Toyota RAV4 (1994 - 2000) 2.0 Freesport 3d (1998/R) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
No idea - don't care
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They love it - they can see over hedges when they're passengers
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes yes yes, for all the reasons above. Plus servicing is cheap through our local independent Toyota specialists
What are you likely to buy next?
About to trade the older one in for a newer Rav - this time looking for a 5-door diesel to cut fuel costs over long distances, and the tiny boot on the 3-door is the one thing I hate about my current one. The other one has 70,000 miles and we have no plans to trade it in
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£3,500
When did you buy the car?
January 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
Bought from a 4x4 dealer specialising in larger 4x4s
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
wanted a small 4x4
What was the dealer like?
great
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Great - good visibility all round. A decent sized engine means it never struggles. A good-sized 4x4 that drives like a car
What's it like to park?
Easy - good visibility. Lock could be tighter for small spaces, though
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
nothing at all - brakes replaced at 114,000 miles other than that just servicing. We actually have 2 identical Freesport 3 door petrol models and the only thing we've had to replace on the other one were tyres
What's most practical about your car?
the driving position - it's fantastic being so high up as I drive a lot over long distances - it's perfect for this
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
tonneau cover for the boot space which means valuables are not on show
