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My 2013 Rav4 Limited
Mike Oakley, 03/15/2018
2013 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I really like this vehicle. No, I think I love this vehicle. I bought this vehicle from my dad who had this before me and he loved it. He is 82 and was just ready for another vehicle. The interior is roomy, the instrumentation is easy to learn and view and the comfort of the seats is fine. Seats are not as comfy as the Volvo I just sold but are good for an SUV. Has the heated leather (or imitation) seats that are comfortable and easy to maneuver and the gas mileage is awesome, especially when you put it in Eco mode. My dad didn't know about the different settings (said he never knew they were there) due to their awkward location but I am fine with it. I don't switch modes when I am driving anyway, I keep it on Eco. At present, the tires that are on the vehicle do not ride smooth and make a humming noise but I am convinced that is due to the tires, not the vehicle. I drive 120 miles to and from work so I need comfort, economy, a good sound system and storage space for my "stuff," golf clubs, foldable chair, etc. So far this vehicle is excellent for what I need. I look forward to many years in this nice ride.
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Dave, 07/24/2018
updated 01/24/2019
2013 Toyota RAV4 XLE 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is my first Toyota. I am the original owner with about 70K miles since purchase. Had an issue with transmission shudder but recall replaced the torque converter at no charge and extended the warranty for the transmission to 150K. I have had the Toyota extended warranty to 100K with free oil and filter changes. Dealership service has been very good. As stated in the Edmunds review the vehicle is no speed demon [4 cylinder, 176 HP] however I have never found it to be lacking of power when I stand on the gas, it responds well. Interior [dash] is a bit plain but all controls are user friendly. Does not have navigation as I get better navigation from my cell phone. Fuel economy has been very good based on driving conditions. I average between 26 and 32 [city, highway] and am light on the gas when accelerating. Entry and exit is good as it sits up higher than sedans which are a problem particularly for exiting by my spouse and myself. Would like fold flat rear seats when hauling cargo, otherwise an all around good vehicle. Will consider buying another Rav4 but with all the competition in a few years the market may change considerably. With three Toyotas [two Prius and one Rav4] in our history we will likely stay with Toyota. They do need to upgrade the interior to bring a little more class and keep up with its competitors.
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Great Vehicle
hookshot, 09/04/2014
2013 Toyota RAV4 LE 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
My dad had the previous 1st generation RAV4 and that thing lasted forever and took a beating so he had to have a new one. He got the base model to avoid all the unnecessary electronics nowadays. Inside is very roomy, cloth seats are good and textured. Dash is well laid out and material quality is more than acceptable. Acceleration is great around town and on the highway. I have a hard time keeping up in my 2014 Subaru WRX STI in stop in go traffic unless I ring my STI out. No idea what Car and Driver means when it called acceleration "tepid"...absolutely not true.
2013 Rav4 Limited
desertgolfer, 06/14/2014
updated 06/14/2016
2013 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
I have had this vehicle since August 2013 and have had absolutely no issues with it. I was somewhat surprised at some of the reviews in this thread as I have owned many Toyotas and have never experienced a problem they could not fix. I live in Arizona and we may have smoother roads than some of the cooler weather states, but I have found the Rav4 ride to be exceptional for this vehicle class. The features available on the Limited are outstanding, everything works perfectly and I love the versatility of the transmission. Heck, you can treat it like a manual and in Sport mode that is fun. Bought it at end of lease!!
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Nice car but next time will try another Mfg.
T-Boy STL, 06/01/2020
2013 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Four stars out of five so I'm telling you that I have had 6 years and 80,000 miles of trouble free performance from my 2013 Rav 4. I like the ride, the style and the convenience of the RAV4 Limited crossover. All I wanted in regards to power is to be able to hold 77 MPH on the highway with the air conditioning on and it does that. This was my first Toyota and I'm disappointed some quality issues. My moon roof started rattling the day after the warranty expired, the interior lighting is a joke, the rear head rests block the rear view mirror and the driver side seat pinches my bottom and isn't holding up well. The keyless entry has always been erratic. Sometimes I walk up to the car and it's unlocked when I know I locked it walking away. When I took it to the dealer, it works as expected. Nice car but I'll try another brand next time. I like my wife's Hyundai 2012 Tuscon a little better.