Id say go for it, I drive a 2000 Rav4 and got it at 65k miles and have literally done just a timing belt, radiator, and fluids/tires within the last 6 years of ownership. I had to replace an oil filter seal and also should replace my valve cover gasket at this point but it runs perfectly fine. Im about 1000-1300 USD invested as I have done all the work myself. These older toyotas are really easy to work on.

When it snows, and there is no one around, I love flicking my car into 360 circles and locking up all 4 wheels (no abs) while driving down the road. Absolutely love breaking tracking in my 1st Gen Rav4. ITs an absolute riot since its so light and nimble