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#2816 of 2855 Sirius Satellite by cmygtptaillite Mar 25, 2009 (12:42 pm)
I have a 2008 Ltd 2wd w/JBL & NAVI. I want to get Sirius installed. The dealer quoted me $670. I guess that breaks down to around $300 for the parts and $370 labor. I am in Northern California. Could anyone tell me what they paid to have this installed and any idea how to negotiate this down? Is it to offer them to pay cost on the parts? Just say how about $600? or????   Thanks. Replies to this message: mdhutton (Mar 25, 2009 7:27 pm) damifinomike (Mar 26, 2009 12:17 pm) vtgk7 (Mar 26, 2009 1:20 pm)
#2817 of 2855 Re: Sirius Satellite [cmygtptaillite] by mdhutton Mar 25, 2009 (7:27 pm)
Replying to: cmygtptaillite (Mar 25, 2009 12:42 pm) When new, the SIRIUS radio was a $449 option on the 08' HLs. This was always a dealer-installed option, so I would keep negotiating until you got them to $449.
#2818 of 2855 Re: Sirius Satellite [cmygtptaillite] by damifinomike Mar 26, 2009 (12:17 pm)
Replying to: cmygtptaillite (Mar 25, 2009 12:42 pm) I have 08' Highlander Ltd. with the XM/Sirius installed right in the radio. One suggestion I could offer is a swap for your radio in existing vehicle for one that has XM/Sirius installed "within radio". This is probably what dealer has in mind anyhow. Ask dealer what is going to happen to existing radio? They will probably keep, charge you excessive funds to swap out radio? Also, watch the satellite antenna. Mine came with stupid antenna receiver mounted "inside" vehicle on drivers side, right next to the front dash speaker. Did not work and very stupid idea from the get-go. Dealer replaced with roof mounted antenna package meant for the 4-Runner, I believe. Next comes a 3 month free subscription to XM/Sirius. After that, be sure to contact XM/Sirius and sign up for the same deal I got... $77.00 complete for ONE year. Finding an after market receiver for XM/Sirius that you can tune radio to FM station and receive via an XM modulator. Any good shop that installs satelitte radios or offers up XM/Sirius FM modulators can help you out here too for price shopping comparisons. Finally, XM is official and connected with Toyota. Sirius "bought" XM and all stations are comingled together. I have Sirius in my house on home stereo and the XM in Highlander. Not much difference at all. Recently got my subscription renewed via XM for $77.00 for ONE YEAR.   Hope that helps skypilot1953yahoo.com Replies to this message: vtgk7 (Mar 26, 2009 1:20 pm)
#2819 of 2855 Re: Sirius Satellite [damifinomike] by vtgk7 Mar 26, 2009 (1:20 pm)
Replying to: damifinomike (Mar 26, 2009 12:17 pm) I would also check with some reputable radio shops in your area, as you might get a better radio for a lower price. Also check out Crutchfield, as they have all sorts of radios with instructions on how to install it yourself at very good prices.
#2820 of 2855 Re: Oil and filter change for 2008 Highlander [garyanders] by robert2009 Apr 06, 2009 (12:37 am)
Replying to: garyanders (Oct 29, 2007 5:42 pm) I removed the drain plug from the filter but no oil drained. I tried removing the filter housing but unsuccessful. Does it unscrew,pull down? What is the details exact procedure for changing this filter and draining th e oil. Replies to this message: toyseeker (Apr 06, 2009 11:01 am)
#2821 of 2855 Re: Oil and filter change for 2008 Highlander [robert2009] by toyseeker Apr 06, 2009 (11:01 am)
Replying to: robert2009 (Apr 06, 2009 12:37 am) Thanks to someone (I think it was nimrod99) for posting this somewhere... can't find the original post now.   http://sumbiz03.home.comcast.net/~sumbiz03/Lubrication_Oil_and_FilterReplacement- .pdf.
#2822 of 2855 Catching up maintenance on a used Highlander! by badbill11 Apr 08, 2009 (1:03 pm)
Hi,         I'm a noob, but have surfed Toyota Nation and this website to answer most of my questions. Recently bought a 2002 Highlander 2WD 4cyl with 87K on it. Light dings, clean underneath, no obvious problems.   Oil and Brakes look good and are easy.   Q1: According to horrible maintenance schedule (hard to read), ATF to be changed at 120K. I thought I should go ahead and have it flushed with T IV or Amsoil. Yes/No?   Q2: Need to replace coolant. Any silicate free (red) okay?   Q3: Is the PCV on top of the valve cover or head? Want to replace.   Comments: Learned through extra research that THIS 4cyl was not prone to 'sludge' (YAY!), that the AC filter is behind the glovebox, and that the G0DDA&*^N "Drive Shaft Bolt" that needs re-torquing every 5K miles per the manual is hogwash.   Q4: Did I miss anything?   THANKS! Replies to this message: badbill11 (Apr 08, 2009 1:04 pm) steve_ (Apr 08, 2009 3:12 pm) typesix (Apr 10, 2009 7:31 am)
#2823 of 2855 Re: Catching up maintenance on a used Highlander! [badbill11] by badbill11 Apr 08, 2009 (1:04 pm)
Replying to: badbill11 (Apr 08, 2009 1:03 pm) Forgot: I also learned that I have a timing chain that is "maintenance free" until the cows come home!
#2824 of 2855 Re: Catching up maintenance on a used Highlander! [badbill11] by steve_ HOST Apr 08, 2009 (3:12 pm)
Replying to: badbill11 (Apr 08, 2009 1:03 pm) The Edmunds Maintenance Guide may be easier to read.   Some of us don't believe in flushing transmissions, especially older ones.   amigo_john, "Isuzu Trooper" #8070, 30 Jun 2003 7:46 am
#2825 of 2855 2008 Highlander speedometer error by jsgb Apr 08, 2009 (7:43 pm)
Just would like to confirm if my speedometer error is the same for all base model 2008 Highlanders. My GPS shows 66.5 mph when the speedometer reads 70 mph. The error is 2 mph when I'm traveling 30 mph. My guess is that the Sport and Limited read correctly with their larger wheels/tires. Could anyone confirm with your GPS? Is there any easy dealer fix to correct this error. I like to drive 70 on the freeway and now I have to plug in 74 mph. Replies to this message: toyseeker (Apr 09, 2009 12:50 pm)

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