2006 Toyota RAV4 Cruiser review from Australia and New Zealand
"A comfortable, fun and economical vehicle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing at all.
General comments?
I love to drive this vehicle. Very nimble and handles a little up and down quite well. I keep the tyre pressure up, which makes the ride quite rigid, which is the way I like it.
Be warned that the owner manual recommends softer tyre pressures to ensure a car-like ride. However, this leads to uneven wear on the tyres, and mine became bald on the edges at approx 28000kms. I have ditched the Bridgestones for Kumho tires, and run the vehicle at 38 psi front pressure and 36 psi on the rear.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2006 |
| Year of manufacture | 2006 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 litre unleaded Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 9 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 33000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volvo 740 |
| Date of Entry | 25th June, 2008 |