Toyota, in their desire for a change always cheapens the look of their vehicles. Another good example is the original Solara. From 1999-2001 they looked high end, 2002-?? they messed with the headlights, front grill, etc.
The 'plasticky' look of the front grill in addition to the mismatched rocker panels and fog light bezels REALLY cheapens the look (not referring the the original poster but in general.)
Not too shabby looking...after all, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Oh, and the wife has good taste - nice color!
Compared to the CARMAX photos I've seen, your 2 shots are by far the best!
BTW, what was your OTD price?
MD
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Congratulations, and good luck. The new look is suppossed to mirror that of the new Benz SUV's which started doing it about a year ago. It is an attempt to look upscale by adding bright work.
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When you get the chance, can you post a few more pix...if the wife lets you of course? For some reason every time I look at pix of the H/L's on the CARMAX site they seem distorted!
MD
__________________ In memoriam NYPD DAOS / NYS OIG #77 '12 Highlander SE - Sizzling Crimson Mica / Black Interior / V6 / 4WD + Tow Prep Pkg; OEM Mud Guards; OEM All-Weather Mats; Camry horns; Weathertech Vent Visors & AVS Bugflector II.
'09 RAV4 Base - gone.
'06 Highlander Base - gone. R.I.P Seattle Mike / Joe S.
Toyota, in their desire for a change always cheapens the look of their vehicles. Another good example is the original Solara. From 1999-2001 they looked high end, 2002-?? they messed with the headlights, front grill, etc.
The 'plasticky' look of the front grill in addition to the mismatched rocker panels and fog light bezels REALLY cheapens the look (not referring the the original poster but in general.)
When you get the chance, can you post a few more pix...if the wife lets you of course? For some reason every time I look at pix of the H/L's on the CARMAX site they seem distorted!
MD
Will definitely take a plethora of pictures this weekend and post here.
What a great dealership you bought from!!!! Of course I am a little biased..I work there. Good luck with your vehicle and may it bring you many years of joy and faithful service!!!!
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For some reason every time I look at pix of the H/L's on the CARMAX site they seem distorted! 
Of course I am a little biased..I work there. Good luck with your vehicle and may it bring you many years of joy and faithful service!!!!
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