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5 out of 5 stars

Happily hooked on RAV4s

RAV enthusiast, 04/25/2006
2006 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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This is my 2nd RAV4 and I absolutely love it!! I've had it for 2 wks now. I had my first one for 6 yrs with no problems. This new RAV4 gives me what I didn't have in the 1st...it's a much quieter ride, it's bigger without being too big for manuverability, and it has more muscle in its 4cyl engine while still being more fuel efficient than some other SUVs. The durability and reliability I have had with my 1st RAV4 made the decision to buy another very easy, along with it having such a great, new "grown-up" look. It definitely has everything I loved about my 1st RAV4, and fixed most of the little things I felt needed improvement.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

The great Rav 4 make over

jlb1143, 04/24/2006
2006 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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This new design takes the best of the old and incorporates some much needed improvements.

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2.5 out of 5 stars

Poor design

Ron, 01/03/2008
2006 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I've now owned three Rav's and every one has developed a creeky noise in the windshield and this one has a leak at the top of the windshield. The rear compartment has a light in the door which points away from the interior when it is opened. The compartment is dark. The rear door opens sideways which offers no cover from the elements and rear visibility is poor. The ABS works poorly on ice and snow. It pumped my foot off the brake pedal. The all wheel drive doesn't work well to get me out of my driveway. No way would I buy another. The dealer has been very helpful and pleasant to work with. But they haven't been able to fix the windshield problems. Think I may switch to Subaru.

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5 out of 5 stars

Rave about RAV4

William Chapman, 05/05/2006
2006 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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For a 6'2" 250 pound male this vehicle amazes me. This is a gift for my wife but the more I ride and drive the RAV4 the more I like it. I can actually get in and adjust the very comfortable seats (front or rear) and have plenty of room to drive or ride quite comfortably. This little buggy is a gas to drive and easy to park - you can turn around on a 2 lane street with one turn. The 17" wheels and tires provide a stable ride and the 4 speed automatic shifts smooth as silk. Third row seating would be a criminal option for this car because the rear compartment configuration is excellent and well designed. Getting in & out was the biggest plus for my wife and me - absolutely the perfect height.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great compact SUV for the price

gregpro50, 10/04/2008
2006 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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We basically bought the RAV4 to be able to tow a boat and haul the family on a 4 hr trip to the lake every weekend in warmer weather. It is worth it to upgrade to the limited package and the V6 which still gets pretty good gas mileage especially for having 269hp. Plenty of room for the kids in the back seat and the dog in the back. The under-floor storage area in the back is very handy too. We were very happy with this vehicle.

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