2005 Toyota Highlander - This is a very durable car.
My Highlander was passed down to me from my mother. She owned the car since 2005 and recently sold it to me this year. Even though she was the one that owned it, I was a frequent passenger in it before I bought it. It is one of the most durable cars that we have ever owned. The spacious inside provides a comfortable fit for our family and has held up with wear and tear. The car now has over 190,000 miles on it and has taken us everywhere we have ever wanted to go without any let downs. The smooth ride that it provides makes for a good vacation car. There has not been a need for any electronic, motor, or transmission repairs either which is a big plus. The sunroof on the Highlander is also one of my favorite things about this car. You can have the radio blasting with the sunroof open, a... (more)
My Highlander was passed down to me from my mother. She owned the car since 2005 and recently sold it to me this year. Even though she was the one that owned it, I was a frequent passenger in it before I bought it. It is one of the most durable cars that we have ever owned. The spacious inside provides a comfortable fit for our family and has held up with wear and tear. The car now has over 190,000 miles on it and has taken us everywhere we have ever wanted to go without any let downs. The smooth ride that it provides makes for a good vacation car. There has not been a need for any electronic, motor, or transmission repairs either which is a big plus. The sunroof on the Highlander is also one of my favorite things about this car. You can have the radio blasting with the sunroof open, and it makes you forget all of your worries. Basically, all that this car needs to not let you down are routine oil changes and full tank of gasoline. To top it all off, the car has a very sporty look.
A memorable story that I have in this vehicle dates back to the year of 2009, which is my graduation year. My mother and I were running late to my graduation dinner, so she told me to take the Highlander, and she would ride with my aunt in a different vehicle so that they could do their errands and meet me at the restaurant. So I get into the car with a coffee cup in my hand; and sure enough, ... (more)
A memorable story that I have in this vehicle dates back to the year of 2009, which is my graduation year. My mother and I were running late to my graduation dinner, so she told me to take the Highlander, and she would ride with my aunt in a different vehicle so that they could do their errands and meet me at the restaurant. So I get into the car with a coffee cup in my hand; and sure enough, my coffee spills all over the light grey seats. When my mother arrived at the restaurant, I was in tears and apologized for the mess; and to my surprise, she busted out laughing. She told me, "Don't cry over spilled milk. Well, coffee in this case." She hugged me and told me that we just made a memory and that a quick detail would having looking back brand new. It may seem like a little and silly memory, but it was one that my mother and I share in the "Yota." She taught me to make memories and not to cry over spilled coffee.
One of the top positive things about this vehicle is that it is one of the most reliable cars that I have ever owned. It is also a very comfortable ride which is helpful since I travel a lot and put a lot of miles on it. The space inside of the vehicle is also convenient. I would recommend this vehicle to anyone that I know. I love that there is a car charging outlet so that I can be able to charge my phone on long trips. I can also use the car outlet to have a navigational system plugged in. I love the color of the vehicle. The Toyota Highlander has power windows, and I think it is safe t... (more)
One of the top positive things about this vehicle is that it is one of the most reliable cars that I have ever owned. It is also a very comfortable ride which is helpful since I travel a lot and put a lot of miles on it. The space inside of the vehicle is also convenient. I would recommend this vehicle to anyone that I know. I love that there is a car charging outlet so that I can be able to charge my phone on long trips. I can also use the car outlet to have a navigational system plugged in. I love the color of the vehicle. The Toyota Highlander has power windows, and I think it is safe to say that everyone loves the convenience of power windows. The heat and air conditioner works well. It is decent on gas to be an SUV. The seats are powered just like the windows, and you can adjust them to meet your driving needs. The vehicle is easy to get in and out of. The hatchback is convenient. We used the hatchback a many of weekends for easy access to the back of the car so I could throw my sports bag in the back without taking up a lot of room.
