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2006 RAV4 with 42 000 km

Discussion in 'Other Builds' started by mattmctree, Mar 24, 2025.

  1. Mar 24, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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    mattmctree

    mattmctree [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I am wondering if anyone has any experience with Rav 4s. I might have the opportunity to purchase a 2006 with only 42 000 km on it. It's a single owner vehicle and am just looking for a cheap commuter car to get to work. From what I've read they can have transmission problem that seem to fixed by changing out the transmission control module. I know it's an older vehicle and just wanted to know if they are worth putting money into or not?
    Thanks
     
  2. Mar 24, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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    StihlToyota

    StihlToyota Well-Known Member

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    2001 SR5 4x4 2.7L
    We have a 2004, 2.4 L with 158K miles. Replaced the water pump and alternator at 125K. It has had 4 sets of tires(Geolanders), three brake jobs, two 02 sensors, new muffler & CV axels , 5 batteries. Transmission drain & fill twice. Three serpentine belts. Three plug changes(platinum in now).

    Oil changes every 4-5 months

    Always starts, never has left anyone stranded. Smooth shifting transmission.
    Around here the older ones are everywhere.

    Just had front & rear struts replaced
     
  3. Mar 24, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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    StihlToyota

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