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4.75 out of 5 stars

high on my highlander

Susannah, 07/26/2005
2005 Toyota Highlander Limited Fwd 4dr SUV w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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I really love this car. I got the Limited, with the 3rd row optional seating. It's a peach going up I5 on the Grapevine in LA. It handles great, has great rear and side visibility, unlike some other SUVs. I wish the gas mileage was better though...

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4.88 out of 5 stars

An excellent vehicle

M. Andrews, 11/04/2004
2005 Toyota Highlander Limited Fwd 4dr SUV w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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Have had the vehicle 3 months and driven it 4,000 miles. No problems. Rides and drives much like our Camry. Looked at a Honda Pilot but when comparing them we selected the Highlander even though it was more expensive. Would highly recommend it for those who want a smooth ride and are not interested in off-road driving.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Smooth ride, excellent fuel economy

topcat, 02/08/2005
2005 Toyota Highlander AWD 4dr SUV w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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Toyota made this one right! A luxury car-like ride with the security of AWD. Excellent fuel economy. (almost twice what our 2000 Pathfinder got!) Very quiet interior, unlike most other SUV's.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best SUV on the market

Patrick, 02/19/2005
2005 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD 4dr SUV w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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This car handles very well and is a pleasure to drive. Excellent off road traction, very comfortable interior and a pleasure to drive. Highly recommend this vehicle.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Toyota as usual

J James, 07/25/2005
2005 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD 4dr SUV w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Smooth ride, plently of power, 3rd row seat is almost a waste. Usual Toyota great build quality

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Love my Highlander!

Terri Hurtado, 02/19/2005
2005 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD 4dr SUV w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This is a great car to own, sporty yet dependable..this is my first Toyota! Everyone said I would love owning one and it's true so far!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

It's on the name

Jorge, 03/18/2006
2005 Toyota Highlander Fwd 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful

Feel good when driving and it feels safe also I feel lot better when I know my wife and my little girl are safer when they are driving.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Love it!

aks, 09/22/2004
2005 Toyota Highlander AWD 4dr SUV w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful

Love it!

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2 out of 5 stars

It a complete lemon

"Lemon", 02/06/2005
2005 Toyota Highlander Limited Fwd 4dr SUV w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 4 people found this review helpful

Our Lexus RX300 was stolen from us and we had tofind a reliable vehicle fast. We were planing on getting another Lexus but we were paying off a house. So we got the "cheaper cousin" instead. We test drove it and it was fine. Once we got it, it was horrible. There is no acceleration on thr V6 and it is a bumpy ride. Sound system is horrible. We test drove the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee and we saw it at the dealer and it was very beautiful. We immediatly traded it and it is an awesome vehicle. It feels like a BMX, Lexus, and Land Rover combined into one incredible "Useful Vehicle" The Highlander is horrible and i cant believe Lexus parent Toyota makes such refined vehicles but Toyota is garbage.

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2.13 out of 5 stars

I agree

Roxy101, 07/27/2005
2005 Toyota Highlander Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I agree the seats are very uncomfortable after driving for about 1 hour. I am 5'7 and I feel cramped. When I test droved I felt comfortable. This is not a good car for long trips. I plan to trade this car. I've only had it for 1 month not satisfied. I read the reviews and did not believe about the loud noise with the rear windows down. The noise is terrible. So from now on out I will believe and add car reviews from consumers on this post. I have the 4cyc. gas mileage is better than the Ford explorer I traded but gas mileage is not what promised. I will keep checking and adding and dividing my gas mileage. Can not get good epa I have to run the air. Due to noise with windows down

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