Meet Mocha! - 2009 Toyota RAV4 V6 Limited - Owner Review

[@trentdodson734]

I have a 07 RAV4 V6 Limited with the tow package. It’s Everglades metallic which is a very unique color that looks good in the sun. I love my RAV sooo much. She’s quick, fuel efficient and dependable. Congrats to your mother on Mocha! I hope she loves it just as much as I love mine!

[@BernonCars]

Thank you!! 😄

[@davidwolfe7777]

I just got a 2011 with a V6 112000 miles. It's the boring black color. Truly way to much power. Love it.😎😎😎

[@BernonCars]

Fabulous cars

[@n300zx931]

V6 is a must. Got my mom one as well and it’s a little rocketship!

[@BernonCars]

Absolutely!! Good choice!

[@buckcannon1811]

My wife purchased a new Rav 4 in 1997, we kept it for 4 years. We only had to change the muffler during that time. I purchased her a 2001 Lexus LS 400. She was astounded with the new purchase. It was also a Toyota product.

[@BernonCars]

They really are great vehicles

[@waderutledge1787]

I just got a 2011 rav4 limited V6 just like this one and I LOVE IT

[@thetechlibrarian]

Those v6 ravs are no joke. They are fast especially if you think back other cars around that same time ,they are so hard to find clean and people still want 17k for them

[@BernonCars]

Right! The prices on them are wild!

[@Hunter-fn4sd]

I currently have one as my first car 2011 V6 exact spec of this one but it's in black..... And has a tow package.. but the real kicker is it only has 16k miles! I love her

[@Krzrrazrrokr]

@@Hunter-fn4sd oh wow. You've got a rare gem on your hands. Make sure to always take care of it.

[@YungSteambuns]

@@Hunter-fn4sd I'm a little worried for the engine with that little miles over the course of 10yrs, that makes very acidic oil, even if you're barely driving that's considered extreme driving conditions, considering you change it every 5000miles or once every 3yrs If you change it every 3/5months you should be good though with your little driving

[@Hunter-fn4sd]

@@YungSteambuns Thank you for the concern, my dad used to be a GM mechanic and is very religious about oil changes. At the Toyota dealer it was bought from. The vehicle has gone through multiple oil changes already (3-4) and well it was sitting in the garage, my dad let it run idle for a bit maybe hour or so to circulate the oil every so often. And now that I have it I drive it more often now. Up to 15 now

[@Couchbrotato121]

No way he just made a whole commercial in the beginning

[@yukonstriker1703]

Just bought a 2009 RAV4 V6 Sport with 118k miles. Love it :) I test drove a few both Sport and Limited, the Sport definitely rides firmer than the Limited.

[@BernonCars]

That’s great! I drove both too! Noticeable difference indeed

[@AMF96]

Which do you like better? The stiffer sport or the softer limited? I’m currently in the market for one and not sure if I should get the sport or limited.

[@SedulousMusic]

Hell yeah! I just picked up a 2011 V6 limited in Black Forest pearl and grey leather interior.. first off love the color, the way it changes from green in sunlight to black at night is beautiful. Only 72k on it, one owner, no accidents, well taken car of with all the service done at a Toyota dealer. It’s literally my first day driving it and I couldn’t be more pleased.. and I only paid $14k for it!!

[@BernonCars]

Thats a steal!!

[@yukonstriker1703]

Pleather. Not real leather, it's vinyl dude!

[@sabbazaki7834]

I have a 2010 rav4 limited and I love it !!! Still going strong !! Mine is silver

[@BernonCars]

That's excellent!!

[@bryanepps5265]

Just bought a 09 Cosmic gray rav-4 Tuesday 109k miles! Very happy with it

[@BernonCars]

Very nice!!

