I LOVE my 11 Rav 4WD Limited with a V6. It has every available option on the 11. I absolutely LOVE it. It only has 102K original pampered miles. 21 mpg city and 26mpg freeway. It’s an amazing 4WD. I will keep it until I hit 250-300K miles. It’s an Awesome little SUV.

This was a particularly very accurate, level-headed review. I have a 2012 RAV4 V6 myself and everything he said is absolutely true about this particular generation of RAV4. Finding a V6 Rav4 nowadays is very hard to find. Add the Limited trim and V6 options is even harder. Add 4WD, still harder. One with low miles? almost a unicorn now. I lucked out couple years ago and found a 2012 Limited V6 4WD with all the options plus the ultra rare factory remote start. But it had 65K miles when I got it. Still a great find though. Oh and mine came with the 18" wheels. This reviewer is correct in that 17" wheels are standard on the Limited. The dealer who sold mine new installed the 18" wheels as an option.

@everycarSeattle

4 жыл бұрын

You have an AWESOME SUV Salsaman! It blows me away how something as popular as a Rav4 with something so singular in the market as a V6 in a smaller SUV somehow flew under everyone's radar, but that's exactly what happened. Enjoy having the only one in town and enjoy the sky-high resale value compared to what you paid for it when you are done. That, my friends, is a great find!

@mannfan12

4 жыл бұрын

@@everycarSeattle Thanks Joe. I wish I had been more aware of how awesome these things were back in 2012. I would have bought one new. And can you believe these things can tow 3500 lbs? Well mine can because I have the tow package. My Chevy S10 with V6 and body-on-frame construction can only handle 1500 lbs. And have you driven one with 4WD? Amazingly surefooted compared to the 2WD model. This RAV has become my 2nd most favorite vehicle I have ever owned. (My #1 was a Lexus LS430 with Ultra Luxury package. That thing was awesome on a whole different level)

@oscarbrieva5362

3 жыл бұрын

@@mannfan12 is it economic in gas?

@mannfan12

3 жыл бұрын

@@oscarbrieva5362 By today's standards, No. For 2012, its gets typical mileage for a V6 SUV. about 25-26 straight highway driving and about 19 around town. But I am heavy footed because this thing just wants to go. If I babied it I would prob get above 20 around town. The weird thing is that the 4cyl model only got 1 more mpg than the V6. If you want some really accurate mileage data on any car - go to fuelly.com. The data is comprised of actual owners' data. Just make sure you select the correct engine type.

@kaytee7607

3 жыл бұрын

How much you buy it for?

Good salesman, totally sold me on the swing out door that most reviewers don't like! For me the garage scenario would be much more common than someone parked really close behind.

@everycarSeattle

5 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you taking a look songthirtyone!

@mannfan12

4 жыл бұрын

The swing out door is one of the reasons I got a 2012 RAV4. And the external spare tire. I've always liked these features of this generation RAV4.

@mosesokalo4752

3 жыл бұрын

Please help

@mosesokalo4752

3 жыл бұрын

Please help my Toyota Rav 4 show VCS and 4wd system what can I do place

@mannfan12

3 жыл бұрын

@@mosesokalo4752 go check out rav4world.com there is info on that site that can help you

I wish I wasn't so far away on the opposite coast. My wife has the very same RAV4 with the ash interior. You're right on the money with the V-6 engine-even loaded with 5 people and luggage the engine doesn't work hard at all. I'm on the fence with buying a used Highlander or just buying another V-6 Rav4. Highlander is nice but not as nimble as the Rav4 for my liking. Thank You

Don't know why Toyota didn't change the swing side door until later models. Such a disadvantage when parked in between cars , would of made more sense if could open the glass up and take gate down, like the chevy blazer.

Love the RAV!!!😃😃🚗🚗

Go with Toyota or Honda. 100,000 on a Chevy is high miles. 100,000 miles on a Toyota or a Honda is just a break in period.

@notmebutyou8350

Жыл бұрын

Exactly!!!

Que bonita camioneta esta nuevo :D

WOW-- wish I had the money-- I'd call and buy that RIGHT NOW.... and come get it. THAT is exactly what I want.... and looks beautifully maintained.. I'd love to see pics of underneath...and of course- CHANGE THAT HIGH PRESSURE OIL LINE... (quick tip)...

I have an 01 Honda CRV and have been wanting one of these for my next purchase.

@everycarSeattle

5 жыл бұрын

That would be a really nice upgrade Absolute...you're CR-V is still worth great money and the difference from your '01 to a 2012 RAV is probably very little.

@AbsoluteMdot

5 жыл бұрын

@@everycarSeattle Thank you! I really wanted something that drives more car like and has a moonroof

@everycarSeattle

5 жыл бұрын

The have a nice, heavy feel too that I think you'll like coming from a CR-V...but they drive like a Camry.

