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I’m a new owner of a 2006 Highlander V6. Had it for a month so far. Great vehicle and we’re very happy. Thought I’d pass along a couple tips and ask a couple questions:
1) We purchased the WeatherTech FloorLiner brand mats and they are fantastic. Expensive, but worth it. They have perfect fit and profile front & rear, and look like they’ll be just the ticket with winter slop coming. Their gray is a perfect color match for our "Ash" color interior.
2) I got my Garmin i5 GPS navigator installed and up & running. Next project is my XM “MyFi” radio receiver. Has anybody tried the USASpec “DF-TOY” auxiliary audio input device? It runs 2 audio sources into the CD changer input of the factory radio. You toggle back and forth between the two aux sources by selecting what “disc” is playing on the simulated CD changer. It seems perfect -- if it’s really what it’s cracked up to be. Any comments or feedback on this device is much appreciated.
3) Just a hint -- keep a Torx “T-30” screwdriver tool in your driver’s door pocket. Then, when you’re working on your Highlander with the driver’s door open you can bypass the “key-in” dinger (and the overhead lights) by giving a couple turns to back out the Torx fastener of the plunger on the driver’s door jamb. When you’re done working, a couple turns back in and everything’s back to normal. It’s nice to not have that dinger driving you crazy while working on the car or just having the door open to enjoy listening to the radio while working in the garage.
4) The owner’s manual mentions that Highlander locks can be programmed to all unlock on the first press of the remote button (as opposed to just the driver’s door unlocking and then a second press unlocks the rest). I would prefer this. Has anyone had their dealer reprogram their car to do this, if so did they charge you, and/or are you aware of a way we can do it ourselves? Are there other “personalization” programmable features we can select? I know GM cars have tons of selectable settings, accessable via the in-dash display.
5) My glove box door is hard to close -- requires quite a slam, which disrupts all my neatly organized items inside! Yet I can’t see how the latch or striker may be adjustable. Are they? I’d rather do something like this myself than risk the dealer messing it, or something else, up worse.
Thanks to all for your comments!
Dave
I can not help you with your questions since I just got my Hl sport 2006, but I will appreciate if you tell me where to buy some accessories for it., like running boards bug deflector., in gnarls accessories.
As expected no major design change.
Only difference I noted via a casual scan of the interior and exterior is the "Limited" exterior chrome badge has been moved from the front fender to the rear door, and the Hybrid has a "Hybrid" chrome badge on the front fender. The "Sport" chrome badge is still on the front fender.
A brief perusal of the '07 brochure didn't reveal any obvious differences (the new crystal white color introduced with the mid '06 Sport model release is now included in the brochure).
Does that sound like a good deal considering it's AFTER the $2,000 rebate?
Also, who gets that actual $2,000? The customer or the dealer?
Thanks!
There was only one post here in which the poster was told by a salesman that the next generation HL may be released early, in mid '07. Reason for this is the redesign was pushed back from '07 to '08 due to delays. But this is based just on just this one source. Also this may be inconsistent with the fact Motortrend has been saying for quite some time (at least a couple years) that the redesign is expected in the '08 model year, and thus if due to delays, would have to have been due to delays induced at least a couple of years ago. In light of this I'm going to back off for now on saying the '08 may be released early.
-saw the full size clay model, no engine or interior.
-Will have a V6 with 285 HP
-Sleek lines, looks to have a wider stance.
-Has a hide away middle row seat between the 2nd row capatains chairs.
I found this on http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/showthread.php?t=154046&page=2 which he says that the new Highlander is coming out in Q2 of 2007. I am not sure where that falls in 2007 but I guess it may be March when Q2 starts. So that means the Highlander after all may be coming out in spring of 2007 after all.
Any idea how I can have this done/installed?
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Any one heard anything new on the release dates for the 2008 Highlander?
Personally I am hesitant to buy a 2007 until I can see just what they will be doing in 2007.
The current model is past due for remodeling with it originally coming out in 2001.