[@FR-tb7xh]

You’re a great son! ❤ And I’m hoping your mom will love her new car! FWIW, if I’m understanding the model you bought, this car is not available, at any price, anymore in the entire New England region. I’ve always babied my 2009 V6 AWD LTD Rav4 with nav system (albeit outdated), door handle-touch unlocking, seat and lumbar heating, retractable sun/moon roof, alloy wheels, all options! I love the near-perfect critical 360 deg visibility the windshield, side, and back windows afford. Having to drive in dense pedestrian/biking and then high-speed interstate New England traffic, it was my number 1 criterion in choosing my new car at the time - coincidentally during Obama’s “Cash for Clunkers” program. The sound system isn’t Bose (my other car), but not bad, and I can pipe every i-device through it with cables. Always taken fab care of it (great local Toyota dealership for all servicing), always done Toyota Rav4 maintenance schedule, always synthetic oil, always garaged, washed (incl. undercarriage) and waxed often, detailed a few times, pristine (except for driver) carpets, looks almost brand new, no body or wheel corrosion, all Toyota recalls mitigated, and have only 81k miles on it. Even after 13 years, it performs every kick down and out of the hole situation with the best of them on the frightful rotaries and aggressive high speed traffic in Boston. As to snow - nothing stops it! Just to be safe, I’ve always laid carpet samples atop the back carpet for if I ever get stuck, but have yet to use them. The back is more than ample, especially with the mid seats down. One year, in fact, I transported half my kitchen (and lots of cast iron) to Toronto to make a two-roast-duck American Thanksgiving dinner for my daughter and 2 of her Canadian friends whom were all students at the University of Toronto. And it’s great space for the family dog - a major woof. Anymore, I keep a full size Coleman cooler back there for groceries and perishables I want to keep frozen during errands and for long trips. Edit: RE not having a ‘3rd seat,’ as a mom, I’ve never ever liked seeing people, especially children, so close to the back of any vehicle - they’d surely be hurt in any rear end collision, especially without 360 deg air bags to protect them. I don’t think the industry even crash tests rear collisions. Re work and maintenance, the only things I’ve needed in 13 years have been new tires, a new battery (after 11 years!), some sort of AC duct thing, and finally, new boots.

[@BernonCars]

Thank you! My mom loves hers!

[@williamrobinson6680]

Great color. Seems like the perfect car. I'm getting a silver '08 Limited ready for my granddaughter hopefully next week. I was looking at Honda, Nissan, Toureag. These videos solidify her decision. Thanks! 🙏

[@BernonCars]

Thank you! I think you made a great choice!

[@608_rich]

Nice tour of the Rav4....looking at buying an 09 and this was informative.

[@BernonCars]

Thank you! Glad it helped

[@YungSteambuns]

just picked up a 2008 with 148k miles v6 4wd limited for $7900, love it! I also have a 2004 limited 4wd 172k miles aswell which i love for its size cause its even shorter than the 06-12s rav4 and its very peppy compared to our old forester 06 forester 2.5x which was a slug

[@BernonCars]

Sweet!! Good deal!!!

[@YungSteambuns]

@@BernonCars yeah came at a price though, have to drop the rear diff cause the breather rusted over and is blowing the pinion seal... But they made it easy to work on thats forsure! Also has a small leak from the vvti pressure line at the rear of the engine, also I straight shot to fix when lifted up

[@jonathans9888]

I just got mine 2010 rav sport 3 months ago I love it it’s a very reliable car it wasn’t my first pick I’d rather have a f150 but even when I get I’m still keeping the rav4

[@BernonCars]

They’re both good!

[@Circlec135]

Great vids!! Maybe a preventable maintenance you can look into. I know the 2GR-FE from 2010 back used a rubber line for the oil cooler and was updated mid 2010. They do have an updated all metal oil cooler line that can be purchased or may be replaced under a recall. This is a weak point that was common in this earlier year 2GR’s Keep up the good work!

[@BernonCars]

Thank you!! Ohh I see. I’ll look into it! I have a few Toyota service advisor buddies

[@yukonstriker1703]

Production from April 2008 onward had the all metal VVTi oil line.

[@antinazi1959]

I was told when I got my 2009 that the cooling lines were only with the tow package, but I haven't tried to find that part yet on mine. I love my Rav so far and it's the same limited package except it's beach sand metallic.

[@ttinnovations3310]

I got a 2011 v6 awd sport model with the run flats (235/55r18), and this car is FAST 0-60 under 6 second on 87 oct gas and pulls past 120mph when drove it cross country 3800 miles without any issues, average MPG is about 22mpg mixed highway and city, i converted all the front head light, low high and fog to LED from Amazon brand SeaLight and its Amazing bright and new like a 2021 bright, now I'll put in a 10.1" screen stereo/gps and maybe better speakers

[@BernonCars]

Sweet. We’ve been getting 22 in town with ours too!

