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Post by flyboyprowler on May 25, 2020 6:30:24 GMT
I'm loving this. It seems that we are still satisfied with our RAVs and our two are still going strong. I also came to the conclusion that I couldn't find another car that suited my needs for size and reliability, and will stick with them for the foreseeable future. 141000 miles on the Spanish car and just 44000 on the UK one.
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Post by Mb2t on May 25, 2020 8:15:14 GMT
Yep, still have the RAV. Joined when I was looking for one. Still enjoy it and it does what I need (lately being sitting idle...)
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Post by widge on May 25, 2020 8:16:53 GMT
Yup......sold Funnerburd Too and bought wife a five door 2006 with 52k on it........2 litre petrol Nottymatic........now on first name terms with all local petrol station owners. it's a shame the uk isn't doing E85 fuel, i am still only paying 60-70 cents a litre here in France and the car runs fine with the 120€ convertion kit. Normally I would say if you are planning a touring trip to France it is worthwhile, but under the circumstances maybe not at the moment. |
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Post by Ravasher on May 25, 2020 11:32:52 GMT
I joined this forum from the start and really love and enjoy being in here. Made some great friends too and always appreciate the help and info from everyone when needed. Some of the advice has been fantastic especially from the guys who are specialised in their field of work so 🍻 to everyone. Going back to the original question I swapped my T180 for a C-HR which was probably the best car I’ve ever had and was sad to let it go. unfortunately it was becoming really difficult to drive a manual. On the bright side we still have our 4.2 which is here to stay. The 4.2 is the 7th Rav we’ve owned and have never regretted owning one.
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2020 6:20:56 GMT
Yes still drive ours and still enjoy doing so even with my usual passenger who can sometimes be a "menace"  It's due it's six year service in about a week. |
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Post by clarki on Jun 1, 2020 12:08:17 GMT
Still drive "my" rav - just don't own it no more!!
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Post by Rambler on Jun 2, 2020 19:49:47 GMT
Sorry.
Not me, had 2 x 4.2's and a 4.3
The 4.3.5 🤔 just didn't appeal ( didn't like the design)
I'll be back when the new ones drop in value.
And I joined many years ago, because of the very helpful folk on here.
And followed from the other place.
I do miss a Rav4, and miss Toyota ownership.
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Fido
Club Member
Posts: 63
Primary Vehicle: RAV4
Year: 2006
Model Spec/Trim: VVT-I XT3 5 door Auto
Engine Capacity: 1998cc
Fuel Type: Petrol
Transmission: Automatic
Drive Type: 4WD/AWD
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Post by Fido on Jun 3, 2020 5:28:48 GMT
I came across the RAV4 by chance. I'd been driving a Lexus when I had a rheumatic illness that made it difficult for me to get in and out of the car. My local garage had a 1999 Rav 4 that had done around 96000 miles which I bought for £2000 in 2014. I put 6000 miles on to and sold it 4 years later. I didn't have a single problem with it - just service and MOT. Then I discovered another RAV4 - a 2006 model that had done just 22000 miles that looked a drove like new. I just love this car. I'm over my illness now. But I don't see myself ever needing to replace this car. We use my wife's car mostly. I visit friends in Bournemouth and Portsmouth regularly - round trips of 40 and 100 miles and the RAV is just perfect for me. 14 years old, it's now up to 28000.
I had a RAV when I joined. And it's great to pop into a troll free zone!
