Here's Why You Should Buy a Used Toyota Highlander

In this video Greg Macke explains if you should buy a used Toyota Highlander. It is arguably the best used family car ever built.

[JC-Beefcake]

Its almost 2019 and I am buying a 2005 Highlander with only 50, 000 miles for $5500! Very great find!!

[breonnjones]

Bought a 2006 highlander for $500 in 2019. It was owned by an older gentleman and was in impeccable condition with about 200, 000 miles. Only issue was power steering. Easy fix. Still riding smooth today. What a steal!

[kandeeblake]

I own a 2006 Highlander and bought it used in 2008. It’s still going strong—just turned over 230, 000 miles and have had no major issues at all. My goal was to get 225, 000 miles but it’s runs so good I set the bar to 250, 000! Hope I can raise the bar again. Definitely the best vehicle I’ve ever owned.

[diannavoss]

In 2018 my brother bought a new highlander limited, and gave me his 2005 Limited. As of 2/17/23, it has 232, 000 miles on it, and still running strong, plus looks as good as new. Has always been maintained and garaged. Love this suv

[jimmiesmith]

My 07 base model just hit 258, 000 and still going strong

[hawkeye]

I’ve owned and driven my 2006 Highlander since purchasing her Jan 2007 with 11, 000 miles.
As of Jan 2020 I’ve got 327, 300 miles and going strong. I have no plans of selling her and she is my primary driver. I splurge on her when required for maintenance. I do all of the upkeep maintenance myself. I keep her in the garage at home.
I can’t speak highly enough about my Highlander. She has been and still is a perfect fit for me. Love her performance (3.5 liter engine) and her looks. Not too big yet big enough to haul my DIY project materials when required.
Planning on keeping her forever! Well done TOYOTA!

[codypolar]

I've been driving the 2006 I bought on Greg's advice, for about 5 months now. It has 145, 000 miles on it, and looks brand new. Runs great. Ride is great. Feels very much like a luxury vehicle.
Greg is right to call it "amazing". I've had over 10 cars in my life, and this one is the best. And that includes Hondas, Toyotas, Mazdas and Nissans.
Don't hesitate to buy this vehicle!
Thanks Greg, I owe you big time.

[theoriginaleb]

I couldn’t agree more! I bought my 2001 Highlander V6 4WD Limited new for $32k. I spent another $3000 adding a tv/vcr/dvd with wireless headphones, window tint for the front windows, rock deflector, rain guards, and tube side-steps. (I paid it off in 3 months, so I spent very little on interest.)
I also spent $1500 on an extended warranty, only because it was fully refundable at 10yrs/100k miles if I never had to use it, which I didn’t. So I got that money back in full.

It had a couple of small recall issues, which were fixed for free. And I have taken very good care of it. The only problem I had was the climate control stopped working around 110k miles, which was in 2016. I pulled the unit myself and sent it to a 3rd party to rebuild for $90, with a 5 year warranty. (A new unit from Toyota would have been $1000.)

Unfortunately, I park my car outside under trees year-round. However, the black paint still looks great! I despise peeling clear-coat on cars. All of the parts and materials inside and out have held up exceptionally well. My car only needs a good detailing and it would look brand new.

In May of 2018, I had an accident that totaled it out due to its age. I had the opportunity to get a new car (with cash), and seriously shopped for a new SUV. But I ultimately decided to fix my Highlander and keep it because I love it so much!

My Highlander is now 17 years old, with 114k miles. I have taken it on several long road trips, including down the entire east coast. Not once have I been worried about my car breaking down, despite its age. I don’t see myself getting rid of this car until it dies. Even if I decide to get a new car at some point, I will likely keep my Highlander as a second car. I am absolutely devoted to it!

