my takes on the 08 Highlander

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ron - 23 Aug 2007 02:23 GMT

I got an 08 Highlander Limited AWD about 1 month and 1600 miles ago
Previous vehicle was a base 02 AWD V-6 'lander w 71000 miles.

I am getting so far, about 17.4 mpg in mostly local driving and last tank
from Ashland, Or to Redding, Ca (at a good 75+) was 24.2

The 02 was usually under 17 in town and I think best I ever got on highway
was just over 22.

So obviously the $ will take years to catch up.

But

The new one is much quieter, roomier, more comfortable and man the 3.5 is
one hell of a power plant. Our 05 Avalon also has same motor.

So far, other than cooled seats like the Avalon and the LED turnsignals on
the mirrors, its a good rig - steering (electric) is a bit quick but might
be the Toyo "open Country A20's" can't find a thing out about them.

Ron in Ca

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EdV - 23 Aug 2007 02:44 GMT

Is the removable middle seat on the 2nd row really that easy to do?
woah you're getting better MPG than the EPA estimates of 17 city 23
hwy. I have to say the exterior style is a lot more aggressive than
its predecessor.

> I got an 08 Highlander Limited AWD about 1 month and 1600 miles ago
> Previous vehicle was a base 02 AWD V-6 'lander w 71000 miles.
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> Ron in Ca

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ron - 24 Aug 2007 03:29 GMT

yep Ed, middle seat is easy, I've got the seat in with 2nd row seat "stowed"
in console. Mileage is a surprise to me too.

I've never had the third row up yet because there is just two of us but its
electric as far as I know.

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