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Toyota Sequoia Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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  • 774774 Member Posts: 101
    The QX 56 and Armada are basically the same vehicle. I am sure there are some differences but I was never interested in the vehicle to do any serious research to compare the two vehicles. I like the appearance of the QX 56 over the Armada and used it to compare to the Sequoia. I might see one Armada on the road for every Five QX56 I notice on the road.
  • boxer99boxer99 Member Posts: 22
    Been reading/posting here for a bit, so I wanted to share my experience.

    Ordered a 2010 Platinum (Slate / Redrock) on October 12 and got it delivered on November 24. MSRP was about 61K...Paid 56,100 after $500 rebate Toyota is offering to vehicles placed in a business's name (did not find out this pleasant surprise until signing all documents)...also took advantage of 0% for 36months.

    Put almost 1,000 miles on it in one week. Nav and bluetooth are much better than expected, as I had heard others were disappointed. For long trips the Radar Cruise control rocks...it is amazing. I did not touch the gas or brake for a solid 2 hour stretch on the PA Turnpike...incredible technology. My 2 kids were were happy with DVD and the Boxer had plenty of room to stretch out and lay down in the cargo area next to all of our luggage.

    Very happy so far. :)
  • jmmurphyjmmurphy Member Posts: 4
    Just purchased a 2010 Black Limited. With DVD player, mats and tint, MSRP came out to 51078. Purchased for 47500 (50198 after TTL). Also got 7 year platinum warranty for 1800 additional. Not sure the original price on that, but the original offer was the 5 year gold warranty for 1600. So I saved something, at least.

    Not terribly impressed with the DVD player ($999 model, not the $1400 model shown on toyota.com), but overall quite satisfied.
  • jack2008jack2008 Member Posts: 2
    Hi,
    Havent posted here in a while but just wanted to share my buying experience.
    About a month ago traded in my 2005 V8 4Runner and got $20K for it.
    Was really looking for a limited with Nav and DVD.
    Bought a 2008 SR5, 5.7l 4WD for $33K with 7Kmiles. It has leather seats, power 3rd row, flip down rear view camera, bluetooth, no nav, no dvd. Just installed headrest DVD system for $1300. Am planning to "limitize" it my self!! I have to say this truck is incredible and I think I got a pretty good deal. By the way I pay cash for my vehicles so I think for $13000 plus tax of 8.62% I made out OK. Good luck everyone else in your Sequoia hunting!!
  • mjohnr99mjohnr99 Member Posts: 193
    Here is November. Tepid sales continue. Not getting better, but not getting worse. Although, as sales started to die at the end of 2008, year-over-year comparisons may become more difficult to interpret.

    Same format explanation for November: Sequoia was down -18.9% in November 2009 versus November 2008.

