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We just bought our first RAV4, three months ago...a mint 2008 Limited v6, with 55,000 miles (89,000 Km).
- I found a 7 year old gem, and most enjoyable vehicle we have owned & driven, in 40 years
- wife's work SUV and family ride on weekends...averaging 25,000 miles/year (40,000 Km/year)
In 4.5 years from now, will be time to sell private...with 168,000 miles or 271,000 Km on the clock.
- already have a buyer lined up for it, after a few weeks of ownership
^^ Won't even look at a newer 4 cylinder RAV4.4 / already been spoiled with 269 HP.
Next time, either a mint 2012 Limited, with low miles again / or a used Highlander...either with v6.
- the 5,000 lb. tow capacity on the Highlander, may be the ticket
- for future retirement / may be pulling a shorter camper trailer, with tandem axles
I like what I have read on the Subaru 4x4 system, but a few engine horror stories from friends of a friend...makes the next Highlander purchase, look rather good.
- while over the top pleased, probably a first and last time 4x4-v6-RAV4 owner here / just don't like the brand new ones enough, over my used SUV...lower ground clearance & 1500 # tow capacity ...no thanks
Future 4x4 buys - will be a Toyota or Lexus v6 SUV here (family' vehicle) & CHEV/GM or Toyota v8 truck, for me (to replace my 1998 Silverado 4x4).
- all other BIg3 vehicles, have ZERO interest
- I found a 7 year old gem, and most enjoyable vehicle we have owned & driven, in 40 years
- wife's work SUV and family ride on weekends...averaging 25,000 miles/year (40,000 Km/year)
In 4.5 years from now, will be time to sell private...with 168,000 miles or 271,000 Km on the clock.
- already have a buyer lined up for it, after a few weeks of ownership
^^ Won't even look at a newer 4 cylinder RAV4.4 / already been spoiled with 269 HP.
Next time, either a mint 2012 Limited, with low miles again / or a used Highlander...either with v6.
- the 5,000 lb. tow capacity on the Highlander, may be the ticket
- for future retirement / may be pulling a shorter camper trailer, with tandem axles
I like what I have read on the Subaru 4x4 system, but a few engine horror stories from friends of a friend...makes the next Highlander purchase, look rather good.
- while over the top pleased, probably a first and last time 4x4-v6-RAV4 owner here / just don't like the brand new ones enough, over my used SUV...lower ground clearance & 1500 # tow capacity ...no thanks
Future 4x4 buys - will be a Toyota or Lexus v6 SUV here (family' vehicle) & CHEV/GM or Toyota v8 truck, for me (to replace my 1998 Silverado 4x4).
- all other BIg3 vehicles, have ZERO interest