I've settled on a used 2006 Highlander, but would like to see what other's opinnions are on the pros and cons between the two body style.
Its an all out war on the 2006-07 vs. 2008-10 model.
..... My perspective ....
I test driven both the 06-07 and the 08-10 model, and I found my compromise.
The new 08-10 are very stylish, and well appointed. Blue tooth remote keyless startup, bluetooth phone, navigation, reverse camera, and prius like performance status display.
Its front grill is outlandishly aggressive in demeaner, unlike the yawn of its pre 2007 model, which just puts you asleep.
However, I still chose the the 2006 model, because first and foremost, its easier to manuver. No bulge on the hood to obscure my field of view when I'm parking, and 500lbs lighter.
In the end I chose the 06 model because it feels more nimble, and handles better. I do my pricing based on depreciation value over its life expectancy. In either case, a used 09 didn't differ much from a used 06 in terms of cost per year. But I felt more control and driving pleasure from the 06.
My current car is a 98 BMW 540i.
Its an all out war on the 2006-07 vs. 2008-10 model.
..... My perspective ....
I test driven both the 06-07 and the 08-10 model, and I found my compromise.
The new 08-10 are very stylish, and well appointed. Blue tooth remote keyless startup, bluetooth phone, navigation, reverse camera, and prius like performance status display.
Its front grill is outlandishly aggressive in demeaner, unlike the yawn of its pre 2007 model, which just puts you asleep.
However, I still chose the the 2006 model, because first and foremost, its easier to manuver. No bulge on the hood to obscure my field of view when I'm parking, and 500lbs lighter.
In the end I chose the 06 model because it feels more nimble, and handles better. I do my pricing based on depreciation value over its life expectancy. In either case, a used 09 didn't differ much from a used 06 in terms of cost per year. But I felt more control and driving pleasure from the 06.
My current car is a 98 BMW 540i.
