Used 2005 Toyota Highlander Fwd 4dr SUV w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
finally own a real car
Have only had vehicle 2 months but it has been great. Handling is excellent and, it's great to know I'm driving what other evaluators consider the best mid-size SUV on the road. It rides as well or better than any car I've ever owned. I wish the engineers had lowered the gear lever a bit to afford clearer access to radio controls; and the sun roof should have a buzzer to alert the driver that it's still open when leaving the vehicle. The cargo area is ample and the seats very comfortable. I have friends who also own this vehicle and they are very pleased as well.
Enjoyable to drive, good price
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!
- BaseMSRP: $4,60065 mi away
- V6 4dr SUV w/3rd RowMSRP: $7,995103 mi away
- BaseMSRP: $6,900109 mi away
Luv It, Luv It, Luv It
This vehicle has been the best purchase in my 25 years of buying vehicles. Only 2 little things have gone wrong, the power window mechanism and the door gasket, and the dealer has bent over backwards to fix them. The vehicle gets good gas mileage for it's size, it's comfortable on a long trip and has a roomy interior. Toyota does it right!
Not So Great
This Highlander I bough in June of 2005. Until the middle of july, this car was great. Then, a few things went wrong which the toyota dealer said it was an "abnormal configuration". I will tell you what went wrong. The disc brakes failed at a stop light and I slid into the car infront of me. The air bags deployed and I didn't get hurt. Then once i got it fixed, the antenna fell off. This vehicle after that was preaty good. The interior design is preaty boring and could use some spicing up. Very comfortable and fun to drive. Having a Chevy Venture before this, and having a accident in it before I got rid of it, the highlander looks much and is much better. It is also VERY comfortable.
I love my Highlander
This is my second Highlander. My first one I have passed to my daughter so she has a reliable car. Did not have any trouble with the first one, and my present one is even better. Just a little disappointed that the gas mileage is not as good. Yes, I have a 6 cyl this time, and most of my driving is city driving. Maybe it will be better on the highway.