TheRealDeal124
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Last night I traded in my 2001 Toyota Rav4 5 Speed Manual for a 2003 Toyota Sequoia. It has 184,000 miles on her. Finished in Phantom Gray, it runs and drives very smooth. No real issues in the 2 days I've had it. There are a few things I'd like to get addressed.
Before I get started with that, I'm familiar with the 80 Series (I'm over there often as I own a 95 6M1 K294) but not so with an IFS modern rig like the Sequoia. Very solid, minor surface rust. I believe the skid plate underneath took the brunt of the rust.
If I'm being nitpicky on things I'd like to change. The interior drivers arm rest needs to be replaced. Drivers door has to be SLAMMED shut or it won't latch. There's a thunk that can be heard when going over uneven pavement and sometimes on turns. It's lifted more in the front than the back somehow. Not sure if it's a spring upgrade or perhaps pucks of some kind? Im unaware if it's had its 100k mile Timing Belt and Water Pump change yet. I'll provide pictures. My first ever V8 and the newest Toyota I've owned.
Before I get started with that, I'm familiar with the 80 Series (I'm over there often as I own a 95 6M1 K294) but not so with an IFS modern rig like the Sequoia. Very solid, minor surface rust. I believe the skid plate underneath took the brunt of the rust.
If I'm being nitpicky on things I'd like to change. The interior drivers arm rest needs to be replaced. Drivers door has to be SLAMMED shut or it won't latch. There's a thunk that can be heard when going over uneven pavement and sometimes on turns. It's lifted more in the front than the back somehow. Not sure if it's a spring upgrade or perhaps pucks of some kind? Im unaware if it's had its 100k mile Timing Belt and Water Pump change yet. I'll provide pictures. My first ever V8 and the newest Toyota I've owned.