    TOYOTA RETAIL SALES
    (INCLUDES FLEET & HAWAII)
    November, 2009
    ----- CURRENT MONTH ----- -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE --
    DSR % DSR %
    2009 2008 CHG 2009 2008 CHG
    YARIS 3,557 4,545 -14.9 58,726 97,911 -39.6
    COROLLA 21,899 21,807 9.2 262,654 328,878 -19.6
    CAMRY 27,385 25,224 18.0 321,878 411,342 -21.2
    VENZA 4,140 0 N/A 48,591 0 N/A
    AVALON 1,944 2,502 -15.5 24,361 40,354 -39.2
    PRIUS 9,617 8,660 20.7 127,907 151,025 -14.7
    SCION xA 0 0 N/A 3 39 -92.3
    SCION xB 1,392 2,161 -30.0 23,705 43,426 -45.0
    SCION tC 866 1,728 -45.5 16,951 39,632 -56.9
    SCION xD 822 1,386 -35.5 13,531 26,680 -48.9
    TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. PASS. CAR 71,622 68,013 14.5 898,309 1,139,289 -20.6
    ES 4,110 4,116 8.5 41,954 58,899 -28.3
    HS 1,407 0 N/A 4,719 0 N/A
    LS 1,057 1,272 -9.7 9,249 18,804 -50.5
    SC 34 83 -55.5 670 1,870 -63.9
    GS 596 721 -10.1 6,367 14,559 -56.0
    IS 2,851 2,749 12.7 33,924 45,893 -25.6
    TOTAL LEXUS PASS. CAR 10,055 8,941 22.2 96,883 140,025 -30.3
    TOTAL TOYOTA PASS. CAR 81,677 76,954 15.4 995,192 1,279,314 -21.7
    SIENNA 7,488 6,153 32.3 75,509 109,043 -30.3
    RAV4 11,512 9,260 35.1 132,346 128,225 4.0
    FJ CRUISER 1,108 2,147 -43.9 10,338 25,500 -59.2
    4RUNNER 1,689 3,310 -44.5 15,161 44,171 -65.4
    HIGHLANDER 6,213 7,887 -14.4 73,676 96,870 -23.4
    LAND CRUISER 159 186 -7.1 2,071 3,574 -41.6
    SEQUOIA 1,397 1,873 -18.9 14,627 28,294 -47.9
    TOTAL SUV 22,078 24,663 -2.7 248,219 326,634 -23.5
    4X2 TACOMA 3,531 4,511 -14.9 50,414 75,486 -32.7
    4X4 TACOMA 4,102 4,137 7.8 51,913 60,478 -13.5
    TOTAL TACOMA 7,633 8,648 -4.1 102,327 135,964 -24.2
    TUNDRA 6,379 6,607 4.9 70,515 128,058 -44.5
    TOTAL PICKUP 14,012 15,255 -0.2 172,842 264,022 -34.1
    TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. LT TRUCK 43,578 46,071 2.8 496,570 699,699 -28.5
    LX 313 424 -19.8 3,230 7,407 -56.1
    GX 209 1,008 -77.5 5,733 15,044 -61.6
    RX 7,923 5,850 47.2 81,564 74,249 10.6
    TOTAL LEXUS LIGHT TRUCK 8,445 7,282 26.1 90,527 96,700 -5.7
    TOTAL TOYOTA LIGHT TRUCK 52,023 53,353 6.0 587,097 796,399 -25.8
    TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. 115,200 114,084 9.8 1,394,879 1,838,988 -23.6
    TOTAL LEXUS 18,500 16,223 24.0 187,410 236,725 -20.3
    TOTAL TOYOTA 133,700 130,307 11.5 1,582,289 2,075,713 -23.2
    MEMO:
    DOM. COROLLA 21,756 16,365 44.5 231,793 235,685 -0.9
    DOM. CAMRY 27,201 24,781 19.3 312,270 404,051 -22.2
    DOM. RAV4 4,500 37 13119.7 40,614 37 110451.6
    DOM. HIGHLANDER 3,919 0 N/A 4,942 0 N/A
    DOM. PICKUP 14,012 15,255 -0.2 172,842 264,020 -34.1
    DOM. RX 5,521 5,000 20.0 54,419 55,389 -1.0
    SELLING DAYS 23 25 280 282
  • md001md001 Member Posts: 2
    I wanted to know if Toyota will bring back any cash Incentives like last year's $3000 cash back or sweeten the deal on the 0% interest rate to 48 or 60 months in December. Looking to buy a Limited in a couple weeks. Thanks
  • boxer99boxer99 Member Posts: 22
    Doubtful. In Mid-Atlantic current incentives run through 1-4-10. Also, the $3,000 last year was for the 2008 model late in the year. There are no 2009's to discount, so the incentives they are currently offering are on 2010's. IMO, you are better off in the long run with resale.
  • nomznomz Member Posts: 7
    A lot of folks are posting here about buying a GL vs. a Sequoia. I had a 2008 GL550 and just sold it. I couldn't be happier. Horribly designed car. Very poor quality tires and will hydroplane at the slightest drizzle on the road. I couldn't go faster than 70 on a highway when it would rain. Access to 3rd row is horrible. I have two kids. With the two car seat in the second row, the seat will not fold down for access to the third row rendering it useless. With a infant seat and a toddler seat, there was no room in between them for anyone to sit comfortably. GPS is horrible. Searching for a restaurant by name is like pulling teeth with pliers. No touch screen and rather the button and arrows to use. IPOD integration is even worse. You cannot select which song to play. The IPOD control is in the steering wheel only and all you can do is play next. The system will pick out the song on its own randomly. The DVD player in the back used to make me scream. Its located under the rear passenger seat. If you have to change a DVD, you will have to pull over, go around the car, get under the seat and change. The controls are via a remote and accessible by rear seat passengers only so the front seat people cannot change the song or movie. No wireless headphones. No bluetooth kit. For a $80k car, MB still wants you to pay $400 for a bluetooth adapter. I regretted buying that car and couldn't be happier kicking if off my driveway. Waiting for toyota to improve the incentive on sequoia so I can go get that. Save your money folks. Do not buy a MB just because it is a MB.
  • 2wheels32wheels3 Member Posts: 3
    Wasn't sure if anyone knew for sure, but is it only the platinum that qualifies for the 179 deduction since it has a curb weight of 6045.

