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In reference to the Expedition/Sequoia issue. The Expedition is a fine vehicle for $29,000 (anybody curious as to why Ford is blowing them out?), but it isn't in the same class as my $38,000 Sequoia Limited. I've spent a lot of time in an Expedition/Navigator (a friend owns one of each), and I can say the Sequoia is better in every category from the seats, the fit and finish, solid feel, and luxury touches, etc. The only categories the Expy wins is the engine and maybe the radio becuase of the crappy Sequoia JBL "premium" system. I bought the Sequoia over the Expy because of these reasons, a)I owned an Explorer and am familiar with the "Quality is Job 1" philosophy, b) I plan to keep it for 7-10 years, c)I want to be able to find it in the parking lot (not so many on the road). To me, $9000 is a fine premium to pay for the peace of mind. Plus, when I sell it I am positive I can get at least $2-$3000 more than a comparable Expedition.
As far as non-owners "visiting" other discussions, it happens (Questers irritating Odyssey owners comes immediately to mind). The trolls will go play elsewhere if they are ignored.
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Di
We even had a situation in our used car department. A customer had traded in a heavily customized Integra. We found it one morning completely stripped. Stereo, seats, door panels and everything. Everything except the wheels. They even took off all the other lug nuts but couldn't get through the locks.
For $31, I'd take 'em.
Low crime rate in my neck of the woods. I think the WL's are not a bad investment for the price. Especially where the crime rate is low, they become a piece of mind issue for the times you travel outside the area you are comfortable with!
Di
tloughr/rickc5: fixing of the sequoia's engine noise has been well described re-post #1348 by ... i think i gave this in a previous post which may be lost among the clutter here...
krisko: lay off rickc5, will ya ?
posts in here and especially tundrasolutins.com
is a heck of a lot easier then an arbitration.
Print them out and stick it in the face of the
area tech rep and ask him why you have to do his job for him.
cheers
Once again I say.... " You get what you pay for"
If you decide that you really need wheel locks, then you should be able to get a set at any well stocked Toyota dealer for ~$50, maybe less.
You can also get a set in any auto parts stores, but since they must correctly match the wheels (see what happens if they don't at http://www.mrlugnut.com/installd.htm), I'd still suggest the dealer.
If you wanted extra security (like if you were parking on the street in a risky neighborhood), then you could also get a Club steering wheel lock.
Actually, the Sequoia offers some theft protection, if you lock the car. It can only be opened with a key that has the same electronic transponder code (kinda like the security codes on a garage door opener). Any other attempt to open the doors (including from the inside) or the hood will set off the alarm and immobilize the engine (via the on-board computer) so it can't be started.
Maybe they can break in or tow it away, but they can't start it.
I'll leave a description of the neighborhoods to Cliffy
By nature I am usually a suspicious person and was a little leery when strangers offered help, and realize that one should not completely drop his guard, but we were delighted at the hospitality we received in D.C. I would, however, recommend that you find a hotel on the outskirts of the city within walking distance to the Metro and use it for getting around. They did offer a discount for visitors -$5.00 for all-day rides after 9:00 am.
Cliffy or someone living near there can offer much more info and can perhaps more accurately assess the safety factor, but for two country folks from the mountains of North Carolina, we will have no reservations about going back to Washington.
I know this site is should be used for commentaries about Sequoias, but I thought I help out a fellow Sequoia LTD owner. For a hotel, I can recommend:
Washington Marriott
1221 22nd St. NW
Washington DC, 20037
(202)-872-1500
It is within walking distance to Dupont Circle and
Georgetown, areas that one can walk about in the
evenings after a full day site-seeing the statues,
monuments, and museums. Both of these areas are
full or restauants and stores. Hotel is also
within walking distance to Washington Hospital
where you can take a direct metro (forget name)to downtown museums. Hotel also has underground parking (for a daily fee of $15). Union Station
is a must to see, but don't walk around there a
night.
Bon Voyage
Now back to Sequoia talk....new buyer question. When I start the engine and put into drive, it seems the low gear of the transmission is too low, too long before it begins to automatically shift upward. The engine is not cold, at least I don't think so because our weather is around 45 now, but this happens even when I do a quick errand and return to an already warmed up engine. Is this normal? I used to have a Chrysler with transmission problems and this feels ominously similar.
Di
I tried to find your e-mail address but it's not listed in your profile - at least I couldn't find it. If you're still around, let me know how to contact you. I also live in the Mpls area. I probably won't buy until this fall, but a good contact for the future won't hurt. Thanks in advance.
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Seqlady - Now there's a flashback. My dad was a pretty loyal Ford customer (He even bought a Fairmont - YEEESH) My first car was 70 Mustang, but my favorite was the 74 Gran Torino Sport. It was about as 'sporty' as my Sequoia and probably had a couple of pounds on it. Those were the days, when I actually had a lot of time to do my own maintenance.
Cold Starts - I have had my Sequoia out in weather up to -15 f. It's a little slow to warm up and does feel a little sluggish at first, but hey I'm the same way in the cold. I don't think this is a problem.
that has it easier than car makers when it comes to free and abundent amounts of immediate customer feedback and suggestions that websites like these provide.
