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SUVs Toyota Highlander 2008 Toyota Highlander
2854 messages, Last post on Oct 21, 2009 at 8:30 AM
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Anybody with an '08 HL that mountain bikes? I am torn between a Sienna or HL. I have rented a Sienna before and know there is plenty of room for 2 bikes and gear. Anybody have experiences with putting bikes inside their HL?
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Replying to: lilstink (Oct 23, 2008 7:18 am)  Plus my bikes have rather large frames ! That said, my friend has a Sienna and it is truly carnivorous. |
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Replying to: bdyment (Oct 20, 2008 12:19 pm) It just so happened that I took 6 test drives from November to May when I purchased the vehicle. I drove sport and limited models without much difference to what I was use to 2003 HL Lmtd. What I have noticed on the 2008 in a very pronounced way if the transmission downshifting to assist in stopping the vehicle. It's not a showstopper for me cause I enjoy so many other things about the HL I guess I am more sensitive than others to these peculiarities.
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Replying to: lilstink (Oct 23, 2008 7:18 am) Worth the wait..?? |
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Replying to: mtairyordge (Oct 24, 2008 7:03 am) After driving a 5-speed for most of my life, all automatics drive me nuts. Somewhere around 2004 Toyota seems to have added the downshift thing to their cars - both on braking and with the cruise control on. Both drive me nuts .. I'd love to modify that code ! |
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I hate to say it but I have buyers remorse on our new Highlander Sport. I had been admiring the car for quite some time and I was excited when we got it but there were some things that I overlooked. After having it a month there are some things that just seem cheap about it. Like the fact that several controls in the car (passengers windows, auto lock, light dimmers,etc) that are not illuminated at night. That just seems odd to me and should be a standard feature. Also, the captains chairs are sorta a pain since we cant put our child's car seat in the center without it covering up the seat belt latches on either outer seats. That is sorta frustrating. And, we were under the impression it was satellite ready but further investigation shows we have to actually buy the antenna and receiver, which costs at least $200 and probably more to install. Bummer. And the dealer was not clear on this. The third row is handy, and while we dont really use it (right now), there is absolutely no room in the back when it is up. So I would not be able to put much of anything back there like a stroller. So we have been thinking of getting storage for the roof rack. And I dont know about other people but there are some major blind spots in the car and neither myself or my husband have been able to find a comfortable seating position for driving. I know, I know.....shoulda woulda coulda. I am just saying I am a little disappointed in some of the features compared to other cars out there. We bought the highlander for Toyota's reliability and safety so I am happy there, but I dont think it will be very functional for us in the long term as we expand our family. Looks like we could be trading it in a few years. 
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Replying to: mherr05 (Nov 10, 2008 6:41 pm) A minivan has all the room a growing family needs. But it's a minivan. Some love them and some won't be seen in one. Choices.!!! |
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Replying to: mherr05 (Nov 10, 2008 6:41 pm) I am 6'2" and have surprisingly little blind spot when driving it, given its girth. I think the big mirrors help a lot. I usually set my mirrors so I can just see down the side of the vehicle and I always turn my head glance back before changing lanes. I agree on the lack of lighting in the car, but for the last 11ish years I've only had Toy's, I am so familiar with the controls, it doesn't need light. But.. Toyota should have lit them up. I don't have kids, but my wife is much smaller than me so memory seats would have been nice... and lumbar on the passenger side front is missing. 3rd row seat in a crossover = severe drain on storage space. To have both, you either need a small trailer or roof rack if you're tall enough, or a minivan / suburban. To think we used to survive (space-wise) in K-cars and Pinto's ? PS: someone said earlier in this forum that installing the satellite module was very laborious... something about removing the drivers seat and dashboard. But, given how much Sat radio 'skips', I would personally never bother with it - even if it was easy to install. |
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Replying to: toyseeker (Nov 11, 2008 6:17 am) Responding to both posts..... I agree about the third row and extra space for crossovers. You are correct at that. I guess the only option I saw was the Saturn Outlook as it does have more space with the third row, but it is very dull and boring inside. And everyone I know said DO NOT buy an american car (GM, Chevy). Although I think they have gotten better over the years. I checked the ratings on the Saturn OL, Chevy Tahoe and they are pretty good. But def more expensive to maintain with gas and all. My husband and I are both about 5'6" so I guess we cant do much about the blind spots in a bigger type of car. We used to have a Nissan Altima. I would have loved a memory seat option too as my husband and I are always changing everything when we get back in. Oh and blinker lights on the mirrors would have been awesome as well. One nice feature is the led that shines down on the console at night. Niice feature. I think we may check out an independent satellite control. I dont think we are up for tearing apart the whole dash and paying X amount of $$ to install. So, for now the Highlander is good for us, but im afraid when we decide to have more kiddos it will start to get cramped.
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Replying to: mherr05 (Nov 12, 2008 6:29 pm) I guess what surprised me the most was how much more difficult it was to park without the camera, relatively speaking of course. |
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