02 Rav 4?

flipflophead22

Hello,

Looking to spend only around 1k and had a rav4 in mind. Hopefully pick one up for around that!

Anything to look out for besides the obvious?

Thanks

colm_mcm

Nope, just don't bother with a 4wd model. A 2wd 1.8 is the only way to go.
They can enjoy a sup of oil, but you're not really gonna know that till after you buy.

Keep in mind things like tyres, tax and insurance won't be cheap

bazz26

Honda CRV is worth looking at too.

flipflophead22

yes forgot about the CRV thanks must take a look also and compare between the two. Can anyone link to either of these two in terms of looking like an ok price be it carzone or donedeal?

flipflophead22

colm_mcm wrote: »

Nope, just don't bother with a 4wd model. A 2wd 1.8 is the only way to go.
They can enjoy a sup of oil, but you're not really gonna know that till after you buy.

Keep in mind things like tyres, tax and insurance won't be cheap

something like this colm? yeah i hear ya on tyres etc.

https://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/toyota/rav4/used-2002-toyota-rav4-vvt-i-1-8-n-cork-fpa-38006547410976

colm_mcm

Yep, they come in 5 door too.

flipflophead22

Might be able to haggle on this one. How do i know if this one is a 2 wd?

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/toyota-rav-4-2003-nct-08-2018/17021140

colm_mcm

All 1.8 are 2wd

bazz26

There is very little value in buying in that price range from a dealer. The warranty and comeback will be worth nothing.

I'd look at something like this with a decent bit of NCT on it:


https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/05-toyota-rav4-lunaprice-drop/16768980

Or this CR-V:


https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/honda-crv/17030801

flipflophead22

no definetly wont be buying from a dealer, im am looking to spend 1500 absolute max. Im moving back from the UK next month and the Rav4 was my preference. Will see what i can get within that price range. Jan would likely be better as people might throw on fresh NCT but will need it beginning first week of dec. That black one looks clean.

p.s is that green light verified thing on donedeal legit?

colm_mcm

NCT doesn't start/end any particular month.

acronym Chilli

colm_mcm wrote: »

Nope, just don't bother with a 4wd model. A 2wd 1.8 is the only way to go.

Why avoid the awd models?

colm_mcm

Heavier on fuel and tyres, more mechanically complicated and higher tax being 2.0. Avoid diesel ones at all costs as they are a ticking time bomb.