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Here's another interesting twist to the situation:
We stopped by the Toyota dealer today to have the service department look at the plastic that is peeling off the rear bumper to see if it is covered under warranty. While we were waiting for the service manager, I walked onto the sales floor and ended up speaking to the general manager of the dealership about when the 2008 Sequoias are expected in. He said they wouldn't get them until Dec. or Jan. and they would either be an '08 or '09 model -- he wasn't sure but knew they would be a lot bigger.
I asked if he could get any 2007 Sequoias in yet -- he said probably. Then I mentioned that I had a leased 2004 Seq. that is up in December. He said "let me take a look at it."
Then he said he'll look for a 2007 with the options that we want and that we might just be able to buy out the 2004 and then trade it to him for the 2007. Our buy-out price from the leasing company (not Toyota Financial) is $24,178. He said that way we would avoid the charges for the excess mileage, dings, and worn tires (the back tires are awful) and he said we also wouldn't pay tax. He seemed to be very excited about the Sequoia -- said they're hard to come by...not sure if this was a line.
We've never done this type of deal before. If it works out for us to buy the 2004 Seq., trade it towards a 2007 and end up with no money taken out of the savings account, no money down and roughly the same monthly lease payment that I currently have ($501), I'm inclined to think it's a fair deal. What am I missing and what should I look for to make sure we don't get taken?? Thanks again!
If your dealer wants to sell or lease you a new Sequoia, work that deal separately forgoing any trade-in. I wouldn't buy it to trade it in. If you want another Sequoia, jump on the internet and look for one, and don't wait until your lease is up. Obviously money isn't too much of an issue since you'd be in for two new vehicle payments. You might want to consider ownership this time around.
Yes, I will get the tires replaced -- they are okay -- just need to be done before Winter -- we will be making a final decision on whether to keep or turn in the vehicle in the next week.
Actually, I'm not that trusting but we've bought 3 cars from this dealership and have gotten fair deals everytime through negotiating. I will not get taken on this deal and agree that I definitely need to work the trade-in separate from the purchase of the new Sequoia. My thinking is that if the dealer wants the 2004 Seq. so badly, he has to make it worth my while for me to go through the hassle of buying out the old one and trading it.
Here are the possible scenarios:
1) Turn in '04 Seq. at end of lease -- pay excess mileage, wear and tear charges plus $395 lease end price (option not to buy -- bank snuck that one in there.) We're talking probably in the $1000 - 1500 range.
2) Buy out '04 Seq. for $24,178 plus tax and keep. Yes, and replace tires!
3) Buy out '04 Seq., don't pay tax or excess wear and tear charges. Trade to dealer for '07 Seq. The only way for this deal to work is if he sells the '07 below invoice (with $1500 cash back) and gives me exactly the residual value for my '04.
Does this make sense?
Thanks again!
Any suggestions or others with cost on this?
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FirstDrives/articleId=123006
Last but least, consider snow tires. 4WD or all-wheel drive help, but snow tires are what keep you planted to the roadway during the snow and ice season no matter what you drive. Tire Rack can help you with that.
What is that? The NAV is very accurate for GPS location. It is just not good at routing. It gives 3 choices and none are the best of known routes. Maybe I am expecting too much AI out of the NAV. It does not take the shortest route most times. Or it directs you on roads that do not go all the way through to your destination. We drove it extensively in the area of San Diego that is now on fire. If I was not very familiar with that area the NAV could send you on a dead end road. That could be dangerous in an evacuation situation. If I had it to do over I would not have bought the SUV with NAV or the useless backseat DVD player. I would have installed a Pioneer NAV. I thought all Toyota NAV units were voice operated also. I just got some old technology in a new vehicle. I guess that is why they were so heavily discounted. It drives and handles nice.
Get a small FWD or AWD car and put a set of snow tires on it. I lived in Ithaca for 4 years and did just fine with a rear wheel drive car. There's no need for a big truck that gets 12 mpg.
Could I please get the directions on how to go abput repairing this myeslf please?
This is a very strong odor that has caused my passengers to become nauseated, and puts you to sleep when driving long distances. Of course Toyota says they can't "replicate" the problem? I have 30K miles on vehicle, and more than 10 very educated friends have all complained about this.
If you have experienced this problem, please let me know!
I have a 2007 Sequoia Limited. I will give it a try. I am fairly passive driver so I have not done much fast accelerating yet. Less than 1000 miles on it. I will post if I smell the exhaust. Do you have the luxury package with the captains chairs in 2nd row? Not that it should make any difference.
Thanks!
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/
Greer
Hope this gives some help.
I am considering buying a Yakima Sky Box Pro 21 to place on my 07 Toyota Sequoia. Has anyone here put a box like this on a Sequoia? If so what has your experience been with milage and wind noise from the box. http://images.ems.com/media/images/products/210/21023/2102315/210231575/21023157- 5_400-a.jpg">link title
Thanks in advance,
Robert
Sincerely,
mattmead635084@hotmail.com :confuse:
At the onset of problem, there will be an increase in the level of engine noise (promindue to the leak in the exhaust manifold).
As the manifold warps further and the leak increases, the check engine light would come on as the level of Oxygen the Catalytic Converter Bank-1 will drop, and OBDII code of P0420 would reported.
All those who have had this problem should report this problem to the sites listed below, as well as to Toyota US, Toyota Canada, and Toyota Mexico
This could be a potential life threatening problem as the exhaust gases could get into the passenger compartment and kill the passengers. If sufficient number of complaints are raised and registered with the following organizations, a recall may happen:
Depart Of Transportation
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA)
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
Transport Canada
Please note that fixing this at the Toyota dealer will set you backup $3000+ for each side of the exhaust manifold when using Toyota parts, then the manifold will warp again in a year or two!!!! You can try buying after market parts where the manifolds sell for $200 and the oxygen sensors sell for about $100, plus labour (a hit in the pocket of about $1000).
Send to: karen@edmunds.com
The dome lights and headlights all shut down after 20min but if the kids leave a reading light on the batt is dead in the am. Plus the courtesy lights (the little ones on the bottom of the doors) do not shut off either .
The dealer seems to think this is ok... I don;t think so... the manual states the to preserve the batt life all the light are supposed to shut down after 20 min.. Batt has been dead about 6 times in the last 3 months.
It has an auto starter installed and I have asked them to check to see if this is interfering...
any ideas
thanks a million ahead of time,
Carl
ps email me at: Shuckyducky222@aol.com