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2005 Toyota Highlander

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Jim W.
2005 Toyota Highlander
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12/10/2020
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2005 Highlander

Bought new in 2005 currently 123,000 Miles dependable transportation and Modern Auto’s mechanics go the extra miles to keep it running in top shape, service advisors are Great! Best Thing I ever did is entrust my Vehicle to “Modern Auto’s Professionals JW
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Augustine C.
2005 Toyota Highlander
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
06/17/2021
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Toyota fan

Mi ‘05 highlander is practically part of my family. It’s great for hauling people, lumber and garden supplies. My wife and I really love it. I don’t work for my horse, it works for me! I would love to keep it for another 16 years!!
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Eugene M.
2005 Toyota Highlander
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
07/31/2021
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Reliability & satisfaction

Maybe the best car that I have ever owned. It still looks great (no rust) runs great and has fairly high mileage. I can count on this vehicle to not let me down and it hasn't. i will retain it as long as it keeps on as I have no desire to replace it!l
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FREDRIC A.
2005 Toyota Highlander
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
04/25/2022
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Long lasting

The vehicle is 17 years old and still running with only 152500 miles. This vehicle will never attain the mileage of my previous vehicles. Honda CR-V lasted 294000, 17 years. Changing the oil @ no more than 7500 miles or 6 months whichever comes first. And use the brakes sparingly.
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Linda M.
2005 Toyota Highlander
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
08/23/2022
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Perfect Family Car

Purchase this vehicle used while we were still towing a pop-up camper and carrying a carload of stuff (and kids!). Currently have almost 190,000 miles on her, and she still going strong! She no longer pulls a pop-up camper, as those camping days are long behind us, but she now carries his and hers kayaks! Only downside is she’s not an all wheel drive//four-wheel-drive model, so she’s pretty much all over the place in the snow. Looking forward to putting many more miles on her.
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STEWART M.
2005 Toyota Highlander
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09/19/2022
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Exceptional overall value

For the price this is the obvious choice for dependability, performance and good looks. I have the six cylinder and it does have excellent acceleration. I currently get 16 to 17 miles per gallon. Handles very nice.
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LISA E.
2005 Toyota Highlander
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
09/23/2022
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Excellent vehicle

Best damn car I have ever had. And that goes for any new one I ever bought. Bought used already had 199000 and now at 300000 just replaced original radiator and alternator. Couldn’t ask for a better car.
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EM
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Eugene M.
2005 Toyota Highlander
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
10/18/2022
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Best car I ever owned

This car was purchased new 17 years ago and it looks and runs like new today. It is the most reliable car I have ever owned and it is easy to have maintained and kept that way/ I have zero desire for anything newer........great car!
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Yingchao Z.
2005 Toyota Highlander
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
06/23/2023
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excellent car

Highlander 2005 is an excellent and the performance is still like a new one after 250,000+ miles, It is smooth, quiet, and enough power in Pittsburgh area. It is also very reliable and does not have major problems as long as keeping regular maintenance.
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ROCKY S.
2005 Toyota Highlander
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09/27/2015

2005 Toyota Highlander

It was my misfortune to have bought this very good Toyota from Auto Nation Bellevue Ford. Thay refused to fix the broken door keeper drivers side before purchase. Two days after purchase we had a very strong wind storm in Bellevue WA. The drivers side door slammed closed on my left Sciatic leg. This caused me a great deal of pain for more than a week. This cost me $244.00. Additionally Belelvue Ford did nod disclose rthat the fluids had not been changed for more than 50K miles. Also the Valve cover and Intake gaskets need to be replaced. This work will cost me $1210.00+tax
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ROBERT G C.
2005 Toyota Highlander
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
03/04/2016

highlander review

This car has been one of the best that I have owned. It's dependable, holds what I need, and still looks good for a car thats 11 years old.
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PAT A.
2005 Toyota Highlander
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
08/11/2016

2005 Toyota Highlander

Its been an overall great vehicle and I enjoy driving it, so do my children when they visit from CA, CO, and TX. Was pleased to find out the spare tire was already mounted and still good to go when I had a left rear tire blowout a couple of years ago coming back from a Montana trip. A couple of ladies that I take different places also like riding in my car; easy to get in and out of, and they like sitting up a little higher. All in all, I have enjoyed all 80,000 + miles that I've driven. It handles well and I feel safe and secure.
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ROBERT G C.
2005 Toyota Highlander
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
10/15/2019
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The Zip car

It's been a great car, dependable, and cheap to keep. Unfortunately, it's beginning to show the years but still a great car. We'll keep it for anpther year or so, then maybe decide if we should look into a newer model.
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Rosa G.
2005 Toyota Highlander
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
11/08/2019
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Better than past vehicles I've owned

It's a good vehicle but requires maintenance like any old vehicle. Still gets expensive. Would definitely prefer a newer one since I know one thing after another will need replacing. Drives weird in the back though. Sounds & feels like the tires are gonna fall off & not a smooth ride. Rattles like.
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MONIQUE R.
2005 Toyota Highlander
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
04/22/2020
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Reliable

Dependable - just need to be consistent on service and repairs. I am the 2nd owner of this vehicle and bought from my girlfriend who is the original owner. She made sure her car was serviced regularly. This car is truly safe, dependable and reliable.
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Laureen H.
2005 Toyota Highlander
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12/03/2020
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Great SUV

It’s my first SUV will never good back to a car again. Love the cargo space and driving comfort. Feel very safe in it bought for safety and to have a good winter vehicle able to load tons of stuff in it while yard saling!
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Augustine C.
2005 Toyota Highlander
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
02/25/2021
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Augustine

I enjoy the usability of the vehicle. It’s nice to have 4wd when most vehicles are AWD. Unfortunately my transmission failed at 170,000 miles. Still worth doing the repair. I now have 190,000 miles and I’m looking forward to seeing 300,000!
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SCOT L.
2005 Toyota Highlander
Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
12/31/2015

Not What I Expect from Toyota

I'm a loyal Toyota consumer, but I wouldn't buy a Highlander again. While it has been a largely reliable vehicle, some of the problems I have with the car are bothersome enough that I'll look elsewhere for my next car. The big three problems I have are with the brake rotors (clearly a problem with this vehicle -- requiring turning or replacement approximately every 25-30,000 miles), the air conditioner control switches (defective -- requiring very expensive replacement parts that only temporarily solve the problem), and finally, I'm tired of the road noise in the cabin of this car. It's fine for short trips around town, but traveling any distance is stressful.
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