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This introduction sticky thread is meant for new forum members to introduce themselves to their fellow Toyota Nation members, but in particular to members in this specific vehicle model forum. Please keep this thread strictly to introducing yourself, and if you have a mechanical issue that needs assistance right away then please post a new thread in this forum.

Thank you, and welcome to Toyota Nation! :hi:
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Hi guys,

Not new to the car scene but brand new to owning a Toyota. Always been a Nissan/Infiniti driver. Have a 93 Nissan 240sx, and 2002 Nissan Pathfinder which I sold and regretted ever since and purchased a 2017 Infiniti Q50S which I've been winter driving for 3 years. Didn't want to winter drive it anymore as it takes too much damage and idiots in my city drive like idiots.

I work in the auto industry and customer traded in this 2008 Toyota Highlander Sport 4WD Black, one owner. Its pretty beat up outside with a rusted fender and crushed in rear bumper but the engine was maintained very well with 300K on it. Took it for a rip and ended up buying it and now its my winter rig. Need to find a junkyard LH fender and rear bumper cover to fix her up but she'll do well in winter. 300K and the engine is still solid. Toyota are built like tanks. But she drives like a dream, never had a 7 seater before and first time driving a Toyota. I do miss my creature comforts that my loaded Infiniti has but for winter, i'll settle. Back up screen is tiny compared to my Infiniti LOL and no heated steering wheel :( But for the price I paid for it, its an amazing pick up as everything in my price range when I was looking was POS 98-2002 Honda CRVs, Toyota Rav4s that had way higher mileage and rusted out or had issues.
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Hey guys,

New proud owner of an '08 Base FWD with 119K. The car was dealer service and well maintained and the car runs well. Only thing I was unsure was whether or not the spark plugs were switched out yet, and I heard that those are a pain on the rear bank.
First thing I want to do is swap out the stock radio for an aftermarket double din so I'm researching posts to see how people have tackled this project.
My other car is a 2000 Honda Prelude. I bought the Highlander as a much more reliable daily driver while I tinker around the Prelude.
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Hey,
I just bought a 2013 Highlander Limited with 77k off Carvana. I have had it a couple of weeks now and I love it. Just found the forum and decided to join.
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Not really new to this forum - been so long since I first joined that I forgot everything and no long have the email address I joined with so I stated over. Bought the wife's 2008 Highlander in April 2007. It currently has under 62K miles. All wheel drive, seven seat model but few other options. She would have gotten crank up windows if they were available. Her theory is the less options - the less can go wrong. She may have something there as its been a very trouble free and reliable vehicle.
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Hi
I'm new to this forum, but have been a loyal Toyota owner
and fan for at least a couple of decades.
My most recent acquisition is a 2013 Limited Highlander. It definitely isn't comparable to the BRZ that I had before, but it actually holds more than two people comfortably and a bit more cargo. :)
Howdy,

First time Toyota owner but long time admirer. Eagerly waiting on our 2010 Highlander Limited 4X2. Wanted to get a jump on learning about the SUV and brand. Thanks for having me and looking for to years of ownership.
This introduction sticky thread is meant for new forum members to introduce themselves to their fellow Toyota Nation members, but in particular to members in this specific vehicle model forum. Please keep this thread strictly to introducing yourself, and if you have a mechanical issue that needs assistance right away then please post a new thread in this forum.

Thank you, and welcome to Toyota Nation! :hi:
This introduction sticky thread is meant for new forum members to introduce themselves to their fellow Toyota Nation members, but in particular to members in this specific vehicle model forum. Please keep this thread strictly to introducing yourself, and if you have a mechanical issue that needs assistance right away then please post a new thread in this forum.

