Sturg1647545502 Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 I asked the wife to start looking at SUV's she would be interested in and she came up with the highlander. Any thoughts on the 08 and up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 I know you can get great deals on the 08 RX350's, like I had, and they are really great vehicles when it comes to reliability and intuitive usefulness for a woman with either kids or lots of things to carry. I think they are around the same price as a V6 Highlander from the same year too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 I know you can get great deals on the 08 RX350's, like I had, and they are really great vehicles when it comes to reliability and intuitive usefulness for a woman with either kids or lots of things to carry. I think they are around the same price as a V6 Highlander from the same year too. Beat me to it- Thats the way to go. 08 up is facelift-back up cam/blue tooth standard correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturg1647545502 Posted February 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 I know you can get great deals on the 08 RX350's, like I had, and they are really great vehicles when it comes to reliability and intuitive usefulness for a woman with either kids or lots of things to carry. I think they are around the same price as a V6 Highlander from the same year too. even the AWD versions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn1647545492 Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 My girlfriend has a 13 and loves everything about it but one thing, it doesn't have memory seats. Hers has Nav which she uses all the time and gets about 18-22 mpg. I don't mind driving it but, even with the traction control off you still can't drift it in the snow when you try the computer takes over and stops all the fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRN96WS6 Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Step mom has an 07 and has had no major issues with it, it does well in the snow and the few times I've driven it I haven't minded it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 even the AWD versions? Since I'm in Texas I have no idea lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 I don't mind driving it but, even with the traction control off you still can't drift it in the snow when you try the computer takes over and stops all the fun. My number one complaint. Traction control off does not even seem to do anything. Only way to get it to slide is to get enough speed to do a momentum drift-the TC seems to get confused mid slide, and then cuts power/applies brakes when you already have it back to even keel. ghey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Gump 9 Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 I would go with a '07+ acura mdx. Drive and feel a little better. I test drove the highlander and the sienna back to back and can't tell the different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn1647545492 Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 My number one complaint. Traction control off does not even seem to do anything. Only way to get it to slide is to get enough speed to do a momentum drift-the TC seems to get confused mid slide, and then cuts power/applies brakes when you already have it back to even keel. ghey Yep, not a SUV I would want to drive but, it's great for my GF who never wants to get the SUV out of shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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