USA vs. JAPAN! Differences between two first generation Toyota RAV4s 

That's really interesting. Thanks for the update!

That's really the biggest difference. Everything else, aside from the things I point out in the video, are quite the same.

That's good to know! A lot of people complain about that noise and movement. I honestly don't care about it. It's an old car so I don't mind most of the things that come cause of age

I agree it was built tough from the get go. Road noise is east to overcome, just crank the radio lol. Less electrical makes the car more of an investment than an expense compared to newer vehicles. After 2012 car manufacturers made even changing tail lights a minor repair. It’s crazy. I’m glad you love it and you do have an original with the paint and the accessories from Japan. It looks killer and never a new paint job. Just touch ups. Best wishes.

That's really cool to know. You should send me some pics of your RAV4 to compare! theograv4@gmail.com or through instagram #theograv4

That's awesome brother. Enjoy your new toy! And yes, Paul's videos are the bomb!

how much was it for and what was the cost to import?

@@AhmedKhan-md2hl $11,000cad for the car and $1000 import fees/shipping

I knew it didn't have a manual center locking diff when I bought, so it wasn't a ripp off at all. Besides, the automatic trannys still give you the same capability if you have the 4WD system. The inly difference is that you can't manualñt engage/disengage it.

@@theOGRAV4 not in million light years. With the center differential lock on it’s like a whole different vehicle

@@theOGRAV4 you know what. Drive one with it in rough patch. Hell put it in a competition with vs without. Then come talk to me lol

@@shadowdance4666 you are still not getting it. Automatic RAV4s with 4WD do have center locking diff, but it is not manually engaged by the driver. Instead, it is managed through a viscous coupling. Don't believe me? Go watch @labcoatpaul videos explaining it.

@@theOGRAV4 yes you’re right. I find it very difficult to believe especially that it works well enough for my expectations. Maybe it’s you that should drive a manual with the locking center differential. One that is engaged when you are stopped because it’s real and pretty cool too. Actually from what I read they don’t have any locking differential on the automatics. Yeah maybe it’s time to research the original brochure or even my owners manual and see what it says. I believe that I’m correct. But I’ll double check my manual which I still own. Maybe I’ll make a video after the eclipse

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They are the exact same size. A quick Google search about its size in meters should give you the info you want 😉

@@theOGRAV4 it says that these are 169cm wide but they look bigger??? than 5'5

Correct. Those with FWD only dont

I haven't found a concensus about this online. The only thing I can think off is that it might come from the Japanese market, but that is not always the case.

That's awesome! I love Spain. I ve been to Sevilla and the región of Andalucia and it is beautiful! Enjoy your RAV4, they're amazing.

Nice!

I wonder if it's because for some reason dimming the dash lights is not legal in Japan?

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