Redhawk

I'm not meaning to be the downer here, somethings to check on if you go with a Highlander. Ours was a 2008, so hopefully the issues I'm going to mention have been addressed. Check the Toyota Forums for updates.

- Transmission, at about 15000 miles ours developed a loud whine at 70 MPH when driven for more than an hour. Figured we were unlucky, but found that a LOT of people had the same issue and the dealers didn't know how to fix it.

- Comfort, the Highlander looks great on paper and for drives around town it was, but FOR ME and the DW, on longer trips, the seats were some of the worse ever. Bad back aches etc. This was probably the number one reason we sold it quickly. After a 300 mile drive to Santa Fe, I was in pain for days.

Just things to check on....your experience may be different. I apologize to other Highlander owners here, please don't take it personal, just our costly bad experience. Nothing against Toyotas....I own one.