TLDW: A first gen Highlander is definitely a great buy if you’re looking for a reliable, reasonably priced used SUV, just get one with AWD lol. Crazy torque steer!
@MarcillaSmith the only differences between the 2006 hybrid and 2008 hybrid are the body style and interior. Powertrain was the same between the two. It was upgraded to the 3.5 hybrid from the RX450h around 2010.
@@BernonCars every car company either has bad or ugly styling with their refreshed designs or they just look boring. *Cough cough* GM with their Silverado and Tahoe lineup.
My dad owns a 2003 model year with a V6, leather, and its front wheel drive. My grandpa bought it in 2006, then he sold it to my mom in 2015, and now my dad drives it as his car. Its still going strong at 180k!
Awesome review! Bought a 1st gen 2007 limited 4wd with 135,000. Put maybe $500 into since. And taken it on a few roadtrips!! 3 years later with 170,000 and running strong!
I own 2005 for last 10 good yrs travelled alot have done at least 145k kms with it gone roadtrips, visited national parks, climbed rocks the 2WD is amazing still rocking gona be hard to let go it
I have this exact car, but a 2005 and AWD. I am in love with it. Bought it a few years ago with 135K miles. I'm sad you didn't really push your car around a corner with some speed, I do it all the time. There is almost no body roll and fantastic steering control. These cars can actually hug corners better than you think, it's just hard on the shoulders because the car is so heavy. She's powerful and drives smooth like the old Land Yachts. I'll have a lot of trouble letting go of my car some day. Maybe I'll just keep her! Thanks for the great review!
2003 4wd V6 45k mi. I Did the 100k service. Recomended by Car Care nut on YT. Time vs. miles. Extensive. All fluids. Rear end, center unit, trans, engine oil, coolant, timing set/water pump and tensioner, oil pump, plugs, all belts, brake fluid flush. This was not cheap but I inherited this garage kept car and I am keeping it. She is brand new again and ready for road trips. It is an extra car and driven lightly. Oil pump only was replaced due to a stripped major bolt. Timing belt and plugs looked really good but 20years old.
@@giovanniberdejo-gallegos3569 The one thing I’d say is just keep up on routine maintenance and it’ll treat you well. And even if you don’t get everything done right on time it’ll still be reliable. I like to change my oil and filter every 4 months just to keep the oil in the engine good. But it’s a great car to own, good power with the v6, gas mileage is ok, it’s quiet and smooth on the highway, and it’s great in the snow. I had mine out in a snowstorm the other day and the roads were covered in snow and it handled it with ease. Hope this helps
Bern you took me back. My uncle had the first gen Highlander. Loved that car. You fit better in the 3rd row of the 1st Gen Highlander way better than you did in the new Acura MDX you recently reviewed. Good job with the review.
"More reliable than a sunrise." 😆😆😆😆😆 I love the Highlander, and Toyotas in general. I have a 2017 RAV4. Love my Ravi. Hope I can get lots of miles from it as well. 😀
Just purchased a 2006 Limited with just 63000 original miles! I like it better than the 2012 RAV4 Limited it is replacing. Better ride and better brakes. This is a keeper! AWD and V6 are a must. One complaint is that the guages aren't very bright, especially in daytime.
Great review! Thank you! I prefer the straight forward, less gadget technology models! Makes for less time spent reading instructions or time spent at the garage when something breaks and more time on the road ;)
Good video review. We still have my wife's 2003 4WD V6 base model with (only) 92k miles, white with tan interior. We love it. Original owner. Have had no problems whatsoever, just kept up with the standard maintenance. Smooth and quiet ride. We've had seat covers on them so the original cloth seats look new. We take good care of our cars. Can't believe it's 19 year old. People always ask us if we want to sell it. We don't put a lot of miles on it so it should last another 10 years or so. I drive a 2019 Highlander XLE. I love mine as well.
Just watched this video off of your Instagram, I didn't realize you did car reviews too! I like them, great job. These Highlanders are really cool, especially the 1st gen hybrid, the v6 and electric combo is a great sleeper. If you ever get the chance to drive one, take it! I'm subscribed, best of luck with the channel, it seems like you will go far. If I'm ever in the Maryland area, I'd definitely let you review my Mitsubishi if you wanted to!
Hahah yeah!! Thank you! 😄 I’ve yet to drive a hybrid Highlander! It’s definitely been a fun ride, I wanna upload more consistently, work and school make it difficult lol. Yeah!! I dig those Outlanders!
