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2003 Toyota Highlander

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TAMMY T.
2003 Toyota Highlander
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10/27/2017
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2003 Toyota Highlander

Super running vehicle! Best vegicle I have ever had!!
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BOB P.
2003 Toyota Highlander
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12/16/2017
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14 year love affair

I have had this Highlander for 14 years and 175K miles. It's getting worn, like me, but is still dependable and performs well. Love it!!
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BRUCE S.
2003 Toyota Highlander
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12/23/2017
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One of the Best vehicles

This is the best vehicles that anyone could purchase. Bought this used with 30000 miles and now at 255911. Once we’ll maintained this will last a long time. This has also been excellent in the snow. Solidly built.
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Paul C.
2003 Toyota Highlander
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01/01/2018
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Great suv

I love it since the day I bought it in 2003. Will be shopping around for a new one probably this year. It has 198,000 miles but I love it. Never has broken down for me which I had to call AAA!!!! It is still going good.
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Doug D.
2003 Toyota Highlander
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01/06/2018
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03 toyo Highlander

We love this car at 200K mileage. Great road ride, easy on gas. Has been very reliable-only 2 fuel relay/pump issues in years. That's all we've had to deal with. NHTSA website says engine bolts strip. Heads, et al. Not for us (crossed fingers).
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DON A and NANCY H.
2003 Toyota Highlander
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03/02/2018
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2003 Toyota Highlander - Best Car we have ever owned

My wife and I purchase cars with everything that we want on them and drive them until they fall apart. Reliability is everything for us. The Highlander is my wife's car and she picked it out new after driving 9 other cars in 2003. I can say without a doubt that this is one of the best cars that we have purchased. This car looks brand new (you would not believe that it has 110 thousand miles) because we have garage kept this car its entire life. I have only had to do three things to the car besides routine maintenance: 1) new rear axle due to wheel rotation sensor, 2) replace rear axle bearings (left & right), and 3) replace suspension bushings (front but I also replaced rear). Other than that, this car has been rock solid.There is NO rust and the motor sounds like it did when we drove it off the lot in 2003. Our next car (if we ever need to replace this Highlander) will be another Highlander.
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ROBERT B.
2003 Toyota Highlander
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08/31/2018
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Toyota Highlander

Reliable and trouble free vehicle. Comfortable with lots of space.... Drove the vehicle from Maryland to California to Vancouver, Canada with ease, comfort and knowing it will not give me any trouble. Happy and Thankful!
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GAIL R.
2003 Toyota Highlander
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09/13/2018
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wonderful vehicle

My 15 year old Highlander is the best car purchase I've ever made. Regular scheduled maintenance has kept this car going without any major issues. Great rear visibility and spacious cargo area. This is a basic, no frills version Highlander and I've been very happy with this car.
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Dan D.
2003 Toyota Highlander
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01/01/2019
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I had a 2001 these are bulletproof

I had a 2001 these are bulletproof when my 2001 frame started to fail frankly because I did not wash the underneath enough I bought a 2003 I had over 235,000 miles on the 2001 with very few problems the 2003 which I bought with 90,000 miles and have since put on 15,000 miles it’s equally bullet proof this time I under coded the frame and take it to the car wash get the four Cylinder it’s a much better engine and six
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KAREN M.
2003 Toyota Highlander
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07/18/2019
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230k and runs like the day I bought it!!

I keep trying to find a reason to replace my highlander, but can't. This has been a terrific vehicle in all sense of the word. Drives like a car but I use it like a truck. Best vehicle I ever owned!!
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Dan D.
2003 Toyota Highlander
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08/31/2019
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My Second Vehicle of the Same Era!

I purchased a four cylinder four wheel drive, one of few made, in 2001. After 239.000 miles I had to give it up. The frame rusted. Not because of defects, because I had not been good about under spray and lived in the North. I search out yet another same era four cylinder, found one with under 100,000 miles and snapped it up. These are bulletproof, not perfect, the climate controls become iffy on on electronic dashes, but very few non maintenance issues. The bodies do not rust. The engines last forever and the transmissions, well never put a dime in either one. Highly recommended, the four cylinder.
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KATHY (AAA) I.
2003 Toyota Highlander
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11/24/2019
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Excellent decision!

Bought the 2003 highlander limited in 2008. Has been an exceptional value for us, has not let us down. Service and parts have mostly been what all cars need: tires, shocks/struts, brakes, exhaust, o2 sensors. Replaced rear axle seals at 166k. Would buy again with no hesitation.
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MARY P.
2003 Toyota Highlander
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03/13/2020
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I love my Highlander

I absolutely love my 2003 Toyota Highlander I take care of it and it takes care of me. This car was my second Toyota and when I need another car, my plan is to purchase another Toyota. I recommend Toyota to anyone wanting a reliable vehicle.
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JOY R.
2003 Toyota Highlander
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03/22/2020
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2003 Highlander

I have had this vehicle since 2005. It was the best purchase i ever made. I do the maintenance when it is due so there have been no surprises. I sometimes think i should buy a new car but decide that this car is serving me quite well.
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DAVID S.
2003 Toyota Highlander
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03/28/2020
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Looks good, performs well.

Another well-made vehicle by Toyota. I recently acquired this vehicle, and so far so good. This vehicle has been highly recommended by my mechanic has been a quality vehicle, which gives me great confidence. I look forward to many years of the expected dependability this vehicle. It’s very comfortable and pleasant to drive.
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LYNETTE W.
2003 Toyota Highlander
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07/09/2020
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Best car I've ever had

We are long time, loyal Toyota owners and love your product, especially this model of Highlander which is one of the earlier crossovers. We hope to keep driving it for years to come. Our only concern is possible difficulty getting real Toyota parts as it continues to age.
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Ted R.
2003 Toyota Highlander
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07/18/2020
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2003 Toyota Highlander

256,00 miles and still going. The best vehicle I’ve ever owned. If I could find another one with low mileage I would buy it immediately it’s starting to show its age, but that is to be expected. Excellent vehicle!!
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SCOOTER B.
2003 Toyota Highlander
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07/31/2020
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17 years and still rolling!

I bought this vehicle for my husband as a surprise with some inheritance money right before he was going to drive cross country solo to see old Navy buds and family on the west coast. 17 years later still rolling and no major repairs.
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WENDY W.
2003 Toyota Highlander
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10/31/2020
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Just keeps going

I bought my car used and have had it for eleven years. I have had only one major repair. At 180,000 miles, I am really happy. The ride is like an Infiniti car. The back floor has no axle bump which is fantastic. Also, the cargo space is larger than an Acura.
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Pamela S.
2003 Toyota Highlander
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01/21/2021
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2003 Toyota highlander

This vehicle should win an award for being maintenance free! ********************************************************************************************************************************************
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