2009 Toyota RAV4 4WD 158,023 Miles, and the Expensive Stuff Is Already Done

Here is what CARFAX says the second owner put into this 2009 Toyota RAV4 4WD, base trim, now at 158,023 miles, between 2021 and 2024: an alternator, upper and lower radiator hoses with a coolant flush, serpentine and drive belts, front struts, lower control arms, front wheel bearing hubs, two full rounds of brake work including rear calipers, spark plugs, valve cover and intake manifold gaskets, a PCV valve, two transmission fluid services, front and rear differential fluid, and a set of four tires. That is not a list of things the next buyer has to budget for. That is a list of things the last owner already paid for.

On a seventeen-year-old compact SUV at this mileage, the question was never whether it has needed work it's whether the work got done. This one has it on the record.

The mechanical recipe is as plain as it gets: Toyota's 2.5L four-cylinder, a 4-speed automatic, and four-wheel drive in a footprint that fits a McHenry garage and handles a McHenry January. It's the kind of vehicle you hand a new driver, park at the train station, or keep as the winter second car and with this much of the wear-item list already replaced, it's a far safer version of that purchase than most.

What makes this one worth a look:
Two owners, both personal use in Wisconsin CARFAX
Alternator, radiator hoses, belts, and coolant flush in March 2024
Front struts, lower control arms, and front wheel bearing hubs replaced
Brakes done twice in the last five years, including rear calipers in October 2024
Spark plugs, PCV valve, valve cover and intake manifold gaskets at 144,000 miles
2.5L four-cylinder, 4-speed automatic, four-wheel drive

CARFAX reports two owners, both personal use in Wisconsin: the first kept it eleven years and averaged under 8,500 miles a year, the second drove it from 2020 until it reached us this summer and is responsible for most of the work above. CARFAX reports one damage event in September 2016 moderate damage to the front, left front, and left side with no structural damage and no airbag deployment reported; a four-wheel alignment was performed five days later, and the first owner kept driving it for another four years. No open recalls are reported to CARFAX and the odometer check shows no issues indicated. As with any vehicle of this age and mileage, expect normal cosmetic wear we would rather show it to you on video than have you guess.

Recent Buss Ford service includes a pre-delivery inspection with an oil and filter change, brake inspection, fluid check, tire inspection, and tire rotation.

Also equipped with:
2.5L 4-cylinder DOHC engine
4-speed automatic transmission
Four-wheel drive
Black Forest Pearl exterior

Buss Ford has been family-owned since 1928. Call or text and we'll have all 27 CARFAX service records printed and waiting on the passenger seat, and the walkaround video will go straight to the left front and left side, then under the hood to the alternator and hoses, then underneath to the struts, control arms, and brakes the parts you're actually paying for. Our prices will sell you; our service will keep you. Buying a pre owned vehicle should feel simple, transparent, and comfortable. At Buss Ford Lincoln, every pre owned vehicle receives an 82 point inspection focused on road readiness, safety, and reliability. Most vehicles come with a 90 day or 4,000 mile warranty, and vehicle history reports are available for added confidence before you buy. With one of Illinois’ largest used vehicle inventories, we give you the selection of a larger volume dealership with the hometown service our customers have trusted since 1928. Shop with confidence in a friendly, no pressure environment, and ask us about our 5 Day Best Price Guarantee and 5 Day Money Back Guarantee. At Buss Ford Lincoln, our pricing will sell you, our service will keep you.