My first 4x4 after my beloved 300k km 1992 VW T4 Multivan and many, many thoughts. I was searching for a very reliable, decent spacious, permanent awd vehicle with less as possible electronics but not too old, preferably diesel for less fuel and more torque. Excluded various Land for reliability, Pajero\Montero V20 (my first choice with it's fantastic superselect but here in Italy very few 5 doors and all with a looot of km), Nissan Xtrail\ Gran Vitara for tod system that i don't like, Terrano's only 2wd and, again, i don't want a RWD for my 90% drive. I saw first gen Santa Fe, some xj\grand Cherokee and few more and then...Rav 4.1! One owner (after 20 years!), 140k km, very well cared outside and inside (only Toyota service), sunroof, 2k $ only. I'm not 100% sure, only 99%, that her rear diff is a Torsen. Central diff electro-mechanic lock, good ground clearance, seats that can lay flat if needed, absolutely reliable in hundreds of users review. She lack in reduction gear and is a gasoline (!) but in the first highway 2000km with oculate drive i've obtained 27 mpg, not bad at all, and gasoline at least is fun! Pleased to meet other rav 4.1 owners here.