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Quote: Originally Posted by 4wheelinmilkman Got a 09 HL sport w/leather but didnt come with memory seat opt. So if anyone can tell me if all i need to do is buy the button and just plug it in under seat. I asked a employee at DTR a parts maker for toyota he said i would have to buy a new seat and program the computer i thought that was a little crazy so any info would be great. Thanks The Highlander does not offer a memory seat option. If...

Quote: Originally Posted by Caterpillar 60 - With the HL, it looks like my best option is to place a cloth/carpet backed board across the seats and past the hinge bulges (using cutouts) to allow bins to sit behind the driver. Has anyone done this? Any idea how much weight the seats can take folded? I've carried as much as 100 pounds (in bags of concrete) directly above both 2nd row seats with no problems...no ill effects. - On a related...

Quote: Originally Posted by toyo9494 I am getting the whole set brand new 17", and may be I will sell my in Ebay or something. thanks and what's your offer for the wheels, email me yusbrk@aol.com LOL, I would've paid for your shipping to get the wheels to me...and I would've paid my own shipping for my 17"s to get to you. Last time I recall selling wheels it cost $60-$80 USD for all 4. I don't need 2 sets...

Quote: Originally Posted by TRC101 Just purchased a set of 17" Base OEM Rims for designated winter / snow tires. The stock Toyo's are down right dangerous in winter! Luckily he is only one state away from me so he could get a killer deal on a set of 17" wheels.

How come they don't make 18's for the 'Lander?

Quote: Originally Posted by JRoadZ LOL, I would've paid for your shipping to get the wheels to me...and I would've paid my own shipping for my 17"s to get to you. Last time I recall selling wheels it cost $60-$80 USD for all 4. I don't need 2 sets of wheels as it's not like you have they'd both be all season radials. Sorry if this is a lower offer than you expected. Hence why I wanted to trade. Peace all......

If you really want the HL, keep trying man. Get quote from dealers that are a little bit far. Sometime they would offer you better deal for the extra distant you might have to travel. Get the quote from dealer out of town, and bring it to your local dealer if they're willing to match in order to get your business. But don't settle for a Honda or other brand because you couldn't get 400-500 cheaper. Buying a car is 2nd most...

Quote: Originally Posted by rsgunther I appreciate the tip - I drove it thru a snow storm last weekend (extended test drive) in PA. It did pretty well in the snow. Has a set of Goodyear tires on it. It went better than my wife's BWM X5 4.8 did (in my opinion). I will keep an eye on it though and will put a set of MIchelins on it when these are worn out. Thanks Rsgunther What Goodyear tires are you using? What size?

Quote: Originally Posted by summerwind Well I finally got to drive in the fog while it was still dark out. I noticed the beam from both head lights seemed to be pointing upward Took it in and sure enough the headlights where never aligned properly in Japan before delivery. I also asked my service guy about the China recall on the VVTi oil line. He was aware of it but stated than until there are enough failures on Highlanders in the US there...

Quote: Originally Posted by AXMACD I am lucky my HL came with the new part already installed. Even if it didn't have it I would have had it replaced even if it meant paying for it out of my own pocket. How can I tell if mine has the part installed? Mine's an 09 Sport. Thanks, Tim