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10948 messages, Last post on Nov 30, 2009 at 10:34 AM
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I need an SUV which can comfortably hold 3 adults in the 2nd seat for a long trip. (Not tall or large adults.) I do not see which model has that option for seating, the pictures I've seen all show it with a captains chair seating for the 2nd row. I may end up getting a full sized SUV, QX56 most likely, for the room and comfort for a planned trip - 6 weeks or so with 5 adults, a small dog, 1 set of golf clubs, and associated luggage. I dont really like the extended length offered by GM and Ford in their longer full sized SUV's, and would like to go mid sized to get the full economy up versus the QX. I wish there was a diesel option other than the Mercedes GL which is a nice size and gets good economy but reliability reports from Consumers worry me considerably. Any advice on the seating question is appreciated. Thanks
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Replying to: johnhw (Mar 17, 2008 2:08 am)
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Replying to: slh54 (Mar 18, 2008 2:21 pm) Thanks
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Replying to: johnhw (Mar 19, 2008 3:17 am)
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Replying to: slh54 (Mar 19, 2008 4:50 pm)
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Replying to: johnhw (Mar 20, 2008 2:46 am) 
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Just want to give a five year report on my 03 HL. My HL is a V6 2 WD. I used my warranty one time to replace cracked front mud guards and they are cracked again. Other than that this vehicle has been perfect. I only have 33,000 on the OD and the original tires are still running smooth ( Goodyear Integrity ). This HL is still smooth and quiet on the road and has no rattles or vibrations. I have never bothered with the 30,000 mile check up, I use the maintenance manual as a guide and do the maintenence items as they come due. I don't have an extended warranty either. So that is my HL's story, would like to hear from other 03 original owners out there if you would care to respond. Thanks.
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Replying to: jackmick656 (Apr 22, 2008 8:45 am) I traded it at 121,000 miles my front mud flaps also cracked at 30,000 and 60,000, and 100,000 I have them replaced under warranty at 30,000 However, the dealer treated me like a criminal when I explained that it was due to driving at freeway speeds (air pressure flexing the mud flap) and not me driving off-road. I called Toyota to inform them that almost every Highlander on the road has torn / cracked front mud flaps and it was a design defect. I paided for my own replacements at 60,000 and 100,000 I changed my own timing belt at 85,000 miles (don't trust dealer mechanics to work on my car, has too many bad experiences) Changed my own spark plugs (V6) at 100,000. Changed my front and rear diff fluids at 50,000 and 100,000 using synthetic Mobil 1 75-90 W oil. Changed my engine oil every 5,000 miles using Mobil 1 synthetic oil 5w-30 (with genuine Toyota oil filters) Changed my cabin air filter every 30,000 miles Changed my intake air filter every 15,000 miles Got rid of the factory tires at 30,000 and went to Michelin LTX MS, which lasted 60,000 (replaced at 90,000 with the same) Michelin LTX are awesome, great in the rain and snow, quite and handle well on dry roads. Replaced my original 03 tail light assemblies with an 04 style as I liked the look of ther red "star cluster" brake lamps Used a Garmin Street Pilot 2720 to navigate
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Replying to: nimrod99 (Apr 23, 2008 9:46 am) I replaced my front rotors at 40,000 and at 90,000 (due to rotor warp) Also replaced pads at the same time |
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Thanks a lot for your response, looks like I have a ways to go before I have any major maintenance to do. I am going to keep your messages for future maintenance needs, thanks again.
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