    After plugging some numbers into a calculator, I came up with a savings of around $19,000, assuming I use it all in year 1. This is based on a purchase price of $55,000 (taking the 500 deduction for putting in company name) for a loaded platinum - if so, what a great loophole!!
  • aujimaujim Member Posts: 4
    The gross vehicle weight (GVWR) is what has to be over 6000 lbs. All of the Sequoia trims are over that limit. The max Section 179 expense is $25,000 and there is also the 50% bonus depreciation in the first year.
  • kiiwiikiiwii Member Posts: 318
    May I ask how you calculated 19000 savings? Is it based on 100% depreciation and 30ish % tax bracket? Thanks.
  • jose263jose263 Member Posts: 10
    So - does SE have incentives for December 09 for Sequoia Ltd? I was offerred only 3.9% last week...excellent credit score -
  • aujimaujim Member Posts: 4
    Yes, they still have 0% for 36 mos. and 1.9% for 48 or 60 mos.
  • 774774 Member Posts: 101
    The incentives offered on the Sequoia are a disappointment when compared to other companies like Nissan or GM. I was expecting Toyota to be competive but so far they have not been serious. Toyota should offer some cash incentives on this model if they want to move the inventory.
  • bobd80016bobd80016 Member Posts: 4
    I traded a '01 Expedition for a new one....put 113,000 miles on the '01, other than tires,brakes, fluids and filters no problems

    Wonder what those '00-'03 Tundra owners whose spare tires are falling out because of frame rust have to say about Toyota quality
  • 774774 Member Posts: 101
    I have owned two fords bought brand new and they were a lot of problems.

    The E150 conversion van was a constant source of problems from the ac leaking freon to the windows jamming, ac fan switch burning out several times .The alternator also caught on fire while I was driving to work.
    The Grand Marquis torque convertor failed at 60,000 miles along with the jamming windows. I have two relatives who also bought the car new all different model years and they had the exact same problems. I still get notices from ford warning me of electrical problems that can cause the vehicle to catch on fire. My relatives now buy Toyota or Honda and would never consider ford

    One of my neighbors ford F150 burned to the ground while it was parked in front of his house. One of my co-wokers was able to experience the same joy of watching her mustang burn up in front of her house.
    My employment also gave me the opportunity to see a town car that caught on fire while parked in the owners garage causing extensive damage to his house.

    Wonder what all those owners of ford products think about when thier cars, trucks and vans catch on fire.I donot think fords motto of quality is job one comes to thier mind.
  • 2wheels32wheels3 Member Posts: 3
    It is based on 100% depreciation, 35%, I just used this calculator:

    http://www.section179.org/section_179_calculator.html

    May not be right on, but there is enough to justify.
  • kiiwiikiiwii Member Posts: 318
    we recently got a recall notice for our 1999 E-150 cargo van. Some speed control module needs to be replce due to the risk of fire. They advice not to park close to buildings when shut off.

    It's good that recall is available. But, why would it take 10 years for Ford to realize the recall???
  • 774774 Member Posts: 101
    We can only speculate as to why ford does not fix reoccuring problems that are reproduced each year in the same models. Perhaps they want to use up the parts in stock to save money or they just dont care.
    The Grand Marquis I once owned had transmission problems that continued for several years into each newer model year.
    The vehicle also had window motors that had to be replaced more than once which was also a reoccuring problem from one model year to the next.
    The E150 van was just a complete nightmare with several electrical problems from the alternator, to switches, window motors, and even gears in the window motors going bad. The windows jammed at least 12 to 15 times each before I sold the
    vehicle. The air-condition system was worked on several times but continued to leak at the fittings used to connect the refrigerant lines. Gm used a screw on type fitting that was on my Oldsmobile and I never had a problem with the ac. The alternator on the 5.0 engine was also a reoccuring problem as they had a tendency to start fires. The speed control module is another reoccuring problem that continued for years in several models. The problems listed above would lead one to think that ford knew about the problems but they continued to use the same design and parts in each suceeding model year.

