Test Drive the 2003 Toyota Highlander
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- In this video I give a short tour and test drive of a 2003 Toyota Highlander. I take viewers on a close look through the interior and exterior of this suv while showing details, over viewing of features, and noting unique styling cues to the vehicle itself. I show the suv idling as well as take it on a thorough test drive through the city and highway on various surfaces. A thorough drive of this suv designed to give others a greater overall appreciation of the vehicle.
As much as people say that highlanders are boring they just have the nicest blend of comfort, convinience and utility.
0:40 something like this would never happen in a newer vid of his. Crazy to see how far he's come in quality.
Such a beauty! I love the fact that it's in pristine condition.
These are so reliable.
I have a battle hardened one that is 318k old now and strong like bull.
Nice! I have a Highlander too, and it's a 2005. The only differences are that the one I have has a V6 engine, and an automatic-adjusting driver seat. I love driving it!
the 4cyl fwd...YES...have two of these!! great on gas, snow, and towing.
Not just one but 2? Wow that's cool because I like these older highlanders as they are reliable comfortable and smooth ride
Ive always loved this generation of the highlander
Toyota's cars are always nice.
I have a 2003 Toyota Kluger (Aussie market highlander) with the 7 seats and the 3.3L V6.
I'ts got around 335,000 kms and it is possibly one of my favourite cars I've owned.
It is very quiet compared to the car in the video. It's also much more spritely.
I haven't once driven this car and not loved it.
I bought poorly, within weeks I had so much to fix. New brakes and rotors. front control arms. oxygen sensors. wheel bearings. rear bushes. front and rear struts. camcover seals. full set of tyres, as they weren't the right rating for the mass of the car.
I've spent over a year fixing all these things myself, the parts cost approx. $3000 AUD and I bought at around $5500 AUD, but equal models were only available from around $9000 AUD, so I came out in front.
Amazing cars. I've found them very easy to work on, great to drive and absolutely tough.
The only thing I wish I could change would be the fuel consumption of around 13L/100km or 18MPG.
I live in a hilly, rural area with many poor quality dirt roads. It makes them feel like much better roads, and the higher fuel consumption rates are a price I am willing to pay to drive a car that I absolutely would buy again. even at 20yrs old.
My dad got an '06 Hylander with the 6-cylander engine. It was the best car my family has ever had.
+The Starlight Prince yeah i have a '03 V6 and its an awesome highway cruiser. i didnt even know that there were 4 cylinder versions of this car
HIGHLANDER NOT HYLANDER
Our front door neighbor and a close friend of my father's drives a Highlander.
Thanks Kyle for the test drive.
I'd love one if these, it looks super comfortable to drive and nice in general. I've always loved older SUVs.
I had a 2001 Toyota sienna with the same engine and transmission, it was the most reliable thing I ever owned. I had it over 240000 miles, no issues, only got rid of it because it got totalled.
@@dillonh321 Man, sorry to hear about your car being totaled, but man, I love SUVs!
This cast is a tank. I have an 01 highlander 4 cylinder like the one in the video. Personally i prefer i 4 cylinder over the 6 because of gas, i can fix things myself, maintenace will be a lil cheaper. And u can still go fast on the freeway.yeah it'll take longer.but once you're there at 70 you're staying there for awhile.
Mine is at 250,570 right now. And i got so many things changed so it can keep going longer. New struts, just changed the transmission fluid, brakes, coolant, fuel injectors. Personally i changed the spark plugs & valve cover gasket which cost me a good 50$ for the parts.
Like i said it's a tank.
I have a 2003 with 2004 headlights. Just broke 100k miles in it. Literally looks brand new still. Was owned by an older lady before I bought it. Still has the window sticker and all the maintenance records. Same exact color as the one in the video. I have the AWD V6 and I prefer the V6 because it has much more pep, and the gas mileage isn’t that much different. Just changed the transmission fluid and filter (5qrts) and the thermostat and lower radiator hose. Going to change the timing belt, and water pump soon, and then she should be good for another 100k mules, easy. Love the truck
Best truck ever. I have the 2012 hgihlander now and there's some things about my 2003 I miss more.
What are the things you missed ?
Nice cars! My friend drives a '07 Highlander. His is black & looks beautiful in that color! He also has the 4-cylinder. His parents used to drive a '02 Highlander which I believe had the V6 & they now drive a '15 Highlander.
good evening kyle' that is a very nice highlander' great acceleration pass! that was an awesome test drive video' take care man!!
