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Toyota Highlander Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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Is this a good deal? by John0330
Jan 27, 2009 (8:50 pm)
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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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Re: 2008 Toyota Highlander Glass Repair/Replacement [mdhutton] by wvgasguy
Jan 28, 2009 (10:39 am)
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Replying to: mdhutton (Jan 27, 2009 8:14 pm)

If you have zero deductible on your Comprehensive then it will cost you nothing and it does not raise your rates.
 
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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Re: 2009 Limited 4 * 4 [sath] by AXM23
Jan 28, 2009 (6:58 pm)
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Replying to: sath (Jan 19, 2009 3:01 pm)

That seems like it is a great deal. Are there demo miles on this model? Where is this deal being offered?
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Re: 2008 Toyota Highlander Glass Repair/Replacement [wvgasguy] by kyfdx HOST
Jan 29, 2009 (6:22 am)
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Replying to: wvgasguy (Jan 28, 2009 10:39 am)

If it is really $1475, then turn it into your insurance.... even if your comprehensive deductible is $500, it will be worth it.. (that price seems too much by a factor of three, though)...
 
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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Northwest Highlander Price by will44
Jan 29, 2009 (10:44 am)
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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 by xpedia
Jan 29, 2009 (7:32 pm)
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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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It's also a Limited by xpedia
Jan 29, 2009 (7:33 pm)
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Highlander '08-'09 tires for Sport and LTD models by talen316
Jan 30, 2009 (8:58 am)
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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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Re: 2008 Toyota Highlander Glass Repair/Replacement [mdhutton] by alex07631
Jan 30, 2009 (7:33 pm)
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Replying to: mdhutton (Jan 27, 2009 8:14 pm)

my dealer quoted me almost $800 for new windshield and they don't even do the work themselves. Service guy was nice enough to tell me they call www.safelite.com So i called them myself. Showed up the next day, did the work in the parking lot at my work, it's been two year no problem. Best of all, under $300 and i didn't have to take half a day off from work to get it done.
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Re: 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid [xpedia] by wvgasguy
Jan 31, 2009 (11:51 am)
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Replying to: xpedia (Jan 29, 2009 7:32 pm)

Quoted Price is $42986-$1000 factory rebate=$41986.00
 
Is $42,986 the MSRP? No dealer discouting on an 08? Check Fitzmall. My dealer matched and gave me $4200 off MSRP on an 09HH

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