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I am looking at buying a small SUV like say a Rav4 and was wondering if you had any advice on this or any similar model and which might be better
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You don't say whether you are looking at buying new or used, what year you are considering or what your budget might be.
However, as a generalisation across all years and budgets, the RAV4 is a very good model, with a good reputation for reliability.
Back in the '90s and early 2000s, there were really only 3 contenders in this segment - the RAV4, Suzuki Vitara and Honda CRV. If you are considering new or near new, numerous other competitors have entered the small SUV segment and there are now a lot to choose from, including Mazda CX-5, Ford Kuga, Mitsubishi ASX, Nissan X-Trail and many, many more. Most of these models are worth looking at is you have a higher budget.