[@AMF96]

I just bought a 2011 RAV4 V6 Limited identical to this one with only 58K miles! I’m super excited about it! I ended up paying a little more than I was planning to for one but once I saw how good of condition it was in and such low mileage I couldn’t pass it up!

[@BernonCars]

Nice!! Best of luck with it 😄

[@AMF96]

@@BernonCars Thank you! 😃 how’s your mom’s RAV4 running? Any issues with it to date?

[@BernonCars]

It’s been great!! Junk oil changes and new tires. Soon to film an update video!

[@AMF96]

@@BernonCars Awesome! Looking forward to see the video update! 👍

[@DownAndDirtyOffRoad]

How much did you get it for? 2012 with 48k miles near me is $17,000. Seeks a little high to me but someone will probably buy it

[@TravisCyprien]

Yeah the difference between the 3rd Gen RAV4 limited and the RAV4 Sport for 2006-2012 was the suspension. On the Sport it was more of rough ride compare to the Limited. I have driven both and I find the Limited more comfortable then the sport. But the only thing is that the Limited comes with the Push button Start compare to the sport where it has the key. I am soon to get one. My girlfriend wants one. She didn’t want the 2021 RAV4 she didn’t like the 2021 but she love the 2012 model with the V6.

[@BernonCars]

Definitely noticeable! I test drove a V6 Sport about a year later.

[@ovalhead1412]

Took a video with a lot of potential for boringness, and turned it into an interesting video. Great work!

[@BernonCars]

Thank you!!

[@raviolitrail]

I just got a 2010 awd v6 in boring blue 😀. Love it.

[@BernonCars]

Sweet! 😁

[@jimmyjames8611]

Only seats 4, which is dumb. That’s why we sold it. That unit is a splendid machine. Snow, sleet, slush and fast as fu*k 😀

[@MatthewNoPants1atoll]

Love your review my dude. I got the Australian spec SV6 2012. There is nothing more funny than giving smug Commodore drivers a surprise at the lights 🤣. Kinda considering a rumbly exhaust upgrade if I get a promotion.

[@BernonCars]

Couldn't agree more!! Thank you!

[@tomgerard7518]

I hope you mom enjoys Mocha 🙂

[@BernonCars]

She has so far!

[@Cornpop223]

Love my 4.3 V6

[@antinazi1959]

Is that a GM motor?

[@EV50400]

I've had 2 of these, both with the V6, tow package and AWD - Sport end Limited. Road noise was awful with both. My 08 Rav4 started to fall apart at 110k miles. Compressor went out, oxygen sensor went out (O2 sensor was an easy fix thankfully) and the car performance in general just seemed to decline very precipitously as it aged. Ended up buying a 2nd one that was a 2011 because I got it for a good deal with 30k miles for $15k, but that was back before all these ripoff car prices took hold - back around 2017.

[@froginawell999]

Looking into getting a 2012 v6, excited to see your future videos on this car.

[@BernonCars]

Sweet! Thank you! 😁

[@ethanglozman1675]

In the same way as you, we have a 2008 Lexus RX350. Great car, same motor and also a replacement for our family Sienna

[@BernonCars]

I was also looking at the RX for her as well!

[@johnkbijo]

It’s my dream car for now haha. Hopefully I can own one by next year :)

[@BernonCars]

Hell yeah!

[@danielhobbs5806]

Hi Bern and everyone, im wondering if you have ever had issues with a whining noise? This occurs when I am not revving it very high and will go away when I stop accelerating. Very weird! Any feedback will be appreciated.

[@BernonCars]

Hey! I haven’t noticed any whining on mine!

[@chatapui]

Someone is selling me one for $4500 with 201K miles - I don't know much about cars, I just know that Toyotas are reliable and I think there's proven record that they can last up to 250K + - I need a car just to go to the store and short distance drive, basically I think in average I'll put 150 miles per month, most of the time will be park - I'll appreciate everyone's opinions. thanks!

[@BernonCars]

Not a bad deal!

[@scottdpiano5732]

Did you test drive a 4 cylinder RAV4? I'm wondering how it compares to the v6.

