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#15 of 38 Re: start at $26,450 [wwest] by steve_ HOST Dec 06, 2008 (6:39 pm)
Replying to: wwest (Dec 06, 2008 5:47 pm) lol ... but...   Comparing my minivan to the 4 cylinder:   Quest (FWD with a V6) Weight 3830 pounds Horsepower: 170 hp Max Horsepower: 4800 rpm Torque: 200 ft-lbs. MPG 15 mpg / 23 mpg   Highlander (FWD with the 4 cylinder) Weight - don't know, but the base FWD V6 weighs 3979 lbs. Horsepower: 187 hp Torque: 186 ft-lbs. at 4,100 rpm MPG 20 /27 (18/24 for the V6)   Shave 200 pounds off the 4 cylinder and it may be as peppy as my minivan, which feels nice and torquey off the line at the stop light. (My real world city MPG is closer to 19 fwiw).
#16 of 38 Puzzled, puzzling... by wwest Feb 05, 2009 (3:21 pm)
Why develop and introduce a new I4 that doesn't include the advantages and FE improvements of DFI. Lexus has been shipping a GS350 V6 with DFI for several years now.   And why market a F/awd Venza with the new I4 but not the HL..??   Weight..?? Replies to this message: ecotrklvr (Feb 10, 2009 2:23 pm)
#17 of 38 Re: Puzzled, puzzling... [wwest] by ecotrklvr Feb 10, 2009 (2:23 pm)
Replying to: wwest (Feb 05, 2009 3:21 pm) I didn't know that Lexus had a DFI engine in the GS. Over 300 HP for 3.5L. Amazing. When I googled "Lexus 3.5L DFI" I found several posts in other sites' forums that complained about the clicking noise that the hi-pressure fuel system makes. Probably wouldn't bother you or me, especially if it gave me 2 or 3 more mpg. But I trust that Toyota is doing the conservative thing by putting this technology into low-volume production now, and we'll see it evolve and expand over time.   Do you have one? Do you notice any extra noise?   As far as the Highlander, it's going to get the 2.7L this year as well. It has the new Dual VVT-i. The upgrade to six-speed auto transmissions will help the off-the-line performance, and keep the revs down on the highway for maximum FE. The Venza also looks to have better aerodynamics as well.   I'm still waiting for Valvematic. That will eliminate the throttling valve and all its part-load losses.
#18 of 38 Any driven the 4 cyl yet? by kevinm Feb 14, 2009 (12:37 pm)
I test drove both the 4cyl and 6cyl in 2005 and did not like the 4cyl performance and noise, ended up buying 2005 6cyl. Very happy with it 4 years later.   Now time to upgrade my 13mpg Trooper and am very interested to hearing if any one has driven the 2009 4 cyl yet? I've seen a couple in the local internet inventories (DC Metro) but have not found any actual reviews yet online. Replies to this message: debbiearn1 (Mar 02, 2009 6:16 pm)
#19 of 38 2009 Toyota Sport Highlander 4x4 V6 Pricing by guapa Feb 26, 2009 (5:23 pm)
I've been searching for a good price of basic 2009 Sport Highlander 4x4 V6. The best I've found is $29600 + $250 documentation fee and + tax. I live in Ohio. Need some input or advice about the price. Replies to this message: petepie (Feb 26, 2009 5:56 pm) debbiearn1 (Mar 09, 2009 6:11 am) tidester (Mar 09, 2009 8:18 am) francooochan (Jul 15, 2009 6:19 pm) and 2 more... steve_ (Feb 26, 2009 8:26 pm)
#20 of 38 Re: 2009 Toyota Sport Highlander 4x4 V6 Pricing [guapa] by petepie Feb 26, 2009 (5:56 pm)
Replying to: guapa (Feb 26, 2009 5:23 pm) I got a 09 Sport 4x4 with leather, sunroof, value package, tow prep, auto liftgate, for about $31,900 (includes freight), plus tax, tags, dealer add on ($100), total out the door in MD was $34200. Replies to this message: debbiearn1 (Mar 09, 2009 6:11 am) tidester (Mar 09, 2009 8:18 am) francooochan (Jul 15, 2009 6:19 pm) jpettibone (Jul 15, 2009 6:26 pm) emt27 (Jul 16, 2009 3:49 pm)
#21 of 38 Re: 2009 Toyota Sport Highlander 4x4 V6 Pricing [guapa] by steve_ HOST Feb 26, 2009 (8:26 pm)
Replying to: guapa (Feb 26, 2009 5:23 pm) Check out the Toyota Highlander Prices Paid and Buying Experience discussion too.
#22 of 38 Re: Any driven the 4 cyl yet? [kevinm] by debbiearn1 Mar 02, 2009 (6:16 pm)
Replying to: kevinm (Feb 14, 2009 12:37 pm) I drove the 4cyl 2009 Highlander and it was a great ride. Quiet ride, good control on the road & good performance. You would never think it was 4 cyl.
#23 of 38 Re: 2009 Toyota Sport Highlander Pricing by debbiearn1 Mar 09, 2009 (6:11 am)
Replying to: petepie (Feb 26, 2009 5:56 pm) Does anyone know what price I might get (OTD) for 2009 4 cylinder base Highlander? Edmunds TMV is 23,589. Replies to this message: tidester (Mar 09, 2009 8:18 am) francooochan (Jul 15, 2009 6:19 pm) jpettibone (Jul 15, 2009 6:26 pm) emt27 (Jul 16, 2009 3:49 pm)
#24 of 38 Re: 2009 Toyota Sport Highlander Pricing [debbiearn1] by tidester HOST Mar 09, 2009 (8:18 am)
Replying to: debbiearn1 (Mar 09, 2009 6:11 am) You should have a look at Toyota Highlander Prices Paid and Buying Experience.   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper

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