    The vehicles made by Toyota are not perfect but they fix problems once they are aware of the problem.

    I will never buy another ford product based opon personal experience on just how poor a vehicle can be made and designed.
  • ironbearironbear Member Posts: 2
    Is anyone seeing more than a handful of 09 Sequoia's on the lots? They aren't going to have to put out "decent" incentives until a bunch of these start sitting on the lots for awhile will they?
  • 2wheels32wheels3 Member Posts: 3
    Was the credit for opening a line of credit, or simply putting in business name. If the latter, what is the program name?
  • kurtisblokurtisblo Member Posts: 1
    Just left the lot and purchased a 2010 Sequoia Platinum. Paid $1,000 over invoice ($55,300) and got the 0% financing for 36 months. Also got a 7yr/100k extended warranty for $1,800. I feel like i got a good deal but let me know what you think. Don't forget that if you buy by year-end, sales tax is tax-deductible under Obama's stimulus plan.
  • txpackersfantxpackersfan Member Posts: 27
    Keep in mind that this year sales tax is a deduction, not a credit. That means you will only get a % of the sales tax returned to you based on your tax bracket. If you're in the 15% tax bracket, you will only receive 15% of the sales tax back when you file your 2009 taxes. So if you bought here in TX, you would only get $518 back from the $3,456 you paid in sales tax. Better than nothing, but not as stimulating as it would be as a credit instead of a deduction.
  • 774774 Member Posts: 101
    I think that is a great price when you consider Toyota is not offering any cash incentives.
    I ordered one a couple of months ago at $732.00 over invoice or about $3,200 off sticker. The dealer called me last week and expects the vehicle to come in some time in January
    The extended warranty how does that work? Is the warranty from Toyota,or the dealer? Can a Toyota dealer out of state service the warranty?
  • sirrafsirraf Member Posts: 55
    Has anyone purchased Tire Chains for their Sequoia? If so, where did you get them and would you recommend the brand?
  • nomznomz Member Posts: 7
    Just picked one up. 2010, LTD, 4WD, Navi with rear seat DVD.
    MSRP: $55945
    Price paid: $50,333
    5year/100k warranty: $1100
    + TTL.
    There is extra $500 off if you put it under your company's name but the company must have established line of credit with Toyota Credit. I was told that this requires last 2 years of returns and an extensive review which is not really worth the $500 you can save.
  • boxer99boxer99 Member Posts: 22
    I placed it in my company's name, utilized 0% for 36M, and signed on as a guarantor...so I did not have to give 2 years, they just went on my credit score. I would much rather do that than supply tax returns.
  • boxer99boxer99 Member Posts: 22
    Just an FYI for those considering warranties after purchase. If you do you should get a toyota backed plan and check out Littleton Toyota out of Massachusets. I bought my 5yr/80K Platinum (same as new car bumper to bumper) for $699. Google them, you can get a no pressure quote online, unlike many others that require you to put in your info and then have a salesman call you.
  • nomznomz Member Posts: 7
    I did the same but was told that its not possible. I will call Toyota Financial to discuss this. Will update as soon as I get some resolution. It's a good price but why not fight for another $500.
  • mjohnr99mjohnr99 Member Posts: 193
    I also think that sounds like a good price. There are very few Sequoias on any of the dealer lots in the mid-atlantic. Based on the scarcity, I am not expecting incentives to come soon, so I decided to see what initial price I would be offered here on December 30th. For a Platinum with 60,073 MSRP, I was just offered tonight 56,170 + tax/title/tags. That seems to be a fair price for today's supply/demand situation, but probably not the price that would get me to buy tomorrow.

    It's almost like this situation with Toyota has reached a stalemate for me.
  • 774774 Member Posts: 101
    Toyota has not been competitive with other car manufactures when it comes to offering cash incentives on the Sequoia. The result appears to be a lot of lost sales even when a dealer offers $3,900 off sticker as in your case.

