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That be hard to part away with 4.7 I-force v8 and a celica too even though that corolla motor has upgraded to a 2 liter the same size as a pepsi 2 liter but 100 🐎 per liter was good for 187 hp for 1.8 liters gts 6 speed faster than a honda Integra gsr
We have an 01 Toyota Tundra, 02 Toyota Rav 4, and a 13 Toyota Camry. All over 165k. They all run so good. Other then just regular maintenance for the 20+ year old ones, super reliable. My husband and dad both work at the Toyota in Indiana. They treat their employees amazing as well 😊
I own 2012 sienna (265k) 2013 tundra rock warrior (150k) , 2021 sequoia (22k) here. I plan to buy my son a rav4 xle when he’s ready for it. They all run flawless and never needed anything other than routine maintenance. I wouldn’t buy anything else.
Been to that plant many times, always treated great. Not like your typical UAW plant, none of that, "Not my job" as they walk away, or outright avoid you and run the other way. I'm a truck driver. That Toyota plant, great folks, always in and out in a timely fashion and shown respect.
Please, everything old breaks. I have a 17 Camry love how practical it is and love the value but I had to rebuild my transmission at 150k miles and change suspension at 70k mikes at 139k replaced fan belt and tensioner otherwise it’s perfect
I’ll take 13-17mpg with comfort and reliability! The 1st Gen Sequoia is an amazing all-around rig. Having ZERO car payments helps me justify the horrible MPGs. Drive them, take care of them and they’ll last over 300k miles with routine maintenance
Don't know if you'll find your "zero car payment" attractive when petrol will be 3 $ per kilometre. Especially if you can find a zero car payment Corolla that gets you more than double the mpg. At this point, you just like to drive in a 3 ton SUV to get groceries. Which is dumb.
@@bengagnon2894 I would rather pay for the fuel instead of making a payment on a Corolla that I can only use to drive back and forth to work. My first gen Sequoia is perfect for me. It can do anything I ask of it. Tow a trailer, haul the entire family including my 120lb dog, off-road, get groceries. Hell it could do all that at the same time.
@@bengagnon2894 I love my wife and kids too much to make them suffer in a Corolla! Everyone has different necessities in a vehicle, and it’s very ignorant of you to assume a Corolla would be a “Godsend” to me and my family 😂 gas prices are the least of my concerns when you factor years of reliability with no car payment….
I have a 2003 limited 4wd with 252,000 on the V8. My wife drives it fairly conservatively and she’s getting 18-19!! It runs like a champ but the rust is definitely becoming a problem.
I have a 2022 4Runner TRD off-road premium and it has the 4l nA v6 and it gets 18 on the Highway when I'm lucky mostly anywhere from 13 to 15 around town
Gas mileage was the last thing on my mind when I bought one. I saw this white Sequoia going down the road in 2005, immediately decided to experience this vehicle at least one time in my life. Now sits in my driveway a white 2005 Sequoia SR5 2wd, bought from the original California owner, zero rust, 180k on the clock, paid $2200 for it. Just the truck I always wanted, 2wd is all I need, fewer things to break and replace. Boy is this a dream come true. Drives like nothing else. Glides on the highway, hauls two bedrooms, cold as ice, boils in the winter, nothing stops it, paid for itself the first month just hauling junk. Overall the most incredible vehicle I have ever come across. I wish I could find another in just as decent a shape, I'd just park it in the garage as a backup. Love it.
Driving a vehicle that is huge, not economical, is a choice. My son and I both drive Ford Superduty F350 diesel trucks. I am 6-5 and he is 6-7. We barely fit as it is. Plus we tow 20 - 25 thousand pounds (10-12 tons). Yes they get 13-15 mpg. We know. We love them. It's a choice.
309k miles changed the belt once at 247 k .it broke but did not harm the engine. It is a 2003. I will never sell it. A friend of mine has 450 k and still drives it back and forth to FL from MD
Wow, because I'm nervous about my timing belt, I have inspected, it looked glazed with hardy wear. I just bought an 2003 Limited with 193k miles for $3,999
My 2002 Sequoia has 445,000 miles. Once a month I travel round trip Pa to NC 1000 miles. I avg 18 mpg. I have gone 200,000 between timing belt changes but after seeing the old one that came out, I won't do that again. Purchased new in 02. Best vehicle I've ever owned. I take a lot of flack from friends until we start talking car payments.
The second generation with the 5.7l timing chain engine (2008 and up) is absolutely amazing. Bought my 115K mile 2008 Limited this past December for $17999 - best vehicle I have ever owned!
I have 2001 Sequoia with 297000 miles and had the timing belt and water pump replaced by Toyota and I absolutely love this SUV. The best SUV ever built.
My 2001 Tundra gets similar gas mileage, but when you factor in the cheap maintenance (which I do myself, apart from one timing belt replacement) and the fact that it will last another 20 years (I only do 7,000m/year in it), the gas cost ceases to be important. Twice a month I do a 300 mile trip in it without any concerns. I could take my partner's 2011 328i and save a lot of gas, but it has already been towed twice, so I don't want the worry.
My 2002 Tundra ate 3 transmissions it did not like towing with that 4 speed tacoma transmission. I replaced the starter once what a PITA, the 5 speed fixed that later. The engine lasted 180k before I got rid of it because my cousin thought payload = towing, 3500 lbs of bricks broke the frame.
@@kyrosmike oh man, I gotta look that up. Did not expect them to put a weaker transmission on a more capable truck. Would you possibly have any towing tips for me? I just bought my first truck, 2010 F150, 4.6 V8 RWD. I think it's rated between 7000-9500 lbs towing capacity.
I just bought an 2006 Sequoia Ltd 2wd with 251,000 miles. Runs like a baby. Make sure to change timing belt, water pump, valve covers and OEM lower ball joints(LBJ). LBJ were a recall on most 2001-2007.
Scotty I an so sorry I got rid of ours I had 4Runners 4 of them 😅 2 Avalons Tacoma 2 tundras j1 sequoia but we miss our sequoia the most . Our new highlander is great but the 02 sequoia still ranks 1 in my heart . Never had a problem with anyone of them all had over 200,00 on them beast of a vehicle
My 2001 Sequoia Limited 2WD has 307,000 miles. My most expensive repair was replacing the catalytic converters after they got stolen about 2 years ago. I get 16.5 MPG, it is what it is. I live in So Cal and gas is pretty pricey right now, but that doesn't deter me from filling up at least once a week. Oh, and I have replaced that tail gate handle twice already. That's my biggest peeve. Love my Toyota.
