2005 Toyota Highlander

Rating from LoveMyHighlander

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"We love our Highlander. Toured across the country in it, pulling a small camper. The handling and performance were excellent even with the camper in tow. After 10,000 we loved it even more. Comfortable, clean, feels great to drive, and best of all, it doesn't feel like a klunky SUV - it feels like driving a nice car (but to be honest, no, not a sports car). Great ride, great handling. AWESOME reliability - never a problem in 5 years."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

Primary use for this car: N/A

Rating from 81dog

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"The seventh Toyota that we have purchased, a 2005 Highlander, is quite a bit like the other six... almost perfect. Thank you Toyota."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from The SUV family forever

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"We leased our very first Highlander in 2005 and it was our first Toyota as well. In fact we liked it so well when the lease was up last month we purchased it. We have averaged 27-28 MPG on the highway and topped 29 on one trip. Our in town average is between 19-21 MPG. The third row seat is real handy when we need to carry 7 people. A previous SUV of another name would not carry 4 guys and our golf clubs, the Highlander does. The only time this beauty saw the inside of the dealership was to change the oil and rotate the tires. Never had such a reliable vehicle as this, EVER. Thank you Toyota!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: N/A

Rating from Mr. Highlander

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"It is smart beautiful and perfect fit... handles great really quiet! It is comfortable for 7 people (2+3+2) family There is plenty of room (Family Vacation/ Road Trip) Good gas mileage. It is by far the best TOYOTA SUV. Fits my lifestyle - smoth comfort, HIGHLANDER very well designed, authentic. 100% QUALITY... as every TOYOYA will RUN FOREVER... Plus safe and Excellent Reliability I really love It."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A

Rating from Mimi23

(4)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		1 out of 5
Features:		2 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"This is the best handling car I've ever driven, even in snow, heavy rain, standing water. Front & rear seats are extremely comfortable. Reclining back seats are good on road trips. Plenty of back seat leg room. Expected better gas mileage. In town avg. 15 MPH; Hwy. avg is 20. The biggest negative is the road noise!!!! Horrible, Horrible, Horrible road noise. Other negatives: Dash design is functional but UGLY! A/C vents are poorly situated. Does not have compass or thermometer. Despite the negatives, I would buy it again."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: N/A

Rating from Dental Hygienist

(2)
Comfort:		1 out of 5
Performance:		2 out of 5
Handling:		1 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		2 out of 5
Interior Design:		1 out of 5
Features:		1 out of 5
Value for the Money:		1 out of 5
Reliability:		1 out of 5

"After owning a Toyota Corolla my first college car. When purchasing an SUV I only shopped Toyota hoping for the same great service. I feel that had I have shopped around as I was only able to afford a base model- I think that I could have gotten more features from other manufactures for my money- I would have liked a car with the outside temp display as this is helpful in the winter predicting ice conditions. Living in the mountains esp. I think that Toyota feels that they can justify higher priced base model vehicles just because of their name. However this Highlander has somewhat uncomfortable -seats. Difficult to see out of -glad newer models have rear cameras. Also would like to see bumpers with rubber covers- these painted bumpers seem to scratch easily- and are ugly after awhile. Gas mileage could also be better-lucky for those that can afford the hybrids. Also my heater is broken, $800.00 to repair so I have chosen to just purchase an extra coat. The moral of the story- Toyotas are not made like they used to be and be sure and shop around -dont just buy a brand-"

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: N/A

Rating from none

(2)
Comfort:		3 out of 5
Performance:		2 out of 5
Handling:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		2 out of 5
Features:		2 out of 5
Value for the Money:		3 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"The most inportant reason I bought this car was for good gas mileage. Sticker 21 & 26. Well not even close. The year I had to travel I 275 the best I ever got was just under 21mpg. Now that I have only a few miles to go with the air on I am getting 14.5 to 16.0 mpg. This is a 4 cyl. & I see no reason the mpg should be so low & the dealership is no help. I put nitro in the tires & now the milage did go to almost 17mpg. BUT this is still less that a 1996 Blazer 6cyl. with 80,000 plus miles. I would not but another Highlander & not advise anyone to if they want any type of good mileage."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: N/A

Rating from Toyota Lover

(4)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		2 out of 5

"First let me start off by saying we have owned this car for 6 months and we have only put 3000 miles on it. It has visited the dealer about every thousand miles. We love the features in the car, the power is great!! and as a around town run around the car functions perfectly. But when you get out on the highway and try to set the cruise at 75 to 80 mph, all of the sudden the wonderful car that we love turns into a SUPER SHIFTING MACHINE. at even the slightest change in elevation the Highlander will jump from overdrive to third gear and tach 5500 rpm, for about 15 second it will then skip fourth gear and jump into overdrive,only to jump back into third and rev out again. Each time I have taken it to the dealer they tell me it all falls within the factory specs. Well then somebody at the factory needs to take it for more than a 25 minute run up the freeway. The constant shifting will drive you bonkers. I hope that I am the only one with this problem and that it can be fixed. it pulls our MPG from the expected 25mpg to around 20-19 so I guess I should have bought the sequoia. I still love Toyotas and I really love the Highlander I just want the problem fixed."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A

Rating from jenny marcos

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"VERY QUIET,EASY TO DRIVE,STRONG ENGINE FOR A MIDSIZE SUV,EXCELLENT CAR AN HIGHLY RECOMMENDABLE TO OTHER"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A

Rating from Highlander Lover

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I love this SUV! I have always wanted a Highlander since the day I could remember seeing it for the first time. I like the design, it is a sleek SUV, not big and bulky! It is so easy to drive, it pratically can drive itself. My folks own a Jeep Cherokee and when riding with them I feel like I am on a bumpy ride to no where. I always insist on driving my Highlander when we go anywhere together. It is a smooth ride with plenty of room in the back seat and lots of room in the back (trunk) area. You can easily load 4-5 people and their luggage in this car and go for a trip. The fold down back seats really opens up the car and leaves plenty of room for hauling. I wouldn't be selling this SUV unless I had to. I will buy a Highlander again someday real soon. Everyone who has ever taken a ride in my Highlander loves it. If you don't buy this one still consider buying a Highlander, you'll love it. Also Toyota has been number one in sales for a reason. They have the best performing vehicles for their money, very reliable and fun to drive. In addition I have lived 6 years without seeing snow and I was very nervous about driving this winter, with the Highlander it was a breeze. It has a ETC snow button that provides additional traction to the 4 wheel drive and handles like a beauty in the snow and ice. Not once did I skid or loose control. I can't say enough good things about my Highlander."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: N/A