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Old 01-29-14, 09:28 AM
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My wife has a 2013 rx350, I saw the new highlander for the first time yesterday. I instantly regret buying the rx. If only the highlander came out 2 months earlier.
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Old 01-29-14, 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by wolverine
My wife has a 2013 rx350, I saw the new highlander for the first time yesterday. I instantly regret buying the rx. If only the highlander came out 2 months earlier.
We bought a 2013 RX350 back in October, after looking at the new Highlander (had an opportunity to look at a preproduction model). We found the new Highlander to be a huge improvement over the previous model, but still preferred the RX. Just a matter of taste. For us, the Highlander had a certain mini-van vibe that the RX did not. Both are great vehicles, though.

When it's time to replace the RX, I'm sure we'll give the Highlander another look.
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Old 01-29-14, 09:41 AM
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I'm of the firm conviction that, in most cases, especially with vehicles running less than 40-50K, there is simply nothing like having a brand-new vehicle. IMO, it is usually worth the extra money over a used one. I'm aware of the depreciation argument for used vehicles, but feel that the lower risk with a brand-new vehicle usually outweighs those arguments. Of course, CPOs, for several reasons, do lower the risk of a used vehicle...but, of course, you usually also pay more for a CPO because of the inspection/refurbishing process....so you're also saving less money.
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Old 01-29-14, 10:18 AM
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highlander, get the new design, 2013 RX is still a what 6 year old vehicle?
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Old 01-29-14, 11:26 AM
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RX…………… nothing against the Highlander….
 
Old 01-29-14, 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by LexFather
RX…………… nothing against the Highlander….
Could you elaborate why?
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Old 01-29-14, 11:57 AM
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highlander in a heartbeat. i just hate buying used cars. just hate the idea of it. i bought few used car before and i hated it.

i haven't driven the new highlander yet, but it looks great. i'm sure it will drive great too.
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Old 01-29-14, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by hlee12
highlander in a heartbeat. i just hate buying used cars. just hate the idea of it. i bought few used car before and i hated it.

i haven't driven the new highlander yet, but it looks great. i'm sure it will drive great too.
i swear to god, it drives smoother and quieter than the RX. It handles well too and I found the new speed sensitive electric steering to be extremely precise and pleasant.
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Originally Posted by 4TehNguyen
highlander, get the new design, 2013 RX is still a what 6 year old vehicle?
3 years. Debuted in 2010 for this generation.
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Old 01-29-14, 05:07 PM
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Now in its third-generation, the Toyota Highlander continues to focus on providing easy-going family transportation.
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Old 01-29-14, 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
I'm of the firm conviction that, in most cases, especially with vehicles running less than 40-50K, there is simply nothing like having a brand-new vehicle. IMO, it is usually worth the extra money over a used one. I'm aware of the depreciation argument for used vehicles, but feel that the lower risk with a brand-new vehicle usually outweighs those arguments. Of course, CPOs, for several reasons, do lower the risk of a used vehicle...but, of course, you usually also pay more for a CPO because of the inspection/refurbishing process....so you're also saving less money.
I agree 100%, I like a new car.

Even aside from the new vs used car, the Highlander would be my choice. I think the Highlander has a better interior, I think its more functional and spacious. The RX is classier...thats really it...and I'm talking the refreshed 2013 RX. I even prefer the styling of the Highlander to a 2011 RX..
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Originally Posted by pbm317
3 years. Debuted in 2010 for this generation.
It was launched in 2009 as a 2010 model, so that's now 5 years.
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Old 01-30-14, 01:28 PM
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I have owned 2 RX'es (350 and 450h) but the '14 Highlander does look good. I would go with the Highlander IF it has ALL the fancy options (limited grade), otherwise, NO, go with the RX.
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Old 01-31-14, 09:45 AM
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The Muppets hit the road in the all-new Highlander but Scooter has some trouble telling them exactly where they're headed. Join the shenanigans by tweeting @Toyota with #NoRoomForBoring

Muppets ©2014 Disney
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Old 01-31-14, 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
muppets to sell highlanders? smh
The latest Muppets movie was pretty good and they seem to be having a resurgence…Terry Crews is hilarious…If someone doesn't Toyota or the Highlander much anyway it didn't matter what they did.

It also has 3 million views in 2+ days, I would kill for that….

Here, more to your liking, Honda…

 


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