Sequoia Longevity similar to T4R?

[T4R_Finally]

I've been looking around for used T4R possibly for my teenage daughter. Came across a 2001 Sequoia SR5 V8 with leather, 118k miles for under $10k. I'm just not used to ever even looking twice at a used vehicle with over 100k on it. Should I expect a Sequoia to hold up like I've come to expect my T4R to?

 

[Geolander]

I've been looking around for used T4R possibly for my teenage daughter. Came across a 2001 Sequoia SR5 V8 with leather, 118k miles for under $10k. I'm just not used to ever even looking twice at a used vehicle with over 100k on it. Should I expect a Sequoia to hold up like I've come to expect my T4R to?

I don't see why it wouldn't, but it's an absolute beast of a car. As someone who learned to drive in a Suburban, learning to drive in a large SUV is not fun at all. Gas mileage will probably be worse than a 4runner as well.

 

[monkey19]

my buddy had a 2001 Sequoia SR5 V8...a bunch of small problems always plauged him. tailgate never worked right, windows would get stuck things like that....

other than that it was a great ride and the engine was strong.

 

[philsey]

As reliable? I'd think so.

But a Sequoia? ... for a teenage girl? .... I'd certainly rethink that. Sucker's HUGE. Try a RAV or CRV.

 

[Clemsonfan15]

No reason why it wouldn't be reliable. We also considered the same Gen sequoia for my Sister, but decided better. I don't think a vehicle that big with a V8 is a good idea for a 16/17 year old female.

 

[4dailyRunner]

Teenage Girls

I have no experience with a Sequoia but ...

1 - for her safety, fill the doors with cement and bungie cord two tires at either end.

2 - for peace of mind, buy her the beast and make her pay for her own gas... then she won't go far.

:hiding:

 

[T4R_Finally]

Yeh, yeh, I had the same naysayers tell me not to put her in a sports car like the RX-8 she has now. She's a very safe and defensive driver and, unlike me at her age, she never joyrides. She drives to wherever she needs to go and she drives back. I certainly appreciate from a gas consumption perspective. But, when I got my license and some wheels, I was gone more than I was home.

Anyway, I'm sure if it was any kind of deal at all, the Sequoia is gone already.

 

[lddrew]

no offense but the Rx-8 doesn't have any balls IMO. gotta rev wayyyy up there hahaha

but yeah that is a VERY heavy truck. 11-13 mpg's on average...

 

[Geolander]

If she's already got an RX-8, she'll hate a Sequoia. The only advantage it has (and granted, it's a pretty big one) is hauling ability. Other than that, it'll be a pain in the ass to park, impossible to see out of, and thirsty - though from what I remember, the RX-8 isn't that great on gas either. That was my experience with the Suburban at least: I still can't park the thing easily half the time, the blind spots were enormous, and it guzzled gas. Not the greatest learner car. Before I got my 4runner, I preferred to drive my mom's old, falling apart minivan just because it was an easier vehicle to drive.

If you want to mover her to an SUV, I'd pick something a little smaller to start with.

 

[JohnsD90]

If you get her a sequoia, she can be the awesome friend that can pick up like 4 kegs up for a massive party, and her and boy could completely dissappear in the back of it.

I would just let her keep the Rx-8, they are much better for burnouts...

 

[jwyshrek]

I always thought the Sequoia was just a super sized 4runner...Super Size Me!

 

[Thai]

I always thought the Sequoia was just a super sized 4runner...Super Size Me!

except that it was made in USA i believe.

And for the 2nd time in the same day, i agree with JohnsD90's post. :wow2: Really, a fullsize SUV for a teenage girl???? Why? In this economy with fuel prices? Unless she plans on having tons of little ones in the near future, why????

And if she wants to be higher, then why not a RAV4, CRV, or even a 4runner?