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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ต.ค. 2024
- This little car from 2002 could be one of the best bargain used cars on the market today, and is sometimes more enjoyable to drive than my M140i on the congested public roads.
Sometimes, less is more!
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I just bought one of these here in the UK, 5 door Rav4 2005 T3, VVTi 2.0L petrol, 5 speed.
Its a one owner from new car with only 60k miles on the clock, i drove over 600 miles to pick up the car after looking at some sorry examples close by to where i live. The drive home was fantastic, super comfortable, lots of power for a little car and such a nice place to be sat in the drivers seat. It ticks every box in my book for a family car, the only negative being i only got 29mpg max on the motoway driving in a straight line for hours 😂, i opted for toyota reliability over fuel efficiency, these little cars are an absolute gem, an this example i bought is in immaculate condition and garaged all of its life the headlights, rear lights and paint are like brand new, the underside with only very minor light rust on suspension components which is unherd of. It was an xmas gift for my partner she loves it but not as much as me! 😅.
I can get 40 mpg out of my 05 2l petrol 5 door on a motorway. 36mpg on average town driving and I love hacking it about. I don't know if mine has just been super well looked after or what, but I'm always surprised about people saying they get 30/32mpg etc.
I love mine. Love being able to drive up and over anything. Not bothered about bumps and scratches.
With the seats out, the 5 door can also be a mini camper! Such a great utility vehicle.
@@stephentrottwhat oil do you use for servicing? I’m sure that has a lot to do with increasing mpg
@@k9higgins It was dealer serviced and v.low miles for most of it's life. I have used decent stuff, but nothing special. I put it down to being an amazing driver! lol 🤪
This is exactly why I sold my M140i and bought an MX5. I found the only place you could safely open the taps was on dual carriageway on-ramps and even then for just a few seconds before you are in license losing territory. And MX5 can be enjoyed at 30-50mph B roads and can be revved out frequently. I miss the noise but not the worry of parking it. A lot of people I know don't get it I am a much happier driver in my old MX5 and I think you have captured that feeling here!
Love that! They’re a lot of fun and extremely reliable. Enjoy yours 😎
Such a good review. Not many people bother with this gem. I salute you for this informative piece.
That’s very kind of you!! Glad you enjoyed the video.
I have a 4 seat 05 Rav4, 240k kms on it, awesome car to get around the city, never failed me driving long distances in mountainous condition, all around one of the best and last well made automobiles.
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@@muharremkayal8828 166cm.
what about fuel consumption in the city or in the highway in l/100km ?
@@TheRAVer1966 I average 16km/l but I don't baby the car and it has a turbo charger (stock). I think you can get better mileage still but that's already pretty good for me.
@@TheRAVer1966 in the highway it's 18 or 19
Thanks so much Reg. I've literally been mulling over what cheap run around I need after the 140 goes. This is what il be looking for
Absolutely no interest in the Rav 4 but watched the whole vid!! Great stuff Reg, really impressed with how professional you’ve made your vids 👏👏👏
Thanks Sam!
Recently swapped my F20 1 series for a Volvo V50. Genuinely one of the best manual gear boxes (and changes) I've ever expierenced and I would say it drives better too. Okay, it's not a track toy, but it doesn't shy away from the odd B-road, either. Great car. This video reisinated well with me. Good video.
Dad's got a S60 with the petrol 2 litre 5 pot turbo engine. Great cars volvos are I'd say meeting the luxury market.
That's real cool Marrusion. 😎 Really glad you enjoyed the video. The early naughties was a great time for cars, and a lot of things actually come to think of it!
Came to the same place bro. m140 is a weekend warrior, b road and so on, since we have endless amount of speed cams, in Moscow.. I am so happy with my n/a impreza, its much more interesting to rev all the juises of it, then hitting a speed limiter in 2,5sec om a m140…p.s hat parking scene really touched my heart. Lock the door and go 😂
Really glad you enjoyed it Ivan! Enjoy your impreza and M140 😁
I’ve had at least a dozen cars over the years new and old alike but as an all round practical, good looking, comfortable and reliable car, my favourite is my current one which is a 2001 Rav4 2.0vvti 4 wheel drive 3 door. Just makes me smile when I drive it plus at 80,000 miles I would expect it to go on for a long time given Toyota reliability as you often hear of these with 300k and still going with only routine maintenance. Great car.
They’re brilliant! You have the best version.
I wish we got the second gen 2 door in NA. I loved my 4 door, but the smaller car definitely appeals to me
Can't believe you can find this car in such a good condition. They are so rare to find here in Australia.
There are only 11 the whole Australia now.
