Jo Gordon 
2001 Toyota RAV4 SUV 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
Raving Over My 2001 RAV4
 I bought my 2001 Toyota RAV4 used from a dealership in Maryland in Spring of 2017.  I had bought a Chrysler Town and Country used for my father to take him to doctor appointments and I needed a vehicle to transport both of my elder parents.  Unfortunately, my father had to have his leg amputated early on into the year and I was stuck with a large mini-van that now had very little use.  So I went out shopping for a SUV that wasn't going to stick me with sticker shock or expensive insurance.  The dealership had the RAV4 listed for $7200 and this was the basic model - it was the 2.0 engine with front-wheel drive, cruise control, power mirrors and locks, cassette/cd stereo, but no moonroof or leather seats.  I have never owned a SUV and still  had my 1998 Toyota Corolla which I loved as well and only had 84,000 miles on it.  I only test drove the car once and fell in love with it.  It handles very well - takes curves like a charm, loves the asphalt and the gas mileage was way better than my Chrysler Town and Country mini-van at only 19 mpg.  The only minor complaint - it's a bit noisy and bumpy on crowned asphalt roads.  But other than that, I wouldn't trade this car in for anything.  Oh, by the way, we talked the dealership down and got the RAV4 for $6900 plus a Shell gas card worth $50!  So now I have two Toyota vehicles sitting in my garage and wouldn't sell them for nothing - 2001 Rav4, 85,000 miles and a 1998 Toyotal Corolla LE with 84,200 miles on it.  All you need to do is change the oil every 3,000 miles and you have a vehicle that will last a very long time.  One happy Toyota owner!