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Used 2005 Toyota RAV4 Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Finest Car I've Ever Owned

Carol Huot, 03/30/2005
2005 Toyota RAV4 AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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This is the 3rd RAV I've purchased. My first one was a 1997, then a 2001 and now my 2005. It's the most functional vehicle I've ever owned (except for the '97, two doors, too small and front- wheel drive only). The 2005 drives really tight, and the four-wheel drive gives me the confidence I need for winter driving. Superb stereo system. I do a lot of camping, and my RAV provides plenty of packing space, with the features of roof rack, removable rear seats a plus. For an SUV, it's very economical on gas, another plus with gas prices the way they are today. If I have anything negative to say about this vehicle is that I just don't drive it enough. Maybe a drive across country is in order

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5 out of 5 stars

My Rav

Laurie, 03/09/2005
2005 Toyota RAV4 Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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We rented a Rav in Las Vegas and fell in love...We came home and purchased one and still own it today...I would buy another one in a heart beat...!

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5 out of 5 stars

Best of All Worlds

Greg, 08/16/2005
2005 Toyota RAV4 AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Great Zippy Vehicle...It is so fun to drive. I have the Evergreen Metallic that looks so sharp and the sunroof that comes in handy for ventilation. The RAV meets all of my expectations, and I have only 5500 miles on it, so my fuel economy should increase soon. It averages about 24 mpg now, and I read other reviews that rate it slightly higher. All of the features seem to be well thought out, and I also have the side curtain air bags that adds to my confidence in case of an accident.

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5 out of 5 stars

love the Rav 4

tmoore, 03/19/2005
2005 Toyota RAV4 AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I think that this is a wonderful vehicle for the money. It is roomy and doesn't feel cramped at all inside. It isn't a huge SUV, but fits a family of 3 or 4 perfectly. Fun to drive and looks good. What more could you want!

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5 out of 5 stars

For The Dog

For The Dog, 04/12/2005
2005 Toyota RAV4 AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Traded in a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLS for a 2005 RAV4. Got one in Evergreen Metallic with everything except leather. Paid $23700, which was $100 over invoice, which was fair since they had to go 150 miles to get the one I wanted. Needed something bigger for our dog (Akita). The fact that the rear seats come out easily and it gets the best MPG in the SUV market (sorry not buying an Escape Hybrid) make it the perfect vehicle.

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