Overview & Reviews

The RAV4 SUV remains largely unchanged for 2000. A new cupholder design and the extinction of the two-door RAV4 convertible are the big news for '00.

• Swift handling, comfortable front bucket seats, Toyota durability and quality.

• Pricey options, so-so acceleration, not much legroom for rear passengers.

User Reviews:

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  Outstanding Vehicle - 2000 Toyota RAV4
  By kefla22 - August 31 - 5:06 am

  We have had our Rav4 for over 3 years. Never needed any service, besides regular maintenance. It would have been nice if Toyota put an extra 1 to 2 feet in length as the back seat hardly has any legroom. We drove across country to San Diego, was there for 6 months and drove back and it performed perfect. If you dont need a lot of room, buy this vehicle. Reliability - Committment to excellence

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  love em - 2000 Toyota RAV4
  By mommamel - March 2 - 10:00 am

  fun,sporty,but still big enough for the family

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  Good car but needs more power - 2000 Toyota RAV4
  By Lioness - October 6 - 2:00 am

  This car is alot of fun to drive. I like the fact that it is still small enough to be like a car yet higher up so that I can see more around me.

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  This little car is a beast - 2000 Toyota RAV4
  By yotajeepguy33 - October 5 - 11:26 am

  This car has been my everything from hauling hockey gear back and fourth to being a teenagers rally car, to hauling a 2500 pound trailer full of furniture when i moved it pulled it over mountain passes and through cities and on the interstate and never even put up a fit. my parents bought it with 60,000 miles and now it has over 231,000 and 100,000 put on by a teenage male with a very heavy foot. I have done things with this car that would make normal people cringe. and it still starts first time every time. you think that after so many hard miles the little car would be putting up a fight, No Sir it like thank you may I have another she still ticking away.

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  Small, but Big and Peppy Rav4 - 2000 Toyota RAV4
  By SaraJane - August 27 - 10:00 am

  I have had my RAV 4 for 4 years, and it has NEVER needed any service(other than typical maintance and has been one of the most reliable cars I have owned. It is comfortable, other than the small back seat(not too great for adults),and has alot of cargo room. It also has alot of pep(I have a 5 speed), as much as any sports car I have owned in the past. Great car!!!!

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  Greatest "car" I have ever owned! - 2000 Toyota RAV4
  By jefe76 - August 26 - 4:07 am

  I am writing this review as I await the salvage yard to take my dear RAV4 away from me after five great years of service following a REC. The number one thing to recommend this car to any potential buyers on the used market is that I drove this car on several camping trips ranging from Georgia to Rhode Island and never had a problem or worried that I may encounter one. I honestly believe this car was the best city car ever made. Its ability to maneuver through Philly while surviving the rigors of neglected streets was astounding. The two problems that I had with the car were this: 1.-The engine is incredibly weak, even with a manual transmission. 2.-No room for adults in the back seat.

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  Still Great After All These Years - 2000 Toyota RAV4
  By jp582 - January 20 - 10:00 am

  I bought this RAV just about 5 years ago and have yet to experience one mechanical problem. Exterior is solid and interior has also held up well. Gets decent gas mileage for a little SUV (both city and highway) and I have taken it on long road trips without a problem. Lacks power on mountainous roads and hills, though and I have had it floored to keep up with the Speed Limit in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Great quality overall!

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  RAV 4 Ever? - 2000 Toyota RAV4
  By RAV Mao - October 12 - 10:00 am

  Ive had others that were bigger but this one has personality. Even though the 2000 was the last year of this styling, Im glad I got it when I did. I think the newer models are okay but the 2000 and earlier are set apart. Yes, the pick up is a bit slow - Have you ever found yourself shaking back and forth to try to help it out? - but the truck has heart. I can reach into the backseat without even getting out!

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  Great SUV!!! - 2000 Toyota RAV4
  By crashondown - July 13 - 2:12 am

  Just bought my 2000 Toyota Rav4 (I know it is a little old) it had 87,000 miles on it when I bought it and wanted something that is good on gas and I could carry my kids in (truck was a gas gussler). This little car so far has given me no trouble. I hit a deer driving down the interstate the other night and dented up the front quarter panel and tore off a piece of the back bumper. Much to my suprise the little guy took it like a champ no mechanical issues and didnt really mess it up all that bad. Meeting with the Inurance guy on Monday to see about getting her fixed up. Like I said the only thing bad that happedned was some minor cosmetic issues. This little guy is a mini Sherman Tank lol.

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  My Toy - 2000 Toyota RAV4
  By LydiaT - June 17 - 2:00 am

  I switched from Nissan Pathfinder to Rav4. Rav4 is much smaller compare to Pathfinder, but have a good spirit of "SUV" and better mpg. It may not be suitable for everyone, but well accomodete me (56") and 2 grade schoolers. Having better view compare to sedan, and small enough to fit to "compact car only" parking lot.