Man you nailed that one on the head! I’m with you all the way.

If you don't have a big family, nor you need to tow, there is no justification to buy an inefficient vehicle like this, it might be reliable, but the money wasted in fuel is a lot, and the transmission is going to give issues in the long run with such complexity, and will be quite expensive to replace.

Same I have the nightshade 2021 limited. It's perfect and can offroad

Also I have 2 luxury cars using premium and I have been used to the gas prices. I rather pay more on gas than break down in the mountains or long trips. Not to mention paying a shop to fix broken electrical and mechanical issues. With Toyota I am fine with their factory warranty. With the big 3 I would have to buy the extended warranty lol.

I am a victim of the cylinder deactivation. I hate it and I will never own another Chevy. UGH

Are these prices in US or CAN dollars; I wish I could get that price here in Canada.

@@Richard-cb6xw Thinking used Lexus 470 via back door and ambiance Emergency worker for the state Have a 1998 4-Runner 125000 miles

13k in fees and taxes sound a bit too much

@@dfhhtyu3434 Its wasn't $13k in fees, it was $13k off sticker. Only fees was sales tax and tags.

holnugget not a bad deal got mine xse Camry 19 under 29k out the door

I have an 03 Sequoia best vehicle I've ever had. It also has 293000 miles and going strong

@Steve Consley Obviously you didn't get this newest Sequins? I'm guessing though you got another Toyota?

@ Josh McCormick That's not too surprising. It's a Toyota after all and that's no bad thing☺ There's still some old people around that think Japanese stuff is junk 🤣

Those people are crazy

So would i

This is good to know. Thanks

Yes.

I have a 2010 Limited and I feel the same way!

@@gatto190 A basic SR5 4X4 and a gasoline credit card in someone's else's name would be good enough for me. Seriously, anyone shopping in the 3 ton category should not complain too much about mpg.

Right Lane Hog agreed. I only do 10,000 miles per year. So it's like a $150 difference per year. I have 125,000 miles on mine and it is so rock solid. I know that many 9 year old American trucks with the same mileage, have already had major repairs at this point.

@@gatto190 Some day TMC will figure out a way to up the mpg. In the meantime, the savings due to superior QDR compared to all the competition EASILY pay for the extra fuel costs.

You are right. An asteroid will kill off the human race, but the Sequoia will exist hundreds more years if in a proper storage facility.

Mgoblagulkablong I genuinely have no clue how Toyota managed to have that much cargo space. That’s the same as a suburban which is like 20 inches longer

Jay Mac - Our 2014 Sequoia is set up much like a van or the Nissan NV 3500 with a relatively short hood and large body in the same overall length as something more like a Ford Expedition. The second and third rows have enormous leg room. When my Sequoia needs engine work near the firewall, I'm planning to take it to a shop as it is too cramped for me. Not happy with lack of a transmission dipstick, but that's common on modern vehicles. Don't buy a Sequoia as just a kid hauler - there's plenty of solid choices that don't have the strength or towing capability of these body-on-frame "dinosaurs."

ROSS GHELLER WOULD LOVE THIS

An like the other brand toyota is keeping it real.they r going for over teck looks.dat dnt last holds no value.ntg rong with toyota big suv.best dam brand in the world.why ppl dnt wnt to sell there toyota cars bus pickups suv.they last .cost less 10 years r more u get d best resale value on earth.can honda r nissan they dat? R others auto makers.no!!!! They r all junks.toyota king forever

It is also well know, that it is happy being fed dinosaurs.

Agreed, tank size while towing is by far the biggest problem with the Tundra.

Same volume and range as the Tundra.

I agree that would be useful. Anyways, for the curious, mpg on Toyota's website lists 13/17/15 (2wd SR5 trim) or 13/17/14 (4WD Platinum trim) with a 26.4 gallon tank, which gives it a range of 396mi at 15mpg or 370mi at 14mpg. I don't see a larger tank mentioned in the options or packages available. www.toyota.com/sequoia/features/mpg/7917/7933/7921/7922

As if fuel economy matters to potential buyers for this thing? Hah!

@@ElroyMcDuff No, but range does.

Mine it's been running for 15 yrs straight

I’m waiting for my 2018 to be delivered. I have been looking for a sequoia since June, encause of how crazy this market is and I just found one that has everything I need. And I personally think that it’s a beautiful looking beast!!

