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Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: North Central Washington
Posts: 314
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Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: North Central Washington
Posts: 314
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Had an earlier RAV4 in 2 WD. Was a great car but kinda small for 2 adults, 2 dogs, fly-fishing gear and camping gear. Handled dirt roads and light to moderate snow OK (with snow tires here in Central WA). Decided we needed 4WD and sold it. Replaced it with a Jeep (REAL POS=Worst car we ever bought!)
Recently, we sold our Nissans (Frontier Crew Cab and Xterra) and replaced them with a 2019 4Runner 4WD and a 2018 RAV4 AWD. So far, the RAV is OUTSTANDING (My wife's opinion as it is her car). I'd have no reservations using it on USFS roads here in the Cascades. I drive the 4Runner. Haven't gone through a winter yet (and last year we hardly got any snow!). However, we do have a shovel, tow rope, tire inflator, and a few other items in the back of the RAV.
All in all, they are definitely apples and oranges! In my opinion, the RAV is vastly underrated but does not compare with the 4Runner! It is what it is=a practical, all-around vehicle for almost all circumstances!
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