2005 RAV4 3 door XT-R

[RGK]

Bob King signing in with new user name 
Sold my Blue Lexus SC430 I had last year due to not being used because of the pandemic.
Later on I found myself wanting a cheaper project and have returned to Rav4 ownership. The vehicle is a Oct 2005 XT-R model and this is my first black car in 40 odd years of driving .
        Not been an issue keeping it clean and it sure does shine when polished 

very tidy car so didn’t need to touch the bodywork but have done some restoration to the brakes, suspension and underside….no welding just rust prevention and painting .

[celicasteve]

Hi Bob, a stunning looking Rav, I've grown very fond of ours and love it ! Drives beautiful, faultless and so comfortable.

[RGK]

Hello Steve …the mk2 RAV4 is one of Toyota best built/reliable Secrets…..don’t tell anyone
 
Have recently replaced the faded headlamps, the vehicle looks like new now.

[celicasteve]

Yes Bob, it sounds beautiful when it starts from cold. It's had a new radiator and new exhaust. It has Iridium plugs so all good for 20,000 miles. How much were the lights and is it an easy job ?

[RGK]

Genuine Toyota items ..£320.00 the pair . I looked up a few YouTube clips of how change headlamps, bit tricky in places but all done in a few hours .

[ptcfc68]

Fantastic looking car, is it hammerite on brake calipers?

[RGK]

Jul 28, 2021 10:36:46 GMT ptcfc68 said:

Fantastic looking car, is it hammerite on brake calipers?

It’s gloss household paint and mixed to the grey shade I like . Some people says it’s not heat proof paint but I’ve never pickled any paint off with my style of driving !