Scotty, I have a white 03 sequoia with all of these features. I bought it for $2300 in damn near mint condition. Perfect paint. Nice interior. I have 360,xxx miles on it now. Minimum maintenance.... it runs like a damn sewing machine! Quiet. Zero issues. Only things I've fixed was a thermostat and a 02 sensor. It's one of the most amazing vehicles I've ever owned. I am not easy on it either but I do take decent care of it. Cheers!!
Sadly, If Toyota only has a 4 Cyl Turbo available in the next gen Tacoma I’m not willing to buy one. V6 or bust. Hope Toyota does the right thing and keeps the V6. I’d really like to buy the next gen Tacoma. Sight unseen, well kinda. I still want to see it of course.
Yes you are correct, same thing goes for the new tundra which replaced the V8 with a twin turbo V6 which there are reports the tundra Turbo V6 is having trouble with the turbos. As Scotty has told us
They're doing the "right thing" by going to a 4cyl turbo. The only reason to not go that route is "I like the sound of it" or "I just want one". "Because it's reliable/proven" isn't really an excuse to keep a 20-year-old motor. You'll never have the current technology be "proven" if they don't put it in anything. Better fuel economy, better torque, and fewer emissions. Yea, it will have minor problems the first year or two, but once they iron out the wrinkles, it will be as reliable as any other Toyota engine out there. It's not a "customers don't want a v6", although some don't... All markets, especially the US have increasingly stricter requirements for emissions, fuel economy, and safety. Toyota can't keep living in the past if they want to stay relevant long term.
@Joeseph Trunk oh my god those 80’s Squarebody’s & Suburbans were probably the most bulletproof American vehicles ever made. I still see 35-40 Year old squarebody’s on the road more than twice a day. Such bulletproof trucks. They don’t make them AT ALL that good anymore
I drove a 2003 Tundra SR5 for about 3 months after my Grand Cherokee was totalled. It had 289,000 miles on it and was still tight, quiet, and drove like nothing I've ever driven before. Things didn't work out and I ended up going with a different vehicle but there will be a time, soon I hope I will have another 1st gen Tundra or even a Sequoia.
the problem with timing belts is that there is usually no "early sign" of failure. If you're lucky and the belt is perhaps only slightly (SLIGHTLY) stretched you might get some funky noises, but most of the people I know who broke belts on various cars, there was no warning sign. This is why it's imperative that you change the belts when they are recommended, or every 60k if you want to be on the safe side or if you live in extreme hot/cold climates. Luckily Toyota has gotten away from timing belts (as has most of the industry including Honda) although they still use interference engines. At least wit ha chain, as long as you keep the oil clean and change it periodically you shouldn't have any issues with a chain for the lifetime of the vehicle.
@@Expressdawah Depends on the car and climate. I know on older Hondas, it was recommended every 60k in severe conditions (so if you were in extreme cold or hot climates), but 105k for everywhere else (moderate climates). But a belt change is cheaper than a new engine and on interference engines, you run the risk of destroying the engine.
I got the same truck, I love this thing. I got mine for $1400 at auction, it was rolled over. but guess what, next day after I picked it up from the auction, I was towing with it with no issues what so ever.
I still have my 2002 Sequoia Limited 4WD in excellent condition. At 175,000 miles, everything still works and starts and runs very good! Deluca Toyota in Ocala. FL. still services it.
Had an 02. Great. Got rid of it for a truck. Bad decision. Later in 2012, I got rid of the truck for a 2008 sequoia sr5 premium. It had 83k miles. Now it has 205600 miles. Not an issue. Solid as day one. Love it. This new sequoia looks beautiful, but that’s all. Smaller inside, more expensive. Gas mileage isn’t that much improved. I get 17. This new one gets around 22. And isn’t easy to work on.
I specifically bought a Trail Edition 4runner because it and the Pro are the only ones left with a manual transfer case shifter. It's sad that they build everything with dummy buttons now instead of the stuff that never breaks.
I was going to buy a nice 2008 Sequoia around 2 years ago, $6000.... Other things happened and I passed. I went looking for a new used car a couple of months ago, that model year was ridiculously priced, I saw some in the $25,000 range, same year, with more miles! I found a good 2003 Buick Park Avenue, paid $2000 for it, no payment, and $400 a year insurance.
@@nickgruber2593 I'm going through it right now, new rotors and pads, new struts, new rear air shocks, new upper and lower intakes, coolant system flush, including the new tensioner assembly, water pump, power steering pump, transmission lines, power steering lines, transmission service, starter, alternator, AC comprsseor and associated parts, engine/transmission mounts, rear links, control arms, inner and outer tie rods, new gauge cluster, new AC control, turn signal switch, and probably a few more things... The body is in good shape for a Michigan car, the issue was it sat. Lot rot. I should have kept looking, I could have found a better one, but I had to have a vehicle. So this was it. Funny thing though, I would have probably replaced all of these parts anyways, no matter what I bought. I can wrench, and I enjoy it, and parts are actually inexpensive for this car. When I am finished, she should go a good ten years. I think I will have about $8000 total in her when all is said and done. And yes, the interior is nice.
@@invaderzim1265 It is, I'm putting a few bucks in her, doing 90% of the work myself. I load up the trunk with parts and empty her out. Then I load her up again... On my second alignment, the more I dig the more I discover. So, I said screw it, replace it all. Parts are inexpensive, and I have the tools and plenty of TH-cam videos on this car to make it a pretty quick and easy rebuild. I figure around $8000 total in her, she has good bones and an interior, I think I can get quite a few years out of her. Very happy!
I have a 2002 Sequoia Limited with 162,000 miles. Bought it at my local family owned Toyota dealer with 147,000 miles on it in 2010. I’ve driven it many times to Yosemite from Southern California. Never an issue, solid as a rock. Like they say, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. Sure, the back hatch lever broke but I replaced it myself with an all steel replacement. Easy to fix. For my family, Toyota is our vehicle of choice. Three Avalons and the Sequoia. Great vehicles each one.
My '04 limited has 207k , I'll keep it until it falls apart which isn't any time soon. Changedthe timing belt at 100k, and 200k, 18 years and counting and I couldn't be happier with it. Gas mileage be dammed.
I have a 2001 Sequoia with 240k miles, and it was so good I bought another 2008 sequoia with 265k miles. I love them and they are super reliable. My next one will probably be a 2021 sequoia since I don't want the new hybrid.
I have a 2006 Sequoia SR5 4WD (orig owner). Best car I'll ever have and the last! 160K and just getting started. Toyota replaced the entire frame (for free) a few years ago and we know the engine will probably last 600-800K miles conservatively... I agree with the others, please save on the casket and bury me w/my Akita in my Sequoia. You're the BEST Scotty, keep on making these awesome videos!!!
