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Used 2005 Toyota Highlander Consumer Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars

Comfortable and reliable

Dean, 01/16/2005
2005 Toyota Highlander AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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My 2004 model is 4 cyl. but perfectly adequate for driving in the hilly country we live in and good in the snow. It is very comfortable with solid construction that feels much less tinny than our (previous) Honda CRV and more comfortable and quieter than our Subarus. It is easy to drive, handles well, has decent gas mileage for an SUV. We have had it almost a year and have about 10,000 miles on it and have had no problems at all, also unlike the Honda which had a series of small problems and malfunctions (like key chimes which were fixed over and over again). We would rate it a perfect 10 except for one thing: the body seems pretty easily dented and scratched.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

good vehicle

S bush, 07/25/2005
2005 Toyota Highlander Limited Fwd 4dr SUV w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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had a problem with drivers armrest upon delivery, also had rubber around door come loose within 1st tank of gas. Drives well with full load of passengers.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

highlander '05

Paul Compratt, 01/18/2005
2005 Toyota Highlander AWD 4dr SUV w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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Just got back from Lake Tahoe and one of the heaviest snowfalls in decades. The vehicle handled like a dream never slipping on the packed snow and icy pavement.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

High on my Highlander

Dave C, 01/24/2005
2005 Toyota Highlander AWD 4dr SUV w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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I bought my 2005 Toyota Highlander Limited about 6 weeks ago. FOr the first week the only word I used to describe it was "smooth". Now that I've gotten used to that I also am pretty happy with the 22 MPG I'm getting overall, the comfort of the leather seats and the easy-to-use instrumentation. The automatic climate control is nice too. I live in Vermont and was concerned about the basic tires but so far the electronic control systems have kept the wheels from spinning. But it still slides on ice just like any other car. I had a Ford Explorer before and got 200,000 miles out of it but the resale value of the Toyotas made me switch. The Highlander Limited fits me like a glove!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

great suv

Susie , 04/09/2005
2005 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD 4dr SUV w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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Best automobile I've ever owned, rides & handles like a car, not a suv truck. Handles really well in the snow.

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