True.

For ever and EVER running PERFECT

Toyota trucks always do!

Indeed!.

Except for the wildly increased fuel consumption. Per year we are talking about 500 more a year over a tahoe and 700 a year over an expedition (using a 2.64 usd per gallon price). Over 8 years, that's 4000 dollars saved with a tahoe and 5600 dollars with an expedition. I would honestly rather put that money into repairs and have a more updated vehicle than in fuel savings. Also I am pretty sure it has the shortest range in class.

@@james2042 what?? You would rather have your vehicle in the shop getting repairs done than actually driving it? That's some backwards ass thinking

@@tommieboi707 firstly the sequoia has been redesigned since, as this comment is now 3 years old. Now the sequoia is right on par with power train and reliability. Second if it landed itself in the shop once every 100k miles and for that 100k miles I have a much more comfortable vehicle? Yes

@@james2042 oh so now you can predict when a car will be in the shop? You're a genius! You should play the lotto! Buy an unreliable car and as long as it's only in the shop once every 100k miles I'm good to go! Rocket scientist!!

Denis Ilyayev 2001BC

Is...Is that an ash tray in the door handle??

LOOKS LIKE

Non2008

Excellent summary. I am not sure how high mpg is possible in the 3 ton class but I am confident Toyota is working on it in their subterranean labs hidden somewhere in the Japanese countryside. I hope they don't come up with a bunch of turbocharged engines for this type of vehicle.

Getting a Mazda Miata I mean pu.

The turning radius is great for making U-turns and the nice large mirrors fold in by pushing a button so they don't stick out when you park. I can see behind while pulling my 8' wide RV without using clamp on mirrors. It gets much better mileage on the interstate, which it is primarily designed for. I bought my 2018 Platinum Sequoia used one year. It's the same as if I bought it new. I had to replace the battery because it won't start if the voltage drops, so I carry one of those lithium jump start batteries in case it happens again. I'm well pleased with it and love taking it on long trips.

Please get back to us in 2038 to let us know your long-term observations.

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SM, A very sensible summation. If you really need the power and capacity then the Sequoia is the best choice. The SR5 is a relative bargain.

I would say 40 years easy

Thats right!

In deed

Sad but very true.

Very true

My dads Honda Pilot has a cylinder shutoff issue and it would have been $6000 to repair, but it was covered by honda

Amen!

Sacapuntas the new Tundra is a redesigned body, this Sequoia is based off of the first gen Tundra. The dashes wouldn’t interchange I’d imagine.

Only the outside body panels were redesigned. I think the door panels remained the same. The main structure is the same and hard points are the same. Also this Sequoia is based of the 2nd gen Tundra (which was the first full size, the 1st gen was 2000-2006)

Because they’re not making the old interior components. They’re using what’s already been made, that’s sitting in their parts bins.

Because they don't sell enough of these. 12k annually. Is way beyond the Expedition or Tahoe. But the sells have been steady over the last 10 years, more or less 12 k units a year. So... why would they bother in renewing it??

I don't know. This is a huge vehicle. It tows almost 8000 lbs. With the right tow package like the tundra then it carry up to 10000 lbs. Just a thought. That's the v8 is needed.

They save themselves billions in warranty costs with their commitment to QDR.

Yup that's a factor too. Their margin on vehicles over the model's life cycle is monstrous compared to other manufacturers. And they are able to charge a healthy price because customers are willing to pay since they know resale value will be strong - precisely because of limited defects and potential issues out of warranty. I'd much rather have a 5.7 v8 out of warranty than any Ecoboost motor for sure.

They are also the most vertically integrated car manufacturer so they exert far more quality control and simply share a lot less CA$H with suppliers.

It definitely has a couple dinosaurs in it. Because it's made of so much plastic. This joke is only a 5/7 but the point is there is too much plastic for my taste.

They DO NOT KNOW ANY BETTER ABOUT QUALITY VEHICLES MUCH LESS ABUOT LEXUS I MEAN DESIGN QUALITIES FOR SURE U SHOULD LEARN THEM

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The sequoia as well as tundra they do have brake controller wiring ready, and do have Trailer Sway Control. The only thing missing is the controller. if it is needed just buy one controller and plug N play.

@@WangYcca No, the Sequoia's stability control computer cannot activate the trailer brakes in an emergency maneuver. I think a Tundra has a built in brake controller but I was not talking about the Tundra.

