2 weeks later, Finding out what's wrong with my 2021 Toyota Secoia TRD Pro. What could be the problem? 2 months later, celling my 2021 Toyota Secoia TRD pro. Heres why. Lol had to.
If the TH-cam revenue can outpace the deprecation on each vehicle purchased in the time it takes to make some video content then I suppose you can make a living like this if you are methodical. I’m sure it’s more complicated and taxes/expenses of one sort or another will take their chunk depending on how you’ve set yourself up as a business. It’s the TH-cam game for sure and most of the big AutoTubers have resources in the background which gave them their start which typically doesn’t get discussed. At the end of the day at least some of the content is interesting to watch so more power to them.
Literally every car salesman at every dealership says is going to tell you that there is a "Ton of interest" and that the sale needs to take place immediately. It doesn't matter if it's a Porsche 911 or a 1985 Dodge Aries K.
You are correct but that doesn’t mean you’re being lied to every time. I just spoke to a salesman about the 2025 Yukon and 2025 Tahoe and he told me they spend one day on the lot maximum. He had no reason to lie to me because I told him I wasn’t buying for a number of months.
Congrats on what appears to be a solid purchase, Ben--I have a 2006 Toyota Sequoia 4WD LTD, bought it in 2013 with 79,000 miles on and just turned 244,000. There have been some repairs along the way, so it has not been inexpensive to own but it has been worth it to own, if that makes sense. Solidly built, tranny shifts as smooth now as when I first got it, and it is rare that I hear a squeak or rattle, so the older Sequoias are solidly built. Good luck with it, and I hope your wife loves it--should be all the room she needs, safe and reliable, and what more could you want for your family?!
I was born in Dallas, Texas along with my older brother. We lived in Carrollton, then moved to The Woodlands, Texas where my younger brother was born. We moved to New Jersey in 2003 from The Woodlands, Texas. My mom drove her 2000 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer Edition from Texas all the way to New Jersey with my two brothers. I was in a different car for a camp that I went to. Also, when we lived in The Woodlands, Galveston was around like a full on day trip. I miss Texas.
@KillSwitch80 yeah I know I heard that it's completely different now. I still remember my old address in the Woodlands I've seen the inside of the house I grew up in in the Woodlands still looks the same from the inside and still has the same wallpaper that we had when I was growing up in the house which is crazy. I grew up in 62 Spotted Deer Drive in Woodlands Texas. I remember I would ride my bike to school .
Great buy Ben! I'm a few hours away from that dealership and I would have loved to meet you at the dealership to shake your hand and wish you for the new year. You're spot on about Dallas and it's because a ton of people from California, New York, New Jersey etc. have moved to Dallas in the past 15 years. It's also made Dallas a lot more expensive than it used to be
Ben We have one of those. It has 220,000 miles. The real problems start at around 150,000 miles. Did not have any real problems before that. If you keep it garaged you should not have any problems with only 30,000 miles on it. Im assuming you will keep it for a few months 😂😂😂 so you should be ok.
Yeah if it had I'd likely be driving it. Instead I stuck with my 2005 hoping that the next generation would be worth it but opted out of that because of the poor battery placement.
I did a road trip 2 years ago in a V8 Sequoia from New Orleans to Dallas and back.. I was so comfy and fell in love with the big Sequoia. Was just looking at the new ones but id have to fork out 85k to get what I like.
Congrats! I bought a 2012 back in May and aside from the alternator going out at 175k miles, it’s been bulletproof. Biggest complaint i have is gas stations know me by first name 😂
Nice I’m glad for once you didn’t buy a new car or a used one like more people are doing great job. Congratulations. Did you get it inspected by a third-party before you bought it good luck with it. Have a happy new year to you and your wife and family. Keep up the great work. I love your channel.
I'm happy for you Ben. Hope your wife likes it also! I seriously considered the 2nd gen Sequoia. However the 200 series Land Cruiser beat it out because of its smaller size, still 8 passengers, more luxury, better built quality, more aftermarket support, and we prefer the looks. Our youngest child is 9 so we are done with carseats and pack-n-plays. Obviously, you gave the Land Cruiser a fair chance and the Sequoia seems better for your family.