    I would have waited but the time had come for me replace my 2001 Sequoia so waiting was not an option for me.

    I understand the stalemate position you are in and if you do not need to buy now ,wait. The economy is not looking so good and Toyota will have to offer cash incentives in 2010 if they want to sell this vehicle.
  • md001md001 Member Posts: 2
    I was told by a dealer in Texas that Toyota is not offering a $500 incentive for putting it under my companys name. Is the dealer lying or he doesn't want to go through the hassle??
  • jac1304jac1304 Member Posts: 33
    mjohnr99,

    Wondering if you could post the toyota sales stats for December looking to see if Sequoia will keep incentives, they still seem to be sitting in PNW region. Hoping for 0/60. Thanks
  • mjohnr99mjohnr99 Member Posts: 193
    Per CNBC, the auto mnfrs release Dec. sales tomorrow, so stay tuned. [Toyota never seems to be the first, so could be later in the day.] I think sales generally will be up, but have no idea on Sequoia specifically.
  • mjohnr99mjohnr99 Member Posts: 193
    Sorry, busy yesterday; here they are. SEQUOIA = 1,760 in December 09 versus 2,399 in December 08, which is down -31.9%. Toyota saw a December surge and other vehicles seemed to do well based on this report, so my guess is that the Sequoia number must reflect something other than decreasing demand. Their willingness to increase incentives may depend more on units produced/available compared to units sold, and that may have seen an uptick in December versus November (just guessing, but this data won't tell you that). One thing though is that clearly there is more growing demand for other vehicles than the Sequoia, so maybe, even though they cut supply on the Sequoia, this weakened demand relative to other vehicles could spur incentives. No idea, key is to get a measure of the average lot-sitting time of Sequoias these past 3-5 months and whether that is increasing or decreasing. If you have an honest friend that is a dealer, maybe they know.

    TOYOTA RETAIL SALES
    (INCLUDES FLEET & HAWAII)
    December, 2009
    ----- CURRENT MONTH ----- -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE --
    DSR % DSR %
    2009 2008 CHG 2009 2008 CHG
    YARIS 5,017 4,417 5.5 63,743 102,328 -37.7
    COROLLA 34,220 22,129 43.6 296,874 351,007 -15.4
    CAMRY 34,946 25,275 28.4 356,824 436,617 -18.3
    VENZA 5,819 1,474 266.6 54,410 1,474 3591.3
    AVALON 2,574 2,436 -1.9 26,935 42,790 -37.1
    PRIUS 11,775 7,859 39.1 139,682 158,884 -12.1
    SCION xA 0 0 N/A 3 39 -92.3
    SCION xB 1,756 1,794 -9.1 25,461 45,220 -43.7
    SCION tC 1,047 1,348 -27.9 17,998 40,980 -56.1
    SCION xD 968 985 -8.7 14,499 27,665 -47.6
    TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. PASS. CAR 98,122 67,717 34.6 996,431 1,207,006 -17.4
    ES 6,531 5,236 15.8 48,485 64,135 -24.4
    HS 1,980 0 N/A 6,699 0 N/A
    LS 2,085 1,451 33.4 11,334 20,255 -44.0
    SC 50 116 -60.0 720 1,986 -63.7
    GS 1,063 1,200 -17.7 7,430 15,759 -52.9
    IS 4,153 3,539 9.0 38,077 49,432 -23.0
    TOTAL LEXUS PASS. CAR 15,862 11,542 27.6 112,745 151,567 -25.6
    TOTAL TOYOTA PASS. CAR 113,984 79,259 33.5 1,109,176 1,358,573 -18.4
    SIENNA 8,555 6,901 15.1 84,064 115,944 -27.5
    RAV4 16,742 8,795 76.8 149,088 137,020 8.8
    FJ CRUISER 1,603 3,168 -53.0 11,941 28,668 -58.3
    4RUNNER 4,514 3,707 13.1 19,675 47,878 -58.9
    HIGHLANDER 9,442 7,791 12.5 83,118 104,661 -20.6
    LAND CRUISER 190 227 -22.3 2,261 3,801 -40.5
    SEQUOIA 1,760 2,399 -31.9 16,387 30,693 -46.6
    TOTAL SUV 34,251 26,087 21.9 282,470 352,721 -19.9
    4X2 TACOMA 4,525 4,287 -2.0 54,939 79,773 -31.1
    4X4 TACOMA 4,972 4,404 4.8 56,885 64,882 -12.3
    TOTAL TACOMA 9,497 8,691 1.5 111,824 144,655 -22.7
    TUNDRA 8,870 9,191 -10.4 79,385 137,249 -42.2
    TOTAL PICKUP 18,367 17,882 -4.6 191,209 281,904 -32.2
    TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. LT TRUCK 61,173 50,870 11.7 557,743 750,569 -25.7
    LX 386 508 -29.4 3,616 7,915 -54.3
    GX 502 1,380 -66.2 6,235 16,424 -62.0
    RX 11,815 9,932 10.5 93,379 84,181 10.9
    TOTAL LEXUS LIGHT TRUCK 12,703 11,820 -0.2 103,230 108,520 -4.9
    TOTAL TOYOTA LIGHT TRUCK 73,876 62,690 9.4 660,973 859,089 -23.1
    TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. 159,295 118,587 24.7 1,554,174 1,957,575 -20.6
    TOTAL LEXUS 28,565 23,362 13.5 215,975 260,087 -17.0
    TOTAL TOYOTA 187,860 141,949 22.9 1,770,149 2,217,662 -20.2
    MEMO:
    DOM. COROLLA 33,659 17,192 81.8 265,440 252,877 5.0
    DOM. CAMRY 34,687 24,790 29.9 346,957 428,841 -19.1
    DOM. RAV4 5,746 210 2440.7 46,360 247 18669.2
    DOM. HIGHLANDER 6,006 0 N/A 10,948 0 N/A
    DOM. PICKUP 18,367 17,882 -4.6 191,209 281,902 -32.2
    DOM. RX 9,174 8,221 3.6 63,593 63,610 0.0
    SELLING DAYS 28 26 308 308
  • nomznomz Member Posts: 7
    So I called Toyota Financial. They will only do it if you apply and are approved for a line of credit for your business at the time of purchase. You do not need to provide 2 years of business taxes as I was told my the dealership. They simply pull your company's credit and if you qualify than that's it.