[trevorleffler]

I have a 2004 Toyota Highlander v6 4wd with 290, 000 miles on it and I could not agree more it runs and drives just as it did the day I got it

[agtrst]

Just came across your video. It's Oct 2022. We take good care of our cars. My wife has a 2003 base model with V6 and has 92k miles. Original owners, kept in garage and has seat covers. We've had different Toyotas through the last few decades. This one is hands down the best. Perfect size SUV, and comfortable to drive. Lived in CA for its first 90k mile life, now in OR. We had the timing belt and water pump changed before our relocation (even though it did not really require it). No accidents. No lie, people ask us all the time if we want to sell it. Dealers ask if we want to trade it in. I have a 2019 XLE. Hoping it performs and lasts as long as our 2003. Thanks for posting your video.

[hunterwentz]

Parts are cheap and easy to find and the underpinnings are extremely solid. Definitely don’t regret buying mine

[NickMcC]

Man, you've absolutely NAILED the functional YouTube video format. Great info, knowledgeable, memorable. You've got me watching reviews of cars I don't even care about.

[bryantramirez]

Greg, and anyone considering getting a Highlander. I ended up getting a 250k mile Highlander because it was the most original, best running, and it was $1500. It still drives absolutely amazing. Every thing is SOUND on the suspension and drive train. Thank you for the review!!!!

[joseagapito]

I have 2005 highlander 4 cylinder with 460xxx miles on it and still running perfect. We just bought another 2013 highlander as our second car. It's an amazing car. Toyota all that way!!!

[miketurner]

I agree >we bought a 2002 3.0 with 13, 00 miles in 2003. Our kids now drive it with 265, 000 and it looks brand new inside and out.
absolutely zero problems. routine maintenance and just drive it . unreal reliability. Also a very good driving car. plenty of power too.

[christinapaxton]

Was so happy to see this vehicle reviewed. We just bought a 2008 V6 4WD Highlander with 108K miles for $10, 300. This one was also manufactured in Japan and it too is in pristine condition. We absolutely love it and it is very easy to drive, not to mention ultra comfortable compared to the Chevy Impala we had. We are convinced, now more than ever, that we will never own anything other than a Toyota. Oh what a feeling! 😊 (Toyota slogan from the 80's)

[georgeparker]

My boss at work put over 500k miles on his 2001 highlander v6 limited I couldn't believe it!

[adamk]

2 years ago my grandfather gave me his 2004 Toyota Highlander V6 Limited (Its either 4WD or AWD I forget) Anyways, as a first car, I love this thing. Its been reliable with regular maintenance/wear and tear. Its agile due to its size and decent engine. Its also really responsive around the corners. Best of all, its pretty good in the snow (New england winters can either be )We added a new Bluetooth radio last year and it makes the car so much more enjoyable during my long commute.

Its held up pretty well for New England winters with only a few minor spots of rust. My only gripes are that the driver headlight is fogged from the inside and, I'm having a weird issue where a bulb will be blown and will not work at the beginning of the day but magically at night after work when I turn on my car that bulb works again.

Besides that, out of the 3 Toyotas parked in our driveway (other 2 is a 2011 Highlander Limited and a 2019 4Runner Limited) I love my highlander the best cause even though its not like our departed 100 Series Land Cruiser, Its the most exiting of the lot.

[Hoserfishing]

I have owned many vehicles and I have never found a vehicle that could tow an 18ft ski boat, take you cross country through grueling mud, drive across a field pushing snow up to the front bumper and last for 400K if taken care of and still keep on going. The heater control will eventually give out and need to be repaired and don't back it too deep launching your boat without a breather extension for the rear diff. 5 star

[codypolar]

Just picked a cherry! Bought a 2006 Highlander Base with 3.3 V6 with 143k miles. Looks brand new and drives like a luxury SUV -- just $8900 (in 2019).
Greg is right on - everything looks great and works perfect, from the knobs and controls to the seat fabric that looks like it was made yesterday! In fact, the only thing that gives it away as not a one or two year old is the mud color carpet in the driver side.
Thanks Car Angel!
By the way, even the base model has great features, including a sun/moon roof, roof rack, is prepped for towing package.
I set the clock to 4:20, but it keeps moving...