Nice rig! I like it! V8 power and reliability! My buddy has a 2013 Tundra with that 5.7, almost 300,000 km's on it and still going strong. Not gonna lie though, when I seen the title for this, I thought to myself..."Oh here we go, a lame minivan or lame tt 4 cyl." lol :)
When I flew from Utah to San Francisco they didn’t require a deposit either. They just wanted a screen shot of the plane ticket and held the car for me. I prefer that tbh since it shows I’m serious and I also don’t have to give $1000+ right out the bat.
you go through cars like I change my socks lol I didnt even know you had a new landcruiser and you're selling it. I know thats the youtube game though. love the content.
dang man that dealership is right next to my house. Thats where my sequoia gets serviced. They are pretty good . Sequoia's don't last long around here . They sell fast.
Bravo👏 Space. Solidity. Fold flat. Human room. Ride quality. Everything the current turd gen of Toyota tin can trucks don’t have, just with some harder cheaper plastic inside. The best Sequoias by far.
I have a 2018 limited edition and I really like it but it gets really horrible gas mileage. Also, sure wish the fuel tank capacity was larger (around 20 gallons).
Hop off the Toyota grind Ben. If I have more than one car, they would be from different manufacturers. I get that Toyota’s last forever (up until 2022), but you could have got a previous gen Tahoe Z71 or something. Tahoe looks way better, plus who needs two land cruisers and a sequoia?
Glad I purchased a new 2nd generation 2021 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro employing that bulletproof naturally aspirated 3UR-FE 5.7 liter V-8 engine and reliable 6 speed Aisan transmission
This vehicle objectively sucks. You don’t keep any vehicle long term, so might as just get a new expedition/tahoe, with much better creature comforts. Reliability isn’t a factor for short ownership
You read my mind. If the plan isn't to keep it 150k+ miles why not purchase something with better creature comforts. I was for sure it would be Yukon XL or Suburban. Perhaps with the 3rd kiddo on the way the plan is to keep this one longer.
@@BenHardyCars I love your channel and thanks for the response! You can't tell me you purchase new Land Rovers and are scared of a Chevy/GMC. Lol 😂 bumper to bumper warranty is 36k miles, it would've been great "long term" review content. Thanks for all you do and congrats on the growing family! Happy New Year!
@@c1aytonbigsby riiiiiight.... just like the Heritage edition Land Cruiser was "bulletproof". There are always exceptions and anyone who believes that dealers sell cars with your best interests in mind is a fool.
@@rickrice8102uhhh the heritage edition LC is bulletproof, that’s why they’re appreciating so much in value 😂 you clearly don’t know anything about these rigs my guy if you think a 200 series is unreliable 🥴
@@c1aytonbigsby And why did Ben regret buying two used Land Cruisers again? Anyone who has blind faith in Toyota products deserves whatever they get after all the problems with quality control Toyota has had over the past 5+ years.
Out of curiosity... why didnt you go for a chevy suburban high country, rst, premier or z71??? There are plenty of those in the used market with super reliable ls motors and more space. The sequoia is basically an american car... so just wondering why not get proper Full size suburban.
I bought my solar octane 23 Tacoma pro early October ‘23 also from DFW (several miles from the airport no less) right before the 24s were coming out. To hold the vehicle and not cater to other interest before I could arrive (from Montana) they wanted to see my plane ticket too! Is this just a DFW or a TX thing?
“That” thing on the back is a vintage Mizzou logo. You should definitely keep it on there. It will bring you good luck! {definitely will not, you should get rid of it}. 😂
2 weeks later, Finding out what's wrong with my 2021 Toyota Secoia TRD Pro. What could be the problem? 2 months later, celling my 2021 Toyota Secoia TRD pro. Heres why. Lol had to.
😂
Yep spot on . Fed up watching this nonsense
If the TH-cam revenue can outpace the deprecation on each vehicle purchased in the time it takes to make some video content then I suppose you can make a living like this if you are methodical. I’m sure it’s more complicated and taxes/expenses of one sort or another will take their chunk depending on how you’ve set yourself up as a business. It’s the TH-cam game for sure and most of the big AutoTubers have resources in the background which gave them their start which typically doesn’t get discussed. At the end of the day at least some of the content is interesting to watch so more power to them.
@@martsbargeorge5449 Yet here you are😆
@@martsbargeorge5449thank you for your participation ❤
Literally every car salesman at every dealership says is going to tell you that there is a "Ton of interest" and that the sale needs to take place immediately. It doesn't matter if it's a Porsche 911 or a 1985 Dodge Aries K.
The turn rate on these is very quick. Most dealers sell them same day if they are priced right like this one was.
