After you read this recent 4 cylinder engine post, you'll want to keep looking for the right v6 model, in years 2006-08.
http://www.rav4world.com/forums/96-4-3-general/200658-oil-issue.html
To me your upper budget is fair, for a v6 2008-09 Limited v6 - but I shy away from dealer vehicles all together.
- instead, I will take up to 6 months, looking for a vehicle and not just 2 weeks & I buy private (always)
- I wouldn't even look at a used vehicle with over 120,000 Km or like 75,000 miles & like to stay under 100,000 Km (if can)
- why pay good money for someone else's wear & tear, considering an extra 100,000 more miles
With patience, we purchased a 2008 Limited v6, leather/PS/heated, moonroof, etc. for similar money, and only 89,000 Km / 55,000 miles....bought off Kijiji (Canadian Craigslist), from a Doctor and fully maintained at Toyota dealership.
- we saved approx. $5,000 Canadian, by not buying from a business and got a low mileage cream puff, in the end...still like new condition, and not half wore out.
But I enjoy the hunt in searching for good used vehicles, and not in a hurry to purchase, unless the right vehicle comes up.
- I try and find the best SUV, fully loaded (options depreciated already) - and don't worry much about exterior color
- I would have never bought a black one new, but buying used is a different story
- I'm flexible, if everything looks mechanically sound, interior is near mint, and price is attractive
Don't be too quick to purchase / taking extra time, can be your friend...$$
2009 Toyota RAV4 V6 LIMITED LEATHER PACKAGE
- 145,000 Km = 90,000 miles // $14,600 Cdn = $11,000 USD
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/london/2009-toyota-rav4-v6-limited-leather-package/1100057941
^^ Find one like this, before its traded in, save even more.