    For the price, also look at AMEX and AAA car buying service. Sequoias are not moving so you should be able to get a good deal. I am not into red colors but I had a dealer in baltimore area offering me that limited, 4wd with navi and dvd player for 49500.
  • stevengs2stevengs2 Member Posts: 1
    I have been looking for an SR5 in the Tennessee area and have selection to be extremely limited with mostly platinums on the lots. I'm hesitant to order one sight unseen because I'm interested in the Sports Appearance Package that adds the 20 inch wheels and bucket seats in the back and don't know if the seats will be comparable to the platinum. Also has anyone used overstock.com to purchase a car. I received a quote from the site for an SR5 with the SAP MSRP: 40,796; Invoice: 37,770; and quote of 36,570. Seems like a reasonable quote but wanted to see if any one had any experience with this approach and if it is a good price.
  • 774774 Member Posts: 101
    I think that is a great price, you are buying below invoice with no cash incentives. I am using Overstocked.Com and was able to get a price of $732 over invoice. The price of the vehicle has gone down since I ordered which is reflected on Overstocked .Com.today.

    Timing is everything and had I waited the price would have been at invoice today using Overstocked .Com.in the area that I am buying.

    The vehicle I am buying had to be special ordered as none were in inventory.
    I was willing to pay a little more to get the exact vehicle with the options and colors that I wanted as opposed to being forced into buying something that came close.

    Prior to using Over Stock. Com one dealer told me to pick a first and second exterior color and they would try and find the vehicle. The salesman was told that our agreed opon price was dead if he could not get the vehicle as requested . The deal was terminated for several reasons options and color were of no concern to the dealer.

    The end result was the good fortune in finding the overstoked.com site where the vehicle was special ordered $556 dollars less than the above deal. I then sold my 2001 Sequoia to a private party $1,300 higher than offered by the dealer.

    Toyota might offer some cash incentives later this year but your price is the best that I have seen by anyone so far.
  • aujimaujim Member Posts: 4
    I bought a Platinum last week at $1,000 below invoice. I used the USAA (my insurance carrier) car buying service to get a quote and then took it to a dealer that had the Sequoia I wanted. They accepted the price even though they weren't a USAA certified dealer.

