Overview & Reviews

New fabric debuts on the two-door RAV, and a sunroof is finally available on the four-door. Improvements have also been made by using sound-deadening material in the dash area, reducing engine noise in the passenger compartment.

User Reviews:

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  I loved that car - 1997 Toyota RAV4
  By I loved that car - December 7 - 1:56 am

  I bought this car used with only 6k mls. It was always very reliable, enough room, gas mileage great. I still own the car, although some idiot decided not to look before pulling out into the highway and hit me in the side, my rav rolled 4 times. I climbed out without many injuries, nothing broken. My car on the other hand looks a sight. Although to everyones surprise, it still runs. Wrecker man brought it to my house and parked it on the street. I told him I needed it in the driveway, so he got in it and DROVE it to the space I wanted it. Still quiet running, sounds great. I dont know what I will do with it, I know I am going to miss driving it.

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  LOVE my 1997 RAV4 - 1997 Toyota RAV4
  By teresa31 - May 13 - 9:57 pm

  I purchased my 97 Rav4 14 years ago with approximately 30,000 miles on it. Today it has 103,000 miles and is still going strong. The paint looks fantastic. The sunroof has never leaked. Seats still look great. It isnt a "peppy" driving vehicle but it is the most reliable car that Ive ever owned. It goes in ANY weather. The amount of storage with the seats down is unbelievable. In 14 years the only repair (other than scheduled maintenance) has been to replace the oil pump. Since they had to pull the motor I had all belts replaced at that time (at approx. 85,000 miles). Ive test driven a few newer vehicles with all the bells and whistles, but they dont compare to my 16 year old Toyota.

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  1997 toyota rav4, 5spd. manual, 2WD - 1997 Toyota RAV4
  By mustafa - January 29 - 10:00 am

  It is fun to drive. Nice body styling. Shifts a little rough. Good gas milage. Could have a better AM/FM Casette.

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  RAV is the way to go - 1997 Toyota RAV4
  By R. Gary - August 6 - 10:00 am

  I an very happy with my RAV4. My husband and I like to go off road and it has done better in some areas then his Jeep Comanche does. I have gone places in just the AWD that he has had to put his in four wheel for. Granted that it doesnt have the clearance that a truck has, but it is so much CUTER!!!

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  Excellent Value - 1997 Toyota RAV4
  By Susan - July 30 - 7:00 pm

  I havent had any problems with my Rav4. The only work Ive had done is normal maintainance. The only things I dont like about the car is that it doesnt turn on a dime. It is a pretty wide turn and it is difficult if not impossible to u-turn on a two lane road. You will inevitably need to go off the road a bit. Other than that I love my Rav. It is really fun to drive, has good pick up and is very reliable.

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  It takes a licking and keeps on ticking - 1997 Toyota RAV4
  By Kimbo873 - June 1 - 2:46 pm

  We live in Florida and my husband surfs the roof racks are great to hold his boards. We have put many,many miles over 202,000 and This car is still going. Love everything about this car.

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  Very reliable AWD car - 1997 Toyota RAV4
  By Bill - April 5 - 9:00 pm

  I actually own 2 1997 RAV4s. These cars have been very economical and no problem mechanically. I am in the mountains of North Idaho where there is lots of snow and ice. They perform very well on all-season tires. I am now looking for a third RAV4 and I will pass the older model off to another child of mine.