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Test Drive: 2016 Toyota Highlander Limited V6 AWD
« on: October 28, 2016, 09:46:53 am »
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Re: Test Drive: 2016 Toyota Highlander Limited V6 AWD
« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2016, 10:15:02 am »


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Re: Test Drive: 2016 Toyota Highlander Limited V6 AWD
« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2016, 10:34:34 am »
i like these and i see tons of them around here so they are moving them.
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Re: Test Drive: 2016 Toyota Highlander Limited V6 AWD
« Reply #3 on: October 28, 2016, 11:44:01 am »
Quote from: Sir Osis of Liver on October 28, 2016, 10:15:02 am


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I agree....but judging by the amount I see running around, people like boring.
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Re: Test Drive: 2016 Toyota Highlander Limited V6 AWD
« Reply #4 on: October 28, 2016, 11:56:02 am »
Toyota didn't design and build the Highlander to compete with the Miata or Cayman or whatever.  This thing is about selling high-margin SUVs by the boat-loads, and it works.  People love them.  They're everywhere.  95% of people see cars as appliances and they want something well made, reliable, and comfortable.

My own Highlander is probably the most boring vehicle I've ever owned.  And because of that, it's awesome! It does what it was designed to do, and very, very well.

The only thing I don't like about the newest HL is the change away from full time AWD.
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Re: Test Drive: 2016 Toyota Highlander Limited V6 AWD
« Reply #5 on: October 28, 2016, 12:09:44 pm »
Quote from: johngenx on October 28, 2016, 11:56:02 am
Toyota didn't design and build the Highlander to compete with the Miata or Cayman or whatever.  This thing is about selling high-margin SUVs by the boat-loads, and it works.  People love them.  They're everywhere.  95% of people see cars as appliances and they want something well made, reliable, and comfortable.

My own Highlander is probably the most boring vehicle I've ever owned.  And because of that, it's awesome! It does what it was designed to do, and very, very well.

The only thing I don't like about the newest HL is the change away from full time AWD.

I don't disagree but jeeez......... :sleep: :sleep: :sleep: :sleep: :sleep:
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Re: Test Drive: 2016 Toyota Highlander Limited V6 AWD
« Reply #6 on: October 28, 2016, 12:11:10 pm »
The .gif was as much to do with the general vibe of the article as the Highlander itself.

The Highlander does pretty much everything well, and nothing poorly.
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Re: Test Drive: 2016 Toyota Highlander Limited V6 AWD
« Reply #7 on: October 28, 2016, 12:48:47 pm »
HL  is way more  comfortable to drive than the  Koreans SUVs
Almost bought a 2014 back in April , but the numbers did not work for me
Now if I could that Ram 1500 lease I would run , maybe roll to the dealer  :rofl2:
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Re: Test Drive: 2016 Toyota Highlander Limited V6 AWD
« Reply #8 on: October 28, 2016, 02:16:31 pm »
Boring vehicle + autos forum members = endless rants and comparisons about the most mundane characteristics, and thread derailments.  Perfect!  ;D

Bookmarked...... :popcorn:
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Re: Test Drive: 2016 Toyota Highlander Limited V6 AWD
« Reply #9 on: October 28, 2016, 02:44:43 pm »
There are two engine choices (three if you count the hybrid), a 3.6L V6 and the 2.7L four-cylinder also found in the RAV4

 ??? ::) :P
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Re: Test Drive: 2016 Toyota Highlander Limited V6 AWD
« Reply #10 on: October 28, 2016, 03:00:31 pm »
Why wouldn't you count the hybrid?  ???
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Re: Test Drive: 2016 Toyota Highlander Limited V6 AWD
« Reply #11 on: October 28, 2016, 03:06:40 pm »
I thought they dropped the four.  I might be wrong.  I haven't looked.  Like Trump - "I hear things..."

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Re: Test Drive: 2016 Toyota Highlander Limited V6 AWD
« Reply #12 on: October 28, 2016, 03:09:31 pm »
Quote from: johngenx on October 28, 2016, 03:06:40 pm
I thought they dropped the four.  I might be wrong.  I haven't looked.  Like Trump - "I hear things..."

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Either way it's not the same four as the RAV4.
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Re: Test Drive: 2016 Toyota Highlander Limited V6 AWD
« Reply #13 on: October 28, 2016, 03:25:26 pm »
There are two engine choices (three if you count the hybrid), a 3.6L V6 and the 2.7L four-cylinder also found in the RAV4


There is ONLY ONE FACK'N ENGINE!   and it's a 3.5L  V6   !!!!

This is one of the sloppiest pieces that has appeared on this site. 
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Re: Test Drive: 2016 Toyota Highlander Limited V6 AWD
« Reply #14 on: October 28, 2016, 04:59:58 pm »
Quote from: ArticSteve on October 28, 2016, 03:25:26 pm
There are two engine choices (three if you count the hybrid), a 3.6L V6 and the 2.7L four-cylinder also found in the RAV4


There is ONLY ONE FACK'N ENGINE!   and it's a 3.5L  V6   !!!!

This is one of the sloppiest pieces that has appeared on this site.

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Re: Test Drive: 2016 Toyota Highlander Limited V6 AWD
« Reply #15 on: October 28, 2016, 10:05:14 pm »


Quote from: ArticSteve on October 28, 2016, 03:25:26 pm


There is ONLY ONE FACK'N ENGINE!   and it's a 3.5L  V6   !!!!

This is one of the sloppiest pieces that has appeared on this site.

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Re: Test Drive: 2016 Toyota Highlander Limited V6 AWD
« Reply #16 on: October 28, 2016, 11:27:25 pm »
She must have had GM's wonderful 3.6L engine on her mind, when writing the piece.
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Re: Test Drive: 2016 Toyota Highlander Limited V6 AWD
« Reply #17 on: October 31, 2016, 10:20:27 am »
 :shuffle: :shuffle: :shuffle:
...and, as I 'member, the Highlander we had back in April had winter tires on it.



...but I'm always willing to forgive Lesley as she is awesome in every respect.  And besides, I may still be wrong about the tire thing :P  (if I 'member correctly, only the Durango and Chevy had 3-season tires).

I blame it on the Aussie editor that let it slide :P
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