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Post by steve050554 on Mar 21, 2023 22:16:27 GMT
Hi, I'm Steve from Batley W. Yorks. I don't have a RAV4 yet, but looking at buying a cheap one. Which is least troublesome, petrol or diesel ? It will most likely bee around the mid 2000 era.
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Post by philip42h on Mar 22, 2023 7:07:44 GMT
Hi, and welcome ...
You probably need to be a bit more specific about the age range you are looking at - "mid 2000 era" would cover both the 4.2 and the 4.3 with the model change around 2005/6.
Either way, petrol engined cars are likely to be less troublesome - there are known issues that afflict diesel engines produced between 2005 and 2008 ...
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Post by three5 on Mar 22, 2023 9:26:53 GMT
Hi, I'm Steve from Batley W. Yorks. I don't have a RAV4 yet, but looking at buying a cheap one. Which is least troublesome, petrol or diesel ? It will most likely bee around the mid 2000 era. Hi Steve and welcome! There are two more of us on this forum that live on the north side of Bradford - so not far away! |
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Post by firemac on Mar 22, 2023 9:57:50 GMT
Welcome to the club, Steve. I'd second Philip's comments.
Since 2002 we've had 7 RAV's: 4 petrol vvti's, 1 diesel d4d, 1 D-Cat diesel and our current 4.5 Hybrid. All of the vvti's and the d4d diesel were 4.2's (produced 1999 - 2005) and the D-Cat was a 4.3 (produced 2006 - 2013). All were totally reliable with only one warranty claim between them all and that was for an oxy sensor on our first one.
The diesels are fine engines but can have a problem with head gaskets; there's lots of info on this forum about that and we have a resident expert on the issue in Charlie Farlie.
The petrol vvti's are best described as bullet proof although they are not the most economical engines, not the worst but not the best either. Nevertheless I wouldn't hesitate to have another even with current high fuel prices.
Bodywise, all of the RAVs (and indeed all of the other Toyotas that we have owned) have been fine with no corrosion at all. Having said that, some members have experienced rust problems, perhaps with cars that have lived on the coast or in damp environments.
Good luck with your search. :TU: :TU:
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Post by bothwellbuyer on Mar 22, 2023 10:26:53 GMT
The 2005-2006 cars were bad for serious corrosion to the inner and outer sills....so check that first. Any rust, then avoid like the plague. Next check the rear subframe area and rear crossmember for rust on any age.
I found the 4.2 model good, and the 4.1 early models are good but need rust checked.
The petrol engine is the route to go.
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Post by jasehutch on Mar 22, 2023 13:14:39 GMT
Hi Steve and welcome to the club 👍
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Post by unclebob on Mar 22, 2023 17:20:51 GMT
Hi, I'm Steve from Batley W. Yorks. I don't have a RAV4 yet, but looking at buying a cheap one. Which is least troublesome, petrol or diesel ? It will most likely bee around the mid 2000 era. Welcome to the club 👍🏻 Best early car I’m my opinion is a 2003-2005 petrol rav4, manual or auto. Generally very reliable but due to age you will need to have a good look underneath for corrosion. |
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Post by charliefarlie on Mar 22, 2023 17:22:41 GMT
Greetings 👍👍👍
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Post by sich1 on Mar 24, 2023 20:15:02 GMT
:welcome:
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Post by davrav on Mar 25, 2023 12:03:12 GMT
:welcome: to the club Steve. Enjoy your RAV :TU:
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Post by widge on Mar 25, 2023 21:12:15 GMT
Hi, I'm Steve from Batley W. Yorks. I don't have a RAV4 yet, but looking at buying a cheap one. Which is least troublesome, petrol or diesel ? It will most likely bee around the mid 2000 era. Welcome to the club 👍🏻 Best early car I’m my opinion is a 2003-2005 petrol rav4, manual or auto. Generally very reliable but due to age you will need to have a good look underneath for corrosion. Totaly agree, ours is a 2005 petrol Auto, the only thing I would add is, if you need to change the battery, ditch the tiny one that is standard on the petrol and replace it with the larger batery intended for the diesel, especially if you are not using it all the time. |
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