Toyota RAV4 (2000 - 2005) 2.0 D-4D XT4 5d (2005/05) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Not sure really.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

They all like it. Mother in law wants to buy one and brother would have one too if he didnt have company car.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Definitely I prefer this model to new version so am hanging onto it and not changing it at 4 years as I normally do.

What are you likely to buy next?

Probably another RAV4, cannot think of anything in the price range id rather have.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£18,000

When did you buy the car?

August 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

Excellent deal. Good part ex price, 20% off list withh 70 miles on the clock. Threw in mats, dog guard and 6 months rfl.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Replacement for previous RAV4. Ex demo with 70 miles on it for 20% off list price!

What was the dealer like?

Vantage Toyota Blackburn sold it me and same dealer Colne Branch does servicing. Cannot say enough about them. Really helpful, friendly and look after me and the car well.

What's it like to drive?

Fast enough. Love the driving position. Not too much roll for 4x4 feels very car like unless you really push it. Brakes could be better and could do with 6 speed box on motorway.

What's it like to park?

Ahem...had a new bumper fitted. No worse then any 4x4 without parking sensors.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Nothing what so ever. My second RAV. Done 60K in this one and 66K in my last one. Never even had a bulb go. Just service every 10K, change tyres every 40-45K and off it goes.

What's most practical about your car?

It does everything I need it to.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Climate Control brilliant option. Keeps car perfect 21 deg c all year round and only needs reboost once a year for £60.