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Is the 4wd system is worth the money?
Does the car require a lot of maintenance?
What is the best used model year?
What about warranties, should I look for a certified pre-owned or not?
How is it on gas milage *the regular vs. the hybrid*?
Thanks
The Highlander is not good-looking.
The profile shot is nice, but other than that, it is not even in the same league as the much, much better-looking new Tundra. No way.
2005 mazda tribute gt(v6, fully loaded, leather) 39,000km
2003 toyota highlander base(v6, moonroof package) 78,000km
I know that the highlander is the more reliable vehicle but is it so much more so that I should forgo two model years, options and almost 40,000km to the tribute?
I would greatly appreciate the opinion of anyone with any insight into these vehicles
It might be slow but on the highway it works. :surprise:
What I am wondering now is when they will stop production on the 07s? With production of the 08 not scheduled until May. I wonder if they will continue to manufacture 07s until May or if there is a period when they manufacture nothing. i.e. a transition period
I realize that many will like the 08 better than the 07 but while I like some of the new features it is too big for me and my garage. As it is I will have to do some manuevering to get the 07 in..............
I couldn't have said it better. The 08 Highlander is very close to Pilot dimensions. And I had to put the Pilot to be due to the dimensions primarily. I know it doesn't look like much on paper but it means a lot in these older garages.
Email me with questions.
Gary
That would deprive everyone of valuable information. Better to have the exchange here so we can all learn and benefit.
tidester, host
I can't say for sure but they'd be missing some valuable feedback if they weren't.
tidester, host
I live in CA and when going to a local dealers website they noted that the V-6 Highlander requires Premium Fuel. While much of what I have seen on the Internet and in Publications notes Regular Fuel.
Beginning to wonder if in fact Premium Fuel is needed for the V-6? Or possibly is it a CA thing since we have so many additives required for the fuel.
There are a lot of good choices out there for crossover SUVS. The Highlander fits our needs perfectly. Good luck with your search.
However, he did add a new wrinkle. He said that they recommend sticking to one brand of gasoline. This because the computer is set for the gasoline and no 2 brands are the same. Interesting
A Chemists View on Octane and Gasoline Brand
Check out the Regular vs Premium gas - what's the consensus? discussion too.
That thing about sticking to one brand of gasoline is interesting and something I have never heard before. I am not too loyal to any one station or even brand of gas. It is usually just the closest convenient station that has a good price (about an even 2 bucks a gallon here in Utah). For the 30K miles we put on our 05, it has run smooth as silk and plenty of pep. After reading Gary's comments about vibration in the steering wheel I made a point of paying attention to that and I don't notice any. For yourself, best test drive a few and pay special attention to any behavior as noted in the complaints. As for me, I have none of those problems and have been so pleased that we bought a second. Anther thing we did before buying the first on was even ask a few friendly looking strangers in parking lots how they liked their Highlanders. I believe we surveyed about 10 people over a few months and everyone we talked to said they loved their cars and had no complaints (other than the size of the third row)
If the engine tends to knock then just squirt a little more fuel in with the air. If it knocks due to lugging then keep the tranny the hell out of the engine's lower torque ranges.
So yes, lower octane fuel will yield poorer FE and the transaxle might downshift a bit more often or sooner.
You may also want to check Purchasing at the End of Your Lease.
tidester, host
I have noticed this with our Highlander and our SE-V6 (same 3.3L engine). The increased cost offsets the mileage increase but the psyche feels better about the increased mileage.
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I have a 2002 6 cyl AWD with about 54,000 and it has been quite good. It still looks and runs like new. The only problems have been brakes all around at about 48,000 which I thought was a bit early. I have been meticulous with maintenance and use synthetic oil.
There seems to have been some shakeout problems with the 2001 and I have seen quite a few complaints with the newer models with drive-by-wire, shaking, transmission shifting, etc.
I think 2002 was a good year. Unless you are into new car smell I would stick with the 2002. I plan on keeping mine for as long as it still feels strong.
Eddie
My :P suv got stalled on the road and the dealer is telling me that I need a new engine.
Could you please let me know on how you solved your problem or how I can get toyota pay for mine ($5000.00) ...
Any information is very helpful.
Thanks,
Pk
After five years or more you need to think very hard before presuming that responsibility lies with a manufacturer. There comes a time in the life of any product (particulalry motor vehicles) where you need to assume responsibility for the normal vicissitudes of life. They break down! The manufacturer may not be responsible.
Think very hard about how you have used the vehicle before assuming that someone else should shoulder your ownership obligations.
Cheers
Graham
Defective front differential
Defective R/L struts
Defective Navigation panel
Defective R/F wheel bearing
Transmission that you have to apologize to your passengers for.
Brakes made of sponge, rear replaced at 15000Mi
OEM tires replaced with real tires
Will miss 24+ mpg Hwy
Driver seat right armrest
My friendly Toyota service writer
Meanwhile my 2003 Avalon XLS chugs on with no problems
a real transmission
Real brakes
and a KISS theorem
Lemon? Progress? Technology? Indifference? QC?
ps: when you cancel youe extended warranty its prorated back to the purchase of the car.