Am trying to make a choice between buying Toyota Highlander 2005 to 2007 or buying a Honda CRV 2008-2009 for my next car.
Pls I need sincere opinions on which of these two will deliver better value for money (durability, fuel efficiency, maintenance costs).
I need to mention that I might be constrained to buy them as Nigeria used (i.e registered) because of finance. I notice they seem to be within same price range.

Suggestions are highly solicited please.

obstead200:
Am trying to make a choice between buying Toyota Highlander 2005 to 2007 or buying a Honda CRV 2008-2009 for my next car.
Pls I need sincere opinions on which of these two will deliver better value for money (durability, fuel efficiency, maintenance costs).
I need to mention that I might be constrained to buy them as Nigeria used (i.e registered) because of finance. I notice they seem to be within same price range.

Suggestions are highly solicited please.

i have driven both cars before though not for personal use but for clients which i delivered to in different states and would say its a difficult choice even for me because both cars have good and cheap maintenance cost but i think the CRV would be slightly cheaper to maintain compared to the Highlander but i hope i am wrong about this.

Go for the CR-V, most highlanders are v6.

oladipuposadeeq:
i have driven both cars before though not for personal use but for clients which i delivered to in different states and would say its a difficult choice even for me because both cars have good and cheap maintenance cost but i think the CRV would be slightly cheaper to maintain compared to the Highlander but i hope i am wrong about this.

thanks for your response.
Please more views are welcome

And I will also welcome a link to any thread here in nairaland where these 2 cars are compared

UD101:
Go for the CR-V, most highlanders are v6.

yeah I know this. But it seems that the V6 factor does not really impact on fuel efficiency, at least according to most people I asked.

Thanks for the response though

BOTH ARE VERY RELIABLE CRV IS MORE SPACIOUS AND SEXY DOING IT

My wife tend to favour the Toyota. But I am more inclined towards the CRV.
However, I admire the fact that the Toyota engines are highly generic in nature. For instance, the same 3MZ engine in the highlander is also in the Lexus RX 330 and also in the 2005/2006 sienna. I understand it is also featured in the Toyota Avalon too. This tends to suggest that the parts will be more readily available. I may be wrong though

CRV is more beautiful though some people feel it looks feminine which I disagree and according to MSN car review and Edmunds the 2007 to 2009 CRV got very high reliability ratings even more than its direct competitor 2006 to 2009 rav 4 and its parts are relatively cheaper compared to highlander. They are both not expensive to maintain. For driving experience the crv is a little sporty(same feel with 2007 civic while stepping on the gas) and feels slow at same time while accelerating but roars aggressively when the accelerator pedal is stepped on hard and engine gets noisy. The highland 4 cylinder is a much more quiet ride and it accelerates much more smoothly but no sporty feeling but the v6 is quieter and it's 3mz is a monster while accelerating and it surprisingly roars with little engine noise. The CRV has a better interior to me but the highlander has an advantage of 3rd row seat option. Finally in terms of resale value il give it to the highlander as the demand is extremely high and Nigerian mentality on Toyota brands just like as corolla has ridiculously high resale value over its competitors.

Carparts888:
CRV is more beautiful though some people feel it looks feminine which I disagree and according to MSN car review and Edmunds the 2007 to 2009 CRV got very high reliability ratings even more than its direct competitor 2006 to 2009 rav 4 and its parts are relatively cheaper compared to highlander. They are both not expensive to maintain. For driving experience the crv is a little sporty(same feel with 2007 civic while stepping on the gas) and feels slow at same time while accelerating but roars aggressively when the accelerator pedal is stepped on hard and engine gets noisy. The highland 4 cylinder is a much more quiet ride and it accelerates much more smoothly but no sporty feeling but the v6 is quieter and it's 3mz is a monster while accelerating and it surprisingly roars with little engine noise. The CRV has a better interior to me but the highlander has an advantage of 3rd row seat option. Finally in terms of resale value il give it to the highlander as the demand is extremely high and Nigerian mentality on Toyota brands just like as corolla has ridiculously high resale value over its competitors.

thanks a lot for this. Ur views are much appreciated. Have u used any or both vehicles before?

Buy Highlander V4

I sold mine recently and I wish I didn't! Fuel efficiency is assured but not as fast as V6 ....

The resale value is tempting too cos its in high demand.