[@BernonCars]

I did! It’s a pretty substantial difference tbh. The 4 cyl isn’t bad - throttle response is decent but it gets buzzy and tired at higher revs/speeds

[@thetechlibrarian]

Honestly it’s like a rocket, pretty much just imagine adding about 100 hp to any vehicle. When it launched it was the fastest Toyota 0-60 is around 6.1 and with light mods it can get to around 5.9

[@dsrevo79]

U can beat majority on the line.. this thing is quick,, pretty good acceleration on the highway too if u need to pass

[@BernonCars]

So much power for a RAV!

[@fenix0green]

have a 2006 Rav4 V6 Sports with 220,000 miles only mod I did was back up camera with the display on the mirror and front and back dash cam hid the wiring under the trim. Look forward to see what radio you pick and might switch mine too but I kind of like the oem radio.

[@BernonCars]

Yup soon to be switching head units!

[@Daimxn]

Still have it? Any major issues? Looking at buying one with around 130k miles

[@fenix0green]

@@Daimxn Still have it. 270k miles now. No Major issues.

[@Daimxn]

@@fenix0green awesome. Toyota rarely disappoints

[@misterpimlott6330]

Thank you!!!

[@BernonCars]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@md-crab7379]

Just bought a blue 2008 V6

[@Terreldactyl]

Solid video

[@BernonCars]

Thank you!

[@jxmar_]

If the rav4 would’ve got the 6 speed auto from the Camry it would’ve been so much better

[@BernonCars]

Right soo much better

[@hameedsumbal5328]

Nice car bro If you don't mind how much did you pay for it?

[@BernonCars]

We got it for just under 10k out the door

[@kewlbean]

Nice video Bernard.

[@BernonCars]

Thank you! 😄

[@codymcnary13]

Pog

[@BernonCars]

Pog

[@mk007.]

Hows rav4 so far?

[@BernonCars]

Been great! I’m actually going to shoot an update video soon

[@midnightmystery544]

Light graphite

[@BernonCars]

Thats what I’m thinkin

[@nagunaks2222]

I can tell you right now you can take a rav4 as far as your skill level. I've taken my fiancee's on some nasty roads here in sw Colorado. Im sorry but your test on the side of a nice gravel road is inadequate. It has the potential to be a super charged rally/road car and you can lift it if you want.

[@BernonCars]

So you’d take a RAV4 to Black Bear Pass or Moab? Good luck with that. It’s no 4Runner. They’re capable for what they are, yes, but it’s still an AWD vehicle.

[@reng.5934]

4WD... As another 2 go by in the video, blue and Forest, lol

[@BernonCars]

LOL they’re everywhere!

[@1AEROSOL.1PUFF]

WHY NOT HAVE TOYOTA SPRAY THE RIMS THE SAME COLOR OF MOCHA 🫖

[@EngrCJVincent]

are you guys selling mocha yet?

[@BernonCars]

Absolutely not!

[@josiahlemus]

how much you asking for the car

[@BernonCars]

Not for sale!

[@reng.5934]

I call the Toyota beige on the Camry and Corollas, 3rd world beige, lol...

[@BernonCars]

Haha

[@droy7101]

it is fast for a suv but not the fastest toyota. camry v6 from that era was faster than rav4 v6 because of power to weight ratio.

[@burneraccount5121]

Not true. The rav4 actually has a similar weight ratio to the camry and the rav4 had an optional AWD system whereas the camry did not (at the time). 3.5L v6 + AWD > 3.5L v6 + FWD. Rav4 v6 awd 0-60 times are 6.1-6.4 seconds. The v6 FWD camry of this era were around 7.2-8 seconds! What a dog. Camry is certainly faster now, as the rav4 doesn't even come with a v6 anymore but the accord 2.0t has the camry v6 beat for days.

[@droy7101]

@@burneraccount5121 2007 camry v6 0-60 factory rating 5.8 sec do your research before writing essays.

[@burneraccount5121]

@@droy7101 Interesting, everywhere i've looked has that generation of camry at mid 7's and 6.7 at the lowest

[@Julian61983]

Thank you for the honest and very well thought out review 🦾🦾

[@BernonCars]

Thank you!!

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