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>>>Earlier this month I asked for advice regarding a new car for my >>>Mother to
>>>replace a Ford Freestyle that was totaled in an accident. I mostly >>>was
>>>looking for advice regarding the Toyota Venza and Highlander. Well >>>we
>>>finally went shopping and my Mother is getting a new Highlander >
>>I'm not disagreeing with your mom's choice but why does she need an
>>SUV?? What were her needs from a technical perspective?
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> She doesn't like cars that are easy to park, safe on the highway, or > that can be
> handled out of an accident instead of plowing its way through one. > Having fuel
> bills equal to the monthly payment is also important.
She bought a four cylinder front wheel drive Toyota Highlander! Come on, this is not a Excursion, it is a Camry wagon (more or less). The EPA rates it 20 city, 27 Highway, 22 Combined.....not as good os the Camry, but about the same as an Avalon and a lot better than any mid-sized SUV.
Have you actually been in a Highlander?
Ed
Ed