I BOUGHT A CAR 🚗 | 2023 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium Tour

I made my FIRST 5-figure adult purchase 1 year post grad 🤩 I got the new 2023 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium in pearl white! This was a long long time coming. Sooo excited hehehe her name is Luna 🌙
The buying process took a little over two months. I also share a tour of the car plus tips if you are looking for a car! Subscribe and follow me on other socials for more content!
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[@vincentmok7967]

congrats! just got my 23 toyota RAV 4 Hybrid XLE in blue and it was AMAZING.

[@koaafaith8635]

i’m qualified for a 2023 and this is the car I’m going with, omg it’s such a come up from my 2012 Nissan Rouge

[@TableTennisInsider]

Congrats! I love the Rav4!

[@nikkichan9262]

Omg so proud of u girllll!!!! Just recently had my first big girl purchase too!! ❤ got a 2022 Toyota Venza, absolutely eating these Toyotas up! Live big queen 👑

[@lordofthelocust124]

I remember printing out your mochi plush pattern back in the day when I was a kid To see where you are now is inspiring, crazy to think that pattern was made nearly 12 years ago God bless, may you continue to succeed in life and do what you love

[@lillianzhang_]

oh my goodness!!! you were there since the BEGINNING 😭 thank you sooo much for your support, it truly means so much (and I still have the plush pattern too XD)

[@DavidRivera-gc3hi]

Congrats!!!

[@abbyhunker3956]

Congrats on your new RAV4 n I have 21 RAV4 LE just got mine last week n I’m still learning my car

[@susanmeredith4957]

Congrats! I got my Rav4 hybrid on May 25, 2022! I waited 10 mos on list. Love it.

[@lillianzhang_]

That’s a CRAZY wait. Excited for you!

[@dreamsofnyssa3278]

Congratulations! It’s a beautiful looking car.

[@SummitVa]

I got lucky. I only had to waited 2 weeks to get the Rav4 XLE AWD Hybrid Metallic Grey that I wanted. Still breaking in the new motor. I love it and planning on doing some car camping out here in SLC, UT.

[@cocoayoki3959]

Omg congratulations!! 🤩 i pick my xle premium up on TUESDAY🥰😍

[@lillianzhang_]

congrats you'll love it!

[@DarkOrion27]

For this trim model, you should have the 9inch infotainment screen not the small size

[@trd4life302]

Congrats! 🎉😊

[@Gilyankee]

Congrats 👏🏻

[@Faze-2]

Congratulations! I just got a RAV4 SE. it is lacking some of the features I’ve wanted like sun roof and power lift gate but overall I am very happy. As you probably went through, the dying process was miserable I must’ve called 50 dealerships over the past three months, and all of them are so overprice. But congratulations you’ll love it

[@lillianzhang_]

Wow congrats! The buying process was definitely a journey 😆

[@corpuzone]

You can get additional options to get the moon roof and power lift gate. The xse is really nice but yea that’s another 4-5k

[@keseogilemotlhaudi1227]

Congrats, looking forward to purchasing my own any day from now

[@lillianzhang_]

nice! what color are you getting?

[@Jay-dn4bq]

Congrats🎉

[@waipahutube]

how do u like your rav4? im still waiting for mine. taking like 5 or six months. did u get JBL stereo? how does it sound?

[@JennaCalifornia]

I just got the same one!! I wasn’t white, which is what I wanted as well lol, but they only had a dark grey color. I went ahead and got it anyway.

[@evangunter3879]

Congrats I got a 2023 Toyota Corolla se not too long ago

[@enriquejamesd.martin7117]

congratulations🎉 i also got my first ever car which is the 2023 Rav4 Limited ❤ cheers to us 😊

[@lillianzhang_]

Congrats! Hope you like the new car :))

[@snapol7353]

Just got my Rav4 Hybrid Limited last Friday. Upgraded from 2010 Rav4. I am in love with it. Got it in White as well. It is gorgeous! Your Rav is excellent! Congratulations!

[@lillianzhang_]

A loyal rav4 driver! 🤩 congrats!!

[@kandicewright-lm8ym]

Congratulations I just bought mine 08/03/2023 and it’s a 2023 the XLE hybrid

[@lPHOENIXZEROl]

Here in Michigan I put a deposit down nine months ago for a 2023 XSE with the advance tech package. Been on top of their allocation list since December... still waiting. 😭

[@michaelanthonygutierrez]

is it paid off? congratulations. came up in search for good hybrids.!

[@mikelei9771]

I waited 14 months for a Rav4 hybrid, finally I can pick it up in a month per the dealership.

[@shawnkhan3757]

Congrats Bought my Camry last year from saving and working 👍🏽

[@lillianzhang_]

Amazing 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@user-ki3bd1qi4u]

Hello. May I know what is the color of the interior? Thank you

[@BobF-wz4id]

I love your suv ❤❤and how long you had this suv

[@rh611640]

I like your video a lot......and I like you also a lot!!!!!!🎉❤ hope you have a lot safe miles with the car! Hugs from Netherlands

[@chegekinya2454]

Congratulations

[@DariusM-hj3yq]

I love your suv ❤❤ and what year is your suv

[@jennabifer]

Did you find a good rate with your dealer or with a bank?

[@kaceyleann]

Congratulations!! Thanks for the tour!! I put a deposit down on the exact same car (model/color) today. 🎉

[@lillianzhang_]

Wow congrats, you'll love it! :D

[@kaceyleann]

@@lillianzhang_ thanks!! I have no doubt that I will!! 😃

[@DonJ-if7wr]

How long you had this suv and I like your suv ❤

[@user-nd1tw5rr3p]

I love your suv and what are some of your favorite features in your suv

[@lillianzhang_]

probably the heated seats!

