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Comfort, visibility, responsiveness |
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Many options should come as standard. Packaged options are strange combinations. |
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If you're looking for a great little 'do everthing' runabout. This your car! |
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I took my time and read all the reviews, test drove 5 of the top rated SUVs and found the RAV4 was the best quality and comfort for my specific needs. Being a petite female ruled out many of the SUVs because of access, comfort or visibility. The RAV has great styling, looking so much like a Lexus, that people are always asking if it is. The seats fit perfectly..AND move up so my short legs can reach the peddles. The auto is much smoother than the standard that I drove. The engine is peppy, merging into freeways well, and 'kicking in' to pass while cruising at about 80. I don't need a gas guzzling speed demon for my 'runabouts' and trips. Steering was responsive and firm. The ride was car-like with very little sway or tilt in the test. Just all around...fun to drive. Seemed to have more punch and pick up than many of the higher priced or more powerful(Including CRV and some V6s). |
Also considered: |
2002 Honda CR-V
2002 Hyundai Santa Fe
2002 Jeep Liberty
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Vehicle purchased: |
2002 Toyota RAV4
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| About This Reviewer... |
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Palm Harbor, Florida |
Other vehicles owned: |
1999 Toyota Camry
1996 Hyundai Accent
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Review submitted: |
January 27, 2002 |
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