Wickepedia

[chris954]

been looking for a Rav 4 now for a few weeks and i came across this on wickepedia,

The second generation RAV4 was originally offered in a number of trim levels: NV was 2-wheel drive, while NRG, GX, and VX were permanent 4-wheel drive with differing levels of equipment.[

just wondering if the bit about 2 wheel drive is true as ive seen a 2003 d-4d NV at the right price and i wouldnt want to buy it only to find out too late.

[Jamesbelfast]

Get down on your knees and look under the back wheels - if you see drive-shafts its a 4 wheel drive version. That's no no gaurantee its works correctly though.

In all honesty if you have any doubts get a second opinion from someone with the appropriate technical skills.:)

[chris954]

Get down on your knees and look under the back wheels - if you see drive-shafts its a 4 wheel drive version. That's no no gaurantee its works correctly though.

In all honesty if you have any doubts get a second opinion from someone with the appropriate technical skills.:)

Thanks for answering, i would get down and have a look, only problem is the cars for sale 70 miles away from me and before anyone suggests phoning the dealer and asking,would you trust a second hand car dealer to tell you the truth.

[Jamesbelfast]

Assuming the car dealer wants to sell the car what would he gain in lying about this aspect of the car?:)

Also you could phone and request the Reg No. and VIN number and the do an online check from the DVLA and also check if the vehicle has a valid MOT from http://www.motinfo.gov.uk/

[anchorman]

If you have a flick through this you will see that there is an easy way to tell. Only the 1.8s are FWD;

http://toyotaownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=91067

[Stupidmia]

I just assumed the D-4D meant Diesel 4 wheel drive?

[Uncle Floyd]

I think the Diesel, 4 cylinder, Direct injection (orsomthinglikethat)