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Good family hauler
tireguy, 04/20/2009
2008 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
No surprises with the RAV4. I dove into this purchase with extensive research, and optioned it precisely to suit my family's needs (well, mostly my needs): Limited, V6, 4wd, leather, JBL, 3rd row, tow package. On paper, it's exactly what a family of 5 needs to motor about the local area (with three kids in car seats) in a bit of style. What this vehicle lacks (unbeknownst to the spec-sheet analyst) is any serious personality. It's fast, but handles like a van. It's a suitable light-medium duty tow vehicle; I frequently tow a 2,000 lb enclosed trailer and barely know it's there. The interior is laid out fine. Exteriorwise, the front is nice, but the back bumper is just plain ugly.
Not so reliable as they say
Jacko, 05/14/2010
2008 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
31 of 42 people found this review helpful
I don't know what the fuss is all about. It's nice for the first few months, then you start seeing all the negative aspects of the car. Yes, it looks nice, it has lots of room, but there are issues. Overall, very overrated car. In reality, as an owner - I'd say it's terrible.
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Wes Callander, 05/07/2017
updated 11/20/2017
2008 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
The V6 is what sold me on this along with the Toyota reputation and the decent mileage for the year. While it is a base model without a lot of the 'bells and whistles' I do like the ride and the power/acceleration. The white paint is okay and you can tell it's about 9 years old, but I like it. My wife likes it better than our Honda CR-V which is a 2014. I like that the rear doors swings out instead of up, like the newer models. Drove it to Kentucky and back this spring and it ran like a top. Gas mileage is not super, but it is a V6. I will gladly sacrifice some mileage for more power.
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Will not buy about another Toyota
J shafer, 11/04/2010
2008 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
First off, I've had three yodas: 89 corolla 214,000 mi, 95 Camry 250,000 mi and this rav4. The rav just feels cheaper: the paint has way to many chips, the transmission is horrible, rough ride in the city, the stereo sucks, interior is loud, not enough room in the driver (I'm 62" 200 lbs) and passenger seat, we are expecting our third child and have to buy three new car seats because the second row is so narrow and it just doesn't feel like it is going to hold up. Now the good: zero problems in the first three years (of course it's just past the three year mark), awesome second row leg room and cargo, great in the snow, gas mileage is decent, and the wife loves the second glove box.
Freeway Access Is No Longer Suicidal!
Stellarink, 06/19/2009
2008 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Throughout 25,000 miles in 1 year, 24 mpg w/V6 in a metro city is great while my 4-cyl '06 PT Cruiser gets less than 18. The V6 and a comparable large rear window is the reason Toyota got my green. The turning radius surpasses my smaller Cruiser's. As you can tell, my practical focus is on safety, function, and economy. My wife's preference is style and speed. With the Rav, we get both. Researching options and reports, Toyota seems to exceed American auto-makers for trouble-free longevity. My wife (5'3") and I (6'2") both ride in stable comfort whether driving or riding. Leg and cargo room are ample and head room abounds in front & rear seats. Acceleration? Pray and fly with angelic speed.