-saw the full size clay model, no engine or interior.
-Will have a V6 with 285 HP
-Sleek lines, looks to have a wider stance.
-Has a hide away middle row seat between the 2nd row capatains chairs.
This was on The Toyota Nation website which points to a spring 07 release as a 08 model. I have also heard from other sources that the 08 model will come out in spring 07. I have not though seen any photos of what the new highlander will look like.
However, what I oftne end up seeing is a more rounded vehicle with less rear visibility.
I am not into "round" vehicles. Perhaps I am just old school?
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Consumer Reports shows identical front leg room, 41"
I myself am 5'9" and with long legs and had no trouble with leg room in test driving the non-hybrid 07 Toyota Highlander more than once.
In fact I believe there is plenty of leg room for a 6 footer. JMO
I am still having some trouble deciphering what the 3 numbers for leg room mean:
Non-Hybrid Limited: 40.7/36.4/30.2
Hybrid: 42.9/34.6/30.2
Noting that the middle number is higher for the non-hybrid.
I have been test driving the Non-Hybrids all over town, although I am approximately 3-5 months away from a purchase.
Something I would suggest if you have some concerns about leg room.
I have known people of approimately the same leg length, with one saying there was plenty of leg room and the other saying it was too tight. Probably no one can tell you the leg room is fine other than you yourself, even me. (smile)
Get out there and jump in the cab. Even take it for a test drive. It is free. And I usually tell the Salesmen that I am about a year away and then they don't high pressure me.
No hesitation noted in any of the test drives.
While I like the Hondas (having an Honda Accord) the Hondas can never compare to the Toyotas for "quietness".
The engine had enough pep for me.
My neighbor has a 2003 Highlander and still loves it. She even has a 4 cylinder which "she" claims has plenty of pep for her hauling 4 gals and their equipment up and down the highway into the mountains.
But I would not consider a 4 cylinder in any case.
As for enough pep with the V-6, it all depends on how much pep you like. It has plenty for me but for someone who likes to be thrust back into their seat upon full acceleration, forget it.
I would highly suggest some test drives yourself since there are no two people who have the same acceleration needs, IMO.
The Hybrid does have slightly better acceleration but it costs considerably more. And is not worth it unless you drive more than 15K per year. Which I do not.
Curious what color did you get? We have finally come down to the Metallic Silver.
You will happy to know that I will be washing, waxing etc. on a regular basis when my new wheels roll into the drive way. Love that Gray Leather interior as well.
We have a Gold Honda and you are right it is a nice color but we wanted something slightly different but a "safe" color.
1. Very comfortable and smooth. The only thing I would like which I'm sure will be in the next version would be a telescoping wheel. When I get a comfortable seating position, the wheel is a little too far away.
2. Can't believe that even on the Limited, the driver's window button is the only one that is lit. The other 3 even on the drivers door do not light. It's nice that the steering wheel audio controls light.
3. Would be nice if the homelink button lit up. However, I know that even on a 2004 Lexus ES330 they don't light. They were on the visor on my '99 ES300 so were easy to find in the dark but on the overhead console, it is very difficult to find them. Maybe I will get used to feeling for them after a while.
4. When starting the car with a cold engine, the engine sounds kind of "boomy" with a resonating type of sound while idling. Don't know if this is normal but I would have expected it to be like the previous generation V6 Camry. I will start another one next time I go to the dealer. Anyone else notice this? It's hard to explain but it's almost like the unrefined sound of a 4 cylinder engine. After warm up, it's much better but still not Camry quiet. Does anyone know if the exhaust system is different?
5. I am pleasantly surprised with the transmission so far. Have not experienced any weird shift problems so far.
It does seem strange that the Highlander has engine noises that are not akin to the Camry.
I wonder if it is possible that the Highlander engines are made in Japan and possibly the Camry engines are made here?
I am not even sure where the Camry engines are built. I do know however that everything on the 07 Highlander is from Japan.