Yea I partly agree with you on a few detail's. I had my oil change done and test drove the 2008 Sequoia since i know the sales person pretty well and this is my Impression.
1.The steering ratio is vastly improved over first Gen.
2.The power rear seat's are a winner however hate to see that feature breaking down.
3.Platinum is overