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Stryker
Hello all,
i have already searched the forum regarding this but no one has asked any of the questions i'm about to ask...
i have recently decided to buy a 1st generation Rav 4 (1996,1997, 1998) considering my budget, which is around 2.3 milion MAX (i'm keeping a buffer of 2 more lakhs for any surprise repairs, insurance and few mods)
1. I would like to know what kind of repairs i can expect in a vehicle of this age? , roughly 200k+ on the odo... (most ads say they are under 160k but i call BS)
2. and if any issue arises will i be able to find parts easily? and please recommend a good repair shop/service center in Colombo, which isn't too costly to maintain this?
3. how reliable would a car like this be in this day and age? i will need to drive 400km trips up North and back, hopefully without breakdowns.
4. How good is the AWD system? i own 100 acres of land in the North, which is part muddy rainforest and part sand dunes, where i intend to take my Rav4 and have fun with (unless i get blown up by a land mine)
Yes, i am also aware that the Hilux is the obvious choice, BUT for my budget i can only afford a mid 80's Hilux and i really don't like the interior in those, a bit too "ancient" for my liking..
Note - this would be my 2nd addition to my garage (already own a 3rd gen Prius for daily driving) and will be used mostly on weekends and occasional trips out of Colombo.
and yes, i'm a Toyota fanboy.
Thank you for reading this far and appreciate your answers.
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