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I bought from e-bay the Sequoia Service Manual on CD for $24 shipped to my door. Everything I've needed so far has been there including full wiring schematics, troubleshooting etc. Just takes a little longer to search at times as the titles are kinda vague. The Cd comes with Acrobat 6 which has a good search feature. I like that I can print the pages and throw them out if they get dirty.
Mine is an '01 and the brake pads were gone by 25K miles. Typical for many other Seq owners. If yours was an '01 or '02, then you may want to take advantage of the TSB on the brakes Toyota issued in 2003. I understand the brakes were fixzed for the MY2003 release. Do a search on this forum and you'll find the TSB # and more references to brake issues on the Seq.
Nice to hear again from an "old timer" like you.
My 01 Sequoia SR5 (bought in April 2001)
Mileage: 68,000+ miles (mixed city & highway)
Repair history:
36,000 miles - TSB service on brakes (free)
NOTHING ELSE
Maintenance history
1500 miles - Oil change to Mobil 1
Synthetic transmission fluid
Every 4-5K - Oil change (always Mobil 1)
55,000 miles - Changed to Michelin Cross Terain
Annoying history
Tool compartment cover keeps on falling off
Little plastic caps for seatbelts, seats, etc,
keep falling off
Sometimes tick on cold weather, but bearable.
NO, I have not done the rest of the "recommended" dealer services. My last vehicles were 7 Toyotas and a Lexus SC 300. Put in 100-180K miles in each of them. Never regreted.
Bottom line: My Seq still hums and purrs, just like DAY 1. I hope it stays the same for another 100K miles.
I have taken mine in for the 30,60k mile service and looking at the 90K with the timing belt comming up.
My only other problem is the second door on the passenger side staying open on a slight hill. You have to hold it open with your butt. Not sure how to fix that!!
Another "old timer" chiming in. Great info provided here. I hope it helpos someone looking to buy this truck. BUT, we'd like to hear from others who may not have a stellar truck. Any problems/issues/nagging that you'd like to share with us ?
I changed my tires at ~45K miles from Bridgestone Dueller to Michelin LTX M&S and upped the size to the LC's 275/60/16 tire size. No problem with the ride; maybe even a tad better ride quality. Now at 59K miles, and tire is at ~70% treadlife left (don't know what that measures in inches/millimeters).
Like you, mine still hums and purrs like brand new. May have to trade out of it tho' for the wife's need. But still holding on, for now.
I'd suggest you go back to the dealer and ask to test-drive a similar model as yours in the '05. See if you get the same vibration. If you don't, then you may have a case to request for a new one. Certainly if this is a *new* 2004, with low miles and defective as you stated, you should be able to trade-out to an '05 with NO cost to you.
Let us know how it goes with the dealer and/or TMC. If they don't play ball, check your local yellow pages for a good attorney....
I'll go along with oac's suggestion. It would seem that your vehicle is new enough that they should make it right. Then again, they are a dealership and a lot of dealerships are ********.
How you doing oac? I trust that the holiday season has left some sort of taste in your mouth. Plastic? Metallic? I don't want to violate forum policy so I'll let you guess at the other taste the comes to mind. ;^O
Thanks. Happy New Year to you and family (and those grandkids too)
Spent post Xmas in Las Vegas. The Seq did a stellar job transporting 8 of us - two dads, two mums, 3 kids (7, 10, 12) and a grandmum - in comfort throughout the 309-mile San Diego-Las Vegas road trip. More importantly, we beat the *house* with a ROI of 25-to-1: invested $200 in a $1 slot machine, returned $5,000. Not bad, eh ? So you can say we had a superb holiday time. Plenty of cash to spend after the win at LV
So, no, we did not get smushed as past years due to this *win*, and I suppose we can pay it all off now. Besides, my younger daughter turns 11 today and we'll be having sixteen (yes, count them - 16) 11 & 12-yr olds for a sleep-over this Saturday. Gotta be fun to spend all that money on them as well....Yipee....
Moved to Sequoia for the need of space. Although i was very happy with my 4runner but came to know after 1.5 yrs that only i was the only one happy in front seat, even the people on 2nd row were not very comfortable. 3rd row was out of question for any reasonable adult. Although i still wish they have 4runner type CRAFTSMANSHIP and QUALITY in Sequoia. I see lot of unfinished, un-rounded, flaky plastic/ dash parts, though very minute but noticeable compared to 4Runner. The interior lacks the solid look like 4Runner, instrument panels need to be re adjusted. Trip computer on top is very uncomfortable to see while driving and similarly other features distract if you try to operate while driving. Very obvious that Sequoia needs update in near future. The leather seats are very comfortable but lack finishing like 4Runner.
I read that Sequoia had 65% parts from japan so i can assume that engine, drive train, axles, suspension and all the critical equipment will still be top quality like other toyota and lexus.
Thought very happy with my purchase, got some what new styled Sequoia, still fear they will come out with new model very soon, shouldn't be before end of 2006.
The comfort and space is perfect, can ride 8 ppl very comfortably. Above all, wife is happier with Sequoia.
Asif
We took 3rd seat out, bought a cargo liner and find it a bit narrower but a bit longer and lower. Lower is nice for loading and easier for dog.
Only wish the ABS worked at slower speeds. We go down a very steep hill to our home and the ABS did not kick in. Expedition didn't do well either. Only the subaru's I'm owned and of all things my '92 Suburban worked at almost o MPH to 5 or so.
Anyway, the drivability and fun factor are at a all time high.
Asif
You want to buy a Sequoia "becuz i like sequoias and i want a vehicle with power"
The first part of your answer is fine, nothing wrong with wanting anything you can afford. However, I have some problem with the second part - i.e., you "want a vehicle with power". Really ? Well, why not try the Escallade/Denali XL with the 6L motor, or the Navigator with the 5.4L motor, or the Armada with the 5.4L motor, rather than the Sequoia with the 4.7L motor.
Is the looks of the Sequoia you like ? Methinks there are far better *lookers* than the Sequoia among full-size SUVs. Someone already pointed out to you that the Sequoia is for large families not for 17 year-olds. But suit yourself, buy what you want, and best of luck to you.
Steve, Host
Comparing Seq with new 4Runner, it feels Seq needs an update in interior. The configuration is little hap-hazzard unlike 4Runner which feels like a cock pit with all gauges and instruments placed very logically. On the other hand, Seq has more interior room and longer wheel base. It can haul 8 adults very easily. The quality of ride is excellent. With the new looks it is very much similar to 4runner front look. For a second, you can confuse the seq with 4Runner if just looking at front grill. MPG is around 15, mixed city and highway with around 13 mpg stop and go intown driving.
My suggestion, if you need more room outside or inside go for Sequoia. I did same.
Asif
thanks
Just curious as to whether Toyota dealers, expecially in MD/DC area would offer competitive pricing.
So far a very very nice vehicle. We took it on a road trip this weekend and averaged about 17.5 mpg on the highway at speeds of ~70+ mph. We got about 15.5 mpg in a mix of suburban and city driving (Houston). Is this consistant with everyone elses experience? The trip computer seems to read about 1-2 mpg high.
We did have our VSC computer replaced by the selling dealer for a cost of $1558. They offered a 3 month 3000 miles full warranty on all their used vehicles and they had to eat the cost.
We originally considered a Tahoe, Yukon, and Navigator. I'm glad we ended up with the Sequoia.
Extended warranties, any opinions?
The paperwork said that my trade-in was $14,135 and the Sequoia was $24,135. Those are just numbers that can be played anyway you want it.
I'm very happy with my deal. Please don't tell me that I paid too much, because I don't think I want to know