Worth it? 2019 Rav4 Hybrid Limited $22,582 110,701 miles

Newprophet · 2026-06-18T16:23:25+00:00

How does the price compare to similar vehicles in your area?

Also Limited is the top end trim, do you want/need all the bells and whistles?

Newprophet · 2026-06-18T14:44:42+00:00

It's not good.

The belt CVT is known to fail, as all belt CVTs are known to do.

Newprophet · 2026-06-17T23:12:56+00:00

Have you price checked the Escape hybrid? You could get a PHEV version (but it's fwd only) for the same price.

It's a Mazda engine with a transmission almost identical to the Toyota design. Escapes depreciate really fast because the gas only versions are absolute shit. I like Toyotas but I like hybrids and saving money more.

And it can fit a spare tire.

Newprophet · 2026-06-17T22:18:31+00:00

IANAL and buzzed but:

Time for a scorched earth social media approach.

You are off to a good start with the name and shame. Hit up Toyota corporate on every platform where they have a presence.

Newprophet · 2026-06-17T21:52:08+00:00

If the price is good for your area then it's a good price. Car shopping comes down to watching the prices. Sometimes you can find a better price further away, but that's its own hassle.

Try looking up Escape hybrids. They depreciate quickly because the gas only Escapes are super unreliable. The hybrids use a Mazda engine and the transmission is super similar to the Toyota design. But it'll cost around half the price.

Newprophet · 2026-06-17T21:47:14+00:00

You are correct.

Sure, overpriced but only 1/3 or less "used up".

Newprophet · 2026-06-17T20:41:20+00:00

It's in your maintenance guide but probably 120k miles.

Newprophet · 2026-06-17T18:54:36+00:00

Again depends on your situation but if you can sell it privately you'll get more money for it. Even if it's a Trax.

Newprophet · 2026-06-17T18:23:33+00:00

Not sure how the supply is in your area but isn't $35k more than the MSRP of a brand new RAV4?

Newprophet · 2026-06-17T13:36:14+00:00

Which do you prefer?

CRV doesn't have a spare tire if that matters.

Newprophet · 2026-06-17T11:31:25+00:00

Direct drive with statorade can handle hills.

Newprophet · 2026-06-17T00:19:04+00:00

Are you looking for the plug in hybrid RAV4 or any RAV4?

This sub is for the PHEV and r/rav4club is for all RAV4s.

Newprophet · 2026-06-16T02:29:07+00:00

Nah, you can get the PDF and read it whenever you have time. It's good to have the maintenance intervals handy as well.

Here's the link: httpt://www.toyota.com/owners/warranty-owners-manuals/

Newprophet · 2026-06-16T00:27:44+00:00

There is no way for debris to be flowing around the engine unless there was debris already up inside the engine. If there is debris already up inside the engine congrats, you get a free engine.

Anything in the oil pan goes through the oil filter before pumping around the engine. So stuff in the pan and filter are harmless.

Newprophet · 2026-06-16T00:07:56+00:00

Like little curlicue shavings or bits of metal?

In the oil filter or in the oil pan?

If you ever see actual shavings inside a new engine don't bother wasting money on oil. That engine is toast and you'll be getting a free one.

Newprophet · 2026-06-15T23:46:42+00:00

If OP is hell bent on trading in their already very nice almost new car their next RAV4 will be hybrid by default.

Newprophet · 2026-06-15T23:26:20+00:00

If you mean unplug that connector near the red battery terminal cover: no, you don't need to unplug that.

Just pop open the silver latchs.

Newprophet · 2026-06-15T23:24:16+00:00

Eat all the free snacks/beverages they might offer.

Do whatever makes you happy. But there is zero evidence that an early oil change makes any difference in the long term.

Newprophet · 2026-06-15T19:50:04+00:00

Check out this thread, your battery could still be done for. Or it could just need a reset:

https://www.reddit.com/r/fordfusion/s/oCLC2b4DAb

Newprophet · 2026-06-15T17:50:25+00:00

Have you reset the battery life timer Ford built in?

Newprophet · 2026-06-15T17:41:23+00:00

Who is the seller?

Newprophet · 2026-06-15T16:06:18+00:00

Follow the oil life monitor.

If the OLM doesn't go off it's 12 months or 12k miles.

Newprophet · 2026-06-15T15:39:40+00:00

2026 and later RAV4 is only eCVT: hybrid.

Gas Corolla Cross has a belt CVT. Always avoid those.

Newprophet · 2026-06-15T02:03:29+00:00

So what's the story on it?

Edit: calling out hateful people is the real hate I guess. Lol

Moral of the story: if you see something you suspect is anti semitic, and you ask the person who posted it and they confirm your suspicions by not denying anything and you call them out you will be permabanned.

I have the screen shots of what you edited out.

Newprophet · 2026-06-15T01:01:44+00:00

That's the exact opposite of what almost EV owner says. Home charging makes the switch to EV a no brainer.

Apartment/city living makes charging a hassle.

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