Thank you, and welcome to Toyota Nation! :hi:
Hi, my name is Kristopher. I just purchased a 2009 Highlander Hybrid w/ 175,000. I am very excited about this vehicle. I'm an old dog when it comes to Hybrid so the miles don't scare as my 2008 Prius has over 200,00 on it. Thanks for the add.
new member not yet an owner ...looking ot buy a very fresh 2010 limited or thereabouts aunt millies garaged, one and orig owner non smoker no pets never hit maintanicence etc. these cars are not as rare as they once were simply because a lot of seniors drive these cars for visialbitly reasons among others so there are some available--l prefer to buy from the orig owner ..around the kansas ciy area...

has to be v6 awd --money in hand
I've had a Highlander for about 5 years or so. I had the dealer doing maintenance but I'm taking over because they are terrible. They are so bad I wonder if they do anything at all except change the oil and throw the keys back at us. I've had multiple issues with the dealer but my wife is not a car person so I get last minute notice on everything. I'm seriously thinking about dumping this thing for a 4runner which I am very familiar with how everything works on the 3rd and 4th gens. Anyway I have no complaints about the vehicle itself and has served the family well. I'm currently working on the rear brakes and I'll probably be expanding into working on everything else I find wrong with it while I'm in there. I already checked the air filter and that hasn't been changed since I looked at it at the dealer ship when we purchased it. I even had to repair the oil dipstick because it was stuck so obviously they haven't been checking levels after they change the oil either. Ridiculous that I paid so much for a vehicle and trusted Toyota maintenance to keep my family safe.
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Hi my name is Todd and I live in Queensland, Australia which means I have a Kluger - the equivalent to the Highlander from what I understand. My model is a 2008 KXR and is the second Kluger I have had since purchasing new. I plan on keeping this vehicle for as long as I can so this forum should be helpful for me...hi everyone!
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Thank you, and welcome to Toyota Nation! :hi:
Hi, Hank 73 here, owner of a 2009 Highlander SUV Wagon with under 42K miles.
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Hi Ed here from Virginia ! Hope everyone is well and safe!Regards,
Ed
Hola, Cristian Martinez Vilomar here from Dominican Republic,2009 Highlander Sport 3.5L V6.

Long story short... passenger headlight caused a fire in the motor area and would like some help with part numbers and stores online, thanks.
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Hey guys, new to the toyotanation community although I've had several toyotas before including 2 MR2s and a lexus models.

Just received a 2010 highlander SE with 118k and I've been doing a few things to make it look a bit more rugged.
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Wheel Tire Car Land vehicle Vehicle
Tire Car Wheel Land vehicle Vehicle
photos attached and will update once I start getting to work on it
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Bought a 2013 Limited AWD in Feb. this year. So far so good, been reading previous posts and taking notes on things to check out on the car. Got some new horns coming to replace the anemic ones. Bought it to drive on beach here at the Outer Banks where I live. So far no problems doing that. Getting a hitch and wireing for it. Got a good price on it and is in very good shape. So far I'm liking the car.
Hey all. New to the forum. Got a 2013 Plus a couple years ago. Got some questions.
Heyo, name is Jer and I recently became the proud owner of a 2013 highlander limited with 92.5 k miles. Been part of the toyota family for years...vicariously through my parents. This is my first car purchase.
Hi, I'm called Doug and bought my first brand new car in 2009 - Highlander Base 3.5 w/tow pkg. Got about 117K miles now and I like my Highlander. Joined finally after reading many posts over the years - but haven't had any problems with this car. I do all my oil service. Haven't had any major Dealer service even though they keep telling me I'm way behind on service. Anyway, I may be posting questions in the future because I started pulling a little Scamp 13 and want to keep the tow vehicle in great shape for long trips. Cheers!
Hello all,
I just picked up a 2009 one owner Highlander Sport with just about every option available (including the 3.5L V6 270hp engine) minus the keyless entry/start. I had to double check the VIN to make sure that it was actually a Sport Model. I'll be participating quite a bit as I peruse the many mods, fixes and other topics on this forum.
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Hello all,
I just picked up a 2009 one owner Highlander Sport with just about every option available (including the 3.5L V6 270hp engine) minus the keyless entry/start. I had to double check the VIN to make sure that it was actually a Sport Model. I'll be participating quite a bit as I peruse the many mods, fixes and other topics on this forum.
Welcome and there's enough posts to get lost in! If you get lost don't be afraid to ask.
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