Extremely reliable vehicle
That looks just like my mom’s old Highlander. Awesome
Another guy who starts his car presentation video asking me how is it going ...
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Just bought an 2002 limited V6! Really excited!
albert7139 how much was it?
well i found a one owner all highway kilometers (268,000) i paid roughly $6500, but now that i look back at my purchase it wasn't the best overall decision, fuel mileage was poor, minor electronic malfunctions, but always ran fine, LOVED the high-beams at nighttime.
I sold it a while ago, now have my 2003 Honda Civic - have owned the civic for 3 years and its been the best overall vehicle i've ever owned, anyways i'm just going on and on. lol.
albert7139 I live in Canada ontario and one had 240000km asking 3500 as is reliable suv or nah pos
This is one of the famous model nowadays in my country:)
Sovannarath Oum what country do you live in?
Typical Auto Guy Cambodia, i’ve seen many of them there
I have this car 2001. It was a "hand me down" basically BUT I love it. 4 cylinder, so I can be my own mechanic & do my own maintenance like oil changes, filter changes, power steering fluid, spark plugs, coolant & more.
Sure the radio & CD does suck & skip, BUT just buy the radio adapter bluetooth thing that connects to ur phone. So whatever music your phone has, its bluetooth to the car. Just take it off when you're not driving.
I'm now taking care of both the 01 highlander & a 97 Rav4 as well.
I always like the Toyota SUVs because they feel and look so nice.
My grandpa's got an 08 limited V6, only 48,000 miles, hoping to buy it from him!
the 2000-2007 Toyota Highlander was assembled in
Kyūshū, Japan
Mom has this still runs great to this day, she has a 2019 Highlander now.
@NissanDriver15 In 2001-2003, you had the option of the 2.4 L 4-cylinder, or the 3.3 L V6. Then, from 2004 to now, the V6 is standard.
saxman112 3.0 V6 up tp 2004 3.3 after
Great video as always! A friend has a Highlander and she likes it.
I know I am commenting on a yt video that is 12 years old but my mom actually owned a Toyota Highlander that rode on Toyota's K platform however I am not sure which engine her Highlander had however she did have it for a number of years and if you know anything about Yotas they are super reliable but she sold it in 2007 because she needed a bigger vehicle and me and my siblings grew out of the car seats so she bought a brand new 2007 GMC Yukon XL and after 172,000ish miles and a new engine about 8,000 miles ago it's still running strong!
I think my dad's thundra and mom's sienna were bought around this time, because they a very similar stero. Speaking of which i'll probably get a new highlander next year and i'll complete the toyota family lol.
Lol this is the second video where Give Me a Sign by Breaking Benjamin plays while Kyle drives
the transmission of the 2001-2007 Toyota Highlander was
Transmission
4-speed automatic
5-speed automatic
Those 2.4L around that era were somewhat notorious for head bolts stripping around 100k, causing the head gasket to fail and drink coolant. Otherwise a great overall vehicle.
I had one up until 210k until it got smashed 😢 not one major issue no lie…. But also very well maintained.
Classic SUV
awesome job man!!!
This car is clean and you are right about everything that you said .
@markkjay I have an '05 Highlander, which of course has the V6, and it rides pretty good. Even on the freeway going at least 65 MPH, the noise isn't anything unbearable.
@toyota4life94 That is not what I had stated. The gauge towards the end of the video is registering 3/4 which is too hot for any car to run!
I'd say the V6 would be the better choice in this vehicle.
Kyle please do a review of the lexus lx 2017
Learning to drive in this car
Hope it didn't have sticky gas pedals!
I'm just pulling your leg kyle!
Nice video
I don't even think this model year is under recall.
Can you do a test drive of a 2015 nissan altima?
Those are my favorite cars.
Can you do a 2014 Toyota highlander? Thx
Could you do video on the 2014 Toyota Highlander?
@DeMitch it appears as if the head gasket issue is with the 2az-fe (2.4 four cylinder) for around 2001 to 2004 & early 2005, and also with any other car that had that motor in it at the time, like the Camry or Rav 4, the Highlander did have the v6, 3.0 or 3.3 depending on the year, the 3.3 was later on. I own a 2.4, but I'd rather have the v6. It's been great so far, minus 2 water pumps within 25,000 miles, also a known issue, but I'm just waiting for my head issue. Not if, but when...
I've been hearing from a lot of people that they love their 2003 Highlander and wouldn't get rid of it.
@montysport94 no, i havent had any problems what so ever with it. take it in for regular maintenance at the dealership and havent had any problems.
looks nice
That Temperature Gauge Scared Me. Something is wrong with it if you had to add coolant.
