The car is good but the franchise dealers are a rip off in pricing. Also told me I needed a new vehicle 'cos of 3 faults exhaust corroded - yes but there were no holes in it and I got a quote for half the price they quoted. A spring, yes that did need replacing and was for £170 including a service at a local garage and a clutch. The clutch was less than 2 years old and still under warranty and it was the pedal that need adjusting not a new clutch (needless to say it wasn't fitted at the main dealers in the first place). I have lost my faith in main dealers especailly after the way I was treated when trying to buy a newer car from them. I have now decided to keep my old car even though it has 113K on the clock
W-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years
Y-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years
The Toyota Rav4 build quality is excellent. The vehicle now has over 100,000 mies on the clock, and no major components have been changed. It still has the original exhaust, and the only replacements were tyres (plus brake pads, of course!)
My wife has been asked (several times) by a man at her work place for first refusal when she sells it.
We will most likely buy another Rav4 when selling this present vehicle, later this years, or ealry 2011.
I demand good reliability and that is why our second car is an old 'P' reg (but VERY reliable) Toyota Corolla.
08-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
The Rav 4 is a practical well built vehicle but an intermitant electrical fault bringing on multiple engine warning lights isj ust about to be investigated by local Toyota dealer in Dundee after being first notified 3 weeks ago.The dealer seems extremely unhelpfull,even after the RAC listed the fault after a call out.
The car is booked in next week for inspection but still has constant intermitant warning lights apearing!!! Watch this space!!!!
X-reg , Owner for More than 5 years
Great reliability, never let me down in over 100,000 miles both on road and off. If it wasn't for the O2 sensors failing every so often (I've had at least four now) it would be almost perfect. The other slight issue being the back door which is designed to not fully open so as not to block the tail light, which results in it whacking you in the back when parked on a downhill slope!
54-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Solid build quality. Some early problems with a warning light for the engine mgt system which was resolved under warranty by the replacement of a sensor. Fuel consumption is on the high side (25-28mpg) but as my annual mileage is fairly low it's not an issue and is outweighed by the car's many good points.
02-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
The car has been a joy to own and drive for three yrs and the only problem was sorted at the dealers within a day of occurence.It has never required work for MOT and has never actually failed us ,we are extremely pleased all round.
51-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years
An excellent all-round vehicle. Permanent 4-wheel drive & Automatic gearbox both cause poor fuel consumption.
ENGINE MANAGEMENT SENSORS KEEP FAILING REPEATEDLY at a cost of about £250 each time; otherwise very reliable vehicle.
53-reg Diesel, Owner for More than 5 years
It's reliable,comfortable(1,000m over 2 days)no aches or pains,wife and I both oap's.Still think it looks better than current Rav,a 6th gear for quieter cruising would be nice.Dealers however let the Toyota experience down!
54-reg Diesel, Owner for More than 5 years
Reliability, reliability, reliability!
[amazed you don't include that as a main evaluation factor in table on previous page...].
Plus ideal for our rural situation and lifestyle.
57-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Good car spoilt by Toyota and dealers inability to fix a relatively simple problem (fuel pump) for three weeks, during which the car was off the road.
58-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Has lived up to expectations having previously owned Toyota's, although slight concern over recent issues they have over faulty accelerator pedals.
53-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years
I have owned a wide variety of cars and models and this is by far the best car I have owned in my 30 years of driving cars.
52-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years
Good style and comfort. Despite being over 6 years old the car is still tight and comfortable.Build quality is excellent.
51-reg Diesel, Owner for More than 5 years
Persistant battery problems(several batteries).Wonderful all-rounder but have the spare whhel stuck on the back.
56-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
A surprisingly good car that does exactly what you want with no problems, plus it was brilliant in the snow!
55-reg , Owner for 3 to 5 years
Does what it is supposed to do. It's just a pity that 3 door Rav4 are no longer made
05-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
The Rav4 is one of the best SUVs on the market and does everything I want it for.
Y-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years
Pretty good overall its now nearly 9 years old and is generally very reliable.
02-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Totally reliable and flexible. Second rav4 I've owned and would buy one again
58-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Very good car, which does what I want it to, with only a few minor problems
59-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
Great change to my Aygo, drives really well, gear box a lot less clunky!
R-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Fantastic - best vehicle I have owned in forty years of motoring.
54-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Top car best Ive had and I had Mercs
53-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years
Excellent family and all round car
08-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Comfortable, reliable, well made.
07-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
A good reliable 4X4
Other-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Totally reliable
