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Replying to: mherr05 (Nov 12, 2008 6:29 pm) 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. |
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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...
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Replying to: lilstink (Nov 26, 2008 9:33 am) 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. |
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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?
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Replying to: dj_dave (Dec 10, 2008 4:23 pm) |
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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?
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Replying to: pilot21078 (Dec 11, 2008 2:23 pm) 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. |
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Replying to: dj_dave (Dec 10, 2008 4:23 pm) 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.
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Replying to: damifinomike (Dec 11, 2008 5:12 pm) |
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Has anyone had problems after oil changes with oil leaks? I've been back to the place twice that changed my oil and they insist they've fixed the leak. They said the car needed to be revved for a few minutes to create a vaccum. Anyway that didn't work.Am I stuck with only have my oil changes done by the dealer? 
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