Selling My Sequoia TRD Pro After Only 6 Months Of Ownership - Pros and Cons
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How Much I Sold It For: th-cam.com/video/OG-D_WVWWgY/w-d-xo.html
Sold it for $65,000 dollars.
@@eddieBoxer wait a minute how much did he buy the car for. this car mark up price way over 65K
Well, I’ll be the naysayer here. I love my Sequoia. The cargo area is what it is and when you really need it, you do miss a flat load floor. For me though, I don’t need it 99% of the time I drive it and when I do need the back, I can make do. I have 5 kids so we always had to use a trailer hitch rack anyway (wife drives a GLS Mercedes). Third row is plenty big like you said, despite what some others have said. Biggest positive is that engine. My only real complaints: 1) I had to get a limited because the Pro doesn’t come with a bench seat (5 kids so it is a necessity) 2) squats like a dog when I tow my 5500 lb boat (seen the Tundras have the same issue). Other than that, I get a smile on my face every time I plant my foot on the gas so I might get premature wrinkles.
😅😅😅. Nice to hear. Smiles actually help your face to grow younger.
Great move selling it. I think the messed up cargo area is the deal breaker for me. I’m very excited for the GX!
Then this is the last generation of the Sequoia…
I dont like the new GX design of the seats not folding flat.
@@MUTV2how often will you fold your seats flat though?!
@@Marco-yl8cm Never, it can't be done! But in all honesty I live with my SUV's seats folded down for maximum cargo space and treat it as a two seater 90% of the time.
I would love if I buy one to take the seats right out of the back.
Love the 4Runner stalking you, checking out the Sequoia during your whole drive! 😂
Classic hahahah
You beat Untamed’s ownership by 5 months 29 days 😂
LOL hahahah. Yea I wanted to use it and really develop my thoughts on it.
Now he can buy the 2024 Land Cruiser Toyota usa just announced
Great content! I'm also a Toyota intusiast. I previously owned a 2004 Tundra SR5 full cab. I enjoyed driving it here on the East Coast, especially during the winter months. The Tundra was quiet & and a great suspension. I currently own a 2014 Camry Hybrid. I'm looking at the incoming Tacoma generation and waiting to see the new look of the 4RUNNER to decide my future purchase. I've tried to look at other brand names, but my heart keeps bringing me to Toyota. 👏🏽👌🏽👍🏽
Happy Monday Jon :) I appreciate your honesty and how your authentic telling things how they are
I appreciate that! I aways try to be real. No point in being fake.
3rd row and rear storage is my main and primary issue for not buying it. Second issue is cost. Toyota has increased pricing upward of $20K for some of these trims. Maybe some of that is warranted but I think most of it is exploiting the economy and pandemic. I'll consider a Grand Highlander, TX or GX though I'm quite, quite happy with our new '23 Lexus GX.
Yep I have a 15 GX, I’ll get an LX over a sequoia
@@kinomorrison8004 what about the new GX?
You mean your 2007 GX w/ a 2023 price tag?😂😂😂😂
Exactly. I can get over the price if it didn't have a 3rd row. I get some people need the 3rd row but many of us do not and would rather the extra cargo space. Toyota should be offering the option remove 3rd row seat and just have a standard bench seat in the rear. makes far more sense.
@@europeanlegend9347 or just allow it to fold outta the way- my wife’s MDX has 3rd row but can disappear
Agree 100% with everything wrong with the back and hope they don't ruin the next generation 4runner. Love the full window roll down on my Tundra and previous gen Sequoia.
It feel like they really cut down costs yet the price tag doesn't reflect that, might as well go with the new lexus gx or the land cruiser.
GX would be my move for sure.
Well Toyota just screwed every 4 Runner fan out there waiting for the 6th Gen. They took what was supposed to be the 4 Runner and slapped a Land Cruiser batch , add $15K to the price and sorry 4 Runner fans you are out off luck ion you dont have the cash. The 6 Gen 4 Runner will mostly be a Tacoma with a box in the rear, much cheaper and less refinement.