The cons that I would have regarding this vehicle is that it does not have any "extras." There is not a navigation system in it nor is there a decent radio. The sunroof has always been hard to close once opened as well. Even when it was fresh off of the lot, the sunroof would have to be perfectly positioned so that rain could not leak in to the interior. It should be made easier for the consumer to operate. The paint on the hood has chipped off. The car has a lot of miles on it and that is a bit stressful even though there has not been any engine failure yet. I do not like that the passeng... (more)
The cons that I would have regarding this vehicle is that it does not have any "extras." There is not a navigation system in it nor is there a decent radio. The sunroof has always been hard to close once opened as well. Even when it was fresh off of the lot, the sunroof would have to be perfectly positioned so that rain could not leak in to the interior. It should be made easier for the consumer to operate. The paint on the hood has chipped off. The car has a lot of miles on it and that is a bit stressful even though there has not been any engine failure yet. I do not like that the passengers in the back of the vehicle do not have vents nor do they have a way to control the heat or air in the backseat so it can get very hot in the summer and very cold in the winter. It would also be nice if the SUV had four-wheeled drive or all-wheeled drive so that it would be a safer ride in rough terrain such as snow or mud. The only other con that I think I can say about this vehicle is that I wish that the car had leather seats. That would be an interior change that I would like.
2005 Toyota Highlander - The perfect SUV for around town and travel
I purchased my Highlander used four years ago, and it had 75k miles on it. Now, I am about to roll over to 200k miles. Not only is this a daily commuter for me, but we have taken several family trips in it. When I was searching for a vehicle for my family, leg room was a very important consideration. I am 5'10" with very long legs, and I cannot stand it when people's knees and feet hit me in the back. So, I was sold on the Highlander when I could put the driver's seat at my perfect driving setting, and then sat in the back seat and my knees did not push into the back of the seat. The third row does not have enough room for anyone above 5' tall, but we have hardly ever used it. But having the third row there has saved us in a pinch when we needed to fit more people in the vehicle... (more)
I purchased my Highlander used four years ago, and it had 75k miles on it. Now, I am about to roll over to 200k miles. Not only is this a daily commuter for me, but we have taken several family trips in it. When I was searching for a vehicle for my family, leg room was a very important consideration. I am 5'10" with very long legs, and I cannot stand it when people's knees and feet hit me in the back. So, I was sold on the Highlander when I could put the driver's seat at my perfect driving setting, and then sat in the back seat and my knees did not push into the back of the seat. The third row does not have enough room for anyone above 5' tall, but we have hardly ever used it. But having the third row there has saved us in a pinch when we needed to fit more people in the vehicle. In the four years that I have owned this vehicle, I have only had to have one O2 sensor replaced, two serpentine belts, and I had the timing belt replaced at the factory recommended millage. Currently, it needs a new catalytic converter, but that is to be expected at 200k miles. There is a weird glitch with Toyotas where the A/C light will blink, and you have to remove the temperature knob to tighten a nut down in order for the A/C to work properly. The seatbelts are not long enough for heavier people. Plus, the front passenger seatbelt will go into a lock mode if it is extended all the way; which requires the passenger to unclick their seatbelt to let it retract all the way before they can have some slack in the seatbelt. I understand this is a safety feature for car seats, but it seem unnecessary for the front passenger in a three-row vehicle. The glove compartment and center console have plenty of room to put things, plus there is a little bonus catchall next to the driver's side window for putting change. Not only does the third row fold flat, but the second row does too to allow for carrying big, bulky items. The tires on this vehicle are not excessively large, so replacement tires do not cost an arm and a leg. While the actual headlight bulbs are easy enough to replace, the indicator lights require you to either dismantle parts of the car, or find someone with super tiny hands to get in there to replace the bulb. My specific model comes with a power port under the radio, and another under the center console (but there is not one in the back hatch). This comes in handy when we need to have the DVD player running in the second row.
Plugging my phone into the radio system (via a tape adapter) and turning on Pandora. Then my children (ages 3 and 15) will sing at the top of our lungs.
Plugging my phone into the radio system (via a tape adapter) and turning on Pandora. Then my children (ages 3 and 15) will sing at the top of our lungs.
Plenty of leg room for the front two rows. Middle row folds flat. Plenty of storage space. Plenty of device charging options.
Plenty of leg room for the front two rows. Middle row folds flat. Plenty of storage space. Plenty of device charging options.
Hard to change indicator bulbs. Short seatbelts. Not enough room in the third row.
Hard to change indicator bulbs. Short seatbelts. Not enough room in the third row.
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