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Used 2002 Toyota RAV4 Consumer Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Nice but. . .

Roe, 07/29/2002
2002 Toyota RAV4 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I just bought the RAV-4, I think the car is cute and great to drive. But on long drives the seats are very uncomfortable.

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5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Mini SUV

Monkeysahoy, 07/31/2002
2002 Toyota RAV4 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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At first, I was hesitant about the RAV 4 because of it's exterior looks. However, after taking a test drive and reading about it in Consumer Reports, I fell in love with it immediately.

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2.75 out of 5 stars

Big Problems

Ravlight, 06/03/2008
2002 Toyota RAV4 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I'm very displeased with the quality of this vehicle. I had numerous small problems that required several trips to the dealership, plus at only 60K, the AC compressor needs to be replaced (not covered by the warrenty). That and the fact that it is extremely underpowered, very noisy on the highway, and the back seats are very difficult to take in and out. It is very good on gas, rides and handles great in the city and has ample cargo room.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Pretty Good Car

Leslie R, 01/29/2009
2002 Toyota RAV4 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I've loved this car, mostly because it's just the right size for me. I can pack up half of my belongings and drive across the country (which I have to do occasionally because of my job), but I don't feel like I'm driving a tank around the city. I also feel confident that I'm not going to be stuck on the side of the road in the desert. The lack of power is a problem. Accelerating onto the freeway can be a little scary. Driving through the Rocky Mountains, I've felt like I might start rolling backward. Turning radius is amazing, though. My husband, who is very tall, thinks it's horribly uncomfortable to either ride or drive, especially over long distances.

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5 out of 5 stars

I got what I paid for

norm, 08/04/2002
2002 Toyota RAV4 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I paid 19750 for my RAV 4. After spending over 27000 on a 96 Grand Caravan it felt great to spend less for greater quality. My 2WD has performed well in heavy snow. Gas mileage has been almost 30 on the highway. The car handles responsively and has enough pep to get me up hills. The AC is ice cold and for a small vehicle the front interior is spacious. I've owned eight vehicles and this is my favorite. No need to get 4WD - the 2WD will take you just abo

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