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#130 of 142 Re: New Toyota Highlander Hybrid Owners - Give Us Your Report [cat46] by monte8 Dec 20, 2008 (9:01 pm)
Replying to: cat46 (Dec 20, 2008 6:35 pm) "Anybody out there know of a snow tire that will fit my HH? 245/55R19.."   Yes, Bridgestone makes Blizzak tires in this size. So far that is the only ones I have found.   I live in NE North Dakota and we have had a very snowy fall, and had lots of snow last winter (I bought my 2008 HH in Nov. 2007). It does great in the snow. I haven't been able to get it stuck even when trying to test to limits. The stock tires, after 7000 miles, do not have great grip on ice. But they are more than adequate. Just slow down.   The VDIM does a great job of keeping you in control, but it does have limits. If you try to make a turn on ice too fast, it will prevent you from spinning out of control, but you may not be able to make the turn you intended. Replies to this message: cat46 (Dec 23, 2008 1:11 pm) monte8 (Dec 23, 2008 8:05 pm)
#131 of 142 Re: Tank size [wvgasguy] by monte8 Dec 20, 2008 (9:06 pm)
Replying to: wvgasguy (Dec 04, 2008 2:39 pm) ". . . took 14.7 to fill up after the light came on."   My experience is that mine will take 14.2 (thus leaving 3) just a few miles after the low gas light comes on.
#132 of 142 Re: New Toyota Highlander Hybrid Owners - Give Us Your Report [monte8] by cat46 Dec 23, 2008 (1:11 pm)
Replying to: monte8 (Dec 20, 2008 9:01 pm) I won't be able to get the Blizzaks until the summer accoding to the dealers in my area. Apparently all the snow tires were shipped to Canada since they passed a law requiring all 4 tires have snows on them. You would think Toyota would give buyers a "winter package" option such as a snow traction button or something similar. Or better yet, put a common wheel size on. I would much rather the ability to drive in the snow over heated seats and mirrors anyday. Any other tire available that someone might know about that is available in N.E.P.A.? Replies to this message: monte8 (Dec 23, 2008 8:05 pm)
#133 of 142 Re: New Toyota Highlander Hybrid Owners - Give Us Your Report [cat46] by monte8 Dec 23, 2008 (8:05 pm)
Replying to: cat46 (Dec 23, 2008 1:11 pm) "I won't be able to get the Blizzaks until the summer . . ."   You can order them from smartbuytires.com, they are $232 each.   I agree that Toyota has done its customers a disservice by selling the HH with only the 19" wheels. The 17" standard tires would have been better, Toyota does not actually ship any HH's with those tires.
#134 of 142 Dissapointed too... by wvgasguy Dec 27, 2008 (5:14 am)
with the choice of large wheels and tires on the HH. It has to hurt FE and should be considered a sport option, not a combo on a vehicle people purchase for the FE. Toyota marketing messed up on this.   As for snow, I researched this a lot before buying. Yes, the HH has a unique set up with the motor driving the rear wheels but for other than really deep snow and with proper tires this should be more than adequate.   Also, It might be cheaper in the long run to pick up a set of Hylander 17" wheels to put "cheaper" and smaller snow tires on if you plan to keep the vehicle long term.
#135 of 142 Re: Tank size [wvgasguy] by rodonnell Jan 26, 2009 (11:19 am)
Replying to: wvgasguy (Dec 04, 2008 2:39 pm) Don't know if your 08 is different than the 07. My 07 HH has an advertised 17 gal tank. The light routinely comes on with 2.8 gals. left in the tank. One time I consumed 16.2 gals. on a tank, the needle was below the E line by at least a needle width.   After 84,000 miles, I am fairly comfortable driving another 50 miles after the light comes on. Replies to this message: wvgasguy (Jan 27, 2009 3:58 pm)
#136 of 142 Re: Tank size [rodonnell] by wvgasguy Jan 27, 2009 (3:58 pm)
Replying to: rodonnell (Jan 26, 2009 11:19 am) I have an 09 but was curious about the tank. In my Camry Hybrid I never took more than 15 gallons to fill and when it said "E" it had 2.5+ gallons left. That was good for an easy 75 miles, which one time I drove it well past E. Several of the more fanatic TCH'ers drove theirs toempty just to prove the point. I couldn't find on this board where anyone had done that for the HH. I'm guessing it's Toyota's design to do it that way but I would prefer a gage that accurately told me when I was empty. Mentally I can't bring myself to consistantly drive it to "E" before I fill. In the TCH I could always drive 550+ miles on a tank and I really miss that. The HH does well but the range is not any more than most SUV's. 4 more gallons would probably only added 50 pounds, counting the gas and extra tank materials. That would have been nice.   It's been in the 20's here a lot and I'm getting around 23 so I see no reason I shouldn't average 25 when it warms up. I am finding that the computer is almost 2mpg over reading the FE. I don't see why that is so hard of thing to get right   Overall I am real happy with the HH. I am considering the 2010 Prius to share duty with the HH, or perhaps the new TCH when it gets the Gen3 hybrid system.
#137 of 142 extremely happy by brandoshido Feb 21, 2009 (10:58 am)
I love everything about this vehicle (2008 model) except the wood grain trim. I wish there was some way I can change it to be solid black. I am averaging about 32MPG. Mostly city driving. I got every extra other than NAV and DVD screen system (i dont have many back seat passengers, my main reason for SUV is my big dog and when I move every 4 years i can take more stuff with me). I do plan to do an aftermarket NAV, because I heard toyotas isnt that great.   I am paying alot more than Im used to, but Ive never had the feeling of every time i sit in my car, I absolutely love it. Totally worth every red cent.
#138 of 142 Highlander Hybrid won't start by condor2007 Jul 13, 2009 (8:58 pm)
This is a 2007 model, Limited with all the electronic junk. Car failed to start three time in last 7 months. For some reason, the car does not start. You are stranded with no other recourse but to call a towing service. God forbids that you don't have your whole family in the car in the middle of nowhere. Dealers are not sharing anything about this problem other than give curdory explanations like: maybe the battery was a little bit low, maybe one of the interior lights were left ON, maybe you opened a door other than the driver's door first, etc. In my opinion this is a problem waiting to happen. I am disssappointed by Toyota. Replies to this message: llbonner (Jul 14, 2009 11:01 am) condor2007 (Jul 14, 2009 9:25 pm) wvgasguy (Jul 17, 2009 9:14 am)
#139 of 142 Re: 12 volt Starter Battery issues [toyotax2] by condor2007 Jul 13, 2009 (9:05 pm)
Replying to: toyotax2 (May 05, 2008 9:31 am) I share your pain. I also have a 2007 Highlander Hybrid and it has failed to start three times now in the last 7 months. The dealers keep saying that the battery was a little low. I don't trust this car anymore. I have never had a car this new that just plain will not start and there is nothing you can do except have it towed to the dealer. I think Toyota is sweeping this problem under the rug.

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