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Used 2005 Toyota RAV4 Consumer Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

I Love It!

Happy RAV, 05/13/2005
2005 Toyota RAV4 AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I could not be happier. The RAV build quality and handling are tops. I have used it in limited off-road situations, and it has performed decently. For the money, you get a lot of features. Once that 4 cylinder hit 3000 rpm, it goes like a rocket! I am 6'3" tall and I do not feel cramped at all. I did have to take off the handles above the door on the inside, I hit my head on them sometimes. Overall, I am happy everytime I start this vehicle.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Fun to Drive

Theresa Dahlstrom, 08/03/2008
2005 Toyota RAV4 Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I'd never heard of a RAV4 until my son showed me a photo the night before we went car shopping. It was love at first sight! We drove several small SUVs, but the RAV4 was by far the most fun to drive. It is zippy and handles great. I've enjoyed 65000 trouble-free miles. The ride is quite firm, but makes the driver feel like one with the road.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

2-RAV Family

2 RAVs, 07/16/2005
2005 Toyota RAV4 Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I loved my first RAV4 I purchased in March of 1998 and hated the thought of ever trading it in. When a van we had finally died, we replaced it with a 2005 RAV4- I hated looking at anything else because the RAV has been so dependable, it seemed silly to consider a different car. We thought about a different Toyota, but the size of the RAV is perfect for city driving and so comfortable on the open road. We have three growing kids between the ages of 7 and 14 and while the older RAV had a smaller back seat- the newer one has plenty of room for all three kids- and no complaining! I love the added get up and go in the 05. It's a great car I'd buy again.. maybe we'll go for three!

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5 out of 5 stars

LOVE IT!

Emily, 05/24/2005
2005 Toyota RAV4 Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My car has a lot of pick up, the quality is awesome for the price. There is NO better turning radius.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Littlefield's RAV Review

Leslie Littlefield, 03/12/2005
2005 Toyota RAV4 AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The only challenge I have with my Rav is that it takes a while to gain power when passing or going uphill.

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