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4174 messages, Last post on Dec 04, 2009 at 3:07 PM
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Just closed the deal on a Black 2008 Sport Had the common options, front and rear auto-climate, the 6-disc CD changer, sunroof, rails and corssbars, floor mats, cargo cover, homelink, anti-theft, towing prep, etc. MSRP: 35,400 Purchase Price: 30,800 - 2,000 rebate (NE area) = 28,800 +TTL Got financing at 4.55% from BofA Got them to throw in a remote starter at no extra cost |
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Does anybody have any experience with small cracks / chips in a windshield and what can be done to repair/replace them? I drove home from work yesterday and all was well. Today, when leaving for work, I have a crack (not chip) about 4" long right in my line of sight. This literally developed overnight while the vehicle was garage-kept (I certainly would have noticed it had it been there yesterday due to its location). Obviously, I'll be investigating my options in the days to come, but I see four at this point: 1) Claim the glass was defective and get Toyota to replace it under warranty. Not likely, but since I wasn't driving at the time and the car wasn't where it could be struck by an object, one never knows. 2) Have it repaired for approximately $100. 3) Have the windshield replaced if unrepairable for $1475 parts & labor. This was the quote from my dealer. 4) Go to an auto glass shop and risk a less-than-genuine replacement part and uncertain skill level of technicians. I have an '08 HL LTD 4WD with heated wiper rests in my windshield, and my Sirius antenna mounted on the inside. |
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Just got a quote from a local dealer for a 08 Base, 4WD: Vehicle Base Model: $28950 Installed Options: $1945 Total MSRP: $31640 Dealer offer: $28800-$2000 rebate=$26800+Tax.. Is this a good deal? Thanks. |
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Replying to: mdhutton (Jan 27, 2009 8:14 pm) I had my glass repaired rather than replaced and I would have had them replace it had I not traded. The repairs are good for the owner, but if you sell the warranty is gone (at least on the repair I had). If I was buying a car with a repaired crack that would bother me. I didn't like the repair as when the sun would hit it just right you could still see the crack. Quite annoying. All they really do is superclean the crack and seal it. Probably is good structurally, but if the crack is in an annoying place it will bother you. Also, as I mentioned, when you sell you really are giving them no guarentee that its no longer an issue.
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Replying to: sath (Jan 19, 2009 3:01 pm) |
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Replying to: wvgasguy (Jan 28, 2009 10:39 am) I'd rather have an independent glass installer do the work than a Toyota service shop... you can always insist on an OEM replacement, even with an independent.. Call another Toyota dealer's parts department and get a straight price for the windshield. regards, kyfdx |
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| I am looking to purchase a 2008 4x4 Highlander. Either a base model or Sport model. Wondering what to expect for a good price. Thanks, will44 | |
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2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 4dr AWD $36,202.00 Options: Front Dual Zone Automatic Air Conditioning QC + $300.00 Power Tilt and Slide Sun/Moon Roof SR + $680.00 Rear Seat Entertainment w/DVD EY + $1,424.00 Navigation System NV + $2,211.00 Rear Automatic Air Conditioning QR + $628.00 Carpeted Floor Cargo & 3rd Row Mat Set + $225.00 Quoted Price is $42986-$1000 factory rebate=$41986.00 I'm still working on them to go lower
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All - Just a heads up for those that are thinking about purchasing, but haven't yet... Currently, there are only a couple of all season tire options currently on the market for the 245/55/19 tires that both the '08/'09 Sport and LTD models come standard. Toyo and Bridgestone are the only tire mfg's and they have very limited offerings at this size and none of them are getting very good feedback from owners, mainly around tread life and poor traction in winter weather. The exception being the Bridgestone Blizzak winter tire which seems to get pretty good reviews. Aside from the limited selection and suspect tire performance, this size tire isn't cheap (pushing the $200 per range) either. FWIW, I read a post in another thread where someone had a source within Toyota that acknowledged this is a major problem (but Toyota apparently will not discuss this publically) and that Bridgestone was apparently supposed to provide more options, but has failed to do so. Bottom line, if you're still looking to buy, you may want to discuss this with the dealer and look at options to having them swap the wheels with another size that will accomodate a more widely available selection and price range of tires. I've read of some folks swapping down to 17" wheel. I also believe there are some good tire options that would be compatible in the 20" size (245/50/20). I wish I would have been aware of this before I bought my Sport back in Nov. Keeping fingers crossed that more/better options will be available with the 245/55/19 size in the not too distant future, but who knows. As always, YMMV. |
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