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4.8 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars

Better than Expected

newHighlanderOwner, 03/18/2004
2004 Toyota Highlander Limited Fwd 4dr SUV w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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Have had this car for about a month now and I love it. Was driving a Volvo and got sick of the repair bills, so I'm looking forward to Toyota's famous reliability. The ride is exceptional and it handles far better than you would think a 5300 pound vehicle would.

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5 out of 5 stars

Beware of the tires

Craig, 01/04/2005
2004 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD 4dr SUV w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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Having never owned a Toyota we were expecting quality and refinement and the Highlander delivers. It replaced a 97 Volvo wagon and there is no comparision.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

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Alder, 01/04/2005
2004 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD 4dr SUV w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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air leaks around window switches and map pockets, moon roof sw doesn't seem to function as discribed in owners manual. Trouble finding closed position. Steering tilt adjustment could be lower by 1 inch for long legs. Heater coil could be larger.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

A good SUV with a few flaws

Scatterax, 01/22/2005
2004 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD 4dr SUV w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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Had it for 6 months. Previous cars include Accord, Nissan Quest. Good power, comfortable and solid. Handles nicely. Quiet when windows are closed. Performs well in snow/ice. I truly enjoy driving it. Music system is excellent, NAV is very confusing and appears less capable than the Honda Pilot's. Susceptible to easy scratching inside and out. Wind noise is bad, but the low frequency reverberations when the back windows are open or sometimes when the moonroof is open by itself produce intolerable discomfort. A tolerable ride with moonroof or windows open without too much noise requires continuous adjustment of the windows depending on the speed.

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5 out of 5 stars

Nice SUV

newone/larry, 10/24/2003
2004 Toyota Highlander Fwd 4dr SUV w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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Great SUV, new powerful 3.3L engine, smooth riding, lots of standard features, lots of space and drives like a sports car.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

hilux surf

naresh, 12/09/2003
2004 Toyota Highlander Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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it handles like a beaty. bends corners like the breeze. summary........perfect!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

exel

laurie roberts, 03/22/2004
2004 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD 4dr SUV w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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well toyota make very + good vehicles.i had six of them 86/cressads/96landcruis/98cruis/01 rav4/01highlander/now 04 ighlander i love the 04 great suv.the only thing on the 04 the gas burn like a v8.i dont know if the tank hold less gas than the 01 but it burn gas.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

A Good Choice

Anthony, 02/22/2005
2004 Toyota Highlander Fwd 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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I spent 30 years driving domestic cars and recently found myself disappointed with Chrysler. I was in the market for a car-based SUV and chose the Highlander since I know many happy Toyota owners. Can honestly say I have never owned a new vehicle that has been this good from day one. No warranty items in first six months of ownership. The fit and finish is world class and the interior materials are of high quality. I am satisfied thus far with both the engine performance and fuel economy. I do not drive the V6 aggressively and average just over 20 mpg. The Highlander has met my expectations. Am glad I paid a bit more for the Toyota and did not buy a lesser quality product based on incentives

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great First SUV

Great First SUV, 03/14/2005
2004 Toyota Highlander AWD 4dr SUV w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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If your looking for your first SUV, this is your car. The V6 AWD has a very smooth ride. When you first get in the car and look around you will find that their are no blind spots! Which is a plus for a SUV. The standard features are ample, and you really feel like you are getting the most for what you paid for. The third row seat is a nice feature. The only problem I see with that is the very limited leg room and the inability to easily get in and out. All in all, this is a great vehical. Have no regrets and I'm sure you won't either.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great Car

Corhap, 03/23/2004
2004 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD 4dr SUV w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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This is the first SUV I've owned. Great car. Quiet and smooth riding. Handled great this past winter in the snow and ice. Hoping for better gas mileage

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