I really like your content - being a Toyota enthusiast as well. I purchased my first one, new in 1983, a Toyota Hilux Truck. Love `em! Currently waiting on my latest 4Runner - a TRD Off Road Premium with XP Predator Package. Also, living a little over 4 hours away from the Gulf Coast, I love getting to see all the familiar scenery from PC Beach to Fort Walton. I recognized in this video that you were driving across the bridge from Okaloosa Island into downtown Fort Walton. The Hightide Seafood Restaurant and Oyster Bar on the left as you are going over the bridge from the beach is one of our favorites and has been there a long time. Subscribed
Thanks man!!! See you around!
The first thing I did to my ‘22 tundra PRO was turn off the fake noise through my lexus scan tool at work. And for the exhaust sound, I think it sounds great also! It’s just loud enough to hear it but it NEVER drones, even when towing. Love that compared to the TRD exhaust on my ‘15 TRD OF I had which droned really bad when towing.
Thanks for sharing!! I wanna try to get the TRD exhaust on my 2023 Platinum long bed.
100% agree on the back cargo area of the Sequoia, just not a dog friendly design. Also, it would be really educational if you could take us through all the financials of your ownership.
Yea, Like at first it was bad, and its not like it is unlivable, but the more we used it/ owned it, the more we started to realize how not functional it was.
Def need to get the rose gold RX. getting a sequoia for a family is pointless per price. Vans are way better.
@@MrDW72Depends where you live. Vans suck in the NW.
I finally got see one in person at my local dealership in the same color the other day and does it look good. I'd pass though on the cargo space myself. Having a 2016 4Runner shows that I'd probably get annoyed with lack of a roll down window and folding seats the current Sequoia has haha.
The Sequoia really needs the base tundra engine and 3rd row delete option. The cargo area is a show stopper
3rd row delete for sure
That cargo area is horrible. I feel like most of us out there don't even need 7 damn seats. What's with all these manufacturers loading up seats in their big SUV's. if i needed that much seating i'd get a damn minivan lol.
@europeanlegend9347 very true, 3rd rows in even large SUV's are basically unusable for anybody over 100lbs. SUV's really need to be more about utility than people moving.
@@europeanlegend9347people have kids and a actual family. Not like you loners that don't even hve a girlfriend and care about vehicles more than life
We’re a family of 4 with 2 dogs that camps. We agreed that the back was the deal breaker for us. like most we wish it folded flat to fit dogs, stack coolers etc.. looking at the new GX
New GX will have tons of room!
I was super excited for this vehicle when they announced and previewed it. But, after finally seeing one in person, this is NOT the one for me. I have two kids, two dogs, and a whole leap of gear to haul on family trips for camping, paddle boarding, etc. Even without bringing dogs, I can’t imagine how it all fits. Shoot, I don’t even think our luggage would all fit even for just a long road trip. And then zero improvement in any of the cargo hauling areas over my 4Runner for that price?! Nah. Grand Highlander it is. The 4Runner is still the outdoor trip champ. A Grand Highlander can handle the rest.
Perfect garage combo right there!
Try a Tahoe z71
Funny you mention the tow mirrors. My wife wants to sell ours for that exact same reason. I agree it’s a bit of a hazard but am confident that others would heed my position for the big white bus. As stated, the power is fantastic and sounds mean. No other issues other than some sunroof rattle going down interstate. On to the next Toyota. Cheers All
He wants that new GX that's why.
You read me like a book
When you have a ton of money to flash and throw away you can buy a new vehicle every 5 months, me I'm so broke I make a mugger cry.
@@TRDJonjust tried the GX550 and Land Cruiser, for a family vehicle I like the Sequoia better. GX and Land Cruiser are smaller than I thought they’d be, felt smaller than a 4 runner. My two kids liked the Sequoia or LX better, LX600 was more than I’m willing to spend on a daily driver. And surprisingly the LX was slower than the Sequoia and transmission didn’t feel as smooth. GX is nicer than the Land Cruiser, Land Cruiser’s 4 hybrid wasn’t as smooth as the 6 hybrid of the Sequoia and shifted much harder with that 4 cylinder whine.
