Can someone share a link for Sequoias? I am an FJ60 owner but may also get a Sequoia, oxlips to read up.
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Serge
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Serge
Sequoia forum?
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Duane
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Well on MUD this is the right place.
Can search and get the history of a Sequoia etc on the web.
ToyotaOffRoad.com - History of the Toyota Sequoia
The History of Toyota Sequoia
Toyota Sequoia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
or what questions have you and maybe we can give you some lame answers and or opinions
Can search and get the history of a Sequoia etc on the web.
ToyotaOffRoad.com - History of the Toyota Sequoia
The History of Toyota Sequoia
Toyota Sequoia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
or what questions have you and maybe we can give you some lame answers and or opinions
tundrasolutions.com is decent...
but mainly for aesthetic topics better advice can be found here.
but mainly for aesthetic topics better advice can be found here.
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Ok so for now it's a 2001 SR5 4x4. No known issues 111000 miles. Any glaring issues to look for?
Cosmetically clean, seems all original mechanically, which begs the question what about suspension how many years can I expect out of original? I don't know how it was driven but don't hear or feel any issues.
Inside I know I want to get new panel for drive side electricals on seat. They work but theres some damage
Any heads up will help guys, any engine pics too so I can visually see if all original. Smog is good per Cali.
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Cosmetically clean, seems all original mechanically, which begs the question what about suspension how many years can I expect out of original? I don't know how it was driven but don't hear or feel any issues.
Inside I know I want to get new panel for drive side electricals on seat. They work but theres some damage
Any heads up will help guys, any engine pics too so I can visually see if all original. Smog is good per Cali.
Thanks
Serge
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My wife had an '03 2wd for 6 years. Only issue we had was the fuel gauge would act up from time to time. It would show empty on the dash cluster but the 'miles to go' would still read the amount of gas it still had. Apparently some relay for the gauge was bad. Overall I liked it. The turning radius on the 4wd version was tighter according to the pamphlet at the dealership.
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Ok so different question, anyone ever use a performance chip in a Sequoia or Tundra? If so did it help with fuel economy at all?
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Well I just bought my 03 Sequoia a couple months back. Bought an 05 Tubdra dbl cab new and sold it about a year ago or so.
Both of these had a lower ball joint recall I think. Free of charge Toyota will check your vin and replace them if it applies to your vehicle. They can check service records to see if it was done at any dealer.
When shopping for Sequoia's I ran into common problems to look for...
- rear hatch release can fail.more prevalent with vehicles operated on dirt roads and I would imagine a salty area would be a higher risk of failure as well.
- 4.7's I guess are prone for exhaust manifolds cracking. Make sure you get to start anything you are looking at cold and as you drive you'll hear a tick tick or leak if it is.
- Limiteds same problems as most leather interios..drivers seat prone to cracking after a while.
- Plastic headlight lens prone to yellowing and becoming less translucent
- my rear brake light assembly above the rear hatch has moisture in it..need to address still
- 4.7 litre is an interference engine with a timing belt. A good bartering detail or detail to make sure it has been done.
-my 03 has a transmission dipstick to check level of fluid and condition..my 05 has no tranny dipstick..not sure how you shop a used model of this year... almost need to remove plug and inspect fluid.
- I looked at an 01 Sequoia that had 195,000 miles on it and it had rust issues on the hood, roof by the moonroof, 1 had rust in rear wheel well drivers side, drivers door handle loose, trim on doors falling off,
- I think there was a recall on 02 's or so about poor takeoff under poor traction conditions where the ATRAC would leave you hardly moving along with traffic bearing down on you..likely a small number of folks had this concern but it would only take once to be a big concern.
One thing I noticed with my 03 Sequoia is I was surpised with the fuel mileage as compared to my 05 Tundra. 3 mpg better already!
- 01 -04 4.7's had less HP and 4 speed autos where 05+ got a VVT engine and a 5speed auto.
I was impressed with the durability potential of these units now..check out Pilots build thread..
https://forum.ih8mud.com/95-gen-toyota-trucks/312885-bored-building-02-sequoia-mild-build.html
Both of these had a lower ball joint recall I think. Free of charge Toyota will check your vin and replace them if it applies to your vehicle. They can check service records to see if it was done at any dealer.
When shopping for Sequoia's I ran into common problems to look for...
- rear hatch release can fail.more prevalent with vehicles operated on dirt roads and I would imagine a salty area would be a higher risk of failure as well.
- 4.7's I guess are prone for exhaust manifolds cracking. Make sure you get to start anything you are looking at cold and as you drive you'll hear a tick tick or leak if it is.
- Limiteds same problems as most leather interios..drivers seat prone to cracking after a while.
- Plastic headlight lens prone to yellowing and becoming less translucent
- my rear brake light assembly above the rear hatch has moisture in it..need to address still
- 4.7 litre is an interference engine with a timing belt. A good bartering detail or detail to make sure it has been done.
-my 03 has a transmission dipstick to check level of fluid and condition..my 05 has no tranny dipstick..not sure how you shop a used model of this year... almost need to remove plug and inspect fluid.
- I looked at an 01 Sequoia that had 195,000 miles on it and it had rust issues on the hood, roof by the moonroof, 1 had rust in rear wheel well drivers side, drivers door handle loose, trim on doors falling off,
- I think there was a recall on 02 's or so about poor takeoff under poor traction conditions where the ATRAC would leave you hardly moving along with traffic bearing down on you..likely a small number of folks had this concern but it would only take once to be a big concern.
One thing I noticed with my 03 Sequoia is I was surpised with the fuel mileage as compared to my 05 Tundra. 3 mpg better already!
- 01 -04 4.7's had less HP and 4 speed autos where 05+ got a VVT engine and a 5speed auto.
I was impressed with the durability potential of these units now..check out Pilots build thread..
https://forum.ih8mud.com/95-gen-toyota-trucks/312885-bored-building-02-sequoia-mild-build.html
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Thanks a bunch all great info. So the one I am looking at did not pass smog in Cali due to a solenoid in the trainee tripping an OBD alarm. The bank is not ready to pay for the repairs since this was an auction vehicle from a repo they feel they'd rather send it to auction. I am still working the deal more questions if I get the truck.
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