What To Look For On A Test Drive ?

[The Hat]

Hi all,

Im really keen on getting a Rav4 as my next family car. Ive never owned a Toyota before and dont really know what to look for when going to view and test drive.

Im after a 5 door diesel 04 0r 05 plate. Ive looked on various reviews and found that there can be problems with the turbo. Is this true, if so how can i tell if a vehicle has got problems or is about to have problems with the turbo. do you need to let the engine run a little after a long journey in order to let the turbo cool down ?

Cheers,

Paul

[rambler]

hi paul

firstly ,welcome to the club (or the nut house if you prefer )

right,the toyota rav4 is one of the most reliable vehicles on the planet,..im sure most will agree

i have covered 55'000 miles in mine now,it clocked up 86'000 in total,on my second battery(as last one wore out),new brakes(pads & shoes),as other wore out,in other words beyond routine maint.

its never let me down yet (by breaking down)in 4 1/2 years,only via worn out flat Battery twice,hardly a worry

from what i can gather,as long as its been serviced and maintained properly,its will just go and go

i have put mine through quite a lot in last few years,wading through 2' water,green laning through woods,across fields,following other 4x4's.

just make sure service book fully stamped,cant really go wrong,loads of folk on here with help & advice nationally & internationally.

hope you find one,4.2 model is my shape,permanent 4wd (i think its best one)

[anchorman]

Hey Rambs

Got any photos of it in deep water/mud?