When I learned of the disaster that is the 3rd row and cargo area that made me really pause. $80K and no fold flat seats...what in the world was Toyota thinking? That is going back to 90's era technology. I was almost talked into the shelf to at least make the cargo area flat with the 3rd row folded down, but your comments are making me rethink that as I also have big dogs.
We had a 2003 sequoia that we loved it was time to sell it to family because we thought we were gonna buy a new one,however, when I saw that screwed up cargo area and the loss of a power roll down back window Toyota made my decision for me . We did not buy one so I guess we wait to see if the fix this issue that many people hate and hopefully they sell an extended version like a Suburban/Expedition/Navigator
It is great to drive, the killer for me is the back cargo space set up. After actually seeing it and test driving it I realized how not functional it would be for my lifestyle.
Yea it's super unfortunate that this is the caveat for alot of buyers
The 3rd row and cargo area was a deal breaker for me. With 2 kids and a 100lb bernedoodle it wouldn't have worked. Keeping my 4runner for a while. The GX is looking positive without the hybrid.
Those dang mirrors, lol ...
Insane right... haha
Looks like Mickey Mouse ears
Americans are never satisfied silver spoon in hand, being hand fed.
@@eddieBoxer you're weird 😂
It’s cool you made money on it. 👍 I was a bit confused how swapping cars so fast was feasible.
I mean 6 months yea. It’s not a long time but not super super quick
My family bought a Capstone Seqouia. Yes the trunk is not good but we never use the 3rd row so we just put it down when we need more space.
That’s what I was thinking. I have a Jeep Grand Cherokee L and am looking at the new Sequoia. I never use my 3rd row in the L so it stays down for more space
Glad to hear the white paint held up for 4K miles.
Well it’s white Toyota paint which is notorious for being bad. Which is why I mentioned it.
The Moose 🫎 Antler mirrors actually grew on me? 🤷♂️
Underrated comment...
hahahah, I'm glad they did for somebody
Fayrona isnt lonely. Little brother Taco and big brother Tundra is still here
You Right!!!
Kind of disappointing that the sequoia has horrible rear cargo room. It’s a full size suv for a reason what in the world were they thinking? Other than that the new sequoia is awesome!
Perfectly put. Just the more we used it, the more it became apparent that it was it's set back.
You’re right about the turning radius and parking challenges. Many times I could barely making a u turn at some intersections. I love the truck but a Tacoma maybe more manageable. I am thinking about trading in my 23 TRD Tundra for the new Tacoma.
Yea Tundra is a beast to park it seems
Don't do it in 4 wheel drive either lmao, you loose half of that turning radius 🤣🤣
@@TRDJonYou have to slide the back end around for quick u turns.
Hey Jon, great vids on Sequoia and GX550, and I second u getting the GX! Have u or would u make a vid on the process of ordering a next gen veh like u did with the Sequoia. With the 550 8+ mths out, I’m sure I’m not the only one that would like to hear more about how ordering works. Thx
For sure I can try to document the process!!
That the toughest Toyota iv ever seen bruh besides the new Tundra i fucking love it. I can get past the little shit. Shit looks hard af like a Tahoe
As a 6'2" person, backseat of the new tahoes are actually decent. Same goes for jeep wagoneer/grand wagoneer.
Also most of the male members in the family are around my height which means rear seat will happen occasionally
Im in the market for my first ever Sequoia. Definitely sticking with Gen 2 and hoping that 3rd gen gets a refresh to fix things later down the line.
It will for sure
The cargo was a deal breaker for us to update. I feel like it lost its identity and what it really is, a minivan with true truck capabilities which is why we love our 2016 Platinum. My wife daily drives it and the space was a deal breaker. Can’t fit wagons, strollers, dog kennels, multiple suitcases, pack and plays, etc. checks the boxes for many things, but not enough when they can’t do fold flat third row and also dropped the roll down rear window.
