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Sold Tundra and Bought Highlander - Oh my !

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by RalphHenry, Jul 9, 2023.

  1. Jul 9, 2023 at 7:57 PM
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    RalphHenry

    RalphHenry [OP] New Member

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    Feeling some pain. Sold Tundra and just bought Highlander. Oh well, still in the Toyota family. Not sure it was the right move though. Maybe I'll look for an old Tundra..., then I'll have both; now I feel better.
     
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  2. Jul 9, 2023 at 7:58 PM
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    DrZoidberg

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    Highlander or grand Highlander?
     
  3. Jul 9, 2023 at 8:03 PM
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    Rgross2112

    Rgross2112 ASCM #5: Just like Sick and Disgusting

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    That’s tough Ralph. My wife has a 2018 Highlander. We drive it more then my tundra due to better gas mileage but there are days the tundra v8 is just needed to be let loose.
     
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  4. Jul 9, 2023 at 8:09 PM
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    It was the Highlander LE, nice features. Not AWD nor Hybrid. BTW, Toyota does put Dynamic Cruise Control in all its vehicles I found out. I never bothered with cruise before but with Dynamic (also called Adaptive) cruise, I really like using cruise since it will slow you down if you get close to the vehicle ahead (you can set the distance) - no need to hit coast and resume. Finally I like cruise control !
     
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  5. Jul 10, 2023 at 2:13 AM
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    hagrid The most diverse of Diversity Hires!

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    Grighlander?

    "There can be... ONLY NONE!!"
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  6. Jul 10, 2023 at 3:46 AM
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    10TundraSR5

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    Curse you Perry the Platypus!
     
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    CTundraForMe

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    After riding in a Matrix, a few Highlanders, a few 4Runners, and a few Tundras, I by FAR prefer the Tundra ride.
     
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  9. Jul 10, 2023 at 8:49 AM
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    We almost bought a Highlander. Then we realized our fam of 5 with the occasional 75 lb dog was not gonna work in it. Enter the Sequoia. Much better.
     
  10. Jul 10, 2023 at 8:50 AM
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    I've looked at Sequoias and it seems like there is virtually no cargo space? Also family of 5 here. Maybe more someday!
     
  11. Jul 10, 2023 at 9:18 AM
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    Don't buy the new one.
     
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  12. Jul 10, 2023 at 9:24 AM
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    Ghost Rider

    Ghost Rider Mods wouldn't be an issue if money wasn't.

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    Was about to say..... this past Houston Auto show I test drove a Sequoia TRD PRO, it drove great and all, but had the feeling it was smaller than I remember the previous gen.... by a lot, felt it was more like a 4R?
     
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  13. Jul 10, 2023 at 10:18 AM
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    Behind the 3rd row might as well be the tailgate
     
  14. Jul 10, 2023 at 10:21 AM
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    That's what I experienced as well.

    Whereas with a Sienna (2010), there was a TON of space, including a "sink" in the back behind the last rows of seats.

    I guess, to be fair, the Sienna XLE ride was pretty sweet. However I don't being that low to the ground.
     
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  15. Jul 10, 2023 at 10:26 AM
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    The wife and I don't agree on much but one thing we do agree on was absolutely no mini vans.
     
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    Calling a Sienna a mini-van is a bit of an insult!! :)

    Moms LOVE Siennas.
     
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    It is what it is :rofl:
     
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