My wife and I are expecting our second child, and we’re looking to upgrade to a Highlander hybrid soon. We’d be trading in our 2020 Corolla SE, which has under 50k miles.
We found a 2020 Hybrid LE AWD with 84k miles for a decent price. Are there any known issues with the 2020 hybrid models? Should we aim for something with fewer miles? Are we missing any features by not going for a newer model?
@Ameliascarlet
Sorry, I meant kilometers, not miles. I do oil changes at the dealership, but a buddy does most other stuff. Anything battery-related, though, I go to the dealership. So far, all good!
$28k for a Hybrid LE AWD with 84k miles is a bit below average for the market (source). 2020 was a solid year with fewer recalls and complaints compared to other years. Good find!
Axelle said: @Ripley
Any issues with the '21 hybrids? Only complaint I’ve heard about is the wind noise.
I was looking at general complaints for Highlanders (both hybrid and gas models) on the NHTSA. The most common ones for 2021 are related to brakes (link).
It depends on the price and your budget. Highlander hybrids tend to last long, and people generally praise their durability. I recently bought a '21 Hybrid Limited and love it, especially for our growing family. I don’t think you’d miss much feature-wise by going with a 2020 LE.
@Marlow
They’re asking $28k, which keeps the payments affordable. Our budget is around $32k, so saving is nice, but 84k miles seems a bit high for a 2020. We’re planning to check it out on Friday.
We’re not too concerned about trim level, since we’d rather avoid leather seats (we’re in Nevada, so leather gets hot fast). Mainly looking for a hybrid with AWD.
@Ameliascarlet
Is that $28k after trading in your Corolla? We got a '21 Highlander Hybrid AWD XLE with 26k miles, and our final price was $31k after trading in our old Camry Hybrid.
Axelle said: @Ameliascarlet
Is that $28k after trading in your Corolla? We got a '21 Highlander Hybrid AWD XLE with 26k miles, and our final price was $31k after trading in our old Camry Hybrid.
That’s a great price! Was there anything wrong with it?
We haven’t bought the car yet, but if we do, we’ll be trading in the Corolla. We still owe on it, so the final amount might go over $28k, but hopefully not by much.
We have a '21 hybrid, and while I like it, I sometimes wish it was a V6 for the extra power. Went with the Limited for the bigger screen and bird’s-eye camera. Paid $38k with less than 50k miles.