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2002 Toyota RAV4 EV listed for $2,000 in Fort Collins

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The Drive reports that a 2002 Toyota RAV4 EV is listed for sale on the Obscure Cars For Sale Facebook group in Fort Collins, Colorado . The Drive reports that the vehicle still runs and drives with its original factory battery pack . The Drive reports that the seller is asking $2,000, describes the car as a project vehicle, and advises buyers to bring a trailer . The Drive reports that all body panels are dented, dinged, or scratched, but the car has never been crashed and has no structural damage . The Drive reports that all EV-specific components work, as do the components carried over from the gasoline RAV4, and that the tires installed in August 2024 are gasoline‑model tires .

Why it matters. The Drive notes that because the car still runs and drives, a buyer can operate it right away . The Drive also notes that the seller advises buyers to bring a trailer to move the vehicle .

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