Crazy trd Jon went from normal guy who bought a cav blue 4Runner to an auto journalist and one of the best on TH-cam for Toyota ish…. Toyota needs to hire you as a pr guy
I appreciate you bro! Thank you for the continued support.
Well I'm glad I watched this video! The storage area is a deal breaker for me.
3rd row seat/storage is why I have not upgraded from my 21 Sequoia. I was so stoked for this vehicle and figured like Tundra they would offer a non-hybrid option. But instead I am forced into hybrid and 3rd row that does not fold flat. Total market fail by Toyota. Only 14% of families need a 3rd row seat. But over 50% have 3 kids or less and a dog. Hoping they figure it out in a future model year.
I love the look but the price deterred me from trading in my 2021 Trd pro sequoia.. guess I’ll keep it for a while.. I do want to see the new design of the 4Runner
Though I love the all new Sequoia, the old Sequoia was way more practical. The luggage shelf feature to me is a gimmick. Please Toyota make the updated version just as practical as the old Sequoia.
My 2013 Sequoia is a great vehicle. I Love it, but I will buy a new one when the rear cargo problem is FINALLY FIXED ( I carry my bicycle inside ).
RS. Canada
I think this is the best looking SUV in TRD trim.
We love ours . Not getting rid of it. Imagine you would’ve kept with magnetic grey & no 🫎 antlers ..lol
Would like see a video on the $s . Bought , sold & you tube revenue . Thnx 🤙🏻
If it was SOlar Octane with no moose it would have been very, very hard to sell. I love it.
I think it is funny a lot of people say this is the same as the 300 Series lol because "It uses the same platform". Toyota using the same platform does not mean they are the same lol. They are still very different. Toyota modifies the frame for every vehicle. Welds are different, it is shortened, lengthened, made wider, more narrow, and most importantly strengthening and reinforcement is different etc etc. A basic frame doesn't make one vehicle as good as another lol. This is miles from Land Cruiser 300 Series quality lol. I rented a 300 Series while in Australia. It was rock solid! Not a squeak, or anything.
I guess you live in Florida but the lack of auto 4wd is a deal breaker for us Canadians. Specially at this price point
I do yes.
Ya that back seat issue due to the hybrid made it a no go for me as well.
The problem with those tow mirrors is they can't retract and become regular mirrors.
They just look sooooo bad on the Sequoia
Hello from California.. I've my little 2004 Sequoia with over 176,000 miles and still in very good engine condition, but the window trimmings started to peel. It's 4.7hp and 19mpg, the back is flat with the 3rd row seats. I love it very much and it fits for my 3 big dogs. I want to buy a new 4runner, will someone give my some advise? I need a smaller car to go for chemo because the hospital parking is too small for my Sequoia. ❤
I have money down for a sequoia sr5. Been waiting since December. If I get one soon Im wondering if I can drive it for 8-12 months then trade up to a GX550. Wonder if I could do an even swap and not lose $.
Love the roar of those fighters in the background. Sounds like f22’s or f35’s
Yep!
Wow! Paint held up after 4k miles! Great job
Toyota white paint isnt the best.
@@TRDJonwhat about the pearl?
I have the limited. My wife loves it. If we had tow mirrors, I would have swapped them out.
Love my Limited 23 TRD off-road Tundra but I have to tuck in mirrors to fit in garage. I wouldn’t buy a Sequoia because of not enough luggage space for a long vacation.
I would never buy it just because you can’t buy a non-hybrid version
I’ve got about 8k on my sequoia and I’m only getting 17.5 mpg. I know this is an old video, but have you heard of this with other owners? I don’t floor it, I just drive normal. Wondering if something is off.
As a frequent user of strollers, the higher floor would have been a deal breaker. Glad we stuck with our 2018 Big Tree…
Yea not the best.
Noti gang on deck
LFG!!!!!
The way you introduced your wife 😂😂
how do you buy a new car from a dealership, then turn around after 6 months and sell it used for a profit? new cars start depreciating as soon as you leave the dealership.