My brother have a 1998 LX470 ,the same engine on Tundra, its got half million miles after the coil pack started missing because the spark plugs became loose
I have a 2008 Toyota Sequoia Limited with 205,000 miles and only issue is the passenger side mirror won't auto fold anymore and my rear key lock is frozen stuck, but everything else works perfectly!
Weak point is useless secondary air injection System. Replacing means intake manifold needs to come off. Go with a Bypass Kit. Starter is also under manifold but not prone to failure. Expect "xmas" tree lights that he said too. Tsc...Booster cylinder sensor failure tripping brake light. Still great value though
We have 175K on our 2010 Ford Edge 3.5L v6 interference engine with original drive belt. Belt looks good. Tensioner looks good. Maybe I'll swap it out at 200K, but we are very happy with our Blue Oval!!!
Best vehicle I've ever had was a 1998 Toyota 4 runner. 170,000 miles and ran perfect and looked excellent. Id still have it if it wasn't totaled. I really like my wife's 2015 4 runner limited but man I like the older ones better.
I picked up a 2006 Toyota sequoia 4WD one owner with 198k miles. CALIFORNIA vehicle it's hole life. Fist thing I did replace Lower Ball joints with OEM Toyota. Water pump and timing belt replaced at Toyota Dealership at 89,000 miles and agin at 191k mules car fax report and sales slip showed replaced. Good peace of mind. Gave a full tune up. New oem toyota spark plugs, transmission services with transmission filter drain and fill, engine coolant flush, brake flush, front ans rear diff full synthetic. This old Sequoia drives and shifts like new vehicle. As for Gas prices small price to pay for the Smile I have on my face every time I drive it.
I had to change my alternator on my 2005 Honda Accord in February after it reached 199,000 miles. That’s a very long lifespan for an alternator, but it’s not nearly as as good as the ones that Scotty has shown recently. Over 223,000 miles on the original alternator is insane. Great job Toyota. Well done.
Whoever’s reading this, I pray that whatever your going through gets better and whatever your struggling with or worrying about is going to be fine and that everyone has a fantastic day! Keep up the good work, you never let your fans down with great entertainment 😎
"It's a Toyota...🤷" Toyota should use that as their new marketing catchphrase 😁 Got me looking at Toyotas as my next car for sure. Love these videos on old cars. Cheers Scotty👍
Sequoia in the Rust Belts can have bad frame issues . And if your Starter goes , A shop will charge you a grand to replace it because its under the intake manifold .
Scotty, I have a 2001 Sequoia, best vehicle I have ever owned. 67 years old, 325,000+ miles. Did replace transmission at ~ 170,000 but nothing else. Would take it anywhere.
I currently own a 22 yr. Old Toyota 4runner. It runs EXCELLENT .. the frame is rusted out so I can no longer drive it. I am sooo heart bropken. I LOVE THAT CAR .. 😔
Picked up a 2002 w/204k mi a few months ago for $5500. It was from New Mexico, zero frame rust. Had to fix a few things....the rear hatch handle, starter went out, radiator started leaking, but the drive train is solid and interior great except the drivers seat looks like this one. Love the form factor. We only drive 10k mi/yr or less, so the mileage isnt too big a deal. Thanks for the videos Scotty!
My college roommates mother gave me her 04 sequoia for free when she was getting a new highlander in 2019. It’s in almost perfect condition inside and out. You won’t be able to pry that out of my cold dead hands.
Bought a tacoma back in 07. 2007 TACOMA 7 miles on odometer 4.0 Pre Runner 4 Door Speedway Blue. Always got compliments on the color and how beautiful it looked. 2019 it got totalled. Brother in law got t-boned spun hit concrete wall. Total loss. So sad. That thing had close to 300k. First three years it was used for hauling then it took an easier life just daily driver hauling every once in a while. Never burned oiled, never had transmission problems. Just its regular maintansnce. Oil, brakes and Tires, battery every 3 or so yrs. Never even changed the spark plugs on that thing and it never asked for it. True Beast. I Miss that Trucks. Soo many good memories. TOYOTA RULES!!!!
I have an 02 Sequoia. I changed the plugs to use Ruthenium, and changed the MAF and my injectors. I now get about 21 to 22mpg on the highways. The original mpg avg was based on the older tech. The only problem with these are the lower ball joints and the rust. I didnt have enough coin sized holes in my frame to qualify for the frame recall. So i coat my truck every year. But I absolutely love this truck. Would buy the 2023+ version after they work out the kinks
I have an 2007 Toyota Tundra Crewmax Limited 5.7L with 165K miles 👏 regular oil changes and maintenance 👍 I love my Tundra 🇺🇸 on my way to the million miles Tundra club 💪
Mmm down in Australia I expect my ABS to work regardless of age. As a mechanic myself I expect ABS to work perfectly all of the time. Sorry Scotty but I disagree with you about ABS. For me the ABS & any brake components must be 100% I don’t take no for an answer. If want me to fix your car I will do it properly before it leaves my workshop.
Up in Canada, even though I check my tire pressure using an analog gauge the shop I went to for a pre-safety inspection on a 2010 F-150 wouldn't let a single TPMS sensor go too. They didn't charge all that much for it either, I think I had a pretty professional job done.
I daily drive a 1994 Ford F-150 4x4 5.0 5 speed with 108k miles. I drive it ver conservative and I average 16-18mpg. I usually just use the low end torque to get it moving barley then shift before 2500 rpm’s. I have 31” tires too so It only turns 2500 rpm’s going 80mph on the freeway! If I keep it below 65mph then I am below 2000 rpm’s! I love trucks cuz they can be used as transportation and work too! Plus its a regular cab and short bed so I can still seat 4 people in the cab!
I have a 2012 Tacoma gets decent gas mileage only has 51,000 miles my wife inherited it from her grandfather when he passed away. I told her that truck would last her rest of her life
Great rigs. But as they age watch for 1. Frame rot 2. exhaust manifold leak (SUPER EXPENSIVE to FIX). They can be a great used value so long as it has a clean service history.
I have the 2001 Sequoia SR5 with 146K miles. It’s my family’s road trip car. I replaced the timing belt for the first time at 133K miles (after 18 years!) and it still looked new. The cloth interior is still very good and since it’s a California car, the frame is rust free. I have driven it in the Tahoe snow many times but I make sure it gets rinsed after each trip. It’s one of my most reliable cars, next only to my 36-year old Nissan D21 pickup (Z24i) with 371K miles which I still drive daily today.
