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Love the Car, but prepare for Repairs
Tony, 12/30/2015
2001 Toyota Highlander V6 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
28 of 30 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used in 2010, came with 116,000 miles. I now have put 62,500 miles on the car and now at 178,500. I love the car and I am a second owner. Pros It is very spacious, not too big for an SUV but I've been able to pack quite a number of things in the car. The engine is still pretty strong. I've driven it far distance multiple times and haven't had major issues. Cons As much as I love the car, I'll admit that the cost of repairs and the type of repairs have gotten me. Grant it, I've had to pay quite the number on getting it repaired, I would say most of it was basically 'wear and tear' I am the 2nd owner and most of the original parts lasted well over 110,000 miles so I've been footing the bill. My a/c went out withing 6 months, had to pay $1,200 to repair. Most recently my altenator went bad, along with this other issue (can't remember) but combined that cost me $1,200 and now I'm paying $1,700 to have my 02 sensors (somethign i've read in reviews that go bad (denso brand)), valve cover gaskets, AND fuel injector replaced. On average i've speant maybe $2,000 or so a year on repairs. And I've also had to have my tired changed twice. Conclusion With 178,500 miles on the car and it being 2001, it's probably time i get a new car but I've alreay put so much money in it and have quite the number of new parts in it, but i just don't want to pay monthly for a new car. I will eventually. Godd car and reliable but maybe not worth all the repairs. Most of the cost for repairs they charge high for labor. Always get a carfax or somethign so you're not stuck having to repair alot of parts for a high mileage car
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Best car I have ever owned
gigmom, 09/13/2010
2001 Toyota Highlander V6 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought my Highlander with 67,000 miles on it.. It just turned 216,000 miles. Minor repairs like brakes, O2 sensor, but this car is a BEAST in the snow! I live on a mountain top in New England and it goes through a foot and a half of snow on a dirt road climbing a hill like its nothing!! The original Toyota battery lasted for 169,000 miles. The car rocks! I will drive it until it sighs its last breath then buy another.
Reliable Maintenance Free
2001 Toyota Highland, 02/08/2006
2001 Toyota Highlander 2WD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
This is a very sharp looking excellent riding and so far has been very maintenance free. Just don't forget to change your oil and you're in business. Excellent visibility when driving. This is just a 4 cycl and I find that has been more than sufficient for me. Great get up and go, no one usually beats me at the red lights. Excellent gas mpg for a vehicle that looks like an suv. I have gotten as high as 30 mpg. Usually get from 24 to 27 mpg. Love It. Well I had two or three specks of paint that just seemed to pop off when I 1st got it. Had fixed and everything else excellent.
My views after 19 years owning our Highlander 4WD
Pete C, 06/14/2019
updated 12/20/2021
2001 Toyota Highlander V6 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
We bought our Highlander new in March 2001 (yes18 years ago). It is the V6, full-time 4WD model. We have about 160,000 miles on it. We are the original owners. Other than tires, brake pads, oil, etc. we have had to replace one, count them, ONE oxygen sensor that went bad. Of course this vehicle is old enough that there is no Bluetooth, no backup camera, no driver info screen, but it soldiers on and on and on. We get about 20-21 mpg on the highway. We have taken in on light off-road driving, obviously no rock-hopping. This was the most reliable vehicle we have ever purchased and in July 2019 we purchased a new 2019 Hybrid Limited - Platinum level. We fully expect to obtain the same great performance from our new Highlander as we received with the 2001 model. So far our 2019 Hybrid has most definitely met all of our expectations.
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Stress-Free
DVA, 10/07/2018
2001 Toyota Highlander V6 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought this SUV in January 2001. I've driven it in snow, desert, and now in the Florida heat. I have had 125,500 of stress-free performance, no breakdowns of any sort (of course I had all routine maintenance performed). This highlander just keeps on ticking at 17.5 years old. Great job Toyota.
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