@@BernonCars I hear you there, you've still managed to carve out an audience, that shit is hard to do with school and a job, congrats! The old outlander is a weird SUV, definitely makes for a fun video (for a small crossover). I hope that can happen at some point, best of luck👍
Great review! I have a 2010 V6 Limited Highlander with 100k on the odometer. Still a buttery smooth engine, handles very well, brakes, fit and finish are all great. No creaks or rattles. I changed the oil every 5k miles. Did brakes after 60k, front struts and tranny fluid after 85k, Did the transfer case oil and coolant exchange after 90k. First set of tires lasted to 40k. Second set lasted to 90k. That's all I did. Extremely reliable vehicle. Paint still looks like almost new.
Love the smooth jazz background music. We inherited my brother in law's 2002 limited AWD and my son drives it. Just did all brakes, rotors, belts, plugs, ignition coils, (getting to the last 3 at the back is no joke). Great car!
Got my 05, V6, 4wd in near mint condition for 300$ Canadian. Put 2g into servicing it before putting on the road. Best money I've ever spent in my life
My girlfriend had a first gen Highlander (4 cl ) and I was so impressed with it (I thought it was a Lexus, it was so smooth). It convinced my to buy a new 2008 4Runner (that we have enjoyed for the last 11+ years).
Just purchased the 2006 highland hybrid v6 with only 104k original miles on it. I’m very excited to replace it as my Jeep patriot is going to go to my sister.
I’ve got a 2003 and it’s time I do some serious maintenance on it to make sure it lasts another 10 years with me. I was wanting to do some mods while I’m doing the work on it. Do you know of a good channel that discusses mods for highlanders (1st gen)? Lift, engine performance , off road lighting etc?
12:43 It would probably burn more gas... Honestly... Our 2.0 I4 140 HP 2007 Kia Sportage got about 16 city, 24-26 HWY at best. My 2006 Accord V6 gets about 24-26 MPG combined with a heavy foot. I actually get better MPG than I did with my 2011 Kia Optima 2.4... Go figure! I love these 1G Highlanders... Always have! The interior looks exactly like an early 2000's Lexus... Same Lexus engine too... I miss these older Toyotas... Hope to get an older Toyota/Lexus one day as a work vehicle!
TLDW: A first gen Highlander is definitely a great buy if you’re looking for a reliable, reasonably priced used SUV, just get one with AWD lol. Crazy torque steer!
2007 BLACK TOYOTA HIGHLANDER LIMITED SPORT
Something that could be potentially confusing is that the first _model_ year for the Hybrid is 2006, and then for the 2nd generation, it's 2008
@MarcillaSmith the only differences between the 2006 hybrid and 2008 hybrid are the body style and interior. Powertrain was the same between the two. It was upgraded to the 3.5 hybrid from the RX450h around 2010.
how does it compare to the RAV4?
They look SO much better than the new ones!
I agree 100%!
@@BernonCars every car company either has bad or ugly styling with their refreshed designs or they just look boring. *Cough cough* GM with their Silverado and Tahoe lineup.
The 2nd gen facelift is one of the best looking, IMO. That and the third gen facelift. This is boring at best.
Same with 1st gen ford escapes
My dad owns a 2003 model year with a V6, leather, and its front wheel drive. My grandpa bought it in 2006, then he sold it to my mom in 2015, and now my dad drives it as his car. Its still going strong at 180k!
Nice!!
Beautiful car I had a 2nd gen and they're absolutely solid
the old highlander was the king of suvs no cap
Im hip
Facts. Everywhere u go you gone see the first gen Highlander
Yes, but isn't it more of a station wagon?
Awesome review! Bought a 1st gen 2007 limited 4wd with 135,000. Put maybe $500 into since. And taken it on a few roadtrips!! 3 years later with 170,000 and running strong!
Very nice!!
miles only thing my car needs is a oil change. I am a college student and my school is 6 hours away, can my car make it?
Loved my Highlander, I had it for 13 1/2 years and it held up great!
That’s wonderful!
I own 2005 for last 10 good yrs travelled alot have done at least 145k kms with it gone roadtrips, visited national parks, climbed rocks the 2WD is amazing still rocking gona be hard to let go it
I have this exact car, but a 2005 and AWD. I am in love with it. Bought it a few years ago with 135K miles. I'm sad you didn't really push your car around a corner with some speed, I do it all the time. There is almost no body roll and fantastic steering control. These cars can actually hug corners better than you think, it's just hard on the shoulders because the car is so heavy. She's powerful and drives smooth like the old Land Yachts. I'll have a lot of trouble letting go of my car some day. Maybe I'll just keep her! Thanks for the great review!
Just bought a 2006 Limited AWD with 96k miles, mint!
miles only thing my car needs is a oil change. I am a college student and my school is 6 hours away, can my car make it?
@randycausey5269 YES. Spend the $80-$100 on a full diagnostics just to be preemptive overall.
