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by sixthmichcav
Mar 20 '04 - Updated Apr 02 '04
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Reliability, fun to drive, nice driving height, functional and relatively versatile.
Cons: Slippery/boxy seats, mpg only 22-24 (advertised as car-like but gets truck-like mileage).
The Bottom Line: Outstanding small SUV. Reliable, useful, fun to drive, looks good, and performs well. If you wanted more features, you probably didn't look at the car carefully enough before buying.
This vehicle accelerates as could be expected for a 4-cylinder engine. I'm going to put my foot in my mouth and say it: If you want more acceleration, you didn't know what you were buying. No one buys a 4-cylinder engine for acceleration! What I was ...
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by visage
Jan 10 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Gas mileage, maneuverability, small.
Cons: Lacks power, road noise, small.
The RAV4 is a single vehicle capable of performing various tasks. It is reliable enough to be used to commute daily, take a trip to the beach, or rummage through a little snow to reach the slopes.
The 4WD version is capable of attacking mild...
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by Ludicrous
Feb 26 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Good Gas Mileage, Reasonable Pricing, Cute
Cons: Needs more power, Needs more room in the backseats
First off, the RAV4 is Toyota's version of a "carlike" SUV. My parents bought this car for my brother's birthday. I recently had an opportunity to live with this car while my brother was out of town. When I first looked at the RAV4, I went...
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by leilanrose
Jan 23 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: easy to maneuver and reliable
Cons: underpowered
I have had my Toyota RAV4 for just over one year and love it! Living in Colorado, it is a great vehicle for the snowy days. It is higher off the ground than the Subaru Forester, but not as difficult to maneuver as a full-size sports utility vehicle. I...
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by RonB47
Dec 18 '99
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: A lot of vehicle for the money...very comfortable ride.
Cons: Not roomy enough in the rear seating area for long trips.
I recently purchased a Rav4 for my daughter, who graduated from High School and was heading for college. I researched small suv's for sometime and narrowed my choices to the Rav4 and the Honda CRC. While both are quality vehicles, and I would have...
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by stereotomy
Mar 03 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Reliable, great visibility,handles like a car -- what's not to like
Cons: None so far
There were no two ways about it -- I fell in love with the RAV4 the moment it hit the market several years back. My husband and I drooled over them at the dealership, practically shredded the brochure from looking at it over and over again, and...
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by ValerieK
Jan 19 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No 
Pros: Attractive styling, gas economy, ground clearance
Cons: lacks power, poor leg/cargo room, cabin noise, pricey
The RAV4 is an attractively styled vehicle. The Limited Edition that I purchased has some nice features - dark tinted windows, alloy rims, all power features, and a nifty alarm with keyless remote.
Having driven mine for 5 months now, I have...
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by kate_e
Feb 01 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Looks great, handles well
Cons: Cramped back seat
When my husband and I were considering buying a small sport utility vehicle, the RAV4 was the last on my list. The older models looked strange to me. We found a used 1999 RAV4 L with 35,000 miles on it at our local Toyota dealer and took it for a spin....
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by asmtklg
Dec 28 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Fun, Sporty, Roomy, Great to Drive
Cons: Plain Interior
I bought my RAV 4 in August and I totally love it! My RAV is four door, automatic, all wheel drive and came equipped with power door locks, keyless entry, alarm system, cd player and much much more. I did a fair bit of research before buying my RAV. I...
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by TheKodiak
Apr 17 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Handles well for an SUV, will haul a 27" TV with ease
Cons: Seats not comfortable for everyone, will not haul a 60" table
The RAV4 is great fun to drive, on-road and off. It's roomier than a hatchback, with good ground-clearance. The small engine is surprisingly powerful. It's off-road performance is reasonable for a car, although it doesn't compete with a Jeep or...
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by pxm25
Dec 12 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: fun, price, 4 wheel drive reliability
Cons: rear seat room and cup holders
I own a 1999 Toyota RAV4 and have enjoyed over 37,000 driving miles in it. Two words describe how I feel about my RAV4, SERIOUS FUN!. The Toyota RAV4 is the best small suv on the market today. It combines good gas milege, style, functionality and fun in...
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by billso
Aug 06 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Compact size, easy to maintain
Cons: OK sound system
I traded in my Accord for a 4-door '99 RAV4 L over a year ago. It's been a good experience. Car-based SUVs are becoming more popular. The RAV4 was one of the first - it was introduced as a concept car back in 1989.
The RAV4 delivers everything...
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by jubileel
Nov 04 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: good for city and country driving
Cons: a bit small for taller passangers in the backseat
The Bottom Line: This is good if you want a nice small truck for traveling and don't have a big family.
I bought my "baby SUV" in 2001. Since then, the only problem I have had with it is the battery. I had to replace the battery twice since I got it, but i'm guessing that's more the dealership I took it to's fault than the truck. I got it because of ...
