Just bought a new 2011 HL - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

ukb · 11-19-2010, 03:27 PM

Hello everyone,

Last week we sold our 2002 HL that served us faithfully and reliably for over 8 years and bot a new 2011 HL Sport..love it so far!

My to do list includes: running boards, weathertech mats and a ski/snowboard rack.

Anyway, just wanted to say hi and introduce myself

ukb

***TrailDust*** · 11-19-2010, 06:07 PM

to Toyota Nation, and also to the Highlander forums! I think you'll be enjoying a lot of the improvements the 2nd Gen has over the 1st Gen. When you get your mods done, by all means post up a few pics....

joeyo · 11-19-2010, 08:06 PM

Welcome! My 2011 HL Limited will be 2 weeks old tomorrow. I'm loving it so far. I also have the WeatherTech mats in mine, and should be throwing on my ski/snowboard rack soon (hoping to get an early start on the season!). What color and trim did you go with?

FrankMtl · 11-19-2010, 10:43 PM

Congrats and welcome aboard.
It's scary how time flies; my HL's base warranty is up next week :o

ukb · 11-21-2010, 07:59 AM

Thanks for the welcome.

Joeyo, I puchased the Sport trim, which in Canada comes with leather, sunroof and 19inch rims (and a few other items). Just ordered my weathertec mats and looking at a yakima or thule ski rack.

Thunderchief · 11-21-2010, 08:14 AM

Welcome and good luck with the new toy. I bought weathertech mats, they fit so nice and look so good. I learned my lesson with carpet mats, they always wear out where your heels rest on them. I only go all weather at this stage. I would even recommend you pull your new carpeted mats out and sell them. You don't want to lay all weather on top of the carpet mats.

jgayman · 11-21-2010, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ukb

Thanks for the welcome.

Joeyo, I puchased the Sport trim, which in Canada comes with leather, sunroof and 19inch rims (and a few other items). Just ordered my weathertec mats and looking at a yakima or thule ski rack.

I'd recommend you double-check the VIN to ensure they didn't stick you with a 2010 model as according to the website Toyota doesn't have a Sport model in the 2011 line-up.

ukb · 11-21-2010, 10:25 AM

Thunderchief, I see in your signature that your own a G35 coupe. As coincidence would have it I also own a G35 coupe - 2003 DG...we both have the same taste in cars

Jgayman, I definately bot a 2011 model (it has the new styling - headlights / taillights etc). I know in the U.S. Toyota stopped selling the Sport trim in 2010 (?) but it is still available in Canada.

Again, thanks for the welcome everyone

Thunderchief · 11-21-2010, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ukb

Thunderchief, I see in your signature that your own a G35 coupe. As coincidence would have it I also own a G35 coupe - 2003 DG...we both have the same taste in cars

LOL, ha, what are the chances? One is for fun and the HL is for all the practical needs like going to the store and buying something bigger than a hat box which is the only thing a G-35 Coupe can fit in the trunk.

axelaR · 11-21-2010, 01:31 PM

Nice! I'm interested in getting the exact same model! It's confusing because they discontinued this model in the US, and from what I was researching, the only real missing features compared to the limited are nav, perforated leather, and push button start...is that true?

If you don't mind me asking, how low were you able to negotiate to? You can PM details if you don't wanna post this info.

Thanks!

matt0420 · 11-22-2010, 10:28 AM

Welcome to the form and congrats on the new car! Great to have another Canadian from the GTA on the form. What part of Toronto are you from? I'm in Missisauga.

I was actually pretty interested in seeing the '11 Sport, or even wondering if they made one still, so its good to see they still do. Any pics? I have yet to see a '11 Sport yet.

ukb · 11-22-2010, 02:19 PM

Hi Matt,

I'm new to all this so not really sure how to post pics...but will try to figure it out..

btw I am in Richmond Hill

***TrailDust*** · 11-22-2010, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ukb

Hi Matt,

I'm new to all this so not really sure how to post pics...but will try to figure it out..

Check out this link. If you need any additional help just shoot me a PM.

***arabianobsession*** · 11-23-2010, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by axelaR

Nice! I'm interested in getting the exact same model! It's confusing because they discontinued this model in the US, and from what I was researching, the only real missing features compared to the limited are nav, perforated leather, and push button start...is that true?

If you don't mind me asking, how low were you able to negotiate to? You can PM details if you don't wanna post this info.

Thanks!

In the US it's now referred to as the "SE" trim.

matt0420 · 11-23-2010, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by arabianobsession

In the US it's now referred to as the "SE" trim.

The 2010's were more than just a different name.

And it seems that since he has 19''s, a sunroof, and leather I think there is still more than just a different name.

Wonder why they did that in the States?