[hensonstephanie]

Paying full MSRP on a short Pilot, that gets worse MPG, no ATC to get you to the claimed
5000 towing, or wiring harness, ( all 3 should be part of a package ) a non Honda transmission
that still has issues. No 18s on the lower trims, black LX mirrors on all trims, the larger Odyssey
gets the new Honda 10 Speed that is much better and gets better MPG. So much for Passport!
So now the lower trim Pilot with the Honda made 6 speed, and LE plus AWD Highlander with 20/27 MPG is beginning to look good now.

 

[hensonstephanie]

Yes there are good deals on the last year of the old outdated 2019 Highlander.
Most people don't know this, but all the most expensive Limited models have plastic
wheel covers that are glued on the alloys. You would expect this from the cheapest trim,
not the most expensive trim. They have been doing this since 2014-2019.
Maybe 2020 they will stop this Chromtec crap rip off on the new Highlander.

 

[hensonstephanie]

I stand to be corrected. You are right! Apparently the limited and platinum limited have Chromtec wheels which has a permanently attatched faux chrome cover! They claim they are more durable, more scratch resistant and easier to clean.... but that is not what the reviews say! Reviews from owners are not too happy with them,

So apparently the xle model has solid real allow wheels.

Thanks for pointing that out. I may opt for the xle instead which will save me a few more grand .

Yes, as an Aerospace CNC Machinist I know my Materials. Two years ago at the Toyota dealership
I noticed how nice looking those Limited Alloys were, so I touched one and it felt a little
warm on a cold night. I tapped it and knew they where plastic, I also reached around the
edge to feel the gap from the wheel its self. And worst of all, since its glued on, it sticks out about
3/16" from the tire to grab the curb. I wanted a limited with the vented seats, so i filed a case #
against Toyota about this fraud, and asked them if they would change wheels from a lower model
if I buy it. No luck. I checked the internet and noticed people were complaining about curb damage
since 2015. No popping it off if damaged. The whole wheel has to be replaced. very expensive
to replace it with another crappy Chromtec wheel.
So I want to let the Passport Forum people to know!!! If you end up buying a Highlander,
don't get the Limited or Limited Platinum. The LE, LE-Plus, XLE, and the SE, all have real
solid, and to the surface Alloy wheels. With all of these complaints, Toyota continues to serve
out this crap, even this year in 2019. Other than this issue, This outdated Highlander is still
a great SUV. The LE-Plus is still on list my with the Pilot, if I decide not to get the Passport.