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2003 Toyota Highlander

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DEBRA W.
2003 Toyota Highlander
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
06/04/2019
Verified Review

Great car

I like the size, and the fact I can see out the back, better than newer SUV models that I have tried. My only complaint.....seats tilt back, as do most cars. This is the wrong angle for my hip. If the seat was flatter. It would be perfect!
Recommended
    Value
  • 8
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 7
    • Styling
  • 10
DD
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Dan D.
2003 Toyota Highlander
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
01/01/2019
Verified Review

I had a 2001 these are bulletproof

I had a 2001 these are bulletproof when my 2001 frame started to fail frankly because I did not wash the underneath enough I bought a 2003 I had over 235,000 miles on the 2001 with very few problems the 2003 which I bought with 90,000 miles and have since put on 15,000 miles it’s equally bullet proof this time I under coded the frame and take it to the car wash get the four Cylinder it’s a much better engine and six
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    Value
  • 9
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 8
    • Interior
  • 8
    • Features
  • 7
    • Fun
  • 4
    • Performance
  • 6
    • Comfort
  • 7
    • Styling
  • 4
GR
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GAIL R.
2003 Toyota Highlander
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
09/13/2018
Verified Review

wonderful vehicle

My 15 year old Highlander is the best car purchase I've ever made. Regular scheduled maintenance has kept this car going without any major issues. Great rear visibility and spacious cargo area. This is a basic, no frills version Highlander and I've been very happy with this car.
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
RB
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ROBERT B.
2003 Toyota Highlander
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
08/31/2018
Verified Review

Toyota Highlander

Reliable and trouble free vehicle. Comfortable with lots of space.... Drove the vehicle from Maryland to California to Vancouver, Canada with ease, comfort and knowing it will not give me any trouble. Happy and Thankful!
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 8
    • Interior
  • 8
    • Features
  • 8
    • Fun
  • 9
    • Performance
  • 9
    • Comfort
  • 8
    • Styling
  • 8
DH
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DON A and NANCY H.
2003 Toyota Highlander
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
03/02/2018
Verified Review

2003 Toyota Highlander - Best Car we have ever owned

My wife and I purchase cars with everything that we want on them and drive them until they fall apart. Reliability is everything for us. The Highlander is my wife's car and she picked it out new after driving 9 other cars in 2003. I can say without a doubt that this is one of the best cars that we have purchased. This car looks brand new (you would not believe that it has 110 thousand miles) because we have garage kept this car its entire life. I have only had to do three things to the car besides routine maintenance: 1) new rear axle due to wheel rotation sensor, 2) replace rear axle bearings (left & right), and 3) replace suspension bushings (front but I also replaced rear). Other than that, this car has been rock solid.There is NO rust and the motor sounds like it did when we drove it off the lot in 2003. Our next car (if we ever need to replace this Highlander) will be another Highlander.
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
DD
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Doug D.
2003 Toyota Highlander
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
01/06/2018
Verified Review

03 toyo Highlander

We love this car at 200K mileage. Great road ride, easy on gas. Has been very reliable-only 2 fuel relay/pump issues in years. That's all we've had to deal with. NHTSA website says engine bolts strip. Heads, et al. Not for us (crossed fingers).
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 8
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
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Paul C.
2003 Toyota Highlander
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
01/01/2018
Verified Review

Great suv

I love it since the day I bought it in 2003. Will be shopping around for a new one probably this year. It has 198,000 miles but I love it. Never has broken down for me which I had to call AAA!!!! It is still going good.
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
BS
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BRUCE S.
2003 Toyota Highlander
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
12/23/2017
Verified Review

One of the Best vehicles

This is the best vehicles that anyone could purchase. Bought this used with 30000 miles and now at 255911. Once we’ll maintained this will last a long time. This has also been excellent in the snow. Solidly built.
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 8
    • Interior
  • 9
    • Features
  • 9
    • Fun
  • 8
    • Performance
  • 8
    • Comfort
  • 8
    • Styling
  • 8
BP
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BOB P.
2003 Toyota Highlander
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
12/16/2017
Verified Review

14 year love affair

I have had this Highlander for 14 years and 175K miles. It's getting worn, like me, but is still dependable and performs well. Love it!!
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 9
    • Exterior
  • 8
    • Interior
  • 7
    • Features
  • 2
    • Fun
  • 7
    • Performance
  • 9
    • Comfort
  • 8
    • Styling
  • 7
TT
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TAMMY T.
2003 Toyota Highlander
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
10/27/2017
Verified Review

