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Originally Posted by Bill Douglas
I don't want to be a kill joy, but how about a Toyota. Might be smaller but very reliable.
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Sound advice.
I test-drove the edge and explorer this morning. Wasn't impressed. Said i'd think about it.
On the way home I stopped at the toyota dealer and drove the highlander. Wow. A go-zillion times better.
295 hp V6, a ride smoother than anything I've ever ridden in, an 8 speed transmission and top notch quality and fit-finish. I made a low-ball offer on a highlander LE-plus with the upgraded interior of $27k plus trade out the door, they countered $1000 higher. I was surprised, figured they tell me to take a hike. I made one more offer to split the difference and it was done.
According to Kelly blue book I got a good price for trade in and a good price for the vehicle.
It's got all the gadgets, bells and whistles a dinosaur like me can't use without the help of my kids
It's very comfortable but it is an isolated ride. I could fall asleep driving this thing. Lots different than the old pickemup.
Now my wife has a white RAV4 and I have a white highlander, his and hers cars parked in the garage.
If one of my friends or neighbors did that I'd be teasing them over it big-time.
What's weird is I hate the RAV4 because it's got a terribly noisy harsh ride, but the highlander is zackly opposite. And i fit in the highlander and it's got a telescopic steering wheel so I can kick the seat back a ways, perfect.
https://www.toyotaoforange.com/new/Toyota/2018-Toyota-Highlander-0003b93d0a0e0aea34f5602732da4edf.htm