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by mjd1
May 13 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: fun, looks cool, mpg, it's a Toyota
Cons: noisy; cramped rear seating
The Bottom Line: It isn't a Camry or Maxima or a Jeep either, but it is a great little suburban-type SUV for those who want that kind of fun, practical, and well-built car.
We have a 1999 RAV4-L which has most of the usual options such as electric windows and locks, cruise, A/C, automatic, AWD, roof rack. It's a great little car, especially as a second family vehicle. Fun to drive around town with decent gas mileage...
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by Peter_D_Anderson
Nov 11 '99
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No
Pros: all whell drive
Cons: everything but all-wheel drive
I really think america is getting bad. I mean, toyota can market a celica with big tires and call it an SUV. I would love to see someone take a RAV-4 off road, or even over a curb. The Nissan Xterra, Jeep Cherokee or Jeep Wrangler would be a far...
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by bigduffer29
May 20 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Gas mileage, handling, looks
Cons: No room for passengers
My family purchased our RAV4 brand new in 1999. We were forced to look for a new car when our old minivan died. My stepfather looked around for a while and fell in love with the RAV4. He really liked the gas mileage, the handling, and the overall...
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by riketbal
May 04 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: price , ease of handling, gas milage, reliability
Cons: too small for a family
My wife and I purchased our first RAV4 in December of 97. We were looking for a 4 wheel drive vehicle that my wife could use to drive to work. We live in Southern NH and she was concerned about foul weather. The last two vehicles we owned were...
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by jwb429
Mar 24 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Fun to drive, great mileage, plenty of cargo room
Cons: Interior noise is awful
I bought a 1999 Rav4 for my wife about 6 months ago (over her serious objections)and now I can't get her to trade cars with me at all. I drive a new Cadillac Seville!
I consider this vehicle a great shlepmobile. Plenty of room in the back for...
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by themomma
Aug 03 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: gas mileage, good handling for a SUV, parking
Cons: interior space, road noise and fan noise
Bought the '99 Rav4 nearly a year ago, and it has been a great LITTLE car. Seems to hold the road better than the Tracker. I'm a safety nut and after reading the crash test results on the small Hondas, I wouldn't even get in one for a test drive. We...
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by Anniekath
May 14 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Fun to drive, fun to look at, tons of room, controls are easy to read and reach, very reliable
Cons: A bit pricey
Ok, first I should probably start out by saying that I am obsessed with the Toyota RAV4. I saw my first RAV in 96' when I was 13 and knew right then and there that it was the car for me. Initially, I was attracted to the RAV4 because of its...
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by plagneaux
Dec 16 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Gas Mileage, Styling
Cons: Horsepower
I bought my RAV4 10 months ago, and have fallen in love with it. I drive about 900 miles a week, and it's the most comfortable vehicle I have ever owned. I struggled with a decision between the Honda CRV and the RAV, finally deciding on the RAV4...
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by mnjn25
Dec 20 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great Ride, Fuel Economy, Looks,Reliable
Cons: Slow Pick-Up
I absolutely love my 1999 Toyota Rav4L, 4 door with 4 wheel drive. I was looking for a SUV but most of them were pretty expensive. I didn't need a huge one, I just wanted a car that brought me up higher on the road for my commute to work everyday and a...
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by burnam_1
Jan 06 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Lots of options and perfect size for the city
Cons: quality is lacking compared to other Toyotas
Last year my wife and I went shopping for a new car that was big enough for us and our baby but small enough for city life. We decide on the RAV4 for its options and durability. The RAV4 has exceptional power for its small engine and good gas mileage...
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by blanders76
Apr 21 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Fun to drive, less expensive than full size SUV's
Cons: Not much space in the back seat
The Toyota Rav4 is a great option for people who want a sport utility vehicle, but don't have the money to buy a full size SUV. I actually would have preferred to have a Toyota 4-Runner, but considering the average price for this vehicle is over $30,000,...
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by cas4gt
Dec 14 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: All wheel drive, electric everything!!
Cons: I really don't have any!
My wife and I were looking for a SUV in the price range of $17,000.00 to $25,000.00. With this price that gave us room to look at many other SUV's. We first saw the Rav4 we weren't sure if it was enough truck or not. So we ask the dealer (Thomson's...
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by THOMAS1
Dec 18 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Very quiet and fun to drive.
Cons: Ok heres 1 con but its not against the car. The Toyota service department is HORRIBLE. As I have never owned a Toyota before I don't know if there all like this but I will NEVER go to a Toyota service department again. When we bought the car we were given
My wife had a sports car and she wanted something with more room. She decided on an SUV. At first we were looking at larger SUVs like the Explorer and Pathfinder. They turned out to be a little expensive and too "big and trucky" for her. We...
