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A Great Small SUV That Rides Like a Car
JustBoughtaRAV, 07/10/2002
2002 Toyota RAV4 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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It is very comfortable, fun to drive, and rides quite nicely. I am tall, but there is still plenty of head and leg room. It's easy to get in and out of. You can sit straight up and still reach the wheel easily. The gas mileage is very good, so you don't have to pay the price for sitting high like most trucks and SUV's. The acceleration is very good for driving around town and getting up to 35-45 MPH. It seems more like a sports car to drive than your typical truck or SUV. Some people have complained of rattles, but I haven't noticed anything that bothers me. The CR-V was nice, but this is much more fun to drive.
Not so good Toyota
Xpat, 06/06/2002
2002 Toyota RAV4 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Rough ride, extremely noisy - cannot hear radio or people talk on the road, uncomfortable, cannot see the dashboard from the steering wheel, hard to fold/remove rear seats, not enough power/fade-out on hills.
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GreatMiniToyota SUV - Rava4
Phyl, 07/15/2002
2002 Toyota RAV4 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Just bought my new RAVA4- Sporty, good looking, comfortable, safe, cool, and all you could want in a SUV. Love the nice storage in the Cargo area.
Toyota has a winner with the new RAV4
FormerJeepOwner, 07/20/2002
2002 Toyota RAV4 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I traded in a Jeep Grand Cherokee on this vehicle & I am happy with the additional interior room on the RAV4 as well as the performance. I use my RAV4 for commuting and mainly city driving. The RAV4 has more head room than the Jeep and is more nimble to park and to drive in traffic. Add to that approx. 24-29 MPG vs. the Jeep's 16-20 MPG and the fuel saving start to add up. I recommend this car for reliability, resale value, quality of the engine/transmission & for 1-2 passengers especially. Great vehicle.
Love My Rav!
Rahooligans, 07/21/2002
2002 Toyota RAV4 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Wow what can I say!? I love my silver RAV4. Its been a pleasure to drive around the city and on the freeway. Initially I was a bit worried about the 4 cylinder engine, but I'll tell you that evn weighted down with apssengers and cargo I've been able to climb hills EASILY! Mileage is great in the city I get about 22 mpg. Don't listen to people who complain about this csr, I mean CONSUMER REPORTS RATED IT BEST FOR COMPACT SUVS! Thats right ahead of Ford Escape and even the new CRV!
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.
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.
Big Problems
Ravlight, 06/03/2008
2002 Toyota RAV4 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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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.
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.
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