I agree Scotty. Our sequoia is an '01 and it has 345,000 on it. although I've done the timing belt twice, front main seal, fuel pump, water pump and pulleys (due to someone running the wrong coolant for too long), suspension, power steering rack. But the engine idles so smooth and quiet that after it warms up, you can't tell it's running. I will say though, when the first timing belt went out, it broke due to a water pump freezing up and then shredded the timing belt due to friction. unfortunately my wife sat there and cranked it until the battery died thinking it somehow just became hard to start...after overheating... because the water pump failure. Well, we had no valve damage to speak of, just as much power as ever, didn't have to pull the heads. just cranked right up and it's been running as good ever since. I'll end up keeping this thing til it quits, more than got my money out of it, and the only issue right now is rust on the windshield has destroyed some Junction box connections. Nothing ECU and engine related though, so good to go right.
My 2012 Ram 1500 with 5.7 HEMI gets 15.4 mpg... always. I gladly pay the gas because that truck is a solid beast on and off the road. I have a Leer camper shell, bed rug and TopperEZlift and tent system. So, I can handle the mileage since my truck is both daily driver and 4X4 camper. A hunting truck, bugout vehicle and grocery getter. It does it all. 2012 only 65,000 miles. I am 58 and expect this truck to be part of my life another couple of decades. I know the parts will be around for a 4th generation Ram truck, longer than I am.
the plastic lever breaks due to high tension further down the line of operations at the latch. A dry locking latch will not release easily causing over force applied to where the cable moved on the plastic near your hand causing it to break. Replacing the plastic opening latch will only temporarily fix this issue. we must keep the locking latch free
I had a 2002 Sequoia averaging 14 to 15 MPG. On long highway drives it got 17 miles a gallon and 13 mpg when pulling my 24 ft Camper . Traded it in with 252,000 miles on it.
I have a low mileage (135,000) 2002 Landcruiser, usually I get10 MPG. I live in snow country, and a very hilly town, but I only use mine when the snow is bad . I also stopped buying PU's and swapped a 1967 FJ40 for the LC, I use it to pull a 12' landscaping trailer. I read that the Sequoia was a better deal because it was the bastard son of the landcruiser. My daily driver is a 2017 Prius Prime plug in, I am retired so only drive locally 95% of the time, so, can get by on a charge and keep it under 25 miles total on a charge.
Drive a 2008 Pathfinder V8. It's the 5.6 in a Frontier body on frame platform. Made between 08 - 10, pre CVT crap and drives like the Sequoia, but smaller, faster, and a little better mpg👍Seriously, love Toyota quality. Remember driving a used Sequoia for the first time. 190k miles, but drove so damn well. Getting into the Pathfinder V8 made me reminisce about the Sequoia, because they felt more similar then not. Actually very reliable too. The bygone days of Nissan, what the hell happened 🤔
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That be hard to part away with 4.7 I-force v8 and a celica too even though that corolla motor has upgraded to a 2 liter the same size as a pepsi 2 liter but 100 🐎 per liter was good for 187 hp for 1.8 liters gts 6 speed faster than a honda Integra gsr
RIP again, Scooter.
Hi Scotty, I’m a college student and I’m thinking of buying an Infiniti G37. What do you think
Always a pleasure Scott. Always like seeing the sequoia in comparison to the 4Runner. Would love one of either
We have an 01 Toyota Tundra, 02 Toyota Rav 4, and a 13 Toyota Camry. All over 165k. They all run so good. Other then just regular maintenance for the 20+ year old ones, super reliable. My husband and dad both work at the Toyota in Indiana. They treat their employees amazing as well 😊
Because they only retain good employees, not like domestic manufacturers who were unionized long time ago
I own 2012 sienna (265k) 2013 tundra rock warrior (150k) , 2021 sequoia (22k) here. I plan to buy my son a rav4 xle when he’s ready for it. They all run flawless and never needed anything other than routine maintenance. I wouldn’t buy anything else.
Been to that plant many times, always treated great. Not like your typical UAW plant, none of that, "Not my job" as they walk away, or outright avoid you and run the other way. I'm a truck driver. That Toyota plant, great folks, always in and out in a timely fashion and shown respect.
Please, everything old breaks. I have a 17 Camry love how practical it is and love the value but I had to rebuild my transmission at 150k miles and change suspension at 70k mikes at 139k replaced fan belt and tensioner otherwise it’s perfect
So is my honda
I’ll take 13-17mpg with comfort and reliability! The 1st Gen Sequoia is an amazing all-around rig. Having ZERO car payments helps me justify the horrible MPGs. Drive them, take care of them and they’ll last over 300k miles with routine maintenance
Absolutely. I have a Lexus GX 470 that gets 14 MPG. It’s paid off, reliable, comfortable and I use it like a truck.
Don't know if you'll find your "zero car payment" attractive when petrol will be 3 $ per kilometre. Especially if you can find a zero car payment Corolla that gets you more than double the mpg. At this point, you just like to drive in a 3 ton SUV to get groceries. Which is dumb.
@@bengagnon2894 can you tow with that Corolla?
@@bengagnon2894 I would rather pay for the fuel instead of making a payment on a Corolla that I can only use to drive back and forth to work. My first gen Sequoia is perfect for me. It can do anything I ask of it. Tow a trailer, haul the entire family including my 120lb dog, off-road, get groceries. Hell it could do all that at the same time.
@@bengagnon2894 I love my wife and kids too much to make them suffer in a Corolla! Everyone has different necessities in a vehicle, and it’s very ignorant of you to assume a Corolla would be a “Godsend” to me and my family 😂 gas prices are the least of my concerns when you factor years of reliability with no car payment….
I have a 2003 4Runner limited with that V8. I drive pretty conservatively and get 15-16 average mpg. It has 237K on the clock and has zero issues.
I have 1996 4Runner 3.4 L V6, runs great but horrific gas mileage! I think I get about 14-15 mpg!
I have a 2003 limited 4wd with 252,000 on the V8. My wife drives it fairly conservatively and she’s getting 18-19!! It runs like a champ but the rust is definitely becoming a problem.
yea a friend of mind has the 4.0 in his 4 runner. timing chain. most v8 i believe were mostly ordered that way.
I have a 2022 4Runner TRD off-road premium and it has the 4l nA v6 and it gets 18 on the Highway when I'm lucky mostly anywhere from 13 to 15 around town
Just got a 2005 limited v8 4Runner like a month ago. I get 15.2 mpg and it has 136k , bunch of scratches but I’ll fix that up
The Landcruiser is their best vehicle. A used one would be a family heirloom.
That or an older toyota pickup
Yep, my '89 LC is my best friend.