You are correct but that doesn’t mean you’re being lied to every time. I just spoke to a salesman about the 2025 Yukon and 2025 Tahoe and he told me they spend one day on the lot maximum. He had no reason to lie to me because I told him I wasn’t buying for a number of months.
Thanks Captain Obvious..
Also.. you were so close to Terry Blacks BBQ.. one of the best places for food in the world.
Congrats on what appears to be a solid purchase, Ben--I have a 2006 Toyota Sequoia 4WD LTD, bought it in 2013 with 79,000 miles on and just turned 244,000. There have been some repairs along the way, so it has not been inexpensive to own but it has been worth it to own, if that makes sense. Solidly built, tranny shifts as smooth now as when I first got it, and it is rare that I hear a squeak or rattle, so the older Sequoias are solidly built. Good luck with it, and I hope your wife loves it--should be all the room she needs, safe and reliable, and what more could you want for your family?!
Congratulations very happy for you and your wife you picked the perfect one 🎉🎉🎉🎉
I was born in Dallas, Texas along with my older brother. We lived in Carrollton, then moved to The Woodlands, Texas where my younger brother was born. We moved to New Jersey in 2003 from The Woodlands, Texas. My mom drove her 2000 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer Edition from Texas all the way to New Jersey with my two brothers. I was in a different car for a camp that I went to. Also, when we lived in The Woodlands, Galveston was around like a full on day trip. I miss Texas.
You probably wouldn’t recognize it if you came back.
@KillSwitch80 yeah I know I heard that it's completely different now. I still remember my old address in the Woodlands I've seen the inside of the house I grew up in in the Woodlands still looks the same from the inside and still has the same wallpaper that we had when I was growing up in the house which is crazy. I grew up in 62 Spotted Deer Drive in Woodlands Texas. I remember I would ride my bike to school .
Dallas traffic is ridiculous
Dallas (and Fort Worth) has a bit of everything. From cowboy, to yuppy, and everything in between. Just depends on what area you’re in.
Great buy Ben! I'm a few hours away from that dealership and I would have loved to meet you at the dealership to shake your hand and wish you for the new year. You're spot on about Dallas and it's because a ton of people from California, New York, New Jersey etc. have moved to Dallas in the past 15 years. It's also made Dallas a lot more expensive than it used to be
Ben We have one of those. It has 220,000 miles. The real problems start at around 150,000 miles. Did not have any real problems before that. If you keep it garaged you should not have any problems with only 30,000 miles on it. Im assuming you will keep it for a few months 😂😂😂 so you should be ok.
Best of luck to you with your Sequoia!
I still dont understand why the sequia didnt get a refresh like the tundra did in 2015
It did 2 years ago
@@travisburkett5274interior never received refresh. This sequoia is ugly and terrible
@ He says in the video this is the previous gen. But yes agreed.
Yeah if it had I'd likely be driving it. Instead I stuck with my 2005 hoping that the next generation would be worth it but opted out of that because of the poor battery placement.
@@travisburkett5274 The one he picked up is gen. 2. That is gen. 3.
Congrats! These cars are incredible!
Awesome!!!! Congrats great choice
Congrats Ben, nice old school Toyota v8
I did a road trip 2 years ago in a V8 Sequoia from New Orleans to Dallas and back.. I was so comfy and fell in love with the big Sequoia. Was just looking at the new ones but id have to fork out 85k to get what I like.
Congrats! I bought a 2012 back in May and aside from the alternator going out at 175k miles, it’s been bulletproof. Biggest complaint i have is gas stations know me by first name 😂
Central TX here. Great vehicle, I've never seen that color before, but I certainly like it!
Solid purchase Ben . I like it👍
Happy New Year Mr. and Mrs. Hardy!
congratulations on the new ride...great choice. Very solid SUV
Great replacement vehicle 👍
Excellent Choice!! Keep it forever because it will last forever!!!
What an ABSOLUTE GEM of a vehicle. Congratulations!!
Excellent choice!
Nice I’m glad for once you didn’t buy a new car or a used one like more people are doing great job. Congratulations. Did you get it inspected by a third-party before you bought it good luck with it. Have a happy new year to you and your wife and family. Keep up the great work. I love your channel.
I have one with almost 170k miles. Owned it for 2 years now, hasn’t been perfect but it’s been getting the job done. Congrats.
That vehicle is a beast. Congrats!
