Used 1997 Toyota RAV4
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1997 Toyota RAV4 Overview
RAV4 Consumer Sentiment
Owners give this generation Toyota RAV4 (1996-2000) a 4.7 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 97% recommend it. These figures are based on 326 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 1997 Toyota RAV4
"Most economical, useful vehicle we've ever owned"
"We bought our RAV4 new in 1999. Our is an AWD model. Ten years later is has 200,000 miles and is still going strong. It uses NO oil between changes. I replaced the tires yesterday because the tread was looking a little thin (but still perfectly even) and some small cracks were showing in the sidewalls, and when I checked my records I found I had gotten 107,000 miles on this set of tires - a tribute both to the quality of the RAV4 and the tires (Yokohama Geolander H/T-S which are perfect for this car). I drive this car 100 miles a day 5 days a week to commute and it is never in the shop. It gets a consistant 27 mpg. The AWD works great in the snow. I change the oil every 4,000 miles and have a Toyota dealer perform recommended servcies every 30,000 miles and that is all. Fantastic little car."
"The most reliable car I have ever owned!!!"
"I have had this car since 2006 the second owner. And this car has been amazing! The only this I have had to replace is normal wear and tear items. Brakes struts shocks tires timing belt twice, but you know. Now at 314,500 miles and she is still going and the reason I got the car is now three months from getting her driver’s license and owning the car herself. The Rav 4 lives on. Oh there has been one wired thing happening in the car the drivers strut housing keeps breaking???? 3 x"
"This car is excellent"
"I have had this car for 14 years. It has never broken down, gas milage is good. The body does not have any rust. It handles well and can move out when needed. Not always the case with a small car. Itake it to the garage for regular maintance. It also rides well and the interior is in great shape. All in all a great car."
Overall 1997 Toyota RAV4 Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1997 Toyota RAV4 is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1997 Toyota RAV4 quality a 4.7 out of 5.
1997 Toyota RAV4 Reliability
The 1997 Toyota RAV4 receives an average consumer rating of 4.7 overall and a 4.8 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 1997 RAV4 Features
According to drivers of the 1997 RAV4, here are some of its best features:
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- Fun to drive, good gas mileage, very reliable.
- Inexpensive to keep up and upgrade
- Great value, very reliable, fun to drive
- Dual moon roofs
1997 Toyota RAV4 MPG by Trim
1997 RAV4 Sport Utility 2D - city 21 MPG - hwy 26 MPG
1997 RAV4 Sport Utility 4D - city 19 MPG - hwy 24 MPG
1997 RAV4 Safety
1997 Toyota RAV4 Safety Features
- Child Door Locks: Not available
- Child Seat Anchors: Not available
1997 Toyota RAV4
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1997 Toyota RAV4 Values and Prices
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1997 Toyota RAV4 Depreciation
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1997 Toyota RAV4 Annual Depreciation
Year | Vehicle Depreciation* | Resale Value | Trade-In Value | ||
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2022 | - | $2,079 | $946 | ||
2023 | $90 | $1,989 | $843 | ||
2024 | $33 | $1,956 | $797 | ||
2025 | $46 | $1,910 | $761 |
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*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.
1997 Toyota RAV4 Depreciation
Annual Depreciation is an estimation of what your vehicle's value might be over time based on an average of similar vehicles. Estimations are calculated by comparing Kelley Blue Book Private Party Values of vehicles similar to yours over time, as well as forecasts from Manheim Auction data comparing current and projected auction values against current Kelley Blue Book Private Party and Trade-In Values. This is not a guarantee of actual depreciation. Local weather conditions, market factors and driver performance will also impact your vehicle's actual depreciation.
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Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 2646 lbs. | ||
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Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 40.0 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 39.5 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 4 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 7.0 inches | ||
Overall Length | 147.2 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 53.3 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 1500 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 34.7 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 33.5 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 86.6 inches | ||
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 3505 lbs. | ||
Payload Capacity | 959 lbs. | ||
Width with mirrors | 66.7 inches |
Exterior
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 2 doors | ||
Privacy Glass | Available | ||
Roof Rails | Available |
Fuel Economy
City | 21 mpg | ||
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Highway | 26 mpg | ||
Combined | 23 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | 2WD | ||
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Transmission Type | Manual | ||
5 speed | Available |
Performance
Horsepower | 120 @ 5400 RPM | ||
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Torque | 125 @ 4600 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter |
Warranty
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 5 years / 60000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 5 years / Unlimited miles |
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1997 Toyota RAV4 Safety
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1997 Toyota RAV4 Rankings
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