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sseaman · #1 (**permalink**) 11-14-2008, 07:02 PM

Newby here to the "Big Tree" I currently have an Avalon and 4Runner, and in the past had a Land Cruiser.

My wife is wanting a Sequoia and we are looking at 01 and 02s. Is there anything in particular to make sure to check or to be aware of outside the normal checks. I know LCs had their quirks as did Avalons and 4Runners.

Thanks,

Scott

ropeman3 · #2 (**permalink**) 11-14-2008, 07:30 PM

Im sure there will be alot more; but for starters make sure; at least know about the larger BALL JOINT UPGRADE and the LARGER BRAKE CALIPERS. Both are Toyota recalls and will be fixed by the dealer.

Mark in Baltimore · #3 (**permalink**) 11-15-2008, 09:28 AM

Try to get an '03 or later. I believe they had the better OD gears. My 2002's tranny blew up after 113,000 miles. Thanks, Toyota and Jerry's Toyota!

devo357 · #4 (**permalink**) 11-15-2008, 01:48 PM

Yes get an 05" price is close

sseaman · #5 (**permalink**) 11-16-2008, 08:19 AM

I went and drove one yesterday, is it normal for the oil pressure gauge to sit at 1/4 while idling, and go as high as 3/4 when accelerating?

ropeman3 · #6 (**permalink**) 11-16-2008, 03:30 PM

I have a 2003 limited 2wd, and don't know if its normal but mine does move from 1/4 up to 3/4 upon accelerating. I read alot of people who say the same thing. Also the fuel gauge will read low and show low the low fuel light, even though you have plenty. I noticed, using the trip computer when i fuel up with 12 miles left (according to the comp) i can put it about 20-21 gl. Of course this is with mostly city driving averaging 12-14 mpg. The fuel tank is 26 gls. This might be more info than you might wanna know but hope it helps

sseaman · #7 (**permalink**) 11-16-2008, 05:44 PM

I'll take all the info I can find. I know different models have different tendencies. In Land Cruisers the temp and Oil gauges move very little.

sseaman · #8 (**permalink**) 11-18-2008, 10:41 AM

We found and bought one yesterday, its an 04 Limited with about every option other than dvd player. One owner 75k miles and got it for $200 over wholesale. It was heading for the auction that evening. The only problem was the tires were trashed, so I headed straight for the tire store and ended up with a set of Firestone Destination LEs. I originally was thinking Revos but the reviews on here were less than good.

This site has already been more then great.

clmosquera · #9 (**permalink**) 11-18-2008, 09:59 PM

I have an 02 Limited and mine behaves the same: oil pressure at 1/4 during iddling and then increases only up to 3/4...

JD and Beastlet · #10 (**permalink**) 11-19-2008, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sseaman

We found and bought one yesterday, its an 04 Limited with about every option other than dvd player. One owner 75k miles and got it for $200 over wholesale. It was heading for the auction that evening. The only problem was the tires were trashed, so I headed straight for the tire store and ended up with a set of Firestone Destination LEs. I originally was thinking Revos but the reviews on here were less than good.

This site has already been more then great.

Congrats on the new truck. We love our '05!