Used 2008 Toyota Highlander Consumer Reviews
Used Highlander for sale
Traded X3 for Highlander
DJ, 07/19/2008
2008 Toyota Highlander Sport 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Traded a 2005 BMW X3 for 2008 Highlander sport. BMW just don't offer value for the money anymore on the new X3. Family really likes the Toyota. Softer drive but much more comfortable on Quebec bumpy road. Braking is good and strong with some front dive. Plenty of room for family of 4 with dog. Kids love the captain seat in 2nd row.
Tough to get excited
Something is missing, 04/27/2008
2008 Toyota Highlander Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
When going up small hills the transmission will not shift up and jerks when it does shift. When the engine is under some pressure it sounds very strained. Acceleration is margional. I came from a Murano. The Murano had more power and was more fun to drive. The navigation is pretty good. Not unhappy with the purchase but can not get excited about getting in the truck everyday.
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Great All-Purpose SUV
Frank, 07/27/2008
2008 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've had my Highlander only a week but can tell already I'm going to love it. Interior appointments and ergonomics are superb. Transmission is smooth however the downshifting at around 40MPH is a little noticeable. Braking fine. This car is quiet, by far the quietest SUV I tested. Ride is outstanding. Note this is not a sports car however. Seats are very comfortable. This is going to be fabulous family trip car. Can't wait for our first big trip. I wanted this car be be everything and it is: the comfy ride of a sedan, cargo space of a van, and style. Toyota has done it again. On my first gas up I got 22.5 MPG in mixed driving. Not bad. Great car - what I have always wanted!
Almost a good car
Last Chance, 02/23/2010
2008 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
At 1000 miles the engine developed a cold engine knock that Toyota would not fix. They said it was the new piston design, and not a problem. When I unplugged my GPS from the console power outlet the entire console top came off with the plug. Very cheaply made. I don't drive it very much anymore because I hate the cold engine knock, and I'm afraid of what else they might have compromised when they designed and produced this vehicle.
Great SUV with so so fuel economy
City Hunter, 03/20/2008
2008 Toyota Highlander Sport 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my first toyota SUV, traded in my older Camry. A smooth and powerful V6 engine, quiet and comfortable ride, nice interior layout and romminess. excellent build quality. But strong engine vibration when cold start, eventually will gone after engine warm up. need to bring back to dealer to check up. Steering and handling are secure but not sound. Fuel economy only so so, I'm conservative drive and try to lite on gas. I only get around 15 mpg mix driving. Rear door hatch is heavy to open and close. Overall is a very nice SUV with some negative.