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So does anyone prefer the captains chairs over the bench for the second row? Advantages vs disadvantages? the 2008 NAV is supposed to be new and improved by the way...
I happen to know that Sirraf passed his entrance exam with flying colors and is fully qualified to post in any of our Forums.
On the other hand, I have never been struck by an automobile driven by a drunk driver so I guess that would disquaify me from ever commenting on DUI. :P
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No problem! We'll all just buy a few carbon credits and everyone will be happy! :shades:
Seriously, if you want to discuss such matters head over to Are automobiles a major cause of global warming? or How Will Global Warming Concerns Change The Vehicles We Drive?. We're discussing the review article here and not Politics.
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Anyone have all the exterior color choices yet? What color are you people interested in getting? I see pictures of a light silver and then I also saw some pictures of what looked to be a dark silver... Is there a dark silver? I do not leke the Blue or the Red, so that leaves Black and Silver for me... I was considering the white, but I just don't know... I'd probably prefer a dark silver first choice and Black as second choice. Although what interior choices do you have? Silver with Red Rock/Black? Silver with light charcoal interior? Black with Red Rock/Black? What color combinations are you people interested in? What would be your ideal choice?
The difficulty in importing the U.S.Sequoia may be the new Canadian regulation that states that all vehicles manufactured after September 2008 for use in Canada must have an anti theft immobilization system installed.
I note the Registry of Imported Vehicles website states the 2008 4 Runner is admissible yet the 2008 Sequoia apparently is inadmissible. I am not sure if the new regulation is the problem or something else.
I am assuming that the 2008 Sequoia will be available in Canada (modified for Canadian purposes by Toyota) but do have some concern that due to the new regulations and the limited market here, that Toyota may not offer it in Canada due to the cost or inability to make the required modificatioons for this anti theft system
Does anybody have any info on this?
http://youtube.com/watch?v=evCEd8FMZQg
I am seriously considering purchasing a 2008 Sequoia from a Canadian dealer, but I have decided that I will only do so if the price is within $1 - 2,000 of the US price, now that our dollar is at par or even higher than the US dollar. I will not pay $10 - 15,000 more than the US price. I would suggest to all potential Canadian purchasers of new vehicles, if they hold off purchasing a new vehicle until the manufacturers price their Canadian product the same as the US product, that it will probably only take a few months at most until they come in line. If they don't, or I don't like the new Sequoia once I actually see and drive it, my 2nd choice is importing a 2007 Escalade. I have been checking prices and can save $10 - 15,000 by doing so and apparently it is quite easy to do.
I'm leaning between the following:
Platinum:
1) Black ext, Red rock/Black int
2) Slate (grey'ish) ext, Red rock/Black int
3) Slate ext, Light grey interior
4) Light Silver, Light grey interior
To me, those are the 4 choices I'm considering, I'd be curious to know what combos people would choose?
In answer to healthnut. I am considering the Platinum edition, black ext. and would prefer the sand beige interior, but according to 7/20 specs, sand beige is N/A with black, only in the Limited. So, if N/A, my 2nd choice is graphite interior. I do not like the red rock. It is too orange for me. Instead of red rock, I wish Toyota offered an interior color like the Ford King Ranch pickup. I also hope they offer the 2nd row bench as an option in the Platinum.
I have to agree with you on the black/tan combo... some of the girls I ran the choices by also like that combination...
do any of you like the Slate color? I think that is also the color shown in a few of the pics on auto blog... seems like a nice darker color...
To be honest, all the dealers I talked to so far make it sound like they can't order one for me now and still get a VIN number before Dec 31st... I agree, I'd like to take one of somebody's lot, but for tax purposes, looks like I'm going to have to take one that is currently in the assembly stage... I guess that means I have to pay full MSRP? didn;t someone say the south cal dealers are doing some discounting? I'm mad these came out so late, I'm not in a hurry but I need to make sure I can do the tax deduction. If anyone has any further information or advice, please email me, it would be greatly appreciated.
by the way, what is the difference in cost for a Limited loaded to the same level as a Platinum? If the vehicles are configured to the same level, wouldn't they cost the same? Do you actually pay more for Platinum even if it is identical to the Limited fully loaded? Is there anythign unique about the Platinum besides the option to get laser guided cruis control? What about the suspension?
I think the captains chairs are optional - however the challenge you will likely find is what is being ordered by the distributor for your area. This seems to be common with Toyota.
FWIW, I like the idea of captains chairs... :shades:
It sounds like Toyota has figured out how to integrate XM with the NAV on the 08 Sequoia. My biggest complaint. You may as well get it loaded if it is a tax write-off. I think it is safest that way.
