Toyota RAV4 (2000 - 2005) 2.0 NRG 3d Auto (2002/52) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I'd like to think "I'm a fun kind of guy" but probably "my car's in the garage so i've borrowed my wife's".

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

They imagine it's fun to drive.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Probably not, although i may consider the LWB 5-door version.

What are you likely to buy next?

Probably a Mitsubishi L200.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£5,000

When did you buy the car?

May 2010

Did you get a good deal and why?

Not particularly.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Wanted a 'cheaper' 4x4 & always liked the look of the RAV4.

What was the dealer like?

Great.

What's it like to drive?

Really fun. More of a town/country laner than a motorway cruiser. Auto box is smooth but makes it thirsty (25 mpg). I do feel like a bit of a girl driving it as it's quite small and cute.

What's it like to park?

Easy.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Brakes needed doing (discs/pads/shoes) after 70K miles. Previous owner had fitted a budget tyre to one corner which messed up the handling totally. Battery needed changing too.

What's most practical about your car?

Despite being small, it's really roomy inside. I'm 6'3" and it's pefectly comfortable. Best to keep it to a 2 seater though i'd say (rear seats are removable) as there's not a lot of room in the back.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Probably the 4WD.