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2008 Toyota Sequoia

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#41 of 1871
Better not ride like the "Thunder-a" by saveoursuvs
Feb 26, 2007 (2:23 pm)
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I sat in the new Tundra a couple of times thinking the interior will represent what the Sequoia will most likely look like. Hmm, pretty plastic-y. Not the quality plastic finish I've been accustomed to with Toyota although the seats, leather or cloth are much more improved over the Sequoia's weak seats. The ride however, was a nightmare. Maybe all pickup trucks drive this rough but even the salesman said "rides kinda rough doesn't it?". This was a $40,000, leather, 4.7 "regular" crew truck. You gotta be outta yer mind to buy this brick on wheels. Could Toyota be so dumb as ignore ride quality in the Sequoia too? Bear in mind it was 20 degrees outside and driven on a concrete highway, not warm plushy asphalt. The 07 Tahoe and Yukon drive quite nice most of the time but I was hoping Sequoia could perfect the SUV experience. Looking more doubtful now.
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Re: Excursion replacement [luvmy4runner] by jpjbnmakes5
Feb 26, 2007 (2:33 pm)
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Replying to: luvmy4runner (Feb 25, 2007 10:20 am)

We currently have a 2004 Nissan Armada. We traded our Toyota 4Runner in because of towing reasons. With 3 kids in car seats, we really needed the 3rd row back also. We have been waiting patiently for the new Sequoia also. We test drove the new Tundra. What a beautiful vehicle. Just missing the 3rd row.
Anyway, how did the LA dealer hear it was coming out in August. The Boston dealer had no idea or even if it was a definite.
For the person who stated to keep it the same size. Unfortunately, if that is the case, towing capacity would not matter. The wheel base needs to increase in order to tow more also (at least in our case - towing Outback 28 foot camper weighing 700ish lbs)
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Re: Bigger Sequoia!!! [omegagen] by santana1
Mar 03, 2007 (5:13 am)
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Replying to: omegagen (Feb 24, 2007 11:16 pm)

The current Sequoia is too small for my needs. I have two kids in car seats and provide day care for a third. The three car seats won't fit in the second row, and even if they did, access to the third row would be blocked. I need room for two strollers (a 1-place and a 2-place. The Sequoia's cargo area is too small unless you put the third row down. Our 95 Suburban has adequate space, but I'd like a more economical vehicle. We're looking at a Sienna minivan because it has more cargo space behind the rear seat. Any suggestions? Please don't say less kids..it's an obvious non-answer and glosses over a legitimate need.
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Re: Bigger Sequoia!!! [santana1] by steve_ HOST
Mar 03, 2007 (7:39 am)
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Replying to: santana1 (Mar 03, 2007 5:13 am)

There's some helpful suggestions over in the SUV vs Minivans discussion (there's also a bit of OT discourse there that's easy enough to scroll past).
 
And the Compare the CX-9, Veracruz, Pilot, Acadia, Outlook, Enclave and Freestyle discussion has a recent "three kid" thread.
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Re: Bigger Sequoia!!! [santana1] by luvmy4runner
Mar 10, 2007 (10:17 am)
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Replying to: santana1 (Mar 03, 2007 5:13 am)

Well, you can always wait for the new Sequoia to come out. I have been to several dealerships and the answer I keep getting is sometime in August/September. From what I keep hearing, the new Sequoia will be size-wise between a Tahoe and Suburban, so it will be quite a bit bigger than the current version. I guess as far as needs go it all depends on what kind of lifestyle you have. If you have an active lifestyle, a SUV would probably work better for you.
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Highlander is due in August by saveoursuvs
Mar 11, 2007 (5:25 pm)
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A Toyota salesperson I spoke with last week all but confirmed the likelihood of a 2008 Sequoia in, surprise, 2008, just like the February release of the 2007 Tundra. He said they knew about the Tundra for over a year since it's a big deal to Toyota. Visit the Toyota website and you'll see the all new Highlander is due out in August and yet the salesperson said they just found out about it themselves. He said expect a minimum of 6 months between new model announcement and delivery to dealers. This makes sense, why would ANY manufacturer release vehicles simultaneously, such as introducing a Sequoia in September when the Highlander is due in August. Each new product announcement nullifies the other. Wish it weren't true though.
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Re: Highlander is due in August [saveoursuvs] by luvmy4runner
Mar 12, 2007 (7:40 am)
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Replying to: saveoursuvs (Mar 11, 2007 5:25 pm)

well i guess it's all good- give me 6 more months to save! Shows that most of these dealers have no idea what's going on with their own products- pretty sad.
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Re: Highlander is due in August [luvmy4runner] by k_oss_mrld
Mar 21, 2007 (12:10 pm)
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Replying to: luvmy4runner (Mar 12, 2007 7:40 am)

It's not sad at all, actually. It's just the way Toyota wants it. For example, when the all-new 2007 Camry was first announced, we didn't even have pictures of it. And, although the whole world had pics of it, Toyota didn't send us definitive specs on the new Tundra until about 3 weeks before they hit the ground. A customer actually directed me to links for info on the 2008 Highlander, because the company chose to reveal it at an auto show before revealing anything to the dealer network. It's a little annoying, but the secrecy/advertising scheme got everyone craving the new Tundra, didn't it?
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Re: Highlander is due in August [k_oss_mrld] by luvmy4runner
Mar 21, 2007 (7:47 pm)
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Replying to: k_oss_mrld (Mar 21, 2007 12:10 pm)

true...it'll make everybody wonder what their product is going to look like, and considering Toyota is about to pass GM with overall market share, it must be working!
#50 of 1871
Any More News on the 2008 Sequoia? by baseballmom97
Mar 26, 2007 (5:41 am)
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I currently have a leased 2004 Sequoia -- the lease will be up in Dec. 2007. I was anticipating getting the 2008 model but I really like the current size. Is it really expected to be so much bigger?? Why would Toyota make it bigger when it seems that people are starting to downsize a bit?
 
I did have a 2002 Yukon and had a hard time pulling it in without ripping off the side of the garage. I have 2 kids and I really don't need a Suburban sized vehicle -- the current size is great. Will Toyota offer different lengths like the Tahoe/Suburban?
 
I would look at the Honda Pilot but it seems a bit small and everyone has these. Maybe I should just lease a new 2007 model?

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