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4.63 out of 5 stars

Fun & Sporty

rktect, 07/24/2003
2001 Toyota RAV4 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I own two RAV4s and I have yet to have any problems with them. The "L" series is very fun to drive and it's handling is pretty good for a 4 cylinder. I have yet to get trapped in the 2+ feet of snow in the winter time. All the interior features are very easy to operate and are all in hands reach. This SUV gets two thimbs up!!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

A fun car

ToyRaver, 12/30/2006
2001 Toyota RAV4 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I have the AWD L edition. I've had this car for 5 yrs already and have 52k mi. It's a nimble car, pretty good ride and pretty good looking. The only problems I find are the low 17 mpg avg in NYC, very noisy in fast traffic and the brakes. It has very good handling. Worked great in the snow, but then again we rarely get snow here. We've been using Amsoil synthetic in the engine and the gears. Overall it's a great car to have w/ the main exception of the poor mileage. I've already had the 02 check engine light and the charcoal canister engine light too. For now, I had the comp upgrade, still waiting on my 02/cata conver disaster known for 01's.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Rav4 Notes

kennedydh, 07/29/2002
2001 Toyota RAV4 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Still a little under powered for starts and occasional towing.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

The Little Toyota That Could.

leftofthenormal, 09/10/2003
2001 Toyota RAV4 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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The mext-gen Toyota Rav4 follows suit with the mini-SUV craze. It does it's job, and does it well. It looks GREAT inside and out, with traditional Toyota reliability and build quality. The 2.0L I4 is pretty peppy, abeit it has to rev like mad to produce torque when climbing up hills and hard driving. It wasn't meant to race, so that really shouldn't matter. As long as you don't lead-foot it 24/7, it's quick to get up and go. With the L package, the car really shines.Gas milage is OK for a car of this size, but it's all in how you drive it. Usually gets around 22-24 MPG.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

the love of my life

LS, 02/15/2007
2001 Toyota RAV4 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought my Rav4 brand new with 15 miles on it. I will reach 100,000 miles within the next week. I fell in love with this little baby the first time I saw it and love it more every day. It is very dependable and I enjoy driving it more than any other vehicle I have ever owned. I will drive this one unitl the wheels fall off. It is tru love.

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