Couple questions from a new guy

[Hotsky]

Hi everyone first thread!

I test drove a 2014 SR5 at a toyota dealership couple days ago and noticed under heavier acceleration there was an almost supercharger like whine . I haven't drove any other ones yet so not sure of that's normal or something is going.

Also i realized a 7 seater has reduced cargo place when seats are folded DOWN - floor had to be raised to make the folded seats look flat. Loosing 4-5 in across the floor. Since i would need the max cargo space i would need a 5 seater . After some research i found out that trail and TRD models are 5 seaters as well as random limited models.

So is there any specific models or years to look out for?

Pa looking as mainly 2015 to 2017 models

 

[cb1111]

The 3rd row is an option and you can find all trims with only two rows, but only a handful of trim levels where the 3rd row is an option.

 

[Jernik]

My '14 Trail has that whine in higher rpms too. I assume it's normal, but can't tell you what/why it makes that noise. This 4.0 just doesn't seem to like being wound up, at least it doesn't sound happy. That said, I've not had any issues in 6 years of ownership, but by Toyota standards mine isn't even broken in yet with only 47,000 miles.

 

[Hotsky]

Thanks guys! I actually thought the whine at higher revs was kinda nice just wanted to make sure they all do that.

Here in Canada its actually much harder to find a 5 seater than a 7 seater for some reason.

 

[mteolus]

My does it so it's probably normal.