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4.38 out of 5 stars

Great Ride!

TimBuk2, 11/25/2009
2009 Toyota Highlander Sport 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

After buying my wife a minivan, I needed something bigger than my BMW 335xi for me and the kids. While it's not as fun to drive as a BMW, this is a great vehicle. Surprised at how BIG the interior is of the Highlander. Seats are super comfortable and perfect for fitting car seats in the 2nd row. Does not drive like a truck (like the Honda pilot does). Love the looks and styling and I expect to keep this vehicle for a very long time. I opted for the sport and leather package...the cloth seemed cheap feeling. Grey is a great color - hides the dirt very well.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Product

jimmy, 08/21/2009
2009 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV (2.7L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I love this car. It is like a fine swiss watch. I am averaging 26 MPG with the 4 cylinder. My car has the trailer towing package. This made it a much stronger vehicle. I had to order the vehicle to get the towing package, but it was worth the wait.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Nice but could be better!

Tom, 04/03/2009
2009 Toyota Highlander Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

An accident forced me to trade in my 2006 Highlander Limited for a 2009 Highlander Limited. I love the new, larger chassis (I really needed the extra headroom and legroom). At 5000 mi, my mileage is still a dismal 21 mpg for commuting to work. The car feels great with a comfortable driver's seat and smooth, well controlled, powerful performance. The driver's side rear view mirror is strangely distorted just enough to be annoying. The center rear view mirror is too small and mounted too low. It obstructs forward vision. The back seats are a disappointment. I bought the cargo net and the upper attachments are incorrectly designed for proper installation. Nice but could be better!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Goodbye Trailblazer

South dakota, 12/24/2009
2009 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Tried a GM product after owning imports...big mistake. $2000 in repairs in 1 2/2 years. We needed 7 passenger ability, 5000 lb towing and I think Highlander is the only front wheel dr SUV to offer that combo? Great highway MPG-24-26. Great build quality. Solid, smooth to drive. Easy readable controls.V6 has plenty of power. We purchased the Base model.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

after 1 year, just ok

gene, 02/22/2010
2009 Toyota Highlander Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

mileage as expected. front pass seat needs same controls as driver. seat heat control very cumbersome. Auto climate control generally not comfortable when sunshine, better at night. headliner rattles (!!). Biggest concern that I don't believe the Dealer has dealt properly with is our engine has what sounds like dry piston "clatter" prior to it warming up (Summer and Winter). I have NEVER owned a vehicle with such a sound no matter how cold the engine, yet I have had the dealer check it twice but I am guessing they never took it off the lot. We have been Toyota owners for 24 years. This is the first one we have been dissapointed with.

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