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Used 2002 Toyota Highlander 2WD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews

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3.63 out of 5 stars

2002 Highlander

Highlander02, 07/28/2006
Toyota Highlander 2WD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

This is my 3rd and last Toyota as the reliability has been just plain awful. I've had constant interior rattles and now my instrument cluster is dead, as are two air to fuel sensors. I'm only 2k out of warranty and the dealer along with Toyota said 'Too Bad', even though it's always been dealer serviced. Having a $1200 repair at just over 3 years of age while being just 2k out of warranty is unacceptable. Who ever heard of an instrument cluster dying at just 3 years of age!

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5 out of 5 stars

This IS the one!

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

We Test drove all the Mid-Size SUVs and drove the Highlander last because the Toyota dealer never had any in stock. As soon as I closed the door for the test drive, I knew this was the one. This car/suv is so well built! 4- cylinder is enough if you don't tow.

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5 out of 5 stars

Brand New Family Buys the Highlander

Houston Boy, 07/15/2002
Toyota Highlander 2WD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Test drove both the 4-cylinder and the V6. Would have liked the V6, but living in Houston (read: FLAT) made the 4-cyl a nice choice, especially with the gas mileage and the $1500 price difference. Also, the 4-cyl is bigger and has more power than you might expect. So far the Highlander has been perfect for our new family of three. VERY roomy, VERY quiet, and VERY comfortable. Haven't had the wind problems that others have mentioned, but its not overly windy down on the Gulf Coast. Even with the carseat in the back row, there is ample space for 2 more adults, plus our 90# Labrador in the cargo area (my advice: buy the cargo mat for the back!).

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5 out of 5 stars

Love My Toyota

Rick, 04/11/2010
Toyota Highlander 2WD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I bought this with 15,000 miles on it and it has 116,000 on it now and never had any problems with it, I guess its time to change the plugs other than that, I will be looking for a newer one soon and getting a nice resale on this one.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Love this vehicle

PerspectiveMan, 03/23/2002
Toyota Highlander 2WD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

We went to the Toyota dealership to test the legroom in the Tundra. Not only did my son not fit in the backseat, I did not fit well in the front seat. Well, long story short, we started to leave when my wife saw the Highlander at a price we liked. It turned out to be one of those "one and only" that dealers advertise, then sell the day before the ad comes out. Only -5- weeks old, but it has been a great vehicle. Quiet, roomy, and so far very economical. Was initially hesitant on the 4cyl but really have no complaints. Hard to call it an SUV, I think of it more as a tall station wagon.

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