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sfgirl63 writes:
1997 Toyota RAV4 4 Door AWD Review
ProsI LOVED this car!! She was so fun to drive, had lots of space, and was easy to maintain. I never had any major problems, short of what came with age and high miles (I sold her at 180k). I have a 2005 Rav4 now, which I also love. But I gotta tell ya, I miss the 97 body style and I miss the 4WD. I love Rav4's overall, and will probably always own one. ConsPick up on inclines is not so great, but it has never bothered me much. 
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Great, Reliable Car!! — I was happy with this car since day one! I had researched Rav4's before purchasing a 97 in 1999. She was always reliable, safe, and without any major issues until she was older, which is why I ended up selling her. Best of all, she was SO fun to drive. I would purchase another RAV4 again, in a heartbeat! And I did in Jan 2012 (this review has been edited since original post)! I researched again, and bought a 2005, which I also love. Rav4's are just great overall! Primary Use: Commuting to work
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DANIELly writes:
1997 Toyota RAV4 2 Door AWD Review
ProsThe navigation to peak to peak Consalways check on the CV boots time to time 
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The Rav4 Is Less Expensive But It's Very Reliable Compare To Other Suv's — My RAV4 is awesome, compared to a 4 door. The unique space for 2 persons than have to much room. The exciment with just going to a peak in San Francisco and Utah are the best equiped machine, that anyone would love. I love my RAV4. It's awesome. Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) | ||
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Della1949 writes:
1997 Toyota RAV4 4 Door AWD Review
Prosgreat runner, four wheel drive, interior excellent, engine good shape, transmission great, maintain annually Consfew scratches, wheel coloring fading
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Great Car — I am most pleased with this car...little trouble, always started in winter in Wisconsin...maintain excellent, oil changed every 2500 miles, excellent brakes, good transmission, air condition...excellent tires, wheel alignment, great gas mileage, brakes new, ball joints replaced, exhaust system replaced, the car accelerate fastly...safe driving car, comfortable ride...this is a great fun car to drive. Primary Use: Family transportation | ||
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Ebrahim writes:
1997 Toyota RAV4 2 Door Review
Prosmileage Consinterior
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Buy It If You Don't Care About What People Would Say About It — Good performance and relaible accelerates moderatly but good pickup..not that build quility but you will only take it to a garage once in two to three years..intrior is rabish but if paint it it looks like a new car..it is fun in little rocky area also in desert... Primary Use: Family transportation | ||
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Karl writes:
1997 Toyota RAV4 Review
Prosits the best Consno reason at all
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Its The Best — its quite unique .never given any trouble,really smooth while driving well quite a good car. handling, breaking n acceleration are quite decent.interior is the best as well as the exterior which is quite a unique colour n i love it....... Primary Use: Family transportation | ||
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Danny writes:
1997 Toyota RAV4 4 Door AWD Review
Prosgood on gas Consnone
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Kym writes:
1997 Toyota RAV4 Review
ProsInterior space for stuff, few maintenence issues , decent gas mileage Consrough ride, road noise
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1997 Toyota Rav4 — There isn't much I can say about my car, it gets me from point A to point B. I haven't had many maintenance issues with my car despite its age. We've used the car several times to move and I must say we've managed to haul a lot of stuff. The ride is a bit rough, as to be expected from an SUV, its especially bumpy and rather cramped in the rear seat. | ||
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Tom3536 writes:
1997 Toyota RAV4 4 Door AWD Review
Prosfun, able to take harsh weather conditions Consslow acceleration, loud
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Rav4 — engine is way to small for a car of that size, slow acceleration, can handle any type of weather, decent on gas, a little noisy to drive on the thruway, a bit over 3k rpm going 65 mph in overdrive, so not really good for long trips, stock sound system sucks, but w/e | ||
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Joe writes:
1997 Toyota RAV4 4 Door Review
ProsSharp looking and very dependable suv ConsA little small.
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Sharp And Dependable — My wife loves this car because it looks good. I lke it because its a Toyota. I don't worry about it breaking down on her. This car replaced another 1997 RAV4 that she had that was totalled in a head on collision that she walked away from. We ended up buying the exact car, even down to the color all over again. |
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