2003 Toyota RAV4 Electric Vehicle

[cfg83]

Hello -

I get police auction offers in my e-mail. Here is one that might interest one of us :

West Auctions - Auction: 2003 Toyota RAV4 Electric Vehicle ITEM: 2003 Toyota RAV4 EV

Bidding Starts: Tue, Jan 6 10:00am (Pacific time)
Bidding Ends: Thu, Jan 8 10:00am (Pacific time)
Item Location: Woodland, CA 95776

Year: 2003
Make: Toyota
Model: RAV4 EV
VIN: JT3GS10V830002730
License: ICUN LA
Odometer: 97,700
Engine: 20KW Electric Motor
Traction Batteries: (24) 12-volt nickel-metal hydride batteries, 288 overall voltage.
Transmission: Automatic
Drive Train: 2WD
Wheel Base: 95in.
Includes: Magne charge TCG2000 charger

CarloSW2

[Matt Herring]

You thinkin' of bidding on this cfg? Have you stopped by to check it out?

[cfg83]

Matt -

Originally Posted by Matt Herring

You thinkin' of bidding on this cfg? Have you stopped by to check it out?

Woodland California is actually just North-East of Sacramento, so it's more of a NorCal thing. I keep getting it mixed up with Woodland Hills, which is near me.

At this point I'm just going to watch the bidding a see what happens. If it is going for a song and a dance, then who knows?

CarloSW2

[Matt Herring]

That car would be perfect for my mom. She's looking at Rav 4's or small SUV's and she drives all over God's green earth every week so it would save her some dough. If it was closer I'd check it out and see what happens. 2 wheel drive isn't appealing though...she lives in PA. Let me know what happens with it.

[cfg83]

Matt -

Originally Posted by Matt Herring

That car would be perfect for my mom. She's looking at Rav 4's or small SUV's and she drives all over God's green earth every week so it would save her some dough. If it was closer I'd check it out and see what happens. 2 wheel drive isn't appealing though...she lives in PA. Let me know what happens with it.

I'll post the results but you'll be able to monitor it in real-time. It's a 2-day bid that starts Tuesday, January 6, 10:00am.

CarloSW2

[ericbecky]

Shhhh don't spread the word. We want the price to stay low so I can buy it, right?

[NachtRitter]

Great find!! Woodland's about an hour from where I live. I may be able to check it out. Would be ideal for the commute I have...!

[cfg83]

NachtRitter -

Originally Posted by NachtRitter

Great find!! Woodland's about an hour from where I live. I may be able to check it out. Would be ideal for the commute I have...!

I was hoping you'd notice it. I am crossing my fingers that the batteries are still in good shape.

CarloSW2

[Ryland]

if you have ever looked to see what they sell for on Ebay.. then you will most likely mortgage your house to buy it and if you choose to sell it I'm sure you could get every penny back, as they seem to sell for around $45,000 when they do turn up.

[NachtRitter]

Ya, I was thinking that the final sale price probably will end up being sky-high, especially after doing some more in-depth research on the Electric RAV4's... Very few were sold to private citizens, and it looks like they were very well designed. I was thinking it'll go for at least the original sale price (~$26K), so wasn't surprised to hear from you that they tend to sell at ~$45K.

I had originally signed up for one back when Toyota was leasing them... never did get one...