 24 mpg. Traction on ice and snow was bad as can be for 4wd. Rear trunk room was good, as was overall reliability and materials quality. Engine and transmission usually were flawless. Almost no body rust at 11 yrs. old. Tire wear was a bit excessive over time, and getting tires for it was very expensive.
I will sorely miss this car!
Judy, 08/02/2008
1997 Toyota RAV4 2dr SUV
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought this vehicle new in 1997 and never regretted a day of driving it. Sporty little number that always turned heads - I've had several people want to buy it but of course I turned them down. I kept it maintained but in the end (July 2008), I didn't pay attention to oil leakage and the engine died. I went to several auto mechanics (personal friends) and was willing to pay $2500 to get another engine but decided after driving it for eleven years that I didn't want to take the chance (on expert advice) that another engine could fail in six months. Annoys me that had I paid attention, I could still be driving it another five years!
Excellent car
Paati, 08/07/2009
1997 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have my four door auto for seven years and I have yet to be disappointed by it. A lady at my local plant nursery has been dogging me to sell it to her after seeing what I packed into it over the years and how it has held up. It is going to go to my daughter since KBB does not even come close to giving it a value worthy of its abilities. If you are in the market for one buy it and don't wrangle because it will be gone very quickly.
The BUV
woo2, 06/04/2002
1997 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV AWD
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
Purchased to drive our bassets. Basset UV. It is wonderful, fun to drive and perfect for that. Took it over a CRV because it has the manual transmission. But it is just what I was looking for.
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