    BTW, the USAA price was the same as the overstock.com price.
  • 774774 Member Posts: 101
    I could be mistaken but it looks like Toyota raised the MSRP price up $500 dollars on the SR5 4x4 Sequoia. The price was $43,330 and now is listed as $43,830.
  • mageshmagesh Member Posts: 33
    2010 - Platinum
    Silver Sky Metallic

    Optional Eqp:
    Paint Protection Film
    Cargo Cover

    Drive off price incl regn & dmv: $54,500/- (no sales tax in Oregon).

    Is the above a good price?

    P.S: We moved from a 03 Ford Exp EB.
  • mjohnr99mjohnr99 Member Posts: 193
    That seems like a reasonable market price. Without incentives, this $54.5 - 56.5K area seems to be the price range I am seeing for these Platinums. They go up or down perhaps based on where you are in the country. I just priced another Platinum in the Mid-Atlantic today, and the total price (everything except tax and tags) was $55,193.00 if I bought today. Still, no incentives though.

    I also checked all the 50 or so dealerships' inventory in the greater Wash DC area (all the way to Baltimore) and there are (assuming their web sites are somewhat accurate) only 16 Platinums, 19 Limiteds, and 5 SR5s sitting on lots. Again, that sounds like very low supply for a major area like this, so even with low demand for this big SUV, Toyota is keeping supply very low it seems to me to avoid the need for incentives.

    I can't imagine any incentives coming out on the Sequoia if they have only 40 sitting on lots in this region. So, again, I am at a stalemate. Not sure anything will happen soon to push this under $54K here, so again I plan to maybe posotpone the purchase another year (and see if I can make do with what I got) while I also weigh the Infiniti Q. Nice thing though, is I am somewhat lucky and can afford to wait (I know not everyone can).

    Good Luck.
  • 774774 Member Posts: 101
    The New Jersey area has more inventory on the lots but that might be too far north for you. The best price for a 4x4 Platinum on overstoked.com was $ 55,881. The price seems to go down 3 to 5 hundred dollars at the end of the month as dealers scramble to meet a quota.
  • stom_m3stom_m3 Member Posts: 1
    Got a 2010 4x4, LTD, Navigation, RSE for $51,344, $1,500 7yr / 125k mile warranty. Right now it's a buyer's market. The dealer gave me the car close to invoice and made $400 on the warranty. I was ok with that. I guess the ext warranty for the 4x4 sequoia is the most expensive because of the type and size of the vehicle. In one of the dealerships I was at, I was the only customer in a 2 1/2 hour period. And this is in San Diego. Still a slow time out there. Buy now if you can.
  • familyguy11familyguy11 Member Posts: 1
    Hi, This is my first time posting a message. My family and I wish to purchase a nearly new 2008 or 2009 Sequoia SR5 4WD with less than 30,000 miles. I've searched Autotrader.com and Cars.com and have found approximately 15 vehicles (formerly rental/lease vehicles) which would meet our needs and all of these Sequoia's are priced at the approximately $34,000 (Toyota dealers and other dealers). What is the best price I can hope to pay for these amazing Sequoia's in January 2010? I would appreciate any tips or advise on the best strategy for making an offer (online or in person) from readers of this forum. Thanks very much. Looking forward to hearing from you. Best Regards, Brian
  • mageshmagesh Member Posts: 33
    Brian:

    FWIW, there is 'no' good price for any car. It is your mental make up & belief and buying parameters, based on need/want, living/driving conditions that you will end up putting a value on and hence justifying it against the purchase of any car - used or new.

    Hence, with that said, you can find TONS of info on pricing that will make your head swim and want to close the computer. You will get varied advises on what are good / bad prices. You will find info on this and other forums as to what each person paid and you will need to do your own due diligence in driving the dealer towards the price you want. Don't make the purchase an emotional one since then you will be negotiating against yourself, if that makes sense.

    I paid $54.5 for a new platinum. I WANT to think and believe I paid the lowest price; however I know that there is someone out there who paid lesser than me & someone who paid full MSRP and above.

