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3.38 out of 5 stars

Malfunction at 90 miles

wpenny, 11/03/2007
2008 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I am disappointed with the 2008 Rav4. I turned a corner last night, pressed on the gas and the car jerked and three major malfunction indicator lights came on (4WD, VSC and a lamp). Toyota does not know what the codes are and needs to contact Toyota engineering. 3-weeks old and malfunctions. Should have stuck with the Camry

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5 out of 5 stars

Awesome Buy

LG, 11/08/2007
2008 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I bought it new 2007 Limited. Love it. If you are talking on phone and Bluetooth is activated. As soon as you start your car your call gets transferred to your car speaker and built in mic. Hands-free driver. No need to turn off or lower the volume, it will switch automatically to call when you receive a call too. Extra storage in the trunk. Cargo net and other good stuff is awesome.

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5 out of 5 stars

Amazingly Versatile

sdc2, 07/08/2008
2008 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I searched a lot of models before buying the RAV4 six months ago. The RAV4 was the only one I found that: 1) a 6'3" guy like me could fit into comfortably - I am long torso and headroom is always a challenge, but the height-adjustable seat and telescoping steering wheel did the trick. 2) Properly equipped can tow a modest camper or boat. 3) Would still get into the upper 20s for highway gas mileage. The V6 RAV4 has done all that and more for me. I am getting 22-24 mpg around town and 26-28 highway so far.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

Read This Please

Mike S, 10/04/2008
2008 Toyota RAV4 Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Don't know if I would recommend. Virtually all the "crabs" I read pre-purchase were true. Driver's position is tight (I'm 6,2) uncomfortable, yields backaches, plastic edges in door panels cut into the legs, radio whines if iPod/satellite radio is vehicle powered, dashboard info difficult to see in daylight, overhead lights blind driver at night, cup holders are dumb and restricted, rear seat does not fold down completely, front passenger seat does not fold down, the cargo area light is a joke, rear door hinged on wrong side, rear glass does not open, etc. Sport suspension is excellent, brakes are reasonable. Gas mileage is disappointing at 21/24, power is fine with 4 cyl in flat areas like FL.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love it

dalmar, 02/04/2009
2008 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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We bought a Honda crv first and in our opinion the 2008 Honda CRV can not compare with the Toyota. It has a great comfortable interior and has extras the Honda does not. Roof rack, hands free dialing and a unbelievable comfortable seat. Leg room is excellent and even the back seat has lots of leg room.

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