Yep.Gonna drive my GX470 into the ground.....whenever that occurs😃
@@igglybiggly6951 Me too buddy
Gas mileage was the last thing on my mind when I bought one. I saw this white Sequoia going down the road in 2005, immediately decided to experience this vehicle at least one time in my life. Now sits in my driveway a white 2005 Sequoia SR5 2wd, bought from the original California owner, zero rust, 180k on the clock, paid $2200 for it. Just the truck I always wanted, 2wd is all I need, fewer things to break and replace. Boy is this a dream come true. Drives like nothing else. Glides on the highway, hauls two bedrooms, cold as ice, boils in the winter, nothing stops it, paid for itself the first month just hauling junk. Overall the most incredible vehicle I have ever come across. I wish I could find another in just as decent a shape, I'd just park it in the garage as a backup. Love it.
Very few things are certain in life, death, tax, Scotty’s love to Toyota…
Well put!
Driving a vehicle that is huge, not economical, is a choice.
My son and I both drive Ford Superduty F350 diesel trucks. I am 6-5 and he is 6-7. We barely fit as it is. Plus we tow 20 - 25 thousand pounds (10-12 tons).
Yes they get 13-15 mpg. We know.
We love them.
It's a choice.
Well you aren't towing 25000 pounds in a Smart car so it's not totally a choice lol.
But you use them for what they should be
@@melancholypuppy3595 wrong. The real purpose of big trucks is to never tow anything and take up 3 spaces at the movie theatre parking lot.
309k miles changed the belt once at 247 k .it broke but did not harm the engine. It is a 2003. I will never sell it. A friend of mine has 450 k and still drives it back and forth to FL from MD
Wow, because I'm nervous about my timing belt, I have inspected, it looked glazed with hardy wear. I just bought an 2003 Limited with 193k miles for $3,999
I bought a 03 Sequoia back in 2019, best $3000 I ever spent.
My 2002 Chevy Silverado truck with a 6.0 v-8 was built in Indiana and still runs like a champion at 184k miles.
@@danielmeador1991 ,
They did in 2002.
@@danielmeador1991 ,
The 6.0 Vortex gas engine is one of the best Chevy has built.
My 2002 Sequoia has 445,000 miles. Once a month I travel round trip Pa to NC 1000 miles. I avg 18 mpg. I have gone 200,000 between timing belt changes but after seeing the old one that came out, I won't do that again. Purchased new in 02. Best vehicle I've ever owned. I take a lot of flack from friends until we start talking car payments.
The second generation with the 5.7l timing chain engine (2008 and up) is absolutely amazing. Bought my 115K mile 2008 Limited this past December for $17999 - best vehicle I have ever owned!
2nd gen also get few mpg more
1st gen best hen
I have 2001 Sequoia with 297000 miles and had the timing belt and water pump replaced by Toyota and I absolutely love this SUV. The best SUV ever built.
How much Toyota charged to change timing belt
@@jonathandelgado3739 $1400
I have a 4Runner that refuses to die and I've tried killing it.
😂😂😂😂
Why don’t you give her to me instead of killing it?
@@GB-cs5oz Don't worry, it will kill me before I kill it. It's a TRD Off Road, just dangerous enough to get itself into trouble.
Let my X drive it ,
Youll be junking it in 2 hours .
@@jayhockley8841 it was submerged up to the doors in a lake, i thought it was a gonner then, but nope, still kicking
My 2001 Tundra gets similar gas mileage, but when you factor in the cheap maintenance (which I do myself, apart from one timing belt replacement) and the fact that it will last another 20 years (I only do 7,000m/year in it), the gas cost ceases to be important. Twice a month I do a 300 mile trip in it without any concerns. I could take my partner's 2011 328i and save a lot of gas, but it has already been towed twice, so I don't want the worry.
Agree 100%. I have a 2003 Tundra which I got after my son got his 2006. Perfect truck for my needs.
I do my maintenance including t belt. It's not a bad job and the job pays a crazy amount of money for the job!!!
My 2002 Tundra ate 3 transmissions it did not like towing with that 4 speed tacoma transmission. I replaced the starter once what a PITA, the 5 speed fixed that later. The engine lasted 180k before I got rid of it because my cousin thought payload = towing, 3500 lbs of bricks broke the frame.
@@kyrosmike yea those 4.7l starters are in a terrible place.
@@kyrosmike oh man, I gotta look that up. Did not expect them to put a weaker transmission on a more capable truck.
Would you possibly have any towing tips for me? I just bought my first truck, 2010 F150, 4.6 V8 RWD. I think it's rated between 7000-9500 lbs towing capacity.
Toyota made a mistake by not keeping their V8 as an option. That was an amazing engine in the Tundra.
But they want to abandon it like legendary jz engine
V8 engines are not needed, and are not practical.
@@hedgehogthesonic3181 nonsense. they are reliable and long running.
@@RAPEDBYBLACKS Still not practical, too much wasted fuel to travel terribly short distances.
@@hedgehogthesonic3181 buy a yaris you peasant
I just bought an 2006 Sequoia Ltd 2wd with 251,000 miles. Runs like a baby. Make sure to change timing belt, water pump, valve covers and OEM lower ball joints(LBJ). LBJ were a recall on most 2001-2007.
My sister bought a 2004 with 160k miles, top of the line with leather interior, for $3,500 2 years ago. Now it worth around $7k.
I did almost the exact same thing! Just looked the other day just to see and couldn’t believe what they are selling for!
Everything rise up due the pandemics...
Scotty I an so sorry I got rid of ours I had 4Runners 4 of them 😅 2 Avalons Tacoma 2 tundras j1 sequoia but we miss our sequoia the most . Our new highlander is great but the 02 sequoia still ranks 1 in my heart . Never had a problem with anyone of them all had over 200,00 on them beast of a vehicle
My 2001 Sequoia Limited 2WD has 307,000 miles. My most expensive repair was replacing the catalytic converters after they got stolen about 2 years ago. I get 16.5 MPG, it is what it is. I live in So Cal and gas is pretty pricey right now, but that doesn't deter me from filling up at least once a week. Oh, and I have replaced that tail gate handle twice already. That's my biggest peeve. Love my Toyota.
We purchased ours new in 2004.Still going strong.Two timing belts.Thats it!!!. .250,000mi.+. Runs like a sewing machine.Everything works perfect.
Can Toyota convert its old models to EVs
Scotty, I have a white 03 sequoia with all of these features. I bought it for $2300 in damn near mint condition. Perfect paint. Nice interior. I have 360,xxx miles on it now. Minimum maintenance.... it runs like a damn sewing machine! Quiet. Zero issues. Only things I've fixed was a thermostat and a 02 sensor. It's one of the most amazing vehicles I've ever owned. I am not easy on it either but I do take decent care of it. Cheers!!