Pls pm me if you have a clean v4 Highlander
Am interested

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[quote author=obstead200 post=94907659]thanks a lot for this. Ur views are much appreciated. Have u used any or both vehicles before?
YES had a 2005 highlander v6 and my madam own a 2009 crv and i have driven the 4 cylinder of the highlander before.. So I'm talking from personal experience. All u need is to have a competent mechanic and change engine oil with full synthetic and also your gear oil regularly.
Regular wheel balance and alignment especially for d crv as I noticed tires easily wear if u don't make it a routine.

[quote author=Carparts888 post=94912060][/quote]pls what about the AC? Honda is known for crappy ACs that are very unreliable. Toyota on the other hand have very good ACs.

So how would u rate the AC of the 08/09 CRV?

obstead200:
pls what about the AC? Honda is known for crappy ACs that are very unreliable. Toyota on the other hand have very good ACs.

So how would u rate the AC of the 08/09 CRV?

If it comes to AC, Honda beats Toyota hands down.

The AC is very chilling. Just had AC issue once and I think something in the compressor like clutch caused the compressor to damage but since then not a single issue with the AC.

obstead200:
pls what about the AC? Honda is known for crappy ACs that are very unreliable. Toyota on the other hand have very good ACs.

So how would u rate the AC of the 08/09 CRV?

Carparts888:
The AC is very chilling. Just had AC issue once and I think something in the compressor like clutch caused the compressor to damage but since then not a single issue with the AC.

ok. Thanks a lot for Ur input. Most appreciated

obstead200:
Am trying to make a choice between buying Toyota Highlander 2005 to 2007 or buying a Honda CRV 2008-2009 for my next car.
Pls I need sincere opinions on which of these two will deliver better value for money (durability, fuel efficiency, maintenance costs).
I need to mention that I might be constrained to buy them as Nigeria used (i.e registered) because of finance. I notice they seem to be within same price range.

Suggestions are highly solicited please.

I will advise you to go for CRV because it’s 4 plug and it moves very well. I have it and it’s very difficult for me to sell because I have accord now. It has never give me any major problem. And about the AC, bro u will have to off it at cool weather ooo because it’s too cold. If I put my ac on number 2, that means the weather is very hot. And in terms of stability, Gbefun. Might sell it soon sha because I have accord 2016 now

Robyn2:
I will advise you to go for CRV because it’s 4 plug and it moves very well. I have it and it’s very difficult for me to sell because I have accord now. It has never give me any major problem. And about the AC, bro u will have to off it at cool weather ooo because it’s too cold. If I put my ac on number 2, that means the weather is very hot. And in terms of stability, Gbefun. Might sell it soon sha because I have accord 2016 now

Sell it for me. 08066six9two40one

Robyn2:
I will advise you to go for CRV because it’s 4 plug and it moves very well. I have it and it’s very difficult for me to sell because I have accord now. It has never give me any major problem. And about the AC, bro u will have to off it at cool weather ooo because it’s too cold. If I put my ac on number 2, that means the weather is very hot. And in terms of stability, Gbefun. Might sell it soon sha because I have accord 2016 now

I finally got the CR-V. But I had to sell it in less than 2 years. I was sold a lemon.....with very high fuel consumption. Other than this, the car was very ok. The AC gives no issues. The wheels were also very ok.
But I decided to sell it before dem increase fuel price to #700. Make e no choke me.
Also I needed the cash to fund a project.

But I think I will buy it again in future.....but this time, na direct toks ooo

Robyn2:
I will advise you to go for CRV because it’s 4 plug and it moves very well. I have it and it’s very difficult for me to sell because I have accord now. It has never give me any major problem. And about the AC, bro u will have to off it at cool weather ooo because it’s too cold. If I put my ac on number 2, that means the weather is very hot. And in terms of stability, Gbefun. Might sell it soon sha because I have accord 2016 now

which is your location? I'm interested in case you want to sell the crv out

Nbg4real:
which is your location? I'm interested in case you want to sell the crv out

Ibadan

Robyn2:
Ibadan

it's far . Thank you

Robyn2:
I will advise you to go for CRV because it’s 4 plug and it moves very well. I have it and it’s very difficult for me to sell because I have accord now. It has never give me any major problem. And about the AC, bro u will have to off it at cool weather ooo because it’s too cold. If I put my ac on number 2, that means the weather is very hot. And in terms of stability, Gbefun. Might sell it soon sha because I have accord 2016 now

Let me come and buy it now, how much

Qtsnow:


Let me come and buy it now, how much

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