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Used 2013 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Perfect SUV

Robert Pannone, South Dennis, MA, 02/07/2020
updated 08/10/2022
Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful

We have a 2013 Rav 4 Limited. It is perfect size for buzzing around town and for short trips as well. Easy to maintain. Very roomy inside. We often carry lots of stuff between our two houses plus two small dogs with plenty of space for all. The only thing missing is lumbar support for the passenger. Toyota universally doesn’t put it in because “all the stress is on the driver but it would be appreciated by passengers with bad backs. Toyota has a deaf ear to that. My wife principally uses it and loves it. Would buy another. Traded it for a 2019 Lexus NX primarily because it is the same size in 2021. Happily received $19,000 in trade. During the 8 years we had the Rav, we replaced the tires, brakes and shocks. Great investment and great quality.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love So many things except...

johnfrer, Burlington, MA, 08/23/2013
Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
18 of 20 people found this review helpful

Bought my 2013 limited the end of June. This is a great car in so many ways. I know it will be reliable and I am already seeing the savings from my 04 explorer. 28mpg combined and 32 hwy. The power memory seats are great as is the auto liftgate. I would not have bought this car if it still had the sideways gate. The stereo is not great. actually it is bad. Too much sound up front and it is very bright and "scratchy" I have played with the controls endlessly. This is annoying as I love to listen to all kinds of music as I drive.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Great car: New Style, Drives nice, Modern

gsrav4, Huntington Park, CA, 09/29/2013
Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
18 of 20 people found this review helpful

I used Edmunds (among other sites for comparison) to help me do research for a new car, before I went out and test drove them. I dislike going to car dealerships, but I can say with confidence that I have improved with how to deal with them. Plus I had done my own research beforehand, and knew what to look at and expect (as well as knowing when a dealer was lying to me). Well here is my review of this lovely car after having it for about 4 months now, and some improvements that I think should be made for the future.

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4 out of 5 stars

RAV 4 rough ride

Robert Mason, Santa Monica, CA, 04/03/2015
updated 04/08/2019
Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
25 of 29 people found this review helpful

We noticed a very rough ride after we purchased the car. The dealer said we could buy new tires. We declined. We feel every bump in the road. Hopefully readers have some suggestions. Our current solution is with additional outdoor cushions which we place on the front seats. This is awkward but it helps. RJM The rough ride is a real problem. After two years I have gotten used to it. However, we take our other car, a Lexus, for any long trips The two other problems are the poor design of the map console which is impossible to see in bright sun light and backing where the visibility is limited and in sun light you can’t use the back camera viewed through the console

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5 out of 5 stars

Very reliable, comfortable, spacious Toyota!

Peter R., Warwick, RI, 01/23/2018
Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

I have had my RAV for almost five years now and it's been a great vehicle. Despite being the first year of the redesign, this SUV has been super reliable. I can't recall having anything fixed or repaired during the past five years. It's been that good! Aside from the reliability, the gas mileage is another highlight. I usually get 28 MPG in mixed driving, which is outstanding. I am a fairly conservative driver, but that is still outstanding. I love the blue interior lighting. Also, with 56K miles, I still have the original Toyo tires, which have worn very well. I'll probably need to get new tires at 60K miles. I have the basic sound system, not the JBL upgrade, and the sound is excellent...good powerful bass and crisp treble. The bluetooth and navigation work pretty well, although the nav has slow response time and sometimes misses the target location by a half mile or more! One gripe is that the fake leather gets very warm in the heat and doesn't breathe at all, leaving me with a sweaty back! The ride can be a little on the firm side too, especially at lower speeds on side roads. The highway ride is reasonably smooth and quiet. Lastly, the interior design is a bit of a mish-mash...lots of different colors and textures that don't always look like they belong together. Overall, I've been very happy with my '13 RAV4 Limited!

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