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I had the bad one
hong wang, 09/30/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
At the begining, I was really happy with the SUV. And two weeks later, I noticed my garage floor had fluids.Went to the dealer and they found out the transmission fluid was leaking and replaced seal. A few months later, I drove the car with sun roof little open and it was raining. A few hours later, water started dripping from inside right above both driver and passanger windows. Dealer found out the drainage pipe was broken inside of the car. I also installed the hood protector. If I drive the car over 45mph, the wind noise is so high that it hurts your ear. Finally I have to use tape to seal the gap between the protector and the hood.
Great car, not truck
jpark, 02/21/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Test drove the HL V-6 and was very impressed with its car-like features. The V-6 was strong and spunky. Good acceleration and smooth transition. Seats were comfortable and headroom was luxurious. Its eccentric interior design was great. It is unique and unlike any other car that I've seen.
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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.
Roomy, reliable, ponderous gas-hog
AZDave, 09/15/2007
2002 Toyota Highlander 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
After five years and 27,000 miles, I have mixed feelings about our 2002 Highlander. Like all Toyotas it has been super-reliable, and maintenance has cost less than $600 including one pair of tires. However, even with the V6 engine this vehicle is fairly sluggish and gets about 16-17 mpg around town and 20-22 mpg on the highway. Handling is secure but feels ponderous. There is a bewildering array of levers protruding from the steering column. The storage compartment between the two front seats is horrible: narrow and deep, with a two-part cover that jams easily. The seats are only semi-comfortable on long trips. OK if you need an SUV, I guess, but nothing to get excited about.
Don't buy for Stereo
PGIL, 08/08/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Vehicle runs good, but engine noise heard through speakers. Toyota not standing behind audio system. Says good as it gets. $35,000+ auto with upgraded stereo has engine interference? This problem went away in the 80's, now its back? Won't buy another Toyota, based on their unwillingness to stand behind vehicle.