I have a 2023 Chevy Tahoe Z71. I love it. 3rd row stows flat, 4x4 is more than capable. Bose sound system sounds amazing. Only grip is the gas ⛽️ mileage
Same truck with the Z71 off road package our two Dobermans love the Tahoe!
Bet it won't last up to 200,000 miles
@@rawcircokingsays the man in his Nissan with the windshield wipers not working. Stick to arm day and video games 🎮. Get money 💰
@@DGYtown lmao I must of really struck a chord the fact you had to look up an old video. Anyways clearly your in your feelings that my nissian will outlast your chevy.
@@rawcircokingdidn’t really strike a cord just kinda weird your talking shit when your car sucks ass. I bet you still have that shitty Nissan.
Yes sir!
How can there be blind spot when there's two mirrors ?
Yeah, good move! The Sequoia started off strong but, in my opinion it’s fading away fast.. The new 4Runner is going to take buyers away from it…
Not with a 4-cyl turbo it won't. Not many will go from a previous gen V8 and current V6 turbo to a 4 banger. Car companies know what they are doing. Which is why the FJ40 only had 2 doors. A four door version would cannibalize 4Runner sales.
I feel availability and INSANE dealer mark ups killed it as well. I honestly get a 10K mark up, I do. But there were dealers asking 20,30,40K over and that KILLED it's wave.
@@TRDJon used base model sequoias were going for like $90k I think.
And that was for a USED base model.
My thought is really, what's the purpose of having a large vehicle if there's no cargo room.. and the excuse is not "the roof rack" because my Great Dane does not go up there.
I recall my 2003 Sequoia 3rd row seats were able to tilt up towards the 2nd row or 3rd row seats could be moved forward and removed for a flat surface behind the 2nd row.
at what speed does it switch to gas mode
How Toyota America dropped the ball on this is beyond me, i mean wtf
Making room for the new Lexus GX550?
Really wanted to like the Sequoia for you Jon. Couldn’t do the non-flat back end. We have dogs and it just wouldn’t work for us. Tundra and Sequoia have terrible turn radius.
Yea it's not the best turning, but still was easier to drive then the Tundra cuz of the long wheel base the truck has. But the dogs and space in the back was the driving factor to sell as well.
The previous gen Sequoia offered a better interior setup specifically pertaining to the 3rd row and rear cargo area alongside having the roll down rear window. These two factors were enough to push us to a lightly used 2nd gen. I am not upset about the V8 either 😇
Two row or three row 2024 GX550 won't have a flat load floor. Not as bad a set up as this Sequoia but still not ideal with the 5" or so raised folded seats above the rear cargo area.
GX is better looking and looks more useful. Get the 2024 GX Jon!!!
Ya??? If you guys wanna see it then I will make it happen.
GX 550 Overtrail for the win! Let’s go! 😊
@@TRDJon just buycm it after I buy mine! Get in line! Lol
@@TRDJon as long as your wife is okay with it like the RX and Highlander
lol
So... Knowing what you know on how Toyota announces new vehicles when do you think will get info -confirmation, and maybe photos of the new 4runner design?
that rear cargo area is a total disaster! Finally the gx550 is good!
I owned a 2008 tundra from new 5.7 L loved that truck fullied loaded at the time. dont need trucks anymore drive M cars.
Still can't get over how dumb the rear storage is on this truck
Bad for sure
There was a 4Runner in your driver side blind spot. 🙂
I haven’t seen sequoia with solar octane color yet but a few 4Runners in that color tho
The loss of the full-time 4wd system and the forced hybrid powertrain are the two main reasons I would not consider the Sequoia. If I could get a SR5 TRD OR with no hybrid and it still had full-time 4wd it would be a serious contender.
I think the 4wd is better and it has more power. I don't think it being a hybrid will hurt you either unless you're worried about weight which is still pretty light
IMO you can't beat a Nissan Armada. The only downside is gas mileage but the V8 is super smooth and quiet and paired with the tranny it is a joy to drive on the open road. You can be doing 75 mph and still be under 2000 rpm. Also they are still made in Japan. The resale on them is bad but that is why buying one a year or 2 old is the way to go. I just bought a 2022 SL for just under $40k. At that price you simply can't get a better large SUV.
