Used 2008 Toyota Highlander Sport 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Best.Vehicle.Ever
Lindy G, Claremont, NH, 06/27/2019
Toyota Highlander Sport 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
29 of 30 people found this review helpful
Bought my 2008 Highlander new in November of 2007. It now has 335,000 miles and has never missed a beat. Oil change every 5000 miles and regular maintenance. Two moderately big repairs (costly mostly because of labor) of around $1000. Not bad for 12 years. I plan to keep it as long as I can and then buy another. By far the best vehicle I have ever owned. Love, love, love it.
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Good Choice
whasp18, Owatonna, MN, 04/01/2012
Toyota Highlander Sport 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
38 of 40 people found this review helpful
After researching a "family" vehicle purchase for over two months, I eventually decided on a used 2008 Toyota Highlander, 7 passenger - FWD V6. I test drove all the 2012 Dodge, Chevy, Ford alternatives. I decided on a used Highlander for the price point & TCO. No buyers remorse currently. On my first long trip I decided to test out MPG's. Half the trip I drove interstate, 75-80 MPH; MPG were between 20-21, I was disappointed. On my return trip I took an alternate route & drove 60-70 MPH; MPG were between 28-29, I was impressed. I chose a FWD in anticipation of better MPG. Power and performance of the V6 engine is great. If you can adjust your driving style, you can get 2012 MPG in a 2008.
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I'm Going to keep it (I Think)
Jim Johnson, Buena Vista, VA, 02/14/2020
updated 08/19/2024
Toyota Highlander Sport 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
This car has done yeoman service without a whimper. Just had excellent service for 80,000 mile point at Haley Toyota in Roanoke VA. Will turn 84 this year and starting to weigh the wisdom of purchasing a new automobile. This one will serve until my driving is no longer a wise thing. Bought brand new in 2008, been smiling ever since. Update: On 13 July, 2022 my loyal 2008 Highlander Sport was given to Haley Toyota as part of the deal on a brand new Toyota Venza XLE Hybrid. Driving the Hybrid home was a 14-year leap in tech difference that will take some getting used to. The infotainment GPS nav system in the Sport gave up the ghost after a battery failure. They said it was supposed to reset after a battery failure but wouldn't reset. $3000 to make things right again, I couldn't see it as worth it on a 14-year-old car even though it had just turned 86K on the odometer. So far, the Venza has been excellent, and my wife is ecstatic about it. All the safety features somewhat reduce the concerns of still driving at our ages. But it has a learning curve we are still working on. The sports did driven GS nav system is now my cell phone which talks to and displays on the Venza's screen Google maps navigation. Times have changed. ow it's Android Auto.
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Great Value - except Tires
B Whitcomb, 10/13/2010
Toyota Highlander Sport 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
Purchased new in 2008, now have 50,000 without any mechanical problems. Could not have better reliability. Performance is outstanding even towing a boat (16 MPG) I have never gotten less than 19 MPG in town and up to 26 MPG on the highway at speeds of 70+ MPH. Original tires very poor replaced at 33,000 with Briggestone, so far so good. OEM tires were worthless day "1" with hydroplaning the rule not the exception. The interior is comfortable and well laid out. My only problem with the vehicle is my own doing. I tow a 4000 LB boat. It tows with great stability at 16 MPG. The problem is getting up the wet boat ramp with FWD. If you tow opt for the AWD
A good used suv
Robert Holcomb, Omaha, NE, 07/30/2019
Toyota Highlander Sport 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
We purchased this vehicle used in 2013, six years ago, when we found out we were having our first child. It has proven to be a solid vehicle. When purchased it had 84,000 miles on it, as of this posting it has 147,000. I think we've put maybe $1,500 into it other than maintenance items (water pump, ignition coils). I didn't give it five stars because the ride and road noise aren't the best, but not horrible. I don't know if I'd purchase it again. On the one hand, it's been a reliable vehicle for us, on the other hand, it's pretty boring.
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