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Used 2016 Toyota Highlander XLE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews

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What's Not To Like !!!!

T. Jordan, Hanover, MD, 07/09/2016
Toyota Highlander XLE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

I love my Highlander!!!! It's attractive, quiet, reliable, comfortable. I've had three Highlanders and have kept going back for more!!! The only thing that I don't like are the colors of the new ones. The Silver looks like a tin can silver, and the Pre Dawn Mica is more brown than it appeared online. Other than that there is nothing to complain about.

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Just one Quirk

Tiffin1, Kendallville, IN, 12/16/2016
Toyota Highlander XLE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful

Great SUV, fantastic to drive, insulates you from the road and traffic noise. Just one concerning trait, heard this strange buzzing noise coming from underneath the rear end about 5 hours after it was turned off and parked in the garage. No idea what it was so Googled it; "This is the sound of a fuel evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction" was the answer in several searches. Sure enough it is in the Owner's manual as well. Would have been nice if the dealership would have pointed this out when they were explaining the other features at time of purchase.

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Highlander has read too many of its headlines

gary rainford, Glen Ellyn, IL, 12/25/2016
Toyota Highlander XLE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Overall the Highlander is a solid vehicle that will probably perform well over time & hold its value. However, don't believe the 18-24 fuel rating. I just took it on a 250 mile trip, drove conservatively on the highway & averaged a whopping 17.9 MPG. Also, the electronics are ok, but given this is a 2016 model, the user interface could definitely use some fine tuning.

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Almost 10 years and still lovin' it! - Great SUV

Denise Frey, Candler, NC, 12/09/2016
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Toyota Highlander XLE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

This is a nice ride. I traded in an Avalanche pickup that was deluxe. The Highlander is as comfortable as the Avalanche and has as much interior room. It has a lower ground clearance so off-roading is not possible but the highway ride is smooth! I keep up with all the recommended maintenance and I’ve had no surprises. I've had the Highlander almost 10 years and it's still a joy to drive.

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Once you drive it you'll buy it

Gery B., Kalispell, MT, 05/20/2016
Toyota Highlander XLE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful

Don't trade in if you can sell to a private party. Find an enet sales person who wants to make a sale, and not at $450 or 750 below MSR-deal and be ready to walk away if their feet are in concrete. Search the whole state for your car, it could likely be to your interest and let them know if the price is right you'd make the trip. Test drive before you start seriously looking. Be ready for the finical officer he's got a ton of service and extended contracts and remember you have an option under Toyota's warranty and road service to buy any other extended contracts before their's end.

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