Couldn't agree more. I STILL have my 2005 Armada 4wd with 230,000 miles. I bought a 19 Tundra TRD Pro because I needed a newer, less likely to breakdown (only because its newer) ride for x country trips, but I can't sell my Armada. I'm going to keep it and slowly replace everything that typically breaks and keep it forever because by far, it is the most versatile vehicle I've ever had. Love that thing. Holds a ton, tows great and NEVER gear hunts (unlike the Tundra that downshifts going over an ant hill). We call it the Griswold family truckster. Been everywhere with it. Only reason I didn't get a new/newer one, is because I have dogs that would tear up the new/expensive interior. I throw a cap on the truck and the dogs can't destroy the inside of the cab. Trucks too expensive now for me to let them roam the cabin like I could before.
What did you think about the gas mileage?
Dude that is awesome out of all you got out of the Sequoia you still made money selling it back. Good move my man! Love my 4Runner and Tesla. Its a good combo
Awesome garage combo bro!
4000 miles isn't even broken in yet TBH. We have 20k miles on ours so far. We have some small defects on some plastic pieces on the inside that were covered under warranty, but other than that no issues.
Maybe Toyota should make the new Crown brand a Ford Max or Suburban sized SUV to solve this problem for large families other than a mini van. And skip the boring styling and go sporty!!
CHeck out the Grand Highlander
Yep that rear storage issue is a big mistake Mike Sweers.
Toyota gotta redeem themselves and fix the cargo room. I know people love the power but people just passing on it or selling it because the cargo room is crucial for them
Exactly, can have all the power in the would, but if it ain't functional, then who cares.
The TRD is for off-roading the Capstone is for all of your luxury amenities
The sequoia is literally built off the Tundra platform
The cargo area is an epic fail. What were they thinking?
The new Sequoia is really let down by the cargo/third row situation, which is really a shame because the rest of it (minus the tow mirrors) is good/good enough to live with. Toyota IS capable of creating a vehicle/package that meets everyday usefulness. My 20 year old first gen Sequoia has a solution to almost all of the gripes you have with the new truck. Did Toyota just forget how to package effectively or were they hampered too much with engineering and too few development dollars that they couldn't? Maybe after Toyota recoups some development costs from this platform it'll come back with some revisions.
Just watch and see when the new sixth gen 4runner comes out, Jon is going to buy it and maybe have a video title called "Why I traded my old 4runner for the new one" lol
TL;DS: why did you decide to change it? To me it is obvious that the space is a no for me: no enough cargo, and no adult sized 3rd row seating. So how come you pulled the trigger and within 5 months you decided to change it?
time to get rid of it and get the japanese gx 550
Yesssssss
Great feedback, really wanted to consider it, but that trunk really seems to kill it
Sadly this is a realistic review, most of the ppl that is going to buy an SUV like this are only soccer moms and ppl who not even going to take it out road.
Can you replace the new Tundra's front bumper and grille with the new Sequoia's front bumper and grille combo?
Yes. There has been a shop that has done it
Man i wish i had these first world problems. Have a 2013 rx and a ram 2013. Still running great but i understand the cargo issue. I have 2 children but no dogs
This SUV is underrated as everyone is focused on the Land Cruiser 300. This thing is like a Mutated Land Cruiser
more power Sequoia💪
"Lil get around vehicle" lol
The tundra will be returned as well 😂
Jon I find you wife insight very very helpful, I am in the market to buy one for my wife, I will keep my tundra, , Im waiting little bit, want to take advantage for tax credit this year, but its going to be my wife daily drive to work 2 miles away from home, we like the concept of 3rd row and the big space,.....now more SUVs coming next year I kind of want to wait also.......the new Lexus is awesome but we will need the 3rd row.......lets wait and see......
Glad to help. Yea new GX, LC, and even the Grandhighlander too