It astounds me that these companies couldn't have ONE person that scans the assorted top car forums and comprise a weekly "HOT" list of topics for each model and forwarded to engineers/management for evaluation.
With todays extensive communications capabilities how can any company not be accused of being a lumbering giant when one area of the US has apparently diagnosed and implemented a fix for a significant problem on a 40K$ HIGH PROFILE new car while the rest of the service/dealers are bouncing around in a fog???
How hard is it to enter this problem into a national (and obviously worldwide) accesible database that is available to service personnel.
Obviously the DB would have a history log that shows the proposed fix is in a "pre-approved evaluation" state until the engineers approve it to a "sanctioned state"
This ain't rocket science!!
a dingbat trying to cover his ineptitude about your original ticking problem. I think he needs
to find a new job over with the domestics where his wild a** guesses will have a much more likely chance to be correct.
Secondly, if my "piston slapping" Sequoia lasts as long as a "piston slapping" LC, I'll be most
satisfied.
Well you're running with the assumption (with input from a dubious source) that it's
a bandaid for piston slap. Since I'm an engineer also, I don't understand how putting a piece of foam insulation on an injector would quiet a heavy slapping piston inside a big hunk of iron. To me it is much more logical that a piece of foam is quieting a ticking injector. Since I know
very little about engines however, I'll yield to people with more knowledge.
OK, heat buildup is another matter, but why wouldn't it be CORRECT for Toyota to provide an INTERIM fix of insulating the injector until they can find out how to quiet the injector without long-term heat related problems. This makes the customer happy and if the injector dies early due to heat buildup then it's Toyotas problem to fix.
As someone said before about arbitrations, I believe it is YOUR burden to prove that the ticking sound is harmfull. I don't know if that is true, but if it is, you got to come prepared when Toyota service experts will say that the ticking isn't a problem
bad day.
#2) I hope he has his bicycling shorts on because he is going to be doing a lot of backpedaling
Am wondering if others share this view and if anyone has moved up to larger sized tires.
BTW, I've been lurking on this board for over a month and have finally taken the plunge and ordered a Black/Tan Limited. Thanks to all those posters sharing their views on the Sequoia. I feel confident I made the right choice.
I'm a big Toyota fan and am very happy with my Sequoia, but I have to admit some of the postings about "the ticking noise" have me nervous and raise some good points. I live in Northern B.C. and it can get very cold. The aforementioned noises are present when engine cold but goes away when warmed up.
Why would you think somebody has a hidden agenda IF he is a legitimate owner of a problematic Sequoia? Or a problematic 4Runner? Unless, of course, if tloughr is assuming another identity.
Icedawg,
I used to live in Edmonton for 6 years. Never had problems with my little Toyota Van, except for the radiator getting dirty with mud on the outside during winter and spring (which essentially comprise most of the year). I paid C$40-50 for a block heater that they screw into one of the coolant drain ports. I'm not sure if that's the term because I'm not an engineer, for a change. I hope you got a 4WD Seq.
Still waiting for my Seq.
I just wanted to introduce myself. I posted here a few weeks ago asking for some info on the Sequoia 4wd system.
Anyhow, I am now the owner of a new SR5 and in general I am very happy with it. But I have to say that Toyota could take some user interface advice from Ford (I used to drive an expedition) when it comes to how you put the vehicle in the various 4wd modes! The sequoia system is a pain to use and doesn't take effect immediately. On the ford you just turn a little knob and it's done. Why did Toyota have to make it so complicated?
I have a few other minor user-interface bitches.
In particular, if I lock the rear windows, I only want the kids not to be able to use them; I should still be able to use them using my controls! Also the reading lights and cup holders are not reachable by child-sized rear seat passengers.
But I love the ride compared to the expedition.
--Robyn
Although I don't think you will (or can?) reply,
what did Toyota do to make you so happy??
Simple question...do you still own the same Sequoia and engine VIN#
Sequoiafan, definitely looking to change tires. I was less than thrilled to receive Bridgestones on my truck. Currently I do extremely low mileage puttering around town, but there's a good chance I'll return to Calif. from S. Florida, and no way am I driving across the deep south in the heat of summer on Bridgestones in a truck that weighs 5,300 pounds! If I were to change tires today, I'd go with the Michelin's new "Cross Terrain SUV" tires. But I'm hoping to get some local miles on the Bridgestones before I switch.
The general concensus was:
Michelin LTX M/S for low noise,ride comfort, and traction for highway and light off-road
Michelin LTX A/T for heavier duty, little stiffer ride, heavier sidewall, more capable off-road
Goto tirerack.com for some other customer feedback and ratings (take with grain of salt)
The Sequoia has clicking injectors that will
overheat!!!
The Sequoia has bad valves!!!
Testing has shown engine will self-destruct in under 50K miles!!!!
Hey Toyota, I'll delete my post when you call me up and tell me what you told tloughr.