Thanks for the review, Linda. I love my 210,000 mi CR-V, but newer ones seem a bit more expensive than the Rav-4, and don't get quite as good mileage in the 2006 model that I'm looking at (translation; any newer and I flat can't afford it!). Loved my 93 4-Runner and miss it, so will probably love the Rav-4, I'm sure. Just wondered if there was anything that really bugged you about it, which there doesn't seem to be. Back seats will be down 99% of the time due to hauling my dogs back and forth to work (and buying feed and shavings, etc). I'll have to make a mental note to tray and get an 'L' series for better toonage. Just gotta save a down payment and pick a color!![]()
Kansaseq,
Don't want to hijack Linda's homestead thread, but if you are looking used, you might consider the Honda Element (not making them new any more, '11 was the last year). I LOVE my '04 - and in addition to raising/lowering the rear seats individually, you can remove them easily if you wish. Plus NO carpet gathering dog hair and such. Don't know if you have children; if you do, the "suicide" doors might be challenging, but really that is the only downside I can think of.