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Hear some rattling here as well - assumed it was someting in the child seats but now will have to check it out.
About 5 months back you wanted to get the Lexus LX570, did you go for it?
http://www.carfax.com/car_safety/ratings/SRR.cfm/year/2001/make/TOYOTA/model/SEQ- UOIA/trim_id/2001TOYT4W%20SEQUOIA_SR5
more as mentioned in Tundra site.
Goodluck!
We've also had pieces of junk: 2 Lincoln Continentals that were unreliable, maintenance nightmares; a Mercury LN7 that blew an engine at 60k (oil changed every 3k); and an absolute piece of junk Chrysler Newport that must have rivaled the Yugo in low quality and unreliability. If not for the competition of Toyota and other foreign manufacturers, I guess we'd be driving $50k Pintos, union "workers" would be making $200k a year and still averaging 20% absenteeism, and Detroit management would still focus entirely on marketing rather than quality while ensuring itself seven figure bonuses. Thanks again, Toyota!
BTW, what kind of deal did you get? Were there any 2010's available yet?
I drive hard and tow an 8000+lb boat and my overall mileage after 25K is exactly 14mpg. My mileage began to improve after the first 5k miles so you might want to be patient until the engine breaks in abit further. There's no tow vehicle I've owned that is even in the same league as the Sequoia and this statement comes from a guy that has towed for over 20 years with 2 different 3/4 ton Suburbans and a Denali XL.
I just had my 25K service and the mechanic said I had at least 20,000 miles left on my front brake pads and 30,000 miles left on the rear...and that's after a fair amount of towing last year. No GM tow vehicle I've ever owner could go 50,000 miles on the original brake pads. I was lucky to get 20K miles. Based on the remaining tire tread, the tires will last at least as long as the brake pads.
Sorry to hear about your rattle issues however I've had none in my black/red rock interior Platinum. This vehicle has been of the highest quality I've owned which includes over 20 vehicles including many GMs, 4 BMWs including a 740il and various other Toyotas and Nissans.
I will however agree with you on those features that should absolutely be included on a vehicle of this cost at the top of the model line:
HIDs should have been a must
Smartkey with push button start was also a must
Rain-sensing wipers, how could they leave these out when they are included on my 5 year old Avalon?
I agree on linking the brightness of the temp read-out to the dash gauge brightness
Would it have been too much to ask for a light behind the mirror controls for night operation?...seems like someone fell asleep at the design table on this one.
Was it really necessary to require the ignition key be turned in the ignition before the mirrors can be folded or unfolded? This is a definite design annoyance and completely unecessary.
The Toyota GPS is a disaster. They should junk it and just buy Garmin or at least get rid of their law department that has placed the nanny controls on this Nav system.
And while they're looking for design improvements, how about adding an extra couple of inches to the slide rails of the front passenger seat to let it go back further.
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I think I've read somewhere that someone got a 2009 in California, if it's true that would be extremely rare.
The Sequoia part numbers are:
86271-GEN04-09 2005-2007
86271-GEN05-09 2008-2009
86271-GEN06-09 2010-2011
Trip meter - make sure it's on "A"
Turn key off
Hold down trip reset
While holding down turn key to accessories position and hold button for 10 secs
Light will go out.
XL, Denali, Lincoln, Lexus and Cadillac. They weren't even in the same league as the Sequoia. Here's where YOU EXPERTS come in! Any new opinions on the 2010 Sequoia? Don't be afraid of hurting our feelings - we can take it!!! Thanks for your help.
We have a 2008 Platinum 2WD in pearl white ext with redrock interior... It's awesome! We ave about 15,000 miles on it with no problems (I admit I did have a slight whistleing noise that I couldn't figure out at first but turned out to be the aftermarket K&N air filter that wasn't allowing the stock box to close all the way and since they have a much greater airflow than stock air filters, it created a little whistle that you could hear when you really get on it... a little weatherstripping at teh opening of the box to ensure a tight seal and presto - all I hear are 381 ponies now.)
We get about 14MPG city and 19 HWY but I did manage to get 22 MPG on a weekend trip to/from Santa Barbara (driving about 75-80) in August and that was fully loaded with family and gear - I think that's pretty respectable mileage for a vehicle like this.
The big improvements (that are more nuances than they are problems) are the ability to close the exterior mirrors without the key in the "on" position (shouldn't be required to have the key in at all; and also - make that switch light up - please.
Otherwise - our family loves the car - it's luxurious, holds up to my kids climbing all over it - powerful enough for me to grin when I'm on the highway - and safe and reliable for the wife and family.
I'm definitely going to consider another Toyota when the time comes for another car - but that may be awhile cause this is gonna last us a good 10 years easy!
(and I am not affiliated with Toyota in any way shape or form... I have bult and worked on many different types of cars a lto of 60's and 70's Chevys - Nova's, El Camino's, and a lot of other makes models - Mercedez, Camry, Saturn, Explorer, Jeep Cherokee, Crapolier, Acura TL, and more - The Sequoia is one of the best I have ever owned)
I debadged the 2008 Platinum completely, no holes, just like my 2004 4Runer.
The front MacNeil floor mats fit like a glove. The rear, not so much. Semi custom as they said, you need to cut them to a "better" fit.
Thanks
Send to: karen@edmunds.com
Just bought a CPO 2008 Sequoia Limited 5.7 4x4. Still getting used to the thirst this baby exhibits...
Can anyone tell me how to kill the DRLs?
The NAV & phone lockout while in motion is a lost cause but I would like the DRLs to go away.
Any advice appreciated.
Thanks
Blown7
Can anyone tell me how the vehicle "sees" its speed? Is it a mechanical / electronic driveline sensor or is it via wheel sensors [via the ABS]?
My concern is that I would like to have a taller differential gear ratio installed with a view to improving the city fuel economy.
My BMW uses wheel rotation [ABS sensors] to compute vehicle speed, so a change in differential gearing only affects engine RPM for a given vehicle speed. The speedometer retains it's accuracy.
Anyone have any insight as to how Toyota senses vehicle speed in a 2008 Sequoia?
Thank you
Blown 7
I added a switch and a Speed Pulse Generator (http://www.coyotetruck.com/ct/NavMods.aspx) which allows me to use the full phone address book and the entire "destination Database" even when on the road. Best feature I could have added to the vehicle. Toyota needs to go tell their lawyers to get a life and let consumers input destinations while on the road. Far more dangerous to be parked on the side of a highway while trying to input a new destination.
Although I suspect Toyota's attorneys will be busy on "other matters" for the foreseeable future.
I looked at the Speed Pulse Generator and have decided to go with the Costal Technologies solution.
As far as the DRLs, I have a buddy that had the DRL on his Tundra turned off.
His advice was to buy & install a non-DRL flasher from Toyota.
Non-DRL part # 81980-0C020
W/DRL part is # 81980-0C010
So I ordered one online and I'll get back to you on the result once its been installed.
Installed Costaltech's LockPick2 WF and the phone, NAV and back-up camera are now available in ANY gear and at any speed.
Pricey mods but IMO well worth the cost and the agg to install.
If Mercedes Benz and BMW say its OK to dial while driving, who the hell is Toyota to say we cannot. Toyota FORCES you to reach for the cell while driving instead of allowing functionality through the NAV screen.
They not only use the phone and work the NAV, they do it @ 150+ mph.
Toyota's perception of Americans mirrors that of the US TV programming executives...that Americans as a group, are as dumb as rocks.