Absolutely correct on cornering
2003 4wd V6 45k mi. I Did the 100k service. Recomended by Car Care nut on YT. Time vs. miles. Extensive. All fluids. Rear end, center unit, trans, engine oil, coolant, timing set/water pump and tensioner, oil pump, plugs, all belts, brake fluid flush. This was not cheap but I inherited this garage kept car and I am keeping it. She is brand new again and ready for road trips. It is an extra car and driven lightly. Oil pump only was replaced due to a stripped major bolt. Timing belt and plugs looked really good but 20years old.
Nice! Its well worth the investment! It’ll last you a while!
miles only thing my car needs is a oil change. I am a college student and my school is 6 hours away, can my car make it?
@@randycausey5269 Yeah, you'll be fine.
I just bought an ‘04 V6 awd and I’m loving it so far
Might be picking one up on Saturday. Same 04 and AWD. Any suggestions or recommendations about ownership? Thanks in advance.
@@giovanniberdejo-gallegos3569 The one thing I’d say is just keep up on routine maintenance and it’ll treat you well. And even if you don’t get everything done right on time it’ll still be reliable. I like to change my oil and filter every 4 months just to keep the oil in the engine good. But it’s a great car to own, good power with the v6, gas mileage is ok, it’s quiet and smooth on the highway, and it’s great in the snow. I had mine out in a snowstorm the other day and the roads were covered in snow and it handled it with ease. Hope this helps
I have a 2004 passed down from my mom over 220k and still running great!
That's great!!
Bern you took me back. My uncle had the first gen Highlander. Loved that car. You fit better in the 3rd row of the 1st Gen Highlander way better than you did in the new Acura MDX you recently reviewed. Good job with the review.
Thats why I love these videos! Brings me back too haha. I honestly did fit better in this LOL
I just bought a 2006 Limited AWD fully loaded with only 96k miles in absolutely mint condition, I'm in love.
Nice!!
My 2002 is a wonderful answer sensible vehicle.
Just bought a 2002 V6 limited and couldn't be happier!
Awesome!!
What about the fuel consumption?
@@muriTay its not bad at all, I get 23 highway and 18 city
"Feels like Grandmas bug comfy chair" so true!
Gorgeous video quality! Love these Highlanders.
Thank you!
I have an ‘05 Limited 4WD and just ordered a Platinum 2021. I hope I will love the new one as much. I’m giving the ‘05 to my son.
Awesome!! He will love it
Have one in family. 2004 model 2.4L black interior. It’s called Toyota Kluger in our regions (JDM) version. 214,000km and still running like a champ.
I have an 03 V6 with 191K Miles. Best vehicle I've ever owned. Silky smooth and more reliable than a sunrise.
Nothing else like them!
"More reliable than a sunrise."
😆😆😆😆😆
I love the Highlander, and Toyotas in general. I have a 2017 RAV4. Love my Ravi.
Hope I can get lots of miles from it as well. 😀
Just purchased a 2006 Limited with just 63000 original miles! I like it better than the 2012 RAV4 Limited it is replacing. Better ride and better brakes. This is a keeper! AWD and V6 are a must. One complaint is that the guages aren't very bright, especially in daytime.
What a gem! Low miles!
Was your 12 RAV4 a V6 as well? What stands out Highlander vs. RAV4?
Great review! Thank you! I prefer the straight forward, less gadget technology models! Makes for less time spent reading instructions or time spent at the garage when something breaks and more time on the road ;)
That’s why I love these!
How does this channel not have like 20k yet?
Best review I have seen in a long time. Kudos to you.
Thank you!!
Good video review. We still have my wife's 2003 4WD V6 base model with (only) 92k miles, white with tan interior. We love it. Original owner. Have had no problems whatsoever, just kept up with the standard maintenance. Smooth and quiet ride. We've had seat covers on them so the original cloth seats look new. We take good care of our cars. Can't believe it's 19 year old. People always ask us if we want to sell it. We don't put a lot of miles on it so it should last another 10 years or so. I drive a 2019 Highlander XLE. I love mine as well.
Thank you! Nice. I would hold onto it as long as possible!
miles only thing my car needs is a oil change. I am a college student and my school is 6 hours away, can my car make it?
Just watched this video off of your Instagram, I didn't realize you did car reviews too! I like them, great job. These Highlanders are really cool, especially the 1st gen hybrid, the v6 and electric combo is a great sleeper. If you ever get the chance to drive one, take it! I'm subscribed, best of luck with the channel, it seems like you will go far. If I'm ever in the Maryland area, I'd definitely let you review my Mitsubishi if you wanted to!
Hahah yeah!! Thank you! 😄 I’ve yet to drive a hybrid Highlander!
It’s definitely been a fun ride, I wanna upload more consistently, work and school make it difficult lol. Yeah!! I dig those Outlanders!
@@BernonCars I hear you there, you've still managed to carve out an audience, that shit is hard to do with school and a job, congrats!
