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5 out of 5 stars

Used 2002s Are Awesome!!

mechanicsrule923, 02/13/2009
2002 Toyota Highlander 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I currently own two 2002 models - one with 110,000 miles, the other with 170,000. And they're still perfect! Toyota did it right with these models. The interior is still modern by today's standards. And the 3.0L V6 is a beast! It runs so smoothly and quietly; and yet it is extremely powerful and responsive. We've never had a problem - no leaks, no noises, no dysfunctions. I've replaced typical parts: tires, air filters, oil, bulbs, etc. and it runs like new! The parts are easy to find and cheap, too! My other cars are at least $60,000 each; but the $14,000 I spent on each of these Highlanders was much better spent! If you find one, buy it!

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5 out of 5 stars

So Proud I Picked The Real Winner

NationwideDriver, 07/07/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I'm recently retired at a fairly young age with a goal of trying to see most all areas of our wonderful country. I had the luxury of evaluating and personally test driving 27 vehicles I felt had potential to be the best. The Highlander was chosen. Son of a gun, turns out I made a perfect choice! She's wonderful! She's spectacularly satisfying. A quality and truly reliable trooper, as well proven after many miles of often very challenging driving conditions.

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4 out of 5 stars

Sold

Cody Beilman, 03/08/2017
updated 03/08/2018
2002 Toyota Highlander AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Nice little car. I was pleasantly surprised that it had as much pep as it did. Great off road and in snowy conditions. Smooth ride, ok MPG. Sold it, lost a lot of value in 5 yrars.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

A great Utility vehicle

amukunda, 04/02/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

A really good blend of truck, car and minivan. Best suited for on-road use as a family hauler.

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3.13 out of 5 stars

Very Overrated

ggilliom, 01/07/2003
2002 Toyota Highlander 2WD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

We've owned a Highlander for about a year and a half, and overall, I'm disappointed. I hate the soft steering - it's hard to drive straight at highway speeds. And it's not very quiet at high speeds. If you put down *any* window, you get the vibration/roar people talk about. The seats are unsupportive, and the seat bottoms are very short. I'm 6-feet tall, and my back aches after driving for more than an hour. Nearly as bad as my wife's old RAV-4. The stock stereo is TERRIBLE. The back tonneau cover is heavy and badly designed -- must be handled *very* carefully to avoid bumping/scratching the interior or cargo. Lousy dealer, too.

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