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Used 2005 Toyota Highlander Fwd 4dr SUV w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.88 out of 5 stars

Fun to drive

Gus Sonmezler, 06/26/2005
Toyota Highlander Fwd 4dr SUV w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Since I bought this suv I only made 5000 miles but test drove few of them. If you like little performance, stay with 6 cylinder model although surprisingly 4 cyclinder performed o.k. but 6 has a great accelaration. On the highway I averaged 24-26 mpg and city is about 19-20 mpg, for V6 this numbers are not bad. Ride quality, suspensions and road noise is much better than 4Runner. I recommend this car if you mostly drive in city or on the highway. Dirt roads and offroad is for 4Runner.

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1.75 out of 5 stars

Highlander Bad

DK, 07/29/2010
Toyota Highlander Fwd 4dr SUV w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 18 people found this review helpful

I bought this car based on Consumer Reports ratings. So far, the temp thermostat had to be replaced, I also had a wheel bearing replaced, and now I am told that a sequential humming is probably the differential - very costly. The car is herky-jerky and the interior leather looks more like vinyl. This is my last Toyota. DK

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4.38 out of 5 stars

A surprise

sandrag, 10/03/2004
Toyota Highlander Fwd 4dr SUV w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I was reluctant to give up my 6 yr. old Honda Accord 4 cyl which I loved. I'm surprised how much I enjoy driving this, sitting up high. I am getting surprisingly good gas mileage (22- 24comb.) I think my husband likes it better than me. It has tremendous power and quick handling. I don't know how much the Lexus costs, but I'm pretty sure it was more than a few thousand more. And insurance was cheaper than a new Honda would have been. Good choice!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Perfect for the Understated Person

Citygirl, 12/02/2004
Toyota Highlander Fwd 4dr SUV w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I really like my new Highlander. So far it has not given me any problems. It has the quality and comfort I have come to expect from Toyota (I've owned two Camrys). The best thing about the car is that I feel like it looks like my lifestyle and personality with lots of class and not too trendy. It doesn't scream "I have money" or "I need a status symbol to feel good" which suits me and my bank account just fine. Great value.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Enjoyable to drive, good price

Greg, 12/28/2004
Toyota Highlander Fwd 4dr SUV w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

After looking at several vehicles, and test driving them, we felt this was the most vehicle for our money. The closest one we considered was the Saturn Vue. After driving the Highlander though there was really no comparison. The Vue was junk! Like the first review stated, a baby seat in the center of the second row is very difficult to get in tight! Does not fit well!

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