Love our new Highlander!
I just found this site and am excited to be a part of it. Just bought a new Bluestone LTD Highlander for my wife with all the options - including the navigation system, remote starter/security system, and negotiated the 6 year warranty as a throw-in as well. I sadly agreed to trade in our 99' 4Runner, but have pretty much gotten over it this first week of driving the Highlander.
We drove the Acura, the Volvo XC90, the BMW X5, and the Lexus RX 300 and 330.
I think for the price, the Highlander was best equipped, largest sized in terms of rear cargo storage, and most comfortable. There's plenty of room and that third row seating (not that we'd use it much) is a nice option in a pinch.
I need to get another degree to best utilize the nav system, but in our limited use already, it's a great option. Everything seems to visually run through it including the radio, cd changer, etc... Pretty cool!
The only thing I'd like is that I wish the wheels were larger, wider, etc... I was spoiled with my huge 4Runner wheels and would love to have the 275/60-17 wheels as opposed to the 225/65-17 wheels on the Highlander.
Overall it's an extremely smooth and quiet ride! This is my 4th Toyota, so I expect once again to be spoiled by the lack of issues these cars have.
Greg
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