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5 out of 5 stars

'03 Highlander

Palmer2345356, 03/08/2004
2003 Toyota Highlander Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Highlander is okay. Seats feel kind of hard, and sometimes you can hear the engine. Drive is comfortable though, and, it is a Toyota so you know your gas mileage is up there. I would have rather gotten a Jeep Grand Cherokee, or a Chevrolet Tahoe, but this was the way that the majority of the family wanted to go.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best on the road!

Pruguy, 08/23/2003
2003 Toyota Highlander Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Best ride, most comfortable, most reliable SUV on the road. It is true. I will never go back to GM or Ford. And I think it is the best looking SUV on the road. I am a believer. If you test drive one you will be also.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Riding high

ddn_11, 03/06/2003
2003 Toyota Highlander AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Have had the car now for 2 months and it is wonderful to drive. The car is spacious feels airy and comfortable. I had test drove 3 other similar cars and the Highlander went to the top of the list. The engine a V6 is strong and smooth. The AWD is great in the snow. The car's finish is nearly perfect and everything is laid out nicely in the cabin and the controls are easy to use. While some reviews complained about the odd placement of the shifter, I have no complaints. The exterior is growing on me and somewhere between the CRV and the 4Runner. Its a SUV after all and boxy is okay...though the Honda Pilot I thought was too boxy.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

An excellent, well rounded player

LTJ, 03/20/2004
2003 Toyota Highlander Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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You will definetley feel like you are riding in a car or lets say a Camry. There are good space accomodations and I like the hidden bins in the cargo area. The V6 engine is excellent although could use more power but take off is excellent. Provides peppy, and fun power which makes you want to rev it high. The ride is excellent and comfortable. Radio sounds excellent.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Toyota Highlander

chucktown, 01/01/2003
2003 Toyota Highlander AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I purchased the V6 AWD with CQ,DR,FE,PE,PG,TO,UZ options as well as the distributor's installed options:Carpet Mats and Toyoguard Plus Protection for $27,300 including taxes,title and fees.The Highlander gave us the benefit of having more room without having to get a minivan,the safety of the Camry (which this is based),the reliability of Toyota,and the price tag which doesn't break the bank.The ride is smooth even over bumps and RR tracks.The car is solid and sound when slamming doors.It is roomier between the driver and passenger seats than my Dad's 4-Runner,and I would say has just as much room.A really nice ride and a really nice automobile.

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