2003 Toyota Highlander

Super running vehicle! Best vegicle I have ever had!!
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 9
    • Reliability
  • 9
    • Exterior
  • 8
    • Interior
  • 5
    • Features
  • 7
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 9
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
RS
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ROBERT S.
2003 Toyota Highlander
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
10/18/2017
Verified Review

Great Car

This is the best car I've owned. Getting reading to buy another Toyota.
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
CK
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CHRIS K.
2003 Toyota Highlander
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
10/14/2017
Verified Review

Very dependable

This car is old in years but still looks new! Thanks to Ulmers— car is in good shape and still running great !
Recommended
    Value
  • 9
    • Build Quality
  • 9
    • Reliability
  • 9
    • Exterior
  • 9
    • Interior
  • 9
    • Features
  • 9
    • Fun
  • 9
    • Performance
  • 9
    • Comfort
  • 9
    • Styling
  • 9
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PAULA A.
2003 Toyota Highlander
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
08/12/2017
Verified Review

I LOVE my 03 Highlander!

I bought the SUV used in 04 with 25,000 miles on it. It is the first vehicle I ever searched for and found online. It is the V-6 3.0 L engine. It gets surprisingly good gas mileage - even in town. We came out of a problem-plagued GM-brand car that had been in the shop every month for the previous 12 months. That's when I switched from a GM loyalist to a Toyota owner. Other than regular maintenance and care for a now older vehicle, the Highlander has been dependable and fun to drive. It is just the right size for us.
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    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
TT
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TAMMY T.
2003 Toyota Highlander
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
08/09/2017
Verified Review

2003 Toyota Highlander - My favorite vehicle

I went into Landes Family Auto Sales wanting a little SUV that would run great and be safe and dependable! Landes walked me through the lot and I spotted my Highlander. I couldn't believe the vehicle was a 2003!! Very well maintained and it was so clean! My Highlander has over 188,000 miles and is still going like a new car!! With regular check ups and maintenance at Landes, I plan to have my little gem for years to come! We have purchased 2 vehicles from Landes and have referred many happy customers! Love my TOYOTA HIGHLANDER!
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    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 9
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 7
    • Features
  • 8
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
JM
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JOHN M.
2003 Toyota Highlander
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
07/31/2017
Verified Review

A trooper

Carries lots of stuff, lasts, doesn't need much service
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 9
    • Interior
  • 9
    • Features
  • 7
    • Fun
  • 6
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 9
    • Styling
  • 9
LG
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LAURA G.
2003 Toyota Highlander
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
06/21/2017

2003 Highlander

I love this vehicle. In 14 years I have NEVER had to make a repair. I have just done routine maintenance. 173000 miles and going strong!
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    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 8
    • Interior
  • 7
    • Features
  • 6
    • Fun
  • 8
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 7
    • Styling
  • 7
BS
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BRUCE S.
2003 Toyota Highlander
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
06/19/2017

Excellent!!

Runs perfect at 248000 miles with maintenance. Best vehicle ever.
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    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 8
    • Interior
  • 9
    • Features
  • 9
    • Fun
  • 8
    • Performance
  • 9
    • Comfort
  • 8
    • Styling
  • 8
RS
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ROBERT S.
2003 Toyota Highlander
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
04/28/2017

Great car

Car is in excellent condition. I will purchase a Toyota again. Thank you Nick Larsen for keeping my buggy going.
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 8
    • Features
  • 5
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 9
    • Styling
  • 10
SK
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Sandra K.
2003 Toyota Highlander
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
04/08/2017

2003 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER

Owned this car since it was new and I love it. Would bot trade it for any other model/make.
Recommended
    Value
  • 9
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 9
    • Interior
  • 9
    • Features
  • 8
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 8
    • Styling
  • 10
JW
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John W.
2003 Toyota Highlander
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
09/28/2016

2003 Toyota highlander

Very comfortable car. Major negative is excessive wind noise at speed, also dashboard details are difficult to read in bright light. These faults probably eliminated in subsequent models. Has been very reliable probably due to regular servicing. Interior storage, cup holders etc need improving.
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    Value
  • 8
    • Build Quality
  • 9
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 9
    • Interior
  • 9
    • Features
  • 7
    • Fun
  • 8
    • Performance
  • 8
    • Comfort
  • 9
    • Styling
  • 9
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