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Post by Paulus17 on Jun 3, 2020 7:23:32 GMT
Yes Mrs P is on her fourth Rav now and still loves them as much now as from the first day she drove one which was purely by chance as we had stopped off at a garage on our way back from a visit to friends, that was selling a Triumph TR4, I was looking at the Triumph while Mr P wondered off and was looking at a Rav GX. The sales bloke came out and asked if we would like a test drive and that was it she loved it |
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Post by flyboyprowler on Jun 3, 2020 8:09:26 GMT
Yes Mrs P is on her fourth Rav now and still loves them as much now as from the first day she drove one which was purely by chance as we had stopped off at a garage on our way back from a visit to friends, that was selling a Triumph TR4, I was looking at the Triumph while Mr P wondered off and was looking at a Rav GX. The sales bloke came out and asked if we would like a test drive and that was it she loved it I would have bought the TR! Best car I ever had, and I was a fool to sell it all those years ago, hindsight eh! We originally went to look at a Lexus RX, which I have to say I loved, but on the way home we saw our 4.3 with only 17000 miles and absolutely mint, and my wife loved it, and the rest is history and 43000 miles now, and still mint. a 4.2 followed for Spain, and at 260000kms, still going strong. We cant see ourselves changing soon, but Don's Lexus looks niiiice! |
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Post by firemac on Jun 3, 2020 14:05:44 GMT
Yes Mrs P is on her fourth Rav now and still loves them as much now as from the first day she drove one which was purely by chance as we had stopped off at a garage on our way back from a visit to friends, that was selling a Triumph TR4, I was looking at the Triumph while Mr P wondered off and was looking at a Rav GX. The sales bloke came out and asked if we would like a test drive and that was it she loved it Paul, That interior in your avatar looks brilliant! Is that why there is a shortage of Mr. Sheen on Amazon??🤣🤣 |
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Post by Paulus17 on Jun 3, 2020 18:44:17 GMT
Yes Mrs P is on her fourth Rav now and still loves them as much now as from the first day she drove one which was purely by chance as we had stopped off at a garage on our way back from a visit to friends, that was selling a Triumph TR4, I was looking at the Triumph while Mr P wondered off and was looking at a Rav GX. The sales bloke came out and asked if we would like a test drive and that was it she loved it I would have bought the TR! Best car I ever had, and I was a fool to sell it all those years ago, hindsight eh! We originally went to look at a Lexus RX, which I have to say I loved, but on the way home we saw our 4.3 with only 17000 miles and absolutely mint, and my wife loved it, and the rest is history and 43000 miles now, and still mint. a 4.2 followed for Spain, and at 260000kms, still going strong. We cant see ourselves changing soon, but Don's Lexus looks niiiice! It looked better from the road in the gleaming sunlight but would've ideal for a project as it all looked original. They also had a Rav convertible at the same time which I remember quickly looking at but didn't know a thing about Ravs at the time, and still don't which was why I joined this forum, well the other forum and started asking questions |
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Post by Paulus17 on Jun 3, 2020 18:46:38 GMT
Yes Mrs P is on her fourth Rav now and still loves them as much now as from the first day she drove one which was purely by chance as we had stopped off at a garage on our way back from a visit to friends, that was selling a Triumph TR4, I was looking at the Triumph while Mr P wondered off and was looking at a Rav GX. The sales bloke came out and asked if we would like a test drive and that was it she loved it Paul, That interior in your avatar looks brilliant! Is that why there is a shortage of Mr. Sheen on Amazon??🤣🤣 No Jim not Mr Sheen but antibac wipes, think Mrs P used a couple of packets of them when we got it |
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nrg
Club Member
Posts: 35
Primary Vehicle: Toyota Rav4 NRG
Year: 2002
Model Spec/Trim: NRG
Engine Capacity: 2.0
Fuel Type: Petrol
Transmission: Manual
Drive Type: 4WD/AWD
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Post by nrg on Jun 8, 2020 18:58:42 GMT
Just recently retired my rav4.2 three door to the garage, needs a bit of work underneath unfortunately. Will never part with it though, it’s just having a rest whilst I drive a lease car for two years. Starting to miss it 😔
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northernlad
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Posts: 205 
Primary Vehicle: RAV4 Hybrid
Year: 2018
Model Spec/Trim: Excel
Engine Capacity: 2500
Fuel Type: Hybrid
Transmission: Automatic
Drive Type: 4WD/AWD
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Post by northernlad on Jun 8, 2020 20:12:28 GMT
I still have my 13 plate 4.4 with 52k on the clock.
Booked in for a service and MOT for this Thursday.
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