1999 Toyota RAV4 GX 5dr review from UK and Ireland
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear washer nozzle tube detached.
Steel wheels are starting to show a bit of rust and look tatty.
General comments?
Autobox is really smooth and changes when you need it to. Can turn the overdrive off to restrict it to three gears when climbing hills. Good ride quality and really easy to drive.
Power is a bit limited, as a 2.0 engine is a bit small for a relatively large car, but the bonus is the combined 30mpg you get - excellent for a full time 4x4 albeit a "softroader".
Rear legroom isn't great, but fine if it's just for kids.
Seat fabric in the GX is a bit garish - try and get a VX with leather and alloys.
Lastly, I think it was a bit mean of Toyota not to include a load cover for the boot as standard - Toyota parts and accessories aren't cheap.
Overall very pleased.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 72000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 75000 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo 440 |
| Date of Entry | 3rd April, 2006 |