[@casikimdinh]

2023 RAV4 CarPlay Navigation Issues while connect your phone to use the Apple Map or Google Map. The issues with their navigation over Apple CarPlay randomly putting them off-road, on parallel roads, or even off the route completely, like taking an exit ramp you're not on. If you are own one RAV4 2023, please test it out too see if you having an issue with the CarPlay. Toyota knew the issue. I don't know if Toyota will take this seriously or not, but it's been so long for them to fix it. I hope more people know about it and complain to your Toyota dealer and open case with Toyota Brand Engagement Center, so they can take action faster. Thanks.

[@daniel_faraday]

Congratulation I'm waiting for mine

[@jennym9066]

Nice car🤩

[@sidneynai]

Hi! Is it okay to personally message you about what dealer you went to specifically? I’m in the bay area and a new mom so I’m looking for a new mom car and was also interested in the rav4!

[@lillianzhang_]

yes feel free to message me!

[@haroldbillote8851]

Your kidding right? My car was rav 4 2023 limited and his name is LUNA too lol. What a coincidence. Glad you liked your car, like mine

[@joshuapham4960]

Congrats! Any reason for buying an SUV instead of a sedan?

[@lillianzhang_]

I prefer bigger cars 😃

[@phoenixflash1]

I waited a year for a rav4 hybrid

[@erickim3710]

I feel your pain.. here’s a recommendation: you can do a direct deal with a dealer. Dealerships sometimes receive car inventories that they do not expect. If you do some digging between multiple dealerships, you might get lucky one day and end your wait days

[@frankmiranda707]

I got a RAV4 too!

[@alexwu8502]

@Lillian Zhang, Can I get the price of your 2023 Toyota RAV 4 XLE car? I just brought a new car at 33K OTD price ,since I traveled to many car dealers in the US with my family to find ways to get high discount price on the car in terms of good quality. 33K OTD price still seem slightly expensive for me in terms of my budget. I want to do good compact SUV car with around 30K OTD price. I am a person who don't want to waste more money to buy more expensive stuff when the quality of the 40K car seem about the same as the quality of the 30K car.

[@khinxoxo]

May I ask how much did you ended up paying? Mine is coming in a few weeks, same model, hybrid and they priced it for 40k before tax.

[@lillianzhang_]

It was around 36k before tax/fees

[@khinxoxo]

@@lillianzhang_ Thank you!! You got a great deal! Was yours hybrid too? Rav4 is great!! Enjoy the ride 💕

[@lillianzhang_]

@@khinxoxo no mine is the all gas!

[@khinxoxo]

@@lillianzhang_ Thanks, love!! Enjoy the ride!! And love your channel!

[@spirituallydivineevibess]

manifesting my Toyota Rav 4 prime 💅🏽🫶🏽

[@dhananjayamawalagedara8]

Congratulations. I'm Trying last 10 yrs to buy basic car.. 😢 still trying 😢

[@johny3133]

HOW IS YOUR CAR DOING ? Do a video updates please

[@lillianzhang_]

i will try my best to incorporate my thoughts of the car in a future YT video, but I do post more car videos on my tiktok: tiktok.com/@lillianzhang_

[@billyrock8305]

Excellent choice and model configuration! ✅ RAV4 #1. Topgun.

[@anhkhoa6291]

thank you for your video! we live in Virginia i should buy a car XLE premium like yours, price here was marked-up than yours, it has 3 MSRP price: $37,932 and $38,822 and $39,557 exclude tax, fee...! if you dont mind let me know how much does it cost totally, or out of door price i mean! we are looking forward your answer

[@lillianzhang_]

Wow that’s pretty high! My car before tax was around $35,900

[@anhkhoa6291]

​@@lillianzhang_ how much in total? includes tax and fees, insurence?

[@JoeT-re5ro]

I did the same thing I got the same one but 2024 in silver sky . I paid for mine to through social media and other money I saved .

[@johny3133]

How noisy it actually is on a freeway? It is comfy to drive on a long road trips?

[@lillianzhang_]

it's super smooth! I like it a lot. decent leg room too

[@bnie6166]

Mine’s buttery smooth @ OEM tires 31-38 psi. On highways, it’s noisy but tolerable. It’s so comfortable @ 95 mph. How much more @ lower speed, its luxury. - xle premium

[@Carabc8787-yv4co]

恭喜你

[@godblesschild808]

Nice car where my free ride haha

[@henryzhang7243]

first car owned after colledge

[@lillianzhang_]

Yessirrr

[@mr.kamote2475]

Amazing car same as me but only you wait 4 hours me im just wait for 8 months lol

[@lillianzhang_]

8 months?! Wow, how do you like the car?

[@corpuzone]

That’s the worst part of buying a car is 4 hours of paperwork!! Grrr I’d try their SmartPath option online where they give you opportunity to purchase the car online and even have it delivered. I would just do all paperwork and make a deal online but pick up in person. I’ve bought about 4 cars throughout my life and same experience. Now buying a Tesla is a whole different story. The car and your deal is done entirely online and you go pick up at a dealership. Process takes less than half an hour and drive away when you get to the dealership.

[@WilliamWang-zz6gq]

Hey Lillian, I'm a student entrepreneur at Cal with a recently funded 3D social media startup. Your content skills caught my eye-interested in discussing a core social media role on our team?

[@antonhiler8586]

When an asian gets a toyota. And gets ripped off!!!!!!

[@melissanguyen8973]

Congratulations on your car and I’m getting a Toyota Corolla se in black and I’m planning on moving to Miami and I’m really excited about I’m still working and i researched the car that i wanted and i can’t wait after Next Year I’m am going to work still and when i move to Miami me and my boyfriend are getting our own car and house and then get engaged with each other and then have two girl cats and then after college me and my boyfriend are getting married ☺️❤️🫶🏻