The old outlander is a weird SUV, definitely makes for a fun video (for a small crossover). I hope that can happen at some point, best of luck👍
Right! I’m so happy that I have a little group of people 🙂 it makes me feel good haha. It did take some time! I definitely wanna see that Outlander!
I have a 2009 limited, 2nd gen. but I've always loved the look of the gen. 1.
Me too!
Great review! I have a 2010 V6 Limited Highlander with 100k on the odometer. Still a buttery smooth engine, handles very well, brakes, fit and finish are all great. No creaks or rattles. I changed the oil every 5k miles. Did brakes after 60k, front struts and tranny fluid after 85k, Did the transfer case oil and coolant exchange after 90k. First set of tires lasted to 40k. Second set lasted to 90k. That's all I did. Extremely reliable vehicle. Paint still looks like almost new.
Thank you! Ohh yeah that thing will last you an eternity!
Love the smooth jazz background music. We inherited my brother in law's 2002 limited AWD and my son drives it. Just did all brakes, rotors, belts, plugs, ignition coils, (getting to the last 3 at the back is no joke). Great car!
Thank you! Sweeeet nice ride!
Just bought a 2007 Sport with 260k. Great video!
Nice!! Thanks for watching!
Got my 05, V6, 4wd in near mint condition for 300$ Canadian. Put 2g into servicing it before putting on the road. Best money I've ever spent in my life
It’ll never let you down!
My girlfriend had a first gen Highlander (4 cl ) and I was so impressed with it (I thought it was a Lexus, it was so smooth). It convinced my to buy a new 2008 4Runner (that we have enjoyed for the last 11+ years).
Truly great vehicles!
Damn I just brought an 06 from a used auction going to pick it up tomorrow hopefully it's as awesome as u say
I love my 04 Highlander LTD, but the Brake light is on & the ABS, Visa ect.
Ohh sounds like it's due for a visit to the doctor!
Nice review! I really wanted to see if equipped with side and certain air bags, since they we’re only optional for 2004.
Thank you!
A great v6 performance 2004 power hybrid
Just purchased the 2006 highland hybrid v6 with only 104k original miles on it. I’m very excited to replace it as my Jeep patriot is going to go to my sister.
Very nice!! I hope you enjoy it!
Very good review!! I’m between this car and another one but you easily sold me on it. Thanks 😊
Glad you enjoyed!
Informative. Thinking of buying one, started my research and found your video. Thanks
Glad you found me! Haha
I’ve got a 2003 and it’s time I do some serious maintenance on it to make sure it lasts another 10 years with me. I was wanting to do some mods while I’m doing the work on it. Do you know of a good channel that discusses mods for highlanders (1st gen)? Lift, engine performance , off road lighting etc?
Nice, unfortunatley I don't! Not much out there sadly
3:18 Got a peek of the painted voodoo blue Tacoma. Waiting on that vid 😉
LOL good eye! Video on that coming soon
Thanks. Very informative and well done. Do you know when the Highlanders got an AUX port or Bluetooth?
It does not unfortunately
I think the third row has more space than the 4Runner of that era
12:43 It would probably burn more gas... Honestly...
Our 2.0 I4 140 HP 2007 Kia Sportage got about 16 city, 24-26 HWY at best. My 2006 Accord V6 gets about 24-26 MPG combined with a heavy foot. I actually get better MPG than I did with my 2011 Kia Optima 2.4... Go figure!
I love these 1G Highlanders... Always have!
The interior looks exactly like an early 2000's Lexus... Same Lexus engine too... I miss these older Toyotas... Hope to get an older Toyota/Lexus one day as a work vehicle!
Hoping to do more early-mid 2000’s Toyota’s soon!
Thank You 🙏🏾 . Great Review.
Subbed.
Thank you!
Cousin? 4runner is the big brother to the Highlander.
Land cruiser/LX is the big daddy ãn the Avalon/LS is the big mama..
Maybe if you’d have put one of your kids in the 3rd row….? I think that’s what it was made for…? But overall good information, thanks!
LOL at my point in life I don't have kids 🤣 I have friends/family in the third row so space is still important
Loving the new vids bro
Thank you!
Another great video Bern.
Thanks Ben 😁
This is an onpoint review. My 2002 is a well built machine. 160000 and rolling.
Thank you! Very nice, and barely broken in!
I enjoyed watching this.
I'm glad!
Great job
Thank you!
lol I thought you stole mine. It’s exactly the same
Ha 😂
Bern how tall are u?
5’9”!
Just brought a 2004 for only 1400 with 185k miles
That's a steal!
No where.. where? No issues? Because it true that a steal
@@smileyk4129 no issues, the owner was a old Asian guy who brought a brand new rav 4
@@nasonifaleofa752 wow im so jealous..
I thought 07 was first gen