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2003 Toyota Highlander User Reviews

2003 Toyota Highlander Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 6 reviews

  • Performance:3.3 out of 5 stars3.3 out of 5 stars3.3 out of 5 stars3.3 out of 5 stars3.3 out of 5 stars 3.3 / 5
  • Appearance:3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars 3 / 5
  • Build Quality:4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars 4 / 5
  • Overall:4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars 4.7 / 5

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PROS
"comfortable car" 3 reviews
"ride" 3 reviews
CONS
"power" 2 reviews

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Tony writes:
2003 Toyota Highlander Base V6 4WD Review
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Smooth ride, AWD, quiet power, very roomy.

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Dark colour hard to keep clean.  Lame wheels.

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Toyota Highlander, Nicest Vehicle I've Ever Owned. — Marta and I bought this used last year. We absolutely love it. It's amazing in the snow, comfortable for 5, has a very quiet yet powerful motor, and all the toys you need. I work out of it and find it perfect for a road warrior salesman. We'll keep it until we can get a good deal on a V6 AWD Toyota Venza. We really like the look of them.

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Mari writes:
2003 Toyota Highlander Limited V6 4WD Review
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This is great on fuel efficiency and it runs great!!!

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There isn't any Cons to this vehicle

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This Car Is Awesome!! — The handling, acceleration and the fuel efficiency of this car are awesome. The car is comfortable and reliable!! is an SUV that you can trust your family to be safe in. The maintanance of the car is reasonable, regular oil changes its all it needs to keep running in excellent shape!!

Primary Use: Family transportation

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ladyace1221 writes:
2003 Toyota Highlander Base V6 Review
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comfortable car to drive

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gas mileage not so good for a toyota should be better

ladyace1221
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Great Car — •Performance - acceleration, braking, handling - Great for an SUV •Build Quality - needed no major repairs - only regular maintenance, squeaks/rattles - there are NONE •Appearance - both interior and exterior styling - looks great and the paint is just like new •Fun Factor - this car is fun to drive and is comfortable on a long trip, I can load it down with a lot of stuff. Handels great in the rain and wind also.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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David writes:
2003 Toyota Highlander Base V6 4WD Review
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Smooth Ride

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nothing

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Good For Now — Smooth Ride, Plenty of Cargo room, great 4wd, performes awsome in the snow, and best of all over 20mpg(with the v6 awd). This vehicle is great for river trips and snow trips. Rack up the bikes or boards for a weekend in the mountains or fill the back for a day at the beach.

Primary Use: Utility (towing boats, transporting cargo, etc.)

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J — Not really a good performance car... Acceleration over 8.5 seconds... about 13 to 14 liters per km. Nothing exciting just a car

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Steven writes:
2003 Toyota Highlander Base Review
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Good simple exterior look, light frame feel but still safe. Surprisingly roomy interior with great neutral colors and detailing, not over done, but not under done either. large side windows and good head room.

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Well cant complain about handling, it is an SUV, the acceleration could have been a little better along with breaking sensitivity. No rear air a/c with controls is a big negative for any back seat passengers...

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My Ride — Good simple looks, nice interior, great room for its outward size. Stock tires are nice and ready to be taken over curbs and a little bumpy grass. Gas mileage is normal. The engine has been rattling over the last 2 yrs of ownership and its a little embarrassing, but it is still a dependable SUV.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Cost $10,139 Average Instant Market Value $9,016 Average Instant Market Value $11,206 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 25 21 20
Horsepower 155 240 245
Crash Test Rating 4 5 4
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 42.2
Front Leg Room (inches) 40.7 41.4 41.7

Reviews From Other Years

2012 Toyota Highlander Reviews

Great For Family Vehicle By Bstrother

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2011 Toyota Highlander Reviews

Well Built Suv By jdeter34

Overall This SUV is very dependable, safe, and great ride for long trips. I want to mention that the stoping is by far the best I have ever had in an SUV. The look of it is sure to turn heads. Read More

Easy To Handle, More Like A Car Than A Large Suv By Jay

Nice looking and performing vehicle. Averages 20 mpg. A tad on the small side when the third row is up and almost no storage when the third row is being used. I am buying a car carrier that attaches... Read More

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2010 Toyota Highlander Reviews

Good Car But The Quality Is Still Very Far Away From A German Car. By Ch-Hub

This car was given to me as a company car. Very good car with a good acceleration, nice control on snow and in wet conditions. Braking could be better, but then again, this car ways in 2 tonnes. Pr... Read More

Highlander - Wanted A Hybrid But This One Is Ok By Esherril

Got a used Highlander after looking at a few. Wanted a hybrid but they are rare around here. Gas being cheaper in Texas I guess it's not a priority for most folks. Anyway we are a few weeks in and so ... Read More

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2009 Toyota Highlander Reviews

Problemless By Peter

I love everything about this car. The backseat makes you feel like a king, and I prefer this to other car brand SUVs, personally I like it more than Lexus and Honda SUVs. I know the handling wouldn't ... Read More

Best Car I Have Ever Owned, I've Had Many. 61 Year Old Alaskan By greasemonkey61

Best highway car driven, off road snow and ice here in Alaska great! gas mileage could be better but is well worth the money!!Just drove 1300 miles not a hitch! Headlights were able to show me t... Read More

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2008 Toyota Highlander Reviews

Perfect Blend Of Quality And Durability With Entertainment By tventures

There was alot to like about this vehicle, and nothing to dislike. The only dislike was this is not a performance car, but hey, its an suv. Whether it is for the family or for a traveling couple like ... Read More

Hot! By angiemoreland

It is my dream car. Fun to drive, passengers love it too because its comfortable and has individual heated seats and back row controls for heat and ac. The styling is fantastic, it is a great looking ... Read More

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