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Toyota Highlander Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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Re: Bought 2009 Hi FFD Limited [teoteebob] by mike1112
Jul 14, 2009 (6:28 am)
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Replying to: teoteebob (Jul 13, 2009 11:04 am)

i bought at Scott Clark Toyota in matthews, near charlotte. I worked with Mike Black in sales.
 
I was buying Pilot EX-L also, but at the last time i've changed my mind. Pilot has good usability and really ugly exterior while highlander has good look and OK usability. So, I choose highlander. I am so glad that i changed my choice. I love highlander and now, i hate ugly Pilot.
 
Hope you can decide what you want.
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Re: Bought 2009 Hi FFD Limited [jtsmith] by svofan2
Jul 14, 2009 (11:33 am)
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Replying to: jtsmith (Jul 13, 2009 5:36 pm)

Yes...try to look there for the forum of those looking for exteneded warranties...I was surprise to see the difference...I was in the VENZA forum...but look around...good luck..I think that even here in Edmunds you got forums about these warranties...
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Is this a good price by walktofast
Jul 16, 2009 (3:00 am)
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For a Highlander base model 4X2 no third row seats. Dealer $23,864 less $1200 discount. Is this a decent price for this Highlander? 2009 model.
 
Thanks.
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Re: Is this a good price [walktofast] by emt27
Jul 17, 2009 (9:05 am)
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Replying to: walktofast (Jul 16, 2009 3:00 am)

Sounds pretty good to me. What is the MSRP? Which dealership offered this price?
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Re: hihy and the "B" under drive [bbb9] by wvgasguy
Jul 17, 2009 (9:09 am)
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Replying to: bbb9 (Jul 08, 2009 3:32 pm)

So, test drove a HiHy. I was expecting to have the ability to down-shift (useful for slowing down or starting up when there's snow) but that's not an option on the HiHy. The sales person indicated the "B" (under drive) was to some sort of means to slow the car without using the breaks. It was hinted that it was a way to save the breaks. Maybe, but I get the feeling it's real value is to slow the car by using wheel revs to gen power to the battery which as an effect slows the car down.
  
COuld someone clarify what this "gear" is for and how it's used?

  
I'll appoligize for responding here as it upsets some, but this can be posted in another thread for further discussion. It's a little complicated and you need to study up on the hybrid system as well as the Toyota features such as down hill assist and the traction control.
 
The saleperson could study up a little as well to give you a little more complete information. The B mode works basically as engine braking so yes you can use it to slow down if you desire. I never used it on my TCH and haven't use it on my HH yet. I have seen though on my 2010 Prius where it has application. It will slow you down, especially on steep slopes. The main time I use it is when I want to slow down without riding my brakes if there is traffic behind me. Riding your brakes in the hybrid system (down to a certain speed) simply reverses the generator to provide charge to the batteries. I try to do it often. It does not use your hydraulic friction brakes. However people behind you may not want to see the brake lights, especially when you are doing it to maintain speed rather than to slow, and especially in heavy traffic where that would cause a safety concern.
 
You can use it to slow down, but the brake action is an integral part of the charging system for the hybrid and you really don't want to avoid that. As for starting out, the traction control and other features will not allow you to spin the tires. If you are in snow I would recommend driving with snow tires to have adequate traction, but the 4wdi system will do a lot better than the 2wd hybrids in maintaining traction.
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2009 Highlander 4 X 4 Base by high_lander
Jul 17, 2009 (3:14 pm)
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Guys, I got a quote from dealer in Omaha area for 2009 Highlander 4 X 4 Base. It has following options:
 
Cold Weather Package
Convenience Page
8-Way power driver seat
Daytime Runngin light Package
Carpet/Cargo Mat - 3 row seating.
Body side Molding
Cross Bars
 
He quoted me : $28659 (excluding tax/title/Reg)
 
Please let me know if it good. I would appreciate any advise!!
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Re: 2009 Highlander 4 X 4 Base [high_lander] by sbuhler
Jul 17, 2009 (5:48 pm)
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Replying to: high_lander (Jul 17, 2009 3:14 pm)

I was looking at the Highlander's a few weeks back before we purchased a Murano. The Highlander is definitely a great vehicle, but we were just impressed with the features of the Murano.
 
In my area there were no rebates on 2009s except hybrids. So the best I was able to do was right at invoice when I was looking. I would say a good deal would be about 90% of the MSRP minus any rebates that are out there. Of course, someone could always beat that deal, but I think it is reasonable.
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09 highlander sport 2wd by saltysmom
Jul 20, 2009 (9:09 am)
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We just bot an 09 highlander sport 2wd in blizzard pearl with cloth seats (the dogs hate the leather!) with the extra value pkg #5 yesterday. Paid $29,750 before 9.5% tax, license and other random fees. Total of $32,361+ change after $750 rebate. This was a cash deal.
 
Did we get a good price on this car??
 
(we initially went to one dealership (the largest in the sf bay area) and were given a bottom line price which was approx 1k more and not the special paint color. they would not budge even a tiny bit on the price).
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2008 Highlander by edukatedredhed
Jul 21, 2009 (1:36 pm)
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I have a 2008 Highlander Sport, blizzard pearl, 4x2, with beige leather, navigation, cold climate package, 3rd row seat, and only 10,600 miles that I'm thinking of selling. If anyone within the North Georgia area is interested, let me know. I bought it in Tennessee, so it's not from the SE Toyota Group, it's all factory accessories except the XM antennae.
 
There's nothing wrong with it, I just get car fever every year and a half or so. I bought it February 2008 ... time for something new!

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