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Used 2008 Toyota Highlander Sport 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

best car ever

josh, Columbus, OH, 07/25/2021
Toyota Highlander Sport 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

this is the best car I ever encountered. It's the most durable and dependable of all time. Ever since I bought it, the only thing I had to change is tire, brake, and oil and filters. No other item need to be replaced.

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5 out of 5 stars

An Awesome SUV!

Daniel K, 08/26/2008
Toyota Highlander Sport 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Well, I really liked our 2005 Highlander, but, this 2008 Highlander is simply awesome - really. The exceptionally smooth and quiet ride, powerful engine, and very good gas mileage for the size of the vehicle is without question class best! A recent 1500 mile road trip was the easiest and most relaxing trip I have ever experienced in over 40 years of driving. The sport package handles well, not too stiff, adding to the driving pleasure. This vehicle is the best looking SUV on the planet, lots of "stares" from other drivers. The cabin is very comfortable, controls properly positioned, adding to the driving experience. Toyota cleverly combined features of a sedan, SUV, and minivan!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

2008 Sport AWD

Max, 11/04/2007
Toyota Highlander Sport 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I have been looking for cars and reading their specs for 8 months. I decided to wait for the 2008 Highlander and the Nissan Rogue. Although I loved the Rogue my husband complained that his knees/legs hit the center console! I needed these things in a car: comfort, good economy for the vehicle size, takes regular unleaded gas, enough instant pickup to get on the freeway, decent warranty. The V-6 offers as much power as did my V-8 Mountaineer. I am averaging 21 mpg so far. The comfort is not the best but better than most short seated cars in this price range.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Incredible Reliability Again

cindy h, 03/18/2010
Toyota Highlander Sport 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

This is my 3rd Toyota, the first Highlander that I have owned. Toyota makes the most reliable vehicles. I've never had an issue mechanical or safety related with any Toyota I've owned..period. This 08 Highlander is not only comfortable but has great flexibility to handle the demands of a family of five with out being huge.

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5 out of 5 stars

Super Vehicle

B Whitcomb, 08/19/2008
Toyota Highlander Sport 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Performed extensive research to find economical vehicle with a 5000 lb towing capability. No competition. Best economy with 5000 lb towing. Excellent economy achieved 24.8 MPG on first 1000 miles round trip to NC mountains, 5000 ft elevation. Exceeded EPA mileage estimates on first tank. Quiet at 60+ stereo super, love auto rear opener. Sport suspension stiffer than base and Limited. I prefer stiffer. Able to select transmission gearing, a plus for towing. Second seats can be moved forward and aft as well as folded flat. Rear auto door is a real plus for convenience.

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