What will seriously disappoint a used crossover Toyota RAV4
- November 28, 2022
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The Toyota RAV4 is truly a cult car. In addition, it is quite liquid in the secondary market. Often sellers “cheat” the price simply because it is a
The Toyota RAV4 is truly a cult car. In addition, it is quite liquid in the secondary market. Often sellers “cheat” the price simply because it is a Toyota. However, the model can be quite disappointing, which is what the AvtoVzglyad portal is hastening to warn potential buyers of a used Japanese SUV.
The third generation Toyota RAV4 appeared in 2005, and four years later – in the 200th – underwent restyling. Despite its age, the crossover is popular, so the owners are in no hurry to lower car prices. For example, for a 2009 copy with a mileage of 82,000 km, they ask 1,690,000 rubles. But in our opinion, you should not give such money to an elderly “Asian”.
Let’s start with the fact that the paint on the car is quite thin. That is, there will be a lot of chips in any case. If the bonnet and front fenders are in exemplary condition, check that they have been repainted. Inspect the rear door where the spare wheel is mounted. The “spare” is heavy and because of this the hinges wear out and are not cheap.
As for the interior, there is a lot of hard plastic, which begins to crack strongly over the years. For which “Ravik” was called “rattle”. Yes, and ergonomics do not cause pleasure. In addition, the lateral support of the front seats, unfortunately, quickly loses its shape and artificial leather often cracks. These are the characteristic “ulcers” of RAV4.
On the Russian market, there are usually copies with a 2-liter gasoline engine and a capacity of 152 horsepower. Of. The power source can handle more than 300,000 kilometers, but the engine has no hydraulic valve lifters. Therefore, the valve clearances will have to be adjusted.
A single-row bush roller chain works in the timing drive, the resource of which is highly dependent on operating conditions. Usually the spare part is replaced every 100,000 km along with a phase regulator. And this is very expensive work. Since the mileage of many “Raviks” approaches the indicated line, the costs will be borne entirely by the new owner.
A pair of “fiery heart” is a 4-speed hydromechanical “automatic”. The number of gears both on the highway and in the city is not enough, because of this the crossover turns out to be quite “gluttonous”.
Now – a few words about the all-wheel drive transmission. It is based on an electro-hydraulic multi-plate clutch, in which oil seals already flow after 60,000 km. And it is also necessary to replace the grease in the bearing, otherwise the lubricant will lose its properties and the whole thing will buzz.
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The third generation Toyota RAV4 appeared in 2005, and four years later – in the 200th – underwent restyling. Despite its age, the crossover is popular, so the owners are in no hurry to lower car prices. For example, for a 2009 copy with a mileage of 82,000 km, they ask 1,690,000 rubles. But in our opinion, you should not give such money to an elderly “Asian”.
Let’s start with the fact that the paint on the car is quite thin. That is, there will be a lot of chips in any case. If the bonnet and front fenders are in exemplary condition, check that they have been repainted. Inspect the rear door where the spare wheel is mounted. The “spare” is heavy and because of this the hinges wear out and are not cheap.
As for the interior, there is a lot of hard plastic, which begins to crack strongly over the years. For which “Ravik” was called “rattle”. Yes, and ergonomics do not cause pleasure. In addition, the lateral support of the front seats, unfortunately, quickly loses its shape and artificial leather often cracks. These are the characteristic “ulcers” of RAV4.
On the Russian market, there are usually copies with a 2-liter gasoline engine and a capacity of 152 horsepower. Of. The power source can handle more than 300,000 kilometers, but the engine has no hydraulic valve lifters. Therefore, the valve clearances will have to be adjusted.
A single-row bush roller chain works in the timing drive, the resource of which is highly dependent on operating conditions. Usually the spare part is replaced every 100,000 km along with a phase regulator. And this is very expensive work. Since the mileage of many “Raviks” approaches the indicated line, the costs will be borne entirely by the new owner.
A pair of “fiery heart” is a 4-speed hydromechanical “automatic”. The number of gears both on the highway and in the city is not enough, because of this the crossover turns out to be quite “gluttonous”.
Now – a few words about the all-wheel drive transmission. It is based on an electro-hydraulic multi-plate clutch, in which oil seals already flow after 60,000 km. And it is also necessary to replace the grease in the bearing, otherwise the lubricant will lose its properties and the whole thing will buzz.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
Donald Salinas is an experienced automobile journalist and writer for Div Bracket. He brings his readers the latest news and developments from the world of automobiles, offering a unique and knowledgeable perspective on the latest trends and innovations in the automotive industry.
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