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posted January 08, 2004 06:33 AM
7 Passenger SUV Gets Over 30 mpg
Check it out!
http://www.toyota.com/vehicles/future/index.html
The 2005 Toyota Highlander Hybrid with 270hp!
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posted January 08, 2004 06:45 AM
that is cool, 270hp and faster than this years highlander 0-60. My mom has an '03 (obviously gasoline powered) awd highlander limited and it's pretty pimpy, gets about 21mpg. It would be interested in a hybrid version of this vehicle for two reasons, the mileage and the fact that you can drive in HOV lanes without restrictions even if you're alone.
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posted January 08, 2004 07:01 AM
I think this looks snazzy also!!
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justoyz2
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posted January 08, 2004 10:01 AM
My 04/chevy trailblazer gets 22 hwy and 19 cty. It has 275 lb ft tq and 275 hp@5900 rpm(all stock), Bring on that cheezy lil Toyota
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posted January 08, 2004 10:39 AM
I have the Trailblazer too justoyzs, the 02' LTZ model. Love it. I couldn't give a shit about the mileage one way or the other though.
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posted January 08, 2004 11:09 AM
What it says on the sticker (be it that toyota..or that trailblazer) aint what it gets on the road 
My 03 Ram said 22 - 17...im get 22 on the highway..when im drafting a semi.
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Ninjaman12R
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posted January 08, 2004 11:43 AM
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What it says on the sticker (be it that toyota..or that trailblazer) aint what it gets on the road
My 03 Ram said 22 - 17...im get 22 on the highway..when im drafting a semi.
Correct...........
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justoyz2
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posted January 08, 2004 12:55 PM
well, I changed my intake filter, and remove my large resonator at the end of the exhaust system. It leaned out the overly rich system. I can get about 280 in the city, with stop and go traffic. The large problem is keeping your foot out of the gas tank. The power of this suv is crazy. I had installed a freeier flowing exhaust, but lost tq and gained more top end, even the redline changed a few rpm. I didn't like the noise at 2k rpm cruise speed, so I reinstalled my stock muffler, and the tq is back.......
There isn't any real highways to travel and see how the milage, but I will find out real soon
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posted January 08, 2004 12:57 PM
 Edited By: your car is slow on 8 Jan 2004 12:58
Um..you get 28mpg in your chevy trailblazer in city stop and go traffic?
I gotta call BS on that one man
(not to mention thats 6 more mpg than you claimed two posts above..you work fast!) 
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posted January 08, 2004 03:41 PM
that was what the sticker said, I since have changed some thing on the truck. As long as I am not kicking in the passing gear, it does pretty good. It comes with 3:42 gears and a 4 speed transmission @ 70 mph the rpm is only 2k rpm
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posted January 09, 2004 04:25 AM
Must drive downhill both ways to work to get MPG like that....hehe.
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Koz
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posted January 09, 2004 04:32 AM
Trailblazer?
http://www.carreview.com/SUV/Chevrolet,TrailBlazer/PRD_135027_1524crx.aspx#reviews
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posted January 09, 2004 07:02 AM
Damn.....
According to those reviews it's an overpriced piece of unreliable shit.
But I must admit that Otis has a Trailblazer and I really like it. Lots of room for its' size and a really smooth ride. I don't think he's had any problems with it, he must have got one of the "good ones". 
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posted January 09, 2004 09:00 AM
Yeah, I read those reviews, they sound pretty serious. I have an 04 LT 2 whl drive. Awsome power, I am not sure about the handling. I switched from an Extreme S10. It is taking some getting use to just driving the SUV.
I have had mine for about 3 months, with no problems. I will be mounting 22 this weekend. There are other reviews out there, like edmonds.com. I am thinking they bought the first batches, If you notice the price they paid, they didn't buy it new and majority of the problems occured with the 4x4 units. I don't know, but hopefull I won't have any problems.
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posted January 09, 2004 09:10 AM
The only problem I've had with mine is the rear turnsignals have blown out on me twice. Not a big deal just put new one's in myself but I shouldn't have to.
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justoyz2
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posted January 09, 2004 03:51 PM
Otis, do you have a squeeking noise from the front springs or shocks
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posted January 09, 2004 03:55 PM
That's cool. I like it even though it's Toyata.
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posted January 12, 2004 10:44 AM
Cool. Too bad it'll only pull 3,500 lbs. But that will change, I'll bet.
I don't give a rat's ass what's under the covers as long as it hauls ass and can tow a lot of shit.
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posted January 12, 2004 01:14 PM
i like it. so far all the maufacturers have just concentrated on sticking this technology in subcompacts, assumably vying for the "host efficient vehicle" crown. but this seems a far more intelligent business decision. as is so well demonstarted by much of the members here, most people are not willing to give up their big roomy cars and trucks (yet). do give them their big vehicles AND make them more environmentally responsible. given the price of gas these days and the amount of gas that SUVs and the like drink, this seems a much more sensible and attractive target for hybrid tech. u'r not taking anything away from the consumers, and reducing environmental impact. i dont see a losing side there!
well, except that they'll prolyl charge an extra $10,000 for the hybrid option, meaning u'd have to drive it for 10 years to get ur investment back :\ looked at the prius the other day. would LOVE to buy one, but SHIT do they want alot of money for a little POS car.
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