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Sadly, If Toyota only has a 4 Cyl Turbo available in the next gen Tacoma I’m not willing to buy one. V6 or bust. Hope Toyota does the right thing and keeps the V6. I’d really like to buy the next gen Tacoma. Sight unseen, well kinda. I still want to see it of course.
Yes you are correct, same thing goes for the new tundra which replaced the V8 with a twin turbo V6 which there are reports the tundra Turbo V6 is having trouble with the turbos. As Scotty has told us
They're doing the "right thing" by going to a 4cyl turbo. The only reason to not go that route is "I like the sound of it" or "I just want one". "Because it's reliable/proven" isn't really an excuse to keep a 20-year-old motor. You'll never have the current technology be "proven" if they don't put it in anything. Better fuel economy, better torque, and fewer emissions. Yea, it will have minor problems the first year or two, but once they iron out the wrinkles, it will be as reliable as any other Toyota engine out there.
It's not a "customers don't want a v6", although some don't... All markets, especially the US have increasingly stricter requirements for emissions, fuel economy, and safety. Toyota can't keep living in the past if they want to stay relevant long term.
Uncle’s 86 Suburban 4WD 350CID
Got 9-10 mpg in town
Lady who now owns still driving it, rust and all, still running great at 276,000 miles
@Joeseph Trunk oh my god those 80’s Squarebody’s & Suburbans were probably the most bulletproof American vehicles ever made. I still see 35-40 Year old squarebody’s on the road more than twice a day. Such bulletproof trucks. They don’t make them AT ALL that good anymore
2008 Sequoia and have over 250k. Love it just as much as the day I got it.
Have an 04 with 360,000 miles, still running strong
my 2001 sienna went without oil change for over 1.5yrs. runs like a Porsche boxter. now I have a 2006 Sequoia. love it.
I drove a 2003 Tundra SR5 for about 3 months after my Grand Cherokee was totalled. It had 289,000 miles on it and was still tight, quiet, and drove like nothing I've ever driven before. Things didn't work out and I ended up going with a different vehicle but there will be a time, soon I hope I will have another 1st gen Tundra or even a Sequoia.
the problem with timing belts is that there is usually no "early sign" of failure. If you're lucky and the belt is perhaps only slightly (SLIGHTLY) stretched you might get some funky noises, but most of the people I know who broke belts on various cars, there was no warning sign. This is why it's imperative that you change the belts when they are recommended, or every 60k if you want to be on the safe side or if you live in extreme hot/cold climates. Luckily Toyota has gotten away from timing belts (as has most of the industry including Honda) although they still use interference engines. At least wit ha chain, as long as you keep the oil clean and change it periodically you shouldn't have any issues with a chain for the lifetime of the vehicle.
Gotta check the pulleys too
Every 60k mile is an overkill
The warning sign is when the odometer says 95,000 from the last time it was done
@@Expressdawah Depends on the car and climate. I know on older Hondas, it was recommended every 60k in severe conditions (so if you were in extreme cold or hot climates), but 105k for everywhere else (moderate climates). But a belt change is cheaper than a new engine and on interference engines, you run the risk of destroying the engine.
I don't know about this particular engine, but Toyota made non-interference engines in their I4s and V6's of that generation with timing belts.
We love our 05. Won't be getting rid of it anytime soon. It had the frame replaced
My Toyota Sequoia 2002 has 346,000 miles on it and it’s still running good.
I got the same truck, I love this thing. I got mine for $1400 at auction, it was rolled over. but guess what, next day after I picked it up from the auction, I was towing with it with no issues what so ever.
Really easy and simple to fix as well. The Japanese are really good at what they do.
-◇- Rollovers are good to shake things up ! 🥴👌
I still have my 2002 Sequoia Limited 4WD in excellent condition. At 175,000 miles, everything still works and starts and runs very good! Deluca Toyota in Ocala. FL. still services it.
Baby brother loves his Sequoia & his Land cruiser. Me I’m a 4runner man. Toyotas are the best.
Had an 02. Great. Got rid of it for a truck. Bad decision.
Later in 2012, I got rid of the truck for a 2008 sequoia sr5 premium. It had 83k miles. Now it has 205600 miles. Not an issue. Solid as day one. Love it.
This new sequoia looks beautiful, but that’s all. Smaller inside, more expensive. Gas mileage isn’t that much improved. I get 17. This new one gets around 22. And isn’t easy to work on.
Totalled mine , replaced it with a 2014 Tacoma. Enjoying it more than the sequoia
I specifically bought a Trail Edition 4runner because it and the Pro are the only ones left with a manual transfer case shifter. It's sad that they build everything with dummy buttons now instead of the stuff that never breaks.
I was going to buy a nice 2008 Sequoia around 2 years ago, $6000.... Other things happened and I passed. I went looking for a new used car a couple of months ago, that model year was ridiculously priced, I saw some in the $25,000 range, same year, with more miles! I found a good 2003 Buick Park Avenue, paid $2000 for it, no payment, and $400 a year insurance.
One of GMs most solid cars ever built
oooooooooo nice!
@@nickgruber2593 I'm going through it right now, new rotors and pads, new struts, new rear air shocks, new upper and lower intakes, coolant system flush, including the new tensioner assembly, water pump, power steering pump, transmission lines, power steering lines, transmission service, starter, alternator, AC comprsseor and associated parts, engine/transmission mounts, rear links, control arms, inner and outer tie rods, new gauge cluster, new AC control, turn signal switch, and probably a few more things... The body is in good shape for a Michigan car, the issue was it sat. Lot rot. I should have kept looking, I could have found a better one, but I had to have a vehicle. So this was it. Funny thing though, I would have probably replaced all of these parts anyways, no matter what I bought. I can wrench, and I enjoy it, and parts are actually inexpensive for this car. When I am finished, she should go a good ten years. I think I will have about $8000 total in her when all is said and done. And yes, the interior is nice.
@@invaderzim1265 It is, I'm putting a few bucks in her, doing 90% of the work myself. I load up the trunk with parts and empty her out. Then I load her up again... On my second alignment, the more I dig the more I discover. So, I said screw it, replace it all. Parts are inexpensive, and I have the tools and plenty of TH-cam videos on this car to make it a pretty quick and easy rebuild. I figure around $8000 total in her, she has good bones and an interior, I think I can get quite a few years out of her. Very happy!
I have a 2002 Sequoia Limited with 162,000 miles. Bought it at my local family owned Toyota dealer with 147,000 miles on it in 2010.
I’ve driven it many times to Yosemite from Southern California. Never an issue, solid as a rock. Like they say, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”.
Sure, the back hatch lever broke but I replaced it myself with an all steel replacement. Easy to fix.
For my family, Toyota is our vehicle of choice. Three Avalons and the Sequoia. Great vehicles each one.
