2005 Toyota Sequoia

Rating from riversongwriter

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"The ONLY thing I would change would be the "non-folding" seats. Other than that, it's the very best of the Toyota line, and it was made in Indiana. It's GREAT off road vehicle, completely reliable, very comfortable, great sound system, decent milage for large "truck." I'd buy another one in a heartbeat."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Off-roading

Rating from Out West

(3)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		2 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		1 out of 5
Reliability:		1 out of 5

"Bought my '05 Limited with from a friend who took excellent care of it, sold it to me only 3 months ago with only 60k mi on it because he wanted a brand new one. My previous truck was an awesome '89 4Runner that had close to 300k mi on it and never a problem, so I figured I'd stick with Toy... Good: Very comfortable, tons of legroom, lots of storage room, smooth ride, and it does not feel like I am driving a large SUV; great turning radius and feels nimble. My mechanic gave it a clean bill of health, but 2 months later... Bad: Underpowered. Despite what everyone else says about their power, I live at 6,000 ft elevation, have driven it to sea level, and it just feels anemic no matter where/how I drive it. No matter how hard I put my foot on the accelerator, it seems to have a mind of its own, accelerating slower than my grandma used to. At 66k mi, I noticed an oil drip, took it in for an oil change and discovered that the steering seals were shot! Of course Toyota refused any sort of coverage/responsibility. My warranty ran out 6,000 miles ago, too bad for me acc. to Toyota. So $1200 later, I am wondering what will go wrong next. Speaking of, the servos which shift into/out of 4WD seem slow and clunky to react, making me wonder how soon they will fail, or if they are really all switching correctly. They take a long time to engage and disengage. It certainly feels like one of the front wheels is dragging when I turn sharp on dry pavement when supposedly in 2WD. DVD/Nav system: despite the previous owner keeping it up to date, the GPS can't find anything I try to type in, even if I just use an address, and the Aux input in the rear seat DVD player does not work, won?t even give us an option for selecting it as an input. Toyota wants $100 for a CD to update the GPS every year! I could put in a better GPS/Sound system for the price of 3 years of updates. The 120v plug in the rear seat is set next to a plastic "shoulder trim" on the center console, so 99% of the items my kids try to plug into it won't fit. I think I am going to sell this SUV before something goes wrong, before I reach 70k mi (or next month). I MIGHT consider a Tacoma at some point in the future, but for now, I am DONE with Toyotas and sorely disappointed their quality has fallen so far."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from MO99

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"We love the interior size of the Sequoia. Great turning radius and tons of power. It is just enough size on the inside without being too big. Lots of head room. We also love the leg room at all 3 rows. No one is left feeling cramped. The only negative is the gas mileage, but you know that going into the purchase. Definitely worth the cost for us."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from G-Man

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"We have owned 3 Toyota 4-Runners and this is our first Sequoia over the past 20 years. The 4-Runners all made it over 250,000 miles with few repairs. My wife survived a major 3 car crash and she was the only one to "just walk away" because she was in her 4-Runner. We are the proud owners of a 2000 4-Runner with 256,000 miles (my 16 year old son drives) and a 2005 Toyota Sequoa with 90,000 miles and have nothing but praise for Toyota. If you want quality, comfort and style buy a Toyota SUV. If you are a tree hugger who is concerned about gas prices, don't buy a Toyota SUV. 10 - 11 MPG and that is highway. We do have 3 other vehicles Mercedes 560, Ford 350-Super Duty (Duly) and Ford 250-Super Duty"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from SUV Mom

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I bought a Certified Preowned Sequoia SR5 and simply love the handling, comfort and look of this SUV. I got a really good deal because people were trying to dump their gas guzzlers, but my family wanted a 3rd car to accommodate all the kids' teenage friends. I enjoy driving this car because it is very smooth (compared to my Ford Explorer) and I am able to have conversations with the back in the quiet cabin. The sliding rear window in the back is also a plus allowing us to put things in the vehicle without having to lift the whole door. Love the controls and easy access."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from Sequoia Fan

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I Love everything about this SUV, NO complaints!! I wish all SUV's were this nice right off the lot. Gas mileage is by far better than most SUV's. The comfort is uncomparible!! If there is a feature that this ride is missing, then you apparently don't need it anyway."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: N/A

Rating from New SUV owner

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Handling:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"After test driving several large slightly used SUV's the Sequoia blew the others out of the water. The Suburban, Expedition and Armada were not only out classed but for the most part over priced. The Toyota's power, ride, features and overall experience sold us instantly. Our growing family absolutley loves the new to us Toyota."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A

Rating from Kevin

(4)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Handling:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		3 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Features:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I have owned a lot of SUV's and even I have purchased a more expensive Yukon Denali XL, I am thinking of buying a Sequoia again, Cause of its car like handling and fantastis 4 wheel drive. The engine is smooth and quiet but has lotsa power for towing and hauling. The rear seats are comforatble enough for adults upto 6 feet as it is more spacious than Land Cruiser.Second row seats reclines. The average mileage i got out from Highway and freeway drive was around 17mpg."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: N/A

Rating from MichaelOlatheKS

(3)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Handling:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		3 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Features:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		3 out of 5
Reliability:		2 out of 5

"After owning 5 Ford trucks from 1980-2001, and having serious quality problems with the last two (middle and later 90's trucks), I switched to my Sequoia in '01-because of Toyota's reputation for quality. My truck now has 84,000 miles, and has been every bit as troublesome as each of my last two Ford trucks (Bronco and Expedition). These are the problems racked up in the past 2 years on the Sequoia: 3 cracked exhaust manifolds Cracked steering column seal Broken liftgate mechanism Faulty fuel guage Broken fuel door release High beam indicator out I take excellent care of my vehicles and expect periodic maintenance issues. However these are things that I should not think would happen to a vehicle so highly touted. I do love the way the Sequoia drives, it is quiet, and has very good performance. However the overall quality, at least on mine, is not good. I like the truck, but would not recommend it to a friend."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: N/A