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#1 of 74 4 Runner vs. Highlander by jkk1961 Jun 16, 2001 (7:21 am)
Looking to purchase a reliable SUV. Seems that Toyota is pushing the 2001 4 Runners with incentives, and according to Edmunds, one can be had for about $500 over invoice. The Highlander on the other hand is going around $2000 over invoice. Drove the Highlander and didn't care for the captain's chairs, will be driving a 4 Runner today. The "obvious" choice would seem to be 4 Runner. Any thoughts?
#2 of 74 ??? by gwapo Jun 16, 2001 (3:28 pm)
It's so easy to decide when you've got much money.
#4 of 74 jkk1961 by johndoe6 Jun 16, 2001 (6:53 pm)
If you like the trucklike ride in an SUV then you should consider the Runner. The Highlander has a more car-like ride according to the posts in the Toyota Highlander topic. You should get what you like and what you can afford. Let us know what you think of the Runner and what you have decided to purchase. HP
#5 of 74 Toyota 4-Runner vs Toyota Highlander by verywell Jun 18, 2001 (1:26 pm)
Re 4-Runner as Highlander, 4-runner will be a truck-like handler and ride but a very serviceable vehicle. I just bought a Highlander and it's great; built on a Lexus RS300 chassis and thus car-like in handling and ride; plenty of power with the 220 HP gun. I, too, found first two dealers I went to wanted $500-1000 over sticker-this about two months after its coming on the market. Took delivery on my Highlander on Memorial Day; found a local dealer who discounted it about $1400 below sticker and gave me nearly $1500 more for my trade that other dealers offered; that way, I came out almost $3000 less than the other deals I looked at. You may have to look around to find it but it's worth the effort and wait.
#6 of 74 If you are going to do some heavy.... by mikenhgolf Jun 24, 2001 (4:05 pm)
off road stuff, then pick the 4Runner. If you are gonna be mostly on cement, but want snow/ice help, go with the Highlander.   If you are gonna have ppl in the back seats, I think HL. The rear of the 4R is most un-comfy!
#7 of 74 4-runner vs. Highlander by pillars Jun 26, 2001 (6:02 pm)
I drove a Highlander about a month ago, fully expecting to like it, based on the reviews. I found the 4 with 2-wheel drive didn't have enough power to handle traffic. Then I tried a 6 with 4-wheel drive. It felt as if the power was constantly shifting (on a straight-away highway) from wheel to wheel, as if they were competing for it. Very unsettling. Not much power.    Had never driven a 4-Runner. Read the reports. Found a clean '97 SR5. Drove it. Loved it. Bought it.   This replaces a 1990 Carry wagon with 165,000 miles in mint condition - not a speck of rust - new brakes, shocks, paint. Mint. In case you know anyone looking.
#8 of 74 4Runner vs Highlander by rodwilliams11 Jul 15, 2001 (11:08 am)
I own a 4Runner and a Lexus RX300. Wife likes the Lexus and I like the 4Runner. I feel too removed from the road in the Lexus, but it is more comfy on trips and much more comfy in the rear. Don't expect to off-road in the Highlander. Not made for that.
#9 of 74 jkk1961 by sjsaz Nov 29, 2001 (3:44 pm)
I test drove both and found that the Highlander has alot more pick-up & more interior room. But wait until Feb 2002 when I believe the new look 4runner should debut
#10 of 74 Toyota 4Runner vs Toyota Highlander by rljslick Nov 29, 2001 (6:13 pm)
I keep hearing that the new 4 Runner will be out in 2003. If Toyota is planning to release a new 4 Runner in a few months someone would have seen one by now.

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