@AbsoluteMdot

5 жыл бұрын

I love the Camry so I think this Rav4 would work perfect for me. Thank you so much for the feedback!

Any available in right hand drive

what's the price of this car

Great video🙂. I like what you said about Toyota. Their cars have the best reliability and quality😀. GM on the other hand, 👎!

Transmission type? Aspirated or turbo? Please include some more powertrain stats. so we get a better idea of what is under the hood. Thanks

@mannfan12

4 жыл бұрын

5-speed automatic, naturally aspirated. I own one with 4WD. These things are stupid fast. 269 hp double overhead cam with intelligent variable valve timing (VVTi). Forged Crank and rods, 6 bolt mains, all aluminum block w/ iron cylinder liners, 24 valves, roller rockers, sequential port fuel injection. Known as the "2GR-FE" series. Here's a link with more info: engineswork.com/engines/toyota-engine/2gr-fe-engine.html This engine was used in several Toyota models and is considered one of their best V6s. Lotus even installed it in two of their models. There were some issues with an external oil supply pipe and also cam gear for the VVTi on early RAV4 V6 models. Issues are easily corrected but if you stick with a 2012 RAV4 you won't have to worry about these issues. oh yeah, runs on 87 octane or higher.

@AfyKirbyOfficial

4 жыл бұрын

Google bruh

@zarella1

2 жыл бұрын

@@mannfan12 Finalized today my 2012 Rav4 V6 Baby Lotus. Whoa..."Get Up N` Go!''💓

@mannfan12

2 жыл бұрын

@@zarella1 Congrats and enjoy!

@thegreat9481

Жыл бұрын

Or you can just research clown….

Is Your car still for sale? I’ll buy it

If you can find one

Take trade in

I own a v6 AWD sport from 2010. I think mine is a custom made

Just watch out for the common transmission whine issues only on the V6 versions. When I was shopping I found a total of three that had the issue.

@mannfan12

3 жыл бұрын

Its an annoyance rather than an issue to worry about. No one has had a mechanical failure because of the whine. Mine has but it is faint. I don't even notice it anymore.

@javansterling6027

3 жыл бұрын

@45eno mines has a while as I reach 30-40km . Is it a expensive fix?

@mannfan12

3 жыл бұрын

@@javansterling6027 Yes. the transmission has to be replaced to get rid of the whine.

@javansterling6027

3 жыл бұрын

@salsaman06 okay. Is it a necessary fix. Like you said no one has had mechanical failure because of it. It runs extremely good other than the whine problem

@mannfan12

3 жыл бұрын

@@javansterling6027 No it is not a necessary fix. Your transmission will perform just fine as is. The one thing you DO want to do is change the transmission fluid and filter. Just do a drain and refill. Do NOT do a flush. And replace with the FACTORY "WS" type fluid - not some "universal" fluid that claims to be "WS" compatible.I would replace at 75K miles or sooner if you've done a lot of towing.

Thanks for the review. I am looking at the 2019s and it seems like all the car makers are going to V4 or V4 with Turbo - not my first choice. 2012 was the last year Toyota offered the V6 in this car. I have a 1999 Avalon, the V6 3.0 Engine with 215K miles and weighing 300 lbs less. Except for a small oil leak from the Cam Seals, this car is still running strong. But I would have settled for the 3.0 in the Rav 4. That would have been a great combination. For me, the newer Rav4 models are too tight up front and the Highlander is too big (overall). I do not need a family car. The newer Honda Passport cost the same as a Pilot and I am not super thrilled about it. Mazda had the middle of the sizes MX-7, but those are hard to find too. Sigh... what is a tall guy to do.

@everycarSeattle

5 жыл бұрын

This might be a little outside the box Thomas...but have you thought about an FJ Cruiser or a 4Runner...both are at the top of my favorite SUV's ever made list.

@mannfan12

4 жыл бұрын

My only complaint with my 2012 RAV4 was that the seats didn't go back far enough. Found and installed this solution -> www.extendmyseat.com Problem solved.

@mannfan12

3 жыл бұрын

Oh and the RAV4 V6 is 3.5L not 3.0

@thegreat9481

Жыл бұрын

Its a 3.5 sir

V6 best motor for that vehicle, because the motor is in Lexus’s.

@zarella1

2 жыл бұрын

also Lotus

only 17 in. wheels, no leather. That's why it's called limited, it has limited options.

@everycarSeattle

3 жыл бұрын

For what they were in 2012 they were actually pretty sporty and impressive little SUV's

@shittywheelies7403

3 жыл бұрын

Most the other vehicles in this class came with 16s back then

@mannfan12

3 жыл бұрын

My 2012 Limited has Leather and 18" wheels (OEM)

This guy seems untrustworthy to me

@tmmurphy

3 жыл бұрын

Watch his videos. He is not trying to steer you wrong, only offering info. If you are like me, you aren't heading to Washington state or now Hawaii to buy a car from him or one of his sales team and he knows that. He only covers the features.