Toyota RAV4 (2006 - 2012) 2.0 VVT-i XT-R 5d (2008/58) Owner Review
Want to know everything there is to know about this car?
-
Summary
What does this car say about you?
Nothing much, it's an honest, good looking 4x4 which isn't shouting 'chelsea tractor' 'look at me' it just looks good and smart.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Very smart - respectable, pretty (for a 4x4) and very comfortable to be driven around in,.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, the build quality is simply superb, if all the other toyota are made up to this standard then yes I would buy again. Just gently tapping the steel with my knuckles it feels very thick and heavy steel compared to other cars, it's really well built - interior as well as exterior.
What are you likely to buy next?
Toyota or bmw, mercedes.
-
Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£6,500
When did you buy the car?
July 2016
Did you get a good deal and why?
Paid the going rate for a car with just 39k on the clock, in very good condition.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Safe well equipped, well made toyota 4x4.
What was the dealer like?
Dealer ok but nothing special. Usual kiss your arse niceness but once they've got the money they couldn't be less interested.
-
Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Great to drive, feels no bigger than a medium sized hatachback, power steering giving great feedback, surprisingly quick for a heavy car,.
What's it like to park?
Easy as pie, especially with reversing sensors but the shape and size of the car means you know exactly where you are when reversing anyway so sensors just an added benefit.
-
Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Brilliant solid and very comfortable motor, especially on the motorway but very nimble around town too.
What's most practical about your car?
Easy to drive, easy to reverse wth a huge boot with hidden compartments for safe storage. And simply loads of airbags all ove rthe place - front, side , rear rear side. Revering sensors brilliant and accurate.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Good driving position, loads of visibility, cool glovebox split into 2 sections, nice armrest and very comfortable seats, small but thick/sporty feeling steering wheel, huge boot for a medium sized 4x4. , good looking for a 4x4, reversing sensors accurate, nice sunroof, loads of scope to improve further if want to, cup holders near glovebox, deadlocking.
