2013 Toyota RAV4

Great upgrade from my 1996 RAV4 (280k miles)

By Shadow4Glass (OH) on Sunday, May 05, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 1,000

Pros: "Great value & great base appontments on LE model"

Cons: "Dealer "scare sell" on Extended Warranty Program"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Second update to KBB. Only issue was what product to corrosion proof the RAV4. Northeast Ohio roads use salt, brine & sand for winter safety. Toyota would not give the writer the factory specs on corrosion proofing materials and systems applied to the vehicle. Plan is to keep this RAV4 for at least 300k miles. Researched the corrosion proofing marketlace and hands down winner was Krown (Canadian based firm). Drove 188 miles to southwest Ohio get the Krown product applied. Time will tell on the effectivness and it will be way past these reviews. Ziebart was at the bottom of the list (past BAD experience). Bottom line: If you are in a harsh road or air environment, protect the vehicle from being a rust bucket. Note the pic: Changed out the LE's OEM steel rims & tires to black alloy spokes & 80k Cooper's on this Spruce Mica colored ride."

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Great small SUV with plenty of room

By NorNev (NV) on Sunday, April 21, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 600

Pros: "Ipod, bluetooth audio, smooth ride"

Cons: "No automatic headlight feature."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I read several reviews on the 2013 Rav4 and checked out many other SUV's from this class. We previously owned a 2007 BMW 328xi, but with a new child it was becoming difficult to get my daughter in and out of the vehicle. Not to mention my wife had to move her seat completely forward to get the car seat to fit correctly. Now for the actual review. I was initally impressed with the new design of the exterior. I never liked the previous RAV4's because they did not up to date to me and the tire on the back was outdated. The new exterior caught my eye along with the Shoreline Blue color of the vehicle I have. This vehicle has plently of get up and go for a 4 cyl/AWD. The interior is also roomier that I expected. With the driver seat all the way back, I could still sit behind myself without an issue, and I am 6'3". My daughter's car seat fits great behind the front passenger seat even facing to the rear. The front seat needed no adjustment. I found this vehicle to be well priced as well. I have the XLE. The backup camera is fantastic as well as the IPod intergration and bluetooth audio. This RAV4 rides very smooth with a little bit more road noise than I wanted from the Michelin tires it came with. Even with an all-wheel drive, I have still managed to get 33 MPG on the highway in ECO mode. Overall, we are very please with the purchase. I have a 2005 Toyota Sequoia Limited which I absolutely love. This is a great addition to my family."

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