Yeah, I have an 06 and even with gas prices in Houston, I’m already at $100 a fill up. I keep it in the garage for weekend driving
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Have a 2011 4.6 sequoia . Great truck. Gas average in city is 18mpg. Not bad for a big vehicle.
My '04 limited has 207k , I'll keep it until it falls apart which isn't any time soon. Changedthe timing belt at 100k, and 200k, 18 years and counting and I couldn't be happier with it. Gas mileage be dammed.
i have the 06 tundra with 138k on it..new factory frame. by far the best vehicle I've ever owned. too bad fuel prices are crushing us.
I have a 2001 Sequoia with 240k miles, and it was so good I bought another 2008 sequoia with 265k miles. I love them and they are super reliable.
My next one will probably be a 2021 sequoia since I don't want the new hybrid.
Don’t forget replacing the lower ball joint with oem parts as preventative maintenance!
I have a 2006 Sequoia SR5 4WD (orig owner). Best car I'll ever have and the last! 160K and just getting started. Toyota replaced the entire frame (for free) a few years ago and we know the engine will probably last 600-800K miles conservatively... I agree with the others, please save on the casket and bury me w/my Akita in my Sequoia. You're the BEST Scotty, keep on making these awesome videos!!!
My Sequoia 353k and counting. It is my daily driver and I'm the original owner.
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Our Sequoia has been running strong since we bought it new in 2003, 205k miles
My brother have a 1998 LX470 ,the same engine on Tundra, its got half million miles after the coil pack started missing because the spark plugs became loose
I have a 2008 Toyota Sequoia Limited with 205,000 miles and only issue is the passenger side mirror won't auto fold anymore and my rear key lock is frozen stuck, but everything else works perfectly!
we have Toyota Sequoia and it got 400395 on it and still runs like a champ
Weak point is useless secondary air injection System. Replacing means intake manifold needs to come off. Go with a Bypass Kit.
Starter is also under manifold but not prone to failure.
Expect "xmas" tree lights that he said too. Tsc...Booster cylinder sensor failure tripping brake light.
Still great value though
I have a 06 and its a beast in the snow its like a damn tank . that 4.7 liter is no joke
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We have 175K on our 2010 Ford Edge 3.5L v6 interference engine with original drive belt. Belt looks good. Tensioner looks good. Maybe I'll swap it out at 200K, but we are very happy with our Blue Oval!!!
a drive belt is not a timming belt fyi wait until your water pump fails you won,t be happy with the blue oval
Best vehicle I've ever had was a 1998 Toyota 4 runner. 170,000 miles and ran perfect and looked excellent. Id still have it if it wasn't totaled. I really like my wife's 2015 4 runner limited but man I like the older ones better.
Great video Scotty. I was bummed you didn’t showcase the rear window that rolls down though! That was one of my favorite parts of my sequoia
I have a 2003 Ford Expedition 4.6 L engine
awesome SUV it has 389,000 miles and more to come I love my Ford 👍👍
I picked up a 2006 Toyota sequoia 4WD one owner with 198k miles. CALIFORNIA vehicle it's hole life. Fist thing I did replace Lower Ball joints with OEM Toyota.
Water pump and timing belt replaced at Toyota Dealership at 89,000 miles and agin at 191k mules car fax report and sales slip showed replaced. Good peace of mind.
Gave a full tune up. New oem toyota spark plugs, transmission services with transmission filter drain and fill, engine coolant flush, brake flush, front ans rear diff full synthetic.
This old Sequoia drives and shifts like new vehicle. As for Gas prices small price to pay for the Smile I have on my face every time I drive it.
We have an 06 sequoia with 87k original miles! Mint condition! We love it!
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I had to change my alternator on my 2005 Honda Accord in February after it reached 199,000 miles. That’s a very long lifespan for an alternator, but it’s not nearly as as good as the ones that Scotty has shown recently. Over 223,000 miles on the original alternator is insane. Great job Toyota. Well done.
I.have an 02 seqoia with 360k on it she still running great...
Whoever’s reading this, I pray that whatever your going through gets better and whatever your struggling with or worrying about is going to be fine and that everyone has a fantastic day!
Keep up the good work, you never let your fans down with great entertainment 😎
That’s very nice of you! How refreshing!!
Thank you my friend !
Thank you ✌🏻
"It's a Toyota...🤷"
Toyota should use that as their new marketing catchphrase 😁 Got me looking at Toyotas as my next car for sure. Love these videos on old cars. Cheers Scotty👍
Sequoia in the Rust Belts can have bad frame issues .
And if your Starter goes , A shop will charge you a grand to replace it because its under the intake manifold .
Scotty, I have a 2001 Sequoia, best vehicle I have ever owned. 67 years old, 325,000+ miles. Did replace transmission at ~ 170,000 but nothing else. Would take it anywhere.
Scotty is just the best. I laugh out loud more watching him than any comedian.
I currently own a 22 yr. Old Toyota 4runner. It runs EXCELLENT .. the frame is rusted out so I can no longer drive it. I am sooo heart bropken. I LOVE THAT CAR .. 😔
Look how good those headlights still look after all those years! Quality.
Those were almost definitely replaced - 06’ Tundra owner with the exact same lights and they only made it ~120k before getting bad
I have the 2nd Gen Sequoia and almost complete with my Overland build. Things are coming along nicely.
a 2002 is not interferance engine, if the belt breaks it will not hurt anything, 2005 and up will hit the valves,
I thought all the 4.7L were interference. The difference with the 2005 and up is the Variable Valve Timing, but I think they are both interference.
How about 2003's?
Picked up a 2002 w/204k mi a few months ago for $5500. It was from New Mexico, zero frame rust. Had to fix a few things....the rear hatch handle, starter went out, radiator started leaking, but the drive train is solid and interior great except the drivers seat looks like this one. Love the form factor. We only drive 10k mi/yr or less, so the mileage isnt too big a deal. Thanks for the videos Scotty!
My college roommates mother gave me her 04 sequoia for free when she was getting a new highlander in 2019. It’s in almost perfect condition inside and out. You won’t be able to pry that out of my cold dead hands.
I had a 2005 4 Runner with v8, which is the same engine, but built in Japan. I get @18 mpg. That the better buy.
Bought a tacoma back in 07. 2007 TACOMA 7 miles on odometer 4.0 Pre Runner 4 Door Speedway Blue. Always got compliments on the color and how beautiful it looked. 2019 it got totalled. Brother in law got t-boned spun hit concrete wall. Total loss. So sad. That thing had close to 300k. First three years it was used for hauling then it took an easier life just daily driver hauling every once in a while. Never burned oiled, never had transmission problems. Just its regular maintansnce. Oil, brakes and Tires, battery every 3 or so yrs. Never even changed the spark plugs on that thing and it never asked for it. True Beast. I Miss that Trucks. Soo many good memories. TOYOTA RULES!!!!