Still newer than the Expedition Ford was selling up until last year. This is 10 years old, the Expedition was 14 years old in 2017

How was the resale value?

@@DctorSkillz1 unfortunately I do not recall the resale value, though I'm sure it was good.

Sequoia is a substitute for a classic Land Cruiser, for 50 grand brand new. Of course it's got a decent resale value too.

Land Cruiser/lx570 has it. Toyota can do it

Right Lane Hog buy a tacoma or 4runner

What would I do with the spare $35,000? Get a vehicle designed and made for this century.

Miata =D

EMcD, Fold down the two back rows and carry the Miata with you.

With the 35K , I would fly to Europe and buy a new Corolla wagon.

And you are fun at parties.

XD

Can you tell me what screen you put in? I’m in the same situation and love everything but the screen!

@@joedugger21 pioneer dmh 3800 it’s been great have in my tundra and sequoia.

Yes it will.

The Toyota 5.7 has port fuel Injection, not direct injection and I'm glad it doesn't have direct injection.

@@Jackmerius_Tacktheretrix Yes.

rochab77 Do you have some supporting citations for that? Everything that I’ve read & watched says it has direct injection, I’m with you on the port injection or D-4S Dual injection.

GM twins offer a transfer case with the choice of 2hi, 4hi, 4lo and Auto 4WD. The Ford Expedition FX4 Transfer case offers Auto 4WD, 4lo, and 2hi modes.

those auto 4wd systems are not full time 4wd, they are intelligent 4wd, basically they are part time 4wd + clutch packs. the truck will run at 2wd, and will only engage 4wd when the trucks sense slips. it is the same as you manually switch between 2wd and 4wd, just a little faster. Doesn't matter how fast the switching is, when the trucks sense slips some time it is late already when you drive fast at icy roads. Since those system are basically part time 4wd, it cannot in 4hi at high speed, and make turns, so that when you drive at high speed with angled steering, the 4hi even cannot engage. Ford auto 4hi, front wheels are engaged all the time with 1-2% power send to the front. That explains why the auto 4hi gas mileage is lower than 2wd. However, what bothers me is that at auto 4hi the clutch packs is wearing all the time, although they are quite heavy duty. it is like you are driving a manual stick car with half clutch pressed all the time. For some other brands, like infiniti QX80 armada, they seem like they are not even have clutch packs, when they are engaging 4hi, it will take even longer time. Full time(permanent) 4WD systems (such as lc, lx, Sequoia, 4runner limited, q7, GLE, GLS ) won't help more than part time or intelligent systems when they are offroading, but they do increase the highway stability better than others.

I agree with you. I see what you are saying now. I think it is funny that Ford's FX4 "off-Road" package, while having a low range, does not actively lock into 4-wheel drive hi-range. Like you said above, GM's Auto 4wd mode engages the front only when rear slippage is detected. While their system does actively lock 4-wheel drive when in 4hi or 4lo, it does lack the option to have an open transfer case in 4WD like Jeep's original Selec-Trac, or the Sequoia. I suppose the manufacturers compromised capability and safety for MPG with the "Auto" systems. My old XJ with the Selec-Trac in Full-Time 4WD was very stable and safe in rain and slushy snow.

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@@Jeep2Honda ok u must be a teacher to care about punctuation & capital letters in a KZfaq video or u have no life like who does that but either way I feel sorry for u lol

I'm not a teacher, just an old fart suffering with touch of the OCD. Thanks for feeling sorry for me, I need it! Before you ask, I don't sit on my porch waving my fist, shouting at the neighborhood kids "get off my lawn"... yet. LOL.

good to see you still got some life in you lol just don't become the porch guy the world doesn't need anymore

@@Jeep2Honda shit you need to try out Reddit it's full of people correcting other people it's great.

Take that, Alex!

The best deal per ton.

I agree 101%!!. On the hwy, I get 20mpg at 55 get 18 + @ 60mph, and 17.5 @ 75mph. MPG is the city is meaningless unless you drive all the time and all day in the city. The fords and sadly chevy ( from 2008 to 2019) {Fords have always been the worst to feed and clothe after 5 years!! } ... are just not made to same quality as Toyota. I have owned them all. considering TCO, total cost of owner ship... Toyota Sequoia is really hard to beat.

I bought a tree instead