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Simply Irresistable!
toyota girl, 08/29/2010
2002 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is a wonderful car. I bought mine brand new and I now have 79,000 miles on it. It has never needed anything other than a new battery and one new set of tires. I changed my tires to Toyo as I think they handle better. I treat my cars good and have the oil changed every 3,000 miles. It looks great, but better yet it runs great. That's the thing about Toyota's. They just run. I hate cars that break down constantly on the side of the road, and it's never even a consideration with this car. I expect to have some expense around 90,000. Timing chain and anything else it needs. I did have the front brakes done recently. Buy this car! You won't regret it.
160,000 miles - still going strong
Alan, 12/18/2007
2002 Toyota Highlander AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Our 2002 has 160,000 miles on it and has been a very reliable vehicle. I do all of my own routine maintenence work, and filers, plugs, etc., are easily accessible. The engine and auto trans still run like brand new - does not use any oil between changes, has never needed any internal engine or trans work - and never had any problems with any major components. We live on a rough gravel road, and the suspension was starting to feel a bit lose at 150,000 miles - I installed new struts, link rods, ball joints, bushings, etc. and it is back to feeling very "tight". The Idle Control Valve became dirty and caused stalling problems, but once I cleaned it problem went away.
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One year latter
Paul DeBoni, 09/06/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Typical Toyota product. You can spend thousands more and not get better fit, finish and dependability. The only reason it wasn't rated any higher is that it is still an SUV and can't compare in shear joy of driving with a sport sedan or sports car. For an SUV it comes as close as any I've dirven. Handles as if it were much smaller and lighter. The only preceived weakness is in numb steering feed back, and the crapy tires that come with it.
Solid vehicle
Jim, 10/24/2010
2002 Toyota Highlander 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
My Highlander has been driven mostly around town, with at least one long drive (1,000+ miles) each year. Other than oil changes and normal recommended maintenance, I have not spent a dime (new tires at 39K miles).
Oops! It's missing a few things
avaddict, 05/16/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander Limited 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Missing things taken for granted in top trim lines;Auto dim rear view mirror; compass;more features/info on travel computer;tonneau cover vibrates with sun roof open;at price, better tires. Still trying to figure out cruise control;O/D lock-out button engaged accidently;Delivered with drift-left (tire pressure).That's it after 2 mo. GOOD STUFF:Great fit & finish inside/out;excelent paint;Front seats (leather)very comfortable,good adjustment range; very happy with premium radio/cd system.Good gas mileage 21-22 city,31 hwy.Don't need a Town&Country mini-van anymore but like the seating height & car-like drive,'some'extra room for vacationing? This vehicle is just right.