If you are looking for an Internet sales person with her act together. Email Poway Toyota in San Diego County. You can use my name, not that it will get you any better deal. Got my business because she was no nonsense and was on the ball with a great price by email. No, come on down and we will jack you around like most dealers.
[quote] The exterior seems average. It appears that someone ran out of time when designing the front end. Lights are too small for that size truck and the grill is offensive. The interior is equally concerning. [/quote]
LMAO!! I don't disagree, its just that I don't see a whole heck of a lot of good choices with full size SUV's... :sick: :lemon:
I'd get a fully loaded Escallade ESV but I think it uses more gas than the new sequoia and doesn't really offer anything better except maybe a nicer looking interior? I don't think they get good resale either... All of the other fullsize SUV's have lots of negative feedback... I wouldn;t trust the Licoln Navigator either... there are lots of MEDIUM sized SUV's that are great choices, but not FULL sized...
We have to agree, it looks like they ran out of time designing the front end and yes, the back looks like a Durango. We actuall prefer the old Sequioa front end as the grill is not that attractive. The headlights are too small for that vehicle. Additionally, the 20 inch rims are barely adequate with other manfacturers using 21 inch rims and optional 22 inch rims. I cannot imagine this vehicle with less than 20 inch rims. When it comes right down to it, all the GMC full size suv's look like the same chassis... really not all that much different. For full size SUV's there are not a lot of great chocies. The Infinity QX56(?) looked nice, but I have heard lots of mixed opinions on that 'modded Armada'.
That being said, I was very dissapointed not to be able to see the Red Rock. The San Francisco car show was fairly lame this year. BMW didn't even bother to have ANY "M series" cars... really lame. Really a lame show...
So all that effort and I couldn't even see the new BMW M3 which was at the LA auto show. And further, they only Sequoia at the show was white... how stupid. As if that is helpful on decision making. You'd think they'd have at least two of them at the show, perhaps a silver or black, and at least one of them displaying Red rock interior... Really a lame show.
On a positive note, the second row captains chairs and center console seem very nice... I'd get the Sequioa based simply on lack of other choices in the market. they also have made quite a few nice ergonomic changes to the interior...
I would say with your time constraints on getting one by 12/31 you will be limited in your choices. I would have considered a new GMC Denali. I was not impressed. I did drive the Escalade and liked it. My wife does not like the looks. The Mercedes 7 speed turned me off on our first choice GL320 CDI.
Wish you the best finding that special vehicle in time.
I went to the Arizona International Auto Show and they didn't even have a Sequoia. The Toyota representative at the show said that contrary to what Toyota says the new Sequoia will not be available until late January or February.
Personally, I wouldn't go beyond 17-18".
That being said, the 20 inch rims could be a little nicer as well...
If I had to get an SR5 (like I had previously), I'd order the 20 inch rims...
Not many seem to like the new Sequoia looks. It and the new Land Cruiser look kind of like the Highlander which looks like a fat station wagon.
On another note, has anybody expecting to buy one before they land getting any deals? In other words, has anybody gotten an offer like $1-2K above invoice? I'd hope not to pay MSRP just because I want to get one before Dec 31st... Because by end of Feb, or possibly even immediately (depending on gas prices, economy, ugly factor), these prices could be back to normal ($500 above invoice).
Good luck, and keep us posted.
I'll email Poway... I'll just call on Monday. Lots of dealers out there...
Anyone see the Slate Grey? I'm leaning that way now, although admittedly a black/tan would look great too, but high maintainance... Some people told me they have seen the light silver and were not too happy with its look... Wish I could wait until I see all the colors, but apparently you can see these colors on other toyota vehicles... One of my girl friends saw the desert mica and liked it, but also felt the light tan interior gave no contrast... She disliked the Red rock interior a lot... hmmmm... Then another dealer said Slate grey wan't avail till March, but that makes no sense... There is just so much bad info floating around... Bottom line is I wish I knew what to do about this tax writeoff situation....
I bet an accountant would, call one and get the scoop.
"One of my girl friends saw the desert mica and liked it, but also felt the light tan interior gave no contrast... She disliked the Red rock interior a lot"
Evidently you have other girlfriends, best not to try and please just one, get what you like
Sorry, but that's not smoke, that's reality.
A lot of people think the old body style is actually nicer and the gas mileage was better as well. I loved my '04 and thought it was the perfect size.
The old body is WAY nicer and it is an SUV looks like an SUV whereas the newer one is a SUV looks more like a mini van.
I dunno, maybe I'll look at the 07 rebates if the dealers want me to pay full retail on the fisrt batch... doesn't do much good to get tax writeoff when you overpay for the car by $5,000.00