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Jan 5, 2006 | 07:36 PM

KBerryhill

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New Highlander

Hi. My name is Katie. My husband and I just bought a Toyota Highlander Hybrid today (we not-so-patiently waited until 2006 for the increased tax credit). We would've loved to have gotten a Prius, but we needed the extra seats for our kindergartner's carpool. Love it so far, very smooth ride. I'll post an initial mileage number after the first fill-up. Our other vehicle is a Chevy Silverado pickup that we run on 100% biodiesel (delivered to our home). Would love to have a hybrid diesel someday.

Jan 5, 2006 | 08:20 PM

tigerhonaker

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Re: New Highlander

Hi; and Welcome to GreenHybrid.

Terry

Jan 6, 2006 | 10:25 AM

ericbecky

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Re: New Highlander

Welcome Katie!
Biodiesel?!? That's great, too! I couldn't quite make the leap when we replaced our Dodge Caravan. Maybe next time!

Jan 7, 2006 | 11:07 PM

KBerryhill

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Re: New Highlander

We just filled up for the first time, and calculated 28.6 mpg. Not bad for the first tank, huh? It also included two 100-mile, mostly freeway trips. :-) We're having fun learning to drive the way it wants us to (great incentive not to speed).

Katie