I think it’s one of those rare cars where the back actually looks better than the front. It’s just so nice!
Rust and fuel prices are the only things keeping me from getting one. It drives so well, and the Limited with the spoiler looks really cool too.
Wyatt said:
Rust and fuel prices are the only things keeping me from getting one. It drives so well, and the Limited with the spoiler looks really cool too.
You’re right about rust. The 2UZ V8 is amazing, but the Sequoia has the same frame as the first-gen Tundra (which had a recall). It’s best to avoid one from the Midwest or Northeast, but in a salt-free area, they’re great.
@Madden
Even the second-gen Tundras have rust problems… ask me how I know.
scofield said:
@Madden
Even the second-gen Tundras have rust problems… ask me how I know.
Yeah, I have a gen 2, and it’s still clean underneath because I use Fluid Film in the winter. Salt eats away everything over time.
@Madden
The early second gens have a bed sealing issue that traps moisture, causing rust from the inside out. Salt doesn’t help, but Toyota knows about it. I’ve heard of several beds being replaced under warranty. If yours doesn’t have rust, it’s probably from a dry area like Arizona.
@scofield
Mine’s an '07 Tundra. I’ve lived in Kansas and Minnesota, so it’s seen salt, but it was a southern truck before I bought it. I had Line-X applied to the bed 4.5 years ago. I’m curious if it’s rusting under the liner, but I hope not.
@Madden
I’ve got an '07 RCSB in KC. I cut out some of the bed corners and applied Line-X. Treated with rust converter and POR15 for a while, but the rust came back. It’s a shame because the truck’s in great shape otherwise. The 5.7 will probably outlast me. I might turn it into a flatbed when I move out to land. Hopefully yours stays rust-free! Take care of it!
@scofield
That’s awesome! An RCSB with the 5.7 must be a rocket. I just hit 400k miles on the original engine and trans. The 5.7 3UR is one of Toyota’s best.
There is my old lady. 2005 Limited with everything feature you could get.
Sadly the DVD screen doesn’t work.
But the rest of it does. 150K.
Bought it 2 years ago.
Drives so well. I actually love the Air suspension. It’s my work truck, so often in carrying lots of heavy stuff and it self levels. No more riding on the axels.
On long highway cruising, like between LA and Vegas for work, I can get 21mpg even fully loaded. Around the city it only does about 13.
I got it before they went crazy in price, while veryone else was paying 60k for used 4Runners, I nabbed this with 130k for 10k completely rust free. Garaged in SoCal its whole life. It was nearly mint.
I cannot stress, the level of trust I have in this thing. I go out into the middle of nowhere for my job sometimes. Not totally hardcore off-roading but BLM land, and long off the beaten path service and fire roads. You bump the key, and it starts EVERY single time. It has the Landcruiser 4.7 L 2UZ-FE engine. If it’s good enough for the Landcruiser….
@Perrin
You get 21 mpg in that? That’s great! I know it’s rough in the city, but for highway driving, it’s not bad. Got any tips for better mpg?
Nadine said:
@Perrin
You get 21 mpg in that? That’s great! I know it’s rough in the city, but for highway driving, it’s not bad. Got any tips for better mpg?
Keep it under 65 mph and be gentle with the throttle. At 55 mph, I can get 23 mpg on flat ground. At 60-65, it drops to 21 mpg, and faster than that, it’s around 18. Coast when you can, build speed downhill, and hold your speed on inclines. On my last trip from Nevada to LA, I got 430 miles on a tank (about 20.8 mpg).
My dad’s mechanic just sold his Sequoia with 600k miles. He got it at 400k and used it for his mobile mechanic business. I would’ve grabbed it! I have a 2003 Tundra and dream of owning a first-gen Sequoia someday. The biggest reason is that my dog could stick his head out while driving. My Tundra’s Access cab doesn’t allow that.
@Afton
That rear window is so useful.
@Afton
Over in the 4Runner page, a lot of people love the rear roll-down window for their dogs.
Lilly said:
@Afton
Over in the 4Runner page, a lot of people love the rear roll-down window for their dogs.
I never thought about a 4Runner. They’re hard to find in my area, and I worry it might get stolen eventually. My first Tundra was a V6, and I liked the better gas mileage compared to my V8 now.
Lilly said:
@Afton
Over in the 4Runner page, a lot of people love the rear roll-down window for their dogs.
That’s one of the best things about owning a Toyota. They’ve had that feature in some models since the '80s.
I love it. Gas guzzler, but I still love it.
Yes, I’m in love. My parents drive a 2003 Sequoia and a 2000 LC. I’ve asked them to leave them to me in their will. 