Hi I'm looking into buying a toyota highlander 2005 v6 AWD. It has only one owner. And It has been serviced by the toyota dealer its whole life. The cost including taxes, registration, ect. Is $7,100. It has 168,000 miles. I know toyotas last a long time. I want second opinion. I feel like it's a good buy. I want the vehicle to last at least 350,000 miles do you think that is possible? ( Every single repair is on carfax from the day it was purchased to now. Thank you for your time
They are reliable but just know as they age the AWD system would be more expensive to repair.
Do you need the AWD?
As with any used car, get it checked by a reputed mechanic, before you buy it.
168,000 miles is considered low mileage for a Highlander.
Watch Scotty’s video - https://youtu.be/Qro1CQu1AT8
I do need the AWD I'm in Syracuse, New York. I'm from California. I want the most traction I can possibly get. I've only driven in snow a few times.
What do you think of the price does it sound far?
That link doesn’t work for me. The price seems okay, maybe you can bargain a little more, but please get it checked thoroughly by a good mechanic, before you buy it. Just so that you don’t get any surprises later, post purchase. 168k miles for a Highlander is low, but realise it’s still high mileage nonetheless.
Price seems relatively good.
That’s a 16 years old AWD Highlander. They tend to last but repair cost is not low as they age. Besides all the rubber and plastic parts that need to be replaced soon,The timing belt and the AWD system maintenance are two main concerns for long run. If you can find a FWD with 4cylinder engine, it might meet your needs better.
For what its worth for perspective I just bought a Highlander 2010 awd limited for 12,900 with 126k mikes on it. and I was told it has timing chain not timing belt...assuming that item changed btween 07 to 12’ - is that right?
what are some of the rubber and plastic parts you are referring to just so Im more clear? Thanks in advance.
All the hoses and connections. The rubber seals for doors, the brake lines, cv joint boots,..
Basically, whatever you see in the car that is made of rubber and plastic deteriorate over time.
@yaser
If it was FWD and 4 cylinder would it be signifantly more reliable? You are saying as though the Highlander will start falling apart very soon, which I know is not the case...
Read my post more carefully
@yaser
Sorry it is late evening brain is like soup.
So just to be clear it is a Toyota not a Lexus so it should be cheap to run like a Camry but it is an AWD V6 so more like Lexus running costs I believe...
I should get some black tea.
The V6 and AWD systems on every car (including Toyota and Lexus) tens to cost much more in the long run compared to 4 Cylinder 2WD ones.