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mdesign704Oak Park, IL

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Toyota RAV4 - 1999

Reliable, Economical, Fun

love to travel, value conscious, willing to pay for quality, a person who enjoys quality, cost-conscious, commuter, daily driver, fuel-conscious

NOV

2007

I bought this car new in 1999. I currently have 170,000 miles on it. During that time, I've kept up with oil changes, replaced the timing belt (preventative) once, one new battery, and one bumper to bumper check-up with minor adjustments. The check-engine light went off last month & I needed a faulty valve replaced.

The only problem I've had is the gas guage -- it stopped working 2 years ago and the cost to repair is astronomical. So I use the mileage indicator.

I love the compact size (SO easy to park!), the gas mileage is great, the room (for 2 adults & 1 4-year old) is perfect, and sitting up... read full review »