I have an 02 Sequoia. I changed the plugs to use Ruthenium, and changed the MAF and my injectors. I now get about 21 to 22mpg on the highways. The original mpg avg was based on the older tech. The only problem with these are the lower ball joints and the rust. I didnt have enough coin sized holes in my frame to qualify for the frame recall. So i coat my truck every year. But I absolutely love this truck. Would buy the 2023+ version after they work out the kinks
I have an 2007 Toyota Tundra Crewmax Limited 5.7L with 165K miles 👏 regular oil changes and maintenance 👍 I love my Tundra 🇺🇸 on my way to the million miles Tundra club 💪
Check the frame!!!!! Biggest issue they had with these vehicles was frame rust. That and Lower ball joints!
Mmm down in Australia I expect my ABS to work regardless of age. As a mechanic myself I expect ABS to work perfectly all of the time. Sorry Scotty but I disagree with you about ABS. For me the ABS & any brake components must be 100% I don’t take no for an answer. If want me to fix your car I will do it properly before it leaves my workshop.
Up in Canada, even though I check my tire pressure using an analog gauge the shop I went to for a pre-safety inspection on a 2010 F-150 wouldn't let a single TPMS sensor go too. They didn't charge all that much for it either, I think I had a pretty professional job done.
I just sold mine 2006 4wd with 156k miles for 11.5k. Only issue is the rear window wouldn't roll down
I daily drive a 1994 Ford F-150 4x4 5.0 5 speed with 108k miles. I drive it ver conservative and I average 16-18mpg. I usually just use the low end torque to get it moving barley then shift before 2500 rpm’s. I have 31” tires too so It only turns 2500 rpm’s going 80mph on the freeway! If I keep it below 65mph then I am below 2000 rpm’s! I love trucks cuz they can be used as transportation and work too! Plus its a regular cab and short bed so I can still seat 4 people in the cab!
I have a 2012 Tacoma gets decent gas mileage only has 51,000 miles my wife inherited it from her grandfather when he passed away. I told her that truck would last her rest of her life
Great rigs. But as they age watch for 1. Frame rot 2. exhaust manifold leak (SUPER EXPENSIVE to FIX). They can be a great used value so long as it has a clean service history.
got a 2003 sequoia v8 with over 230k. still good! only need to fix the small stuff like the handles and window trims.
Love my sequoia! Sitting at 340000 miles
I have the 2001 Sequoia SR5 with 146K miles. It’s my family’s road trip car. I replaced the timing belt for the first time at 133K miles (after 18 years!) and it still looked new. The cloth interior is still very good and since it’s a California car, the frame is rust free. I have driven it in the Tahoe snow many times but I make sure it gets rinsed after each trip. It’s one of my most reliable cars, next only to my 36-year old Nissan D21 pickup (Z24i) with 371K miles which I still drive daily today.
I agree Scotty. Our sequoia is an '01 and it has 345,000 on it. although I've done the timing belt twice, front main seal, fuel pump, water pump and pulleys (due to someone running the wrong coolant for too long), suspension, power steering rack. But the engine idles so smooth and quiet that after it warms up, you can't tell it's running.
I will say though, when the first timing belt went out, it broke due to a water pump freezing up and then shredded the timing belt due to friction. unfortunately my wife sat there and cranked it until the battery died thinking it somehow just became hard to start...after overheating... because the water pump failure.
Well, we had no valve damage to speak of, just as much power as ever, didn't have to pull the heads. just cranked right up and it's been running as good ever since. I'll end up keeping this thing til it quits, more than got my money out of it, and the only issue right now is rust on the windshield has destroyed some Junction box connections. Nothing ECU and engine related though, so good to go right.
My 2012 Ram 1500 with 5.7 HEMI gets 15.4 mpg... always. I gladly pay the gas because that truck is a solid beast on and off the road. I have a Leer camper shell, bed rug and TopperEZlift and tent system. So, I can handle the mileage since my truck is both daily driver and 4X4 camper. A hunting truck, bugout vehicle and grocery getter. It does it all. 2012 only 65,000 miles. I am 58 and expect this truck to be part of my life another couple of decades. I know the parts will be around for a 4th generation Ram truck, longer than I am.
I bought one of these about a year and a half ago with 149k. Absolutely amazing vehicle and insanely reliable! 😊😊
I had a 2001. We loved it!
the plastic lever breaks due to high tension further down the line of operations at the latch. A dry locking latch will not release easily causing over force applied to where the cable moved on the plastic near your hand causing it to break. Replacing the plastic opening latch will only temporarily fix this issue. we must keep the locking latch free
I had a 2002 Sequoia averaging 14 to 15 MPG. On long highway drives it got 17 miles a gallon and 13 mpg when pulling my 24 ft Camper . Traded it in with 252,000 miles on it.
I have a low mileage (135,000) 2002 Landcruiser, usually I get10 MPG. I live in snow country, and a very hilly town, but I only use mine when the snow is bad . I also stopped buying PU's and swapped a 1967 FJ40 for the LC, I use it to pull a 12' landscaping trailer. I read that the Sequoia was a better deal because it was the bastard son of the landcruiser. My daily driver is a 2017 Prius Prime plug in, I am retired so only drive locally 95% of the time, so, can get by on a charge and keep it under 25 miles total on a charge.
I love my 2006 Limited. 350K miles and runs perfectly. Bulletproof engine.
With two '02s, one '06, and one huge '11, I guess you get the point.
I just got a 2010 sequoia platinum. It’s massive and eats gas but I love it.
I just did my 2002Focus 2.0 DOHC W/202,000 miles , cam cover seal in about 30 minutes One 8mm socket is all and it was perfectly clean inside.
Drive a 2008 Pathfinder V8. It's the 5.6 in a Frontier body on frame platform. Made between 08 - 10, pre CVT crap and drives like the Sequoia, but smaller, faster, and a little better mpg👍Seriously, love Toyota quality. Remember driving a used Sequoia for the first time. 190k miles, but drove so damn well. Getting into the Pathfinder V8 made me reminisce about the Sequoia, because they felt more similar then not. Actually very reliable too. The bygone days of Nissan, what the hell happened 🤔
Fiat happened.
@@robertburns3014 So true, they tarnished the brand.
@@robertburns3014 Renault actually.
@@steven5509 Sorry, my mistake.
My 09 tundra and my buddy’s 2012 Tacoma have had lotta issues all before 80k
The best ones are the regular cab long bed V8 two-wheel drive sr5 tundras