2009 Toyota RAV4 Owner Reviews

I had a Rave4 Limited on lease. I did the lease instead of purchase because I wasn't sure how I would like it as my last 3 cars were BMWs (I'm getting ready for retirement). The Limited was very nice except for the dull ride it gave me. I had an opportunity to turn in the lease early and I purchased a new Rave4 Sport V6. Boy do I enjoy it. BIG difference with the V6 and the sport suspension....and great not to have that spare tire on the back door (run flat tires). I actually like it be…

I don't particularly care for mine. It's not the smooth ride I think it should be plus several small things I don't like. If I had to do it over, I think I would go with a Honda CVR.

Growing up I have always loved the RAV4...and at 32 I finally bought one! I hadn't realized that there was an option without the spear tire on the back (it comes with Run/Flat tires), I only noticed it while I was shopping. However, that option is only available in the Sport edition for the first time 2009. I immediately loved it even more and purchased that model. I didn't look at any other brands because I bought a '97 Corolla new and got rid of it this year with over 480,000 miles on it. …

OK, my husband drives it, but I want one, too! His is pearly white. I hope to get one in blue. This baby rocks! We love the mountains and our RAV4 has the power and 4X4 to get us through the tough spots with ease. I'm usually a Nervous Nellie, but loose gravel or dirt roads on steep inclines are no problem in this car. The cargo area and hidden storage space in the floor (where some cars would have the spare tire) make for lots of room for our stuff. Gas mileage, even with the V6 and 4WD ha…