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by Rjpobjr
Dec 18 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: styling, ride, comfort, controls, fold-down back seats
Cons: acceleration in 4 cyl.
I leased about six months ago a RAV4. This followed 13 glorious years in a Toyota 1/2 ton pickup. My complete satisfaction with the pickup guaranteed that I would buy another Toyota, but I surprised myself by opting for the RAV4. I leased it because I...
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by copacap
Dec 26 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Very Affordable, A Lot of Extras, Great gas Mileage, Comfortable.
Cons: Small, not for a large family.
I love the 1999 Toyota "RAV4". I purchased on this year and will never buy any other. It is fully equipped, drives like a car, has all wheel drive, and is not only comfortable, but very affordable. It is perfect for a small family and is very...
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by epi
Jan 05 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: fold up rear seats, higher ride, comfortable
Cons: can be slightly sluggish, forget five adults
I recently traded in my 1996 Toyota Rav4 for a 1999 Rav4. I fell into a great lease deal and moved up...6 disc CD changer, power moonroof, L model amenities, and more drink holders!! The pick-up has increased from the 96 to the 99, one of the only...
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by allysonv
Jan 16 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: All wheel drive, sits up high
Cons: Backseat not roomy, small engine
The Rav4 is an affordable SUV vehicle. Generally it is an ok car. Two major problems are the back seat is very small and so is the engine. If you like to drive a lot of friends around for long drives, forget the RAV. If you like to have some power...
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by sinnergy
Aug 14 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Very safe, fun to drive, good hauling.
Cons: None
My Rav4 saved my life in 1999. I had purchased it more than a week before the accident. It had all but 212 miles on the odometer and I was driving from Cleveland the Traverse City to see my girlfriend for a much needed vacation in April of 1999. One...
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by lpatton
Nov 18 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Economical and fun to drive
Cons: None found yet
Recently my husband and I decided to trade in two of our three cars and get just one car. Since my car was the oldest we decided to trade in my car and the company car we were leasing. I searched on the internet for vehicles I thought I might like and...
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by Petwrks
Dec 17 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: reliable , good looking, great gas mileage
Cons: not roomy enough for someone over 6', small engine
The '99 RAV4 is a smaller and sporty SUV. I bought it for the extra room, its look, and the 4wheel drive capability. I also like the fact that the seats fold down and then flip up against the front seats.I did not like the fact that it is only a 4...
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by phays0226
Jan 24 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Handles well, roomy, cute
Cons: NONE!!!
I had been driving Honda Civics since 1992. I love the hatchback and the fold-down seats for space, but I wanted to have a bigger "presence" on the road, and more space inside. I carry a lot of electronic equipment around. I looked at big...
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by opinionKated
Nov 16 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Addictive to drive.
Cons: Hard to share.
I bought the RAV because of Toyota's reputation for reliability, but I love it because it's so fun & easy to drive. It zips onto the freeway, it turns bumps into almost nothing, it handles more easily than a toy.
My husband talked me into...
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by jwwillia
Nov 21 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: room, price, handling, comfort
Cons: takes a little longer to settle into 4th gear
I was looking at several of the smaller SUVs, comparing the Honda CRV, the Subaru Forester and the RAV4 for price, reliability, handling and room. My husband and I drive 2200 miles to Montana or Wyoming every other year for 3 weeks and I wanted something...
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by kirsten68
Feb 02 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Sporty, fun to drive, easy to handle
Cons: Only holds four people.
The Bottom Line: If your looking for a not so pricey and "fun size" SUV, this is the one.
When my husband and I decided to get another vehicle, we were determined to get something bigger to accommodate our growing family. So we went in search of an SUV. We knew we couldn't afford the trendy bigger models or the monthly payments that came with...
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by nancyann
Dec 13 '99 - Updated Feb 06 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Gets decent gas mileage
Cons: Fair weather SUV, Not designed for comfort
Before you purchase this vehicle, there are some things you should know. I purchased a RAV4L in May of 1999. I am very sorry that I didn't research this SUV more thoroughly. One of the most important things to consider is this vehicle is loved by auto...
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by riverrat
Jan 08 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: good looking
Cons: none so far
I bought my Toyota RAV4 six months ago. I think it is one of the best vehicles I have ever bought or rode in. I am tall and have leg and head room in the RAV4. I bought the Limited edition and it is loaded plus ABS brakes. A wonderful braking system. It...
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by paulshih
Jan 09 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great suspension for the price
Cons: Gas mileage is bad
Yes, it's true, I really do like this little SUV better than the Range Rover 4.6HSE!!! Yeah yeah, RR has extremely nice leather, with ugly dash board though (green? come on!) and the automatic raise and lowering suspension, but trust me, it's just TOO...
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