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Used 2004 Toyota RAV4 Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

My favorite car ever

Kate, 09/25/2009
2004 Toyota RAV4 AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
51 of 52 people found this review helpful

In the last ten years I've owned a Subaru Outback, a Volvo wagon, a Honda Element, and now this little Rav, and it is by FAR my favorite car ever. I love the lumbar support in the seats, the Euro-style look of the dash and the way the dash lights dim automatically when I turn the headlamps on, the way my body is situated in the seat in relation to the windscreen and moonroof, the fantastic visibility, the way it maneuvers on the road, and that it can fit my whole family and I can still park in compact spaces in the city. Mine is the automatic L series with leather interior, sea foam green and tan leather, prettier than it sounds. I would buy it again in a second.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love this car!

Erin, 05/03/2006
2004 Toyota RAV4 AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful

I have driven this car for two years now and I can't imagine myself driving any other car! It's one of the safest out there, I can personally attest for its front impact safety, I'm still here and thankfully my car could be completely fixed and its as good as new! I love it, and recommend it to anyone out there! It's awesome for college too! Traveling back and forth on breaks all the time it's easy to fit all I need in this car, it's the perfect size!

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5 out of 5 stars

Great car

Runner, 03/03/2009
2004 Toyota RAV4 AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
28 of 29 people found this review helpful

Fun little SUV. Handles well in all weather conditions. Perfect size car for kid to learn to drive and be safe. Small but roomy. I get 32 MPG around town.

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4 out of 5 stars

rav4 -great car

Mark R, 04/11/2018
updated 06/08/2020
2004 Toyota RAV4 AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
32 of 34 people found this review helpful

I have had this car for 1 year and 2 months. It has been the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned in my life. I got the car at 80 k miles and now it has 91 k miles. I have to replace the suspension for $1,000 but I will happily do so. I know this vehicle will last me a long time. I did get the pioneer touch screen, but I recommend the car play one- wish I had that one. I have a backup camera that syncs with my touch screen radio. I recently used a headlight kit to freshen the look. I recommend getting quality snow tires if you live in a snowy area. The only thing I don't like is the gas mileage which is around 20-24mpg. I am just so happy that for once in my life I have a reliable vehicle. My mechanic says my car is in great shape. I am very happy with this purchase and it's very easy to park! I have seen a lot of reviews about this car and I expect to get a lot of miles out of this. I take my car in for the recommend maintenance as said in the manual. update : 06/02/2020 the car has been very reliable, bought at 80k miles and now at 108k miles with 2.5 years of ownership. Only thing I don't like is the seat doesn't have enough lumbar support. Went to test drive a Lexus but got back in my car and I just can't part with a car this reliable. My friends have newer cars and they have more problems than I do. I love this car and am thankful for its reliability.

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5 out of 5 stars

TASHAS RAV4

cameron, 12/28/2004
2004 Toyota RAV4 Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful

So far put 8600 miles no problems to report to date, Awesome fuel economy for the type of vehicle avg 26mpg. Typical Toyota fit and finish and quality. Previous Toyota had 180000 miles without breakdowns and parts from the factory are very reasonable certainly cheaper than our Honda, also lot easier to maintain, don't have to take half the dashboard apart to change the a/c filter like our previous CR-V.

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