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#2747 of 2854 Re: Buyers Remorse [mherr05] by toyseeker Nov 13, 2008 (2:03 pm)
Replying to: mherr05 (Nov 12, 2008 6:29 pm) Yes, and to my surprise, the camera was a "don't care" to me when buying. I thought they were most useful so as to not backup over your kids (of which I have none). Anyway, the camera has been invaluable in 'single shot' parking when backing in to a tight spot, hooking up the trailer, etc. I even put some tape on the garage floor so I can always park at the same distance from the door (I always back into the garage due to the configuration of my driveway). I just backup until the tape disappears under the bumper - no fear of closing the door onto the front bumper !   I guess what surprised me the most was how much more difficult it was to park without the camera, relatively speaking of course.
#2748 of 2854 Re: Buyers Remorse [mherr05] by berri Nov 13, 2008 (5:27 pm)
Replying to: mherr05 (Nov 12, 2008 6:29 pm) Maybe a Sienna or Odyssey? I know minivans aren't cool right now, but compared to an SUV they have noticeably more room, ride better, get better mileage and are probably less likely to roll in an accident. I've had both and the minivan was a much better buy for the buck unless you really need the ground clearance.
#2749 of 2854 Re: Buyers Remorse [mherr05] by thardgrave Nov 13, 2008 (9:54 pm)
Replying to: mherr05 (Nov 12, 2008 6:29 pm) Having a Highlander and also having a daughter with 3 kids and a Sienna, I tend to agree with most of the other posts....if you really need 3 seats plus meaningful luggage space, then none of the crossovers are really going to work.........to get that kind of room you need either a full size SUV, which will be huge or a minivan such as the Odessy or the Sienna. The Sienna has a very useful and deep rear storage area even with all 3 seats up, and also gets decent gas mileage.........but, a number of folks wouldn't be caught dead in one.     As to any of the GM products, including the Tahoe and the 3 crossovers (Acadia, Enclave, Outlook), the very latest issue of Consumer Reports gave all of them only a mediocre rating as to reliability, etc. The highly touted Mazda CX9 also did not fare all that well, and none of these gets quite as good as mileage. Consumers bases their findings on actual feedback surveys from current owners. For all of those reasons, the Highlander remains there top rated crossover, so not sure there is one best choice for you. I also have the Limited and find the rear camera very useful when backing up in parking lots, and I also do like the large rearview mirrors. I also think most of these utility vehicles are going to have some amount of blind spots due to their size and body style, compared to most of the sedans.
#2750 of 2854 HL Tire Choices by lilstink Nov 26, 2008 (9:33 am)
Are any of the 2008 and newer HL owners concerned about lack of tire choices on the 19" wheels? From what I could find on tirerack.com there are only a couple of choices.    I personally don't understand the larger wheel trend, especially for a car like the HL. Would it be correct to assume that 17" wheels could be retrofitted to the Sport and Limited versions since the base model has 17" wheels? Wouldn't 17" wheels give a smoother, more compliant ride? I am just trying to do as much research as possible before making a new car decision... Replies to this message: wwest (Nov 26, 2008 9:49 am) damifinomike (Dec 31, 2008 8:06 am)
#2751 of 2854 Re: HL Tire Choices [lilstink] by wwest Nov 26, 2008 (9:49 am)
Replying to: lilstink (Nov 26, 2008 9:33 am) Larger wheels on an SUV are for visual appeal ONLY....!!   On the other hand most of these "crossover" SUV's will never be driven on anything but relatively s..m..o..o...t...h paved roadbeds.   So there is little requirement for the tire to be a significant part/portion of the suspension system.
#2752 of 2854 Weathertech Mats? by dj_dave Dec 10, 2008 (4:23 pm)
Has anyone recently bought weathertech mats for their highlander? I had heard they were having some mold problems back in the spring that was causing the mats to not fit properly. Weathertech seems the most talked about -- are there any other brands (aside from the OEM mats from Toyota) that work well as all weather floor mats? Replies to this message: vtgk7 (Dec 11, 2008 6:57 am) damifinomike (Dec 11, 2008 5:12 pm) wwest (Dec 13, 2008 10:36 am)
#2753 of 2854 Re: Weathertech Mats? [dj_dave] by vtgk7 Dec 11, 2008 (6:57 am)
Replying to: dj_dave (Dec 10, 2008 4:23 pm) I bought the Husky Heavy Duty floor mats for my Highlander Ltd. last year and they have worked out great, so much so, that I leave them in the vehicle year round.
#2754 of 2854 Is this a good price on 2008 Sport 4WD? by pilot21078 Dec 11, 2008 (2:23 pm)
I found a 2008 Sport 4WD in wave line pearl with leather interior, towing prep package, with bluetooth/9 speaker JBL system for 29,651 before taxes, tags, processing fee. The on the road price I was quoted was 31,919. It seems pretty much in line with edmunds.com TMV pricing. I'm thinking it's a pretty good deal but was wondering what others on the board thought of this pricing. Can I do better? Replies to this message: wwest (Dec 11, 2008 4:50 pm)
#2755 of 2854 Re: Is this a good price on 2008 Sport 4WD? [pilot21078] by wwest Dec 11, 2008 (4:50 pm)
Replying to: pilot21078 (Dec 11, 2008 2:23 pm) If you need, truly need, 4WD, that is NOT what the HL has.   The HL, RX, Sienna, and possibly the RAV4, are all F/AWD, Front torque biased AWD, basically a FWD vehicle with some minor marketing aspect added on. These vehicles are equipped ONLY with a simple, totally open, center diff'l with TCS used to apportion torque in times of need. Absent the TCS', Traction Control System's activation the only time all four wheels will be driven is when all four tires have roughly equal (high or low) roadbed traction. Mostly, basically, at the times you have absolutely no requirement for same.   After years of owner frustration over this matter Toyota (and Lexus), as recently as maybe a year ago, is providing a means to disable TCS for those times (adverse, slippery roadbed conditions) it is more, much more, of a detriment than an asset.   The only sideways mounted engine, F/AWD, SUV on the market today that I would trust is the Acura SH-AWD system.   Google For:   abolition hesitation   To learn about the design flaw that often results in a "heart stopping" 1-2 second downshift delay upon a need for re-acceleration immediately following an upshift due to momentary throttle lift.   Google for:   Defrost/defog/demist c-best   To find out about the climate control flaw that will often result in sudden unexpected windshield fogging during the winter months.   Google for:   toyota "dirty gym socks" odor   Or go to airsept.com and read about their EED to prevent mould and mildew buildup within the A/C plenum.
#2756 of 2854 Re: Weathertech Mats? [dj_dave] by damifinomike Dec 11, 2008 (5:12 pm)
Replying to: dj_dave (Dec 10, 2008 4:23 pm) Greetings: I bought the WeatherTech mats approx one year ago when I bought my 08 Highlander. Only bought the Front mats and cargo liner for rear since I leave the 3rd row seat in Down position most of the time anyhow. So far, great mats and like them a lot. Friend has a 2000 Highlander and he has those mats installed since his vehicle was new. Thus, no problems. I bought the tan colored ones to match tan leather interior on the Highlander Ltd. Cheers. Replies to this message: wwest (Dec 13, 2008 10:36 am)

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