Blown head gasket
Hey, Kyle, have you ever had anyone come up to you while you were making a lot video and ask to see the vehicle you are videoing?
It looks like it has a driver's floor mat from another vehicle (predrilled hole not fitting in the floor post, it looks too small and is sliding all over the place.) I guess a mat from a car with over 125,000 miles probbably has a heel hole and a seller would want to remove it, but I bet the dealer's lawer probably says don't put in a subsititute from another car.
Our 2003 has 135k on it. It has become sluggish taking more pedal and time to reach 60mph. Used about 10 gas additive cleaners with some very little success. Any ideas? Idle is perfect, so I have not changed spark plugs, my first thought. Thanks for any commnets.
1:52 2003 Toyota Highlander Start Up Sound
I never buy from people that don’t disclose the price
Very nice video. What size is your tripod?
I was in my friend's Highlander every day for school last year, a black '04 with the same four-cylinder. Quiet car with a pretty good ride, but the engine was annoyingly buzzy and the exhaust didn't help much, which kinda ruined it. I'm interested to see if the V6 is any different in terms of noise, though.
how much? thats pretty cool.
@gmancarini1 No shit, how fast do you expect it to be? It's a mommy mobile designed to carry groceries and take bratty kids to school. Not every car is designed for a lap on the track.
@Adamv45 evaporation is the likely problem. I can bet you before that, none was ever added.
My Grandfather used to drive a 2004 Toyota Highlander with the dark blue exterior. I believe my Grampy’s Highlander has a grey cloth interior. My Grandfather traded in his Highlander in 2009 and bought a RAV4.
can you do a vid on that explorer sport
nice car. I want one
I was jammin out to the song at 5:00....
manikafilms Omg same 💀💀
Paolo Dragone
I love that song too. It's called, Got to be real by Cherlyn
the disco era
can you a drive vid on any jeeps that you might have?
I just bought a 2003 highlander 6cyl and the trunk says 4wd. Where is it? Anyone know? Ive owned Awd with newer vehicles and my plow trucks have a push button for 4wd, Im confused truck didnt come with manual. Owner is a senior and knows nothing. Any help appreciated.
2021 it aged well😁🤞🏾
hey kyle bring a 2004 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER V6 black with grey cloth
with spoiler. i do like these suvs
hey bud! i really like the highlander but, your car is over heating. check your temp gauge. thanx
If you noticed in the video around 8:59-9:00 he put a note in there about adding some coolant. It was indeedly getting too hot.
Luckily you kept quiet so as not to inform us of the pros and cons regarding the vehicle.
I'm getting a 2008 Toyota Kluger/Highlander
JumpinJoshHere umm you look like you're 5 years old... I don't think you can drive at that age lol
It sounds better than the 3.0 v6 version of it
The Highlander has the best reliability my parents have a 2005 and a 2018 and both are the v6
5:24 ghost car! :O
you only had one 4runner video you can try to find the 2010
sparks plugs should be changed around 120k, clean the MAF and throttle body change the air filter just something to look at
Cool car. I have Highlander.
great suv my brother has dis car
What about trains?
For your information saabkyle04 toyota highlander is known as toyota klugger in japan
They want to sell me a 2004 highlander with all the maintenance repairs done at the toyota dealership with new timing belt and pump but with 190 000 miles should I be worried about transmisión issues with that mileage???
@gmancarini1 A Sienna eh? Has your rack and pinion setup begun to leak yet (I'm being serious)?
any possibility on any new highlander's coming?
7:53 can’t stop replaying
9:48
hey man, what is the name of the song that plays to 4:53 ?
Got to be Real, Cheryl Lynn
Hi sir have you this car any more? and how much nowaday?
isnt there also a selection of the engine 1MZ-FE or v6 engine
its your old 300m kyle 0:12?
2003 Toyota Highlander, 125,948 miles
what is the botttom do on the gear box that says o/d when you press it
What about trains
@gmancarini1 How many years and miles have you put on it?
can you tell me how much it is?
2006 Toyota HighLander Hybrid Limited V6
@saabkyle04 cool thanks
I should ad, we have the V6 3.0
Another Train huh! the trains must really like you!
yea This is big auto!
The Highlander’s horn says meep.
that car dissappear ? of is a video edition , what the f#$%... at 5:24 seems it convert to steam.... have that highlander but mine is 2001
im happy with it
my aund has a2008 highlander its nice inside roomy too