    My $0.02/-: I moved from a 03 Ford Exp Eddie Bauer. I blv that the Sequoia beats the Ford Exp hands down in terms of creature comforts, driving style, interior space, abundance of storage & cup holders, and a slightly elevated driving position. I like the Seq so far.

    P.S: You may want to buy an extended warranty and ask the dealer to throw that in as part of the price.

    G'luck,
    M
  • mageshmagesh Member Posts: 33
    Hello:

    I have not seen a lot of threads on extended warranty. Has anyone bought one?

    I'm planning to keep my Seq for at least 7 years and at least for $80K miles. Is an extended warranty a good thing, especially reading some threads on nav issues, drive line/engine issues, etc?

    Also, any prices paid will be appreciated. I have been given a quote for 8yrs/100K/$0 ded for $1150/- thru' the Toyota Vehicle Assurance Program.

    Also planning to buy into the 4yr/55k vehicle maintenance pgm that will take care of ALL scheduled maintenance. This is for $850/-. (Yes I did the math on this & unless I'm very disciplined and detail oriented in collecting, which I'm not, in collecting the promo coupons and oil change service specials, the plan works out saving me money in the long run, especially twds year 3 & 4.)

    Thoughts?

    Tx
    M
  • newcar50newcar50 Member Posts: 1
    Hello
    New to the forum.
    Bear my ignorance.
    When you guys mention prices do you include the taxes.I am getting 52,300 for a 2010 Sequoia LTD 4WD.With taxes it wil be 54K+
    The dealer is is selling me different warranties for different prices.
    Which one are you all talking about?
    Thanks.
    N
  • jose263jose263 Member Posts: 10
    Bought our 1st 2010 Sequoia LTD in mid December through an internet mgr in New Orleans - sold it for factory invoice $48,106 vs Retail price $52,339. That excludes taxes. They didn't offer any special finance incentives
    I don't know about your options - what is the retail for your vehicle?
    Dealer threw in lifetime powertrain warranty - I didn't buy other additional warranty.
    Is it a good idea to buy more warranty - if so - what is the best way to do that?
  • mageshmagesh Member Posts: 33
    Congrats on the new vehicle. Good price I think.

    Mine was the Platinum with a paint protection package + the cargo + the door sill protection. I think they threw in the carpets as well plus the cargo net. I paid $54.5 all inclusive i.e. on road. The retail on the vehicle was just under $62K.

    The platinum does not have any 'major' options I think. And there were no dealer incentives in Oregon when I bought it.

    I purchased the Toyota Vehicle Assurance Plan (extended warranty from toyota). It is sold thru' the dealers. I purchased mine from Midwest Toyota in Kansas (contact point: Jerry Johnson), since his was the best price. My dealer here in Portland, OR could not even come close to that price.

    I purchased that PLUS the scheduled maintenance since I did not want to nor my wife to worry about how much it is going to cost every time we take the vehicle for service. Plus I have read some threads about electronics failing, sunroof not opening, gear systems failing, etc. I don't want to worry about money if that happens. Hence I paid it upfront. I'm not smart enough to deal with those type of issues NOR do I know any mechanics NOR am I smart enough to know if the dealer is pulling wool over my eyes if and when I decide to sell the vehicle and he claims the 4*4 is failing or some other crap to undersell. Ext warranty helps, to a certain extent, when you sell the vehicle. (You see those signs about Certified Preowned)

    Hence to abate the above, I ponied up the money upfront. Buying an extended warranty is like your insurance (auto or life). You never need it till you meet with an accident. Time is the only person that will tell you in X number of years if it was a wise decision to buy an extended warranty or not. Nobody else can.

    It does not matter if the vehicle has been rated the best of the best or the worst of the worst. Every machine has a failure rate at some point in time. If you have warranty at the time the machine fails, you are better served; if your machine has served you without dropping at all, great. Warranties are insurance. Why do companies give you a 3 year/36K warranty when it brand new? Would it not make sense to give us the same warranty AFTER 3 years when it is more prone to failure?

    Sorry for the long post. It is your call on if you want to buy one or not. And if you decide to buy, shop around. Decide how long you plan to keep & how many miles you will drive in a year. I shopped around & found Jerry Johnson @ Midwest Toyota to be the cheapest. (Don't ask me how he does it OR why your dealer is not matching that price if the warranty is assured by Toyota. Maybe JJ has low overhead?!?)
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