Even though i would never consider a Rav 4 I totally get what you are saying. I would consider something like an original 1.7 ford Puma, Renault Clio 172/182 or even a later Fiesta ST as a fun but slower replacement to my M140i. The other major upside of running an older car though is far less worries about people damaging it...
if i ever need to sell my 240, I'm pretty much certain i'll buy another mk7.5 ST
@@Rookiereece They are really good for what they are. I do worry about that timing belt in oil, and being a Ford the rust though. I know of someone with a 2017 ST and that has rust starting in places already. :(
i may be wrong but i believe only the 1.0 non ST cars have the wet belt, and hense the engine issues@@simonh870
This model is one ive never seen before in Canada. I think the mk2 Rav4 in Canada is only a 5 door.
Got a 3dr 2.0 XT-R '05 4WD. Fun to drive (maybe a bit too fun sometimes). Going to be thirstier than the 2WD. Would've liked the locking diff off the mk1 (a model which has it's own charm). Gearbox is solid, but not great for quick shifting take-offs (due to 4WD I guess). Later model has cruise control, airbags and a 10th cubby (for sunglasses?) above the auto dimming mirror. 140,000+miles and the oil still never looks like it needs changing at each service. Most fun car since my mk1 MX-5(Eunos) and tons more practical (ok, I'm getting old) - I'd buy them both again.
Have you experienced burning oil issue that is known in 2004 - 2005 model?
I bought a 2L VVTI AWD in 2018 with only 50k miles. The only thing I’m disappointed with is the MPG. Around town 22 & freeway 25/26. Outside or this, VERY happy with it.
@@davidmilla2043 yeah they are not too good on fuel around town but other than that, they’re brilliant. Wow 50k miles! That’s awesome. Enjoy !
I just do not understand this. I have 2l 05 petrol and get 36mpg average hacking around town and can get 40mpg on motorway miles.
Actually an awesome small suv from Toyota. It's a shame no more 3 doors r being made anymore
Yeah It’s a shame. Rav’s nowadays are just the same as every other family SUV. They don’t make them like they used too.
Rich. Greetings from Detroit USA. I’m not sure if you noticed but the steering wheel is on the wrong side of the car!??…..also everyone is driving on tge wrong side of the road 😂
Thanks for the comment Chewy! Yeah right hand drive life 😄👍
How low of ideals must one have to genuinely appreciate one of these? Lmao
What do you mean?
@@roadreg1820 We had a sh!tty Corona back in the day when I got a ride in an almost new rav4 (this gen). The memory of the very day, think I was 13, was how genuinely unimpressed I was. Looked cool on the outside, combined with really low quality/cheap interior, church bench rear seat comfort, and massively disappointing overtaking performance despite 150hp. Still curious why Toyotas happen to be so massively overrated.
Im sure youll be getting a cayman to replace the 140i from the videos. Have to say that rav 4 did surprise me with how it moved off when you put your foot down
Who knows! The 140 ticks all the boxes for me at this current time.
Haha, me too. You wouldn't think it was a nippy old thing but it's genuinely got some pace once you're rolling. 😅
The car has problem with oil consumption on this 1.8 vvti?
Correct, however since this video I’ve switched to 5w40 and it’s much better now.
@@roadreg1820 how much oil consume at 1000 km?
Finally Ive found you, Ive been looking for a review about Rav4, I own a 2005 Rav4 GXS 1.8 5doors, absolutely love it had it 2nd hand with 89,000 km on the Odometre.
Anyone knows how to customise the 5th gear in the gearbox? I saw a guy that did it (he wouldnt tell me where he got it fitted) and his RPM on 5th gear dropped at 2500 whilst going 65 Mph on the motorway.
My Rpm is 3,000 on 5th at 65mph. Please let me know if you know if you know a garadge could do it. Thanks very much.
Thank you - glad you enjoyed the review!
I own a 3 door 2004 Rav4 which I purchased new in New Zealand. It came with a factory 2.4 litre vvti engine and is permanent 4 wheel drive.
It has approx 75000 km. Has a 4 speed auto and is quick off the line. I have kept it garaged and it is in excellent condition. Very popular model here.
How much did you paid? Is very rare to see one in Australia? I seen on forum the 2.4l engine known for burning oil issue.
Other than cheap and fun,
Its a goddamn Toyota so you know they will last long.
@@gvidobarscausks9272 amen!
With no monthly repayments 👍😁
I've had a 2003 MkII Rav4 D4D for a few years; 3 door, same (ish) spec as that. Awesome lil car tbh and you're 100% wrong with the steering; must've driven a shit one or you can't drive :)
It’s probably the fact it’s not on the original wheels, and I think the driving bit is covered - as you can see in the video.
I just steal the other halfs Mazda 2. Lovely run about with a half decent engine.
Happy Days 😊
Wow
Or you could buy a second hand B58 equipped car of your choice...
Yep that goes without saying.
Great cars but rotten at this age