Wonderful, both keepers. 👍🏻🇺🇸🫡
I'm happy for you Ben. Hope your wife likes it also! I seriously considered the 2nd gen Sequoia. However the 200 series Land Cruiser beat it out because of its smaller size, still 8 passengers, more luxury, better built quality, more aftermarket support, and we prefer the looks. Our youngest child is 9 so we are done with carseats and pack-n-plays. Obviously, you gave the Land Cruiser a fair chance and the Sequoia seems better for your family.
We still have the 2 row heritage that I drive
Pretty cool buying experience, overall
Thanks for sharing 👍🏽
mad respect reflection
Looks good, needs bigger tires though
Nice rig! I like it! V8 power and reliability! My buddy has a 2013 Tundra with that 5.7, almost 300,000 km's on it and still going strong. Not gonna lie though, when I seen the title for this, I thought to myself..."Oh here we go, a lame minivan or lame tt 4 cyl."
lol :)
Who cares about reliability? This dude doesn’t keep any car long term.
When I flew from Utah to San Francisco they didn’t require a deposit either. They just wanted a screen shot of the plane ticket and held the car for me. I prefer that tbh since it shows I’m serious and I also don’t have to give $1000+ right out the bat.
You’re becoming a Toyota person, good that you brought used.
you go through cars like I change my socks lol I didnt even know you had a new landcruiser and you're selling it. I know thats the youtube game though. love the content.
Congrats on the Sequoia
Can't believe you passed up your chance to finally own a minivan
dang man that dealership is right next to my house. Thats where my sequoia gets serviced. They are pretty good . Sequoia's don't last long around here . They sell fast.
Bravo👏 Space. Solidity. Fold flat. Human room. Ride quality. Everything the current turd gen of Toyota tin can trucks don’t have, just with some harder cheaper plastic inside. The best Sequoias by far.
SA, Dallas & Houston are like 3 different countries within 1 state w/their vibe differences.
Congrats Ben!! Awesome purchase for your wife
Congrats that’s a cool rig!
You’re going to regret not getting the van. Sliding doors are a life saver when you have small kids.
Huge congrats!
What a trooper Ben. 18 hrs to surprise your wife. And what a wonderful pick of a vehicle. Ready to see ya put bigger tires on it 😂
Great choice!
Perfect selection
Ben---so you bought a car that your wife hasn't seen or driven. You crack me up buddy...good luck!
U don't understand the moron/Mormon mentality
I have a 2018 limited edition and I really like it but it gets really horrible gas mileage. Also, sure wish the fuel tank capacity was larger (around 20 gallons).
The 2021 has 26 gallons
@BenHardyCars dang...I went with the wrong model year!
Hop off the Toyota grind Ben. If I have more than one car, they would be from different manufacturers. I get that Toyota’s last forever (up until 2022), but you could have got a previous gen Tahoe Z71 or something. Tahoe looks way better, plus who needs two land cruisers and a sequoia?
Chevy engines keep blowing up
@ fair point I have seen a lot of their V8 issues lately. However, I do remember you saying you liked the 3.0 Duramax that you can get in the Tahoe
Glad I purchased a new 2nd generation 2021 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro employing that bulletproof naturally aspirated 3UR-FE 5.7 liter V-8 engine and reliable 6 speed Aisan transmission
Perfect 👌
Great buy!
Sounds like an adventure!
This vehicle objectively sucks. You don’t keep any vehicle long term, so might as just get a new expedition/tahoe, with much better creature comforts. Reliability isn’t a factor for short ownership
You read my mind. If the plan isn't to keep it 150k+ miles why not purchase something with better creature comforts. I was for sure it would be Yukon XL or Suburban.
Perhaps with the 3rd kiddo on the way the plan is to keep this one longer.
Ben and Untamed Motors are in a race of buying and selling cars.
The new American suvs are unreliable and have too much tech
@@BenHardyCars I love your channel and thanks for the response!
You can't tell me you purchase new Land Rovers and are scared of a Chevy/GMC. Lol 😂 bumper to bumper warranty is 36k miles, it would've been great "long term" review content. Thanks for all you do and congrats on the growing family! Happy New Year!
@@darellhunter2205I thought about it, but my wife hates screens. Modern GM is worse than LR. The engines are blowing up left, right, and center.
Congrats!
Nice. This Sequoia has the V-8. Did the Dealer change oil/filter and check the air filters? How are the tires? going to need replacing soon?
Dealer serviced everything. I will be doing another service at 40k miles
Bro, i was literally looking at that exact vehicle on Autotrader. Nice buy
so happy you got it of all people lol
Very nice suv for a Toyota love it
Excelent choice way better than the new seqouia with hybrid and turbos
I do hope that you did an independent "pre-purchase" inspection on this one??? It doesn't matter if it came from a dealership or not.
It’s a 2021, these things are bulletproof. Unless the previous owner drove it through the ocean everyday he’ll be fine.
@@c1aytonbigsby riiiiiight.... just like the Heritage edition Land Cruiser was "bulletproof". There are always exceptions and anyone who believes that dealers sell cars with your best interests in mind is a fool.
@@rickrice8102uhhh the heritage edition LC is bulletproof, that’s why they’re appreciating so much in value 😂 you clearly don’t know anything about these rigs my guy if you think a 200 series is unreliable 🥴
@@c1aytonbigsby And why did Ben regret buying two used Land Cruisers again? Anyone who has blind faith in Toyota products deserves whatever they get after all the problems with quality control Toyota has had over the past 5+ years.
With the ‘ol reliable iForce V8 👍
@@dwnrange7812 and everything else about it sucks
"A TON of people interested in that car". That's about 10-11 people, but enough of a ploy (if true) to make you act quickly.
They had two, both sold same day of trade in.
CALLED IT!
Good move. 300k miles AVG & comfortable AF on & offroad
Just add the 5100’s & some bigger tyres and you’re good to go
What is the Sequoia and how much did you pay for it?
Just over 30k miles for a 2021!!!! Wow what a steal!!!
Man another Toyota? You love the brand. I would have gone armada pro4x. Latest and greatest.
They make great cars most of the time.
V8 or pos v6...... Good choice....
Bro, you can’t stop buying Toyotas. Why?
Not a Baylor fan, Ben?! 😂 P.S. welcome to the great state of Texas!!
Do not go throwing any mods on it till you know it will be reliable.
Out of curiosity... why didnt you go for a chevy suburban high country, rst, premier or z71??? There are plenty of those in the used market with super reliable ls motors and more space. The sequoia is basically an american car... so just wondering why not get proper Full size suburban.
The piles of GM SUVs at dealerships needing new engines says otherwise😆🫣
@@BenHardyCars got it
I bought my solar octane 23 Tacoma pro early October ‘23 also from DFW (several miles from the airport no less) right before the 24s were coming out. To hold the vehicle and not cater to other interest before I could arrive (from Montana) they wanted to see my plane ticket too! Is this just a DFW or a TX thing?
It’s a Toyota dealer thing I’ve discovered
What year is it ? Sorry if i missed it during your speed talking
2021
was thinking you where going grand highlander
Best choice
Nice looking rig. Really like that color.
I've been waiting to see a '25 f150 in moss gray but they are elusive.
that car is huge!
Not an ashtray. It's your wife's chapstick holder. 😂
Congrats.
Was that about 1250 miles?
Roughly
Its JESUS Hardy! Ben is gone! The Holy Roller!
I do believe that's for glasses, not Ashtray
The bear is a Grateful Dead symbol.
Not a Michigan fan eh?
I just don’t like stickers or badges
Nice buy
Neat vehicle can’t nearly match the versatility for family of a minivan but whatever floats your boat!
It has the same amount of space, can tow, and can off-road. It’s more versatile.
Is it made in Japan?
Great question
Indiana
That is a pig on gas,you will be lucky to get 12 mpg in city and maybe 16 or 17 mpg on the highway,terrible vehicle especially in primer grey
Averages around 15mpg just like our land cruiser
Should’ve gotten a suburban with a duramax
Unreliable
Mizzou Made Baby! Saw that badge and was like what in the Mizzou?! Sending positivity from CoMo
Great vehicle, only downside is they are gas hogs
“That” thing on the back is a vintage Mizzou logo. You should definitely keep it on there. It will bring you good luck! {definitely will not, you should get rid of it}. 😂
Ha! Search for Fifth Down Game. Thanks for the laugh.
Not that you’ll keep it that long but that rig will last forever. Nice.
Other than the rusted frame falling apart
How much did you pay for it?
In the 50s
@ that’s not bad at all!
What in Jesus - Ben Hardy - Christ did you do??? 😂 I dunno… it sounded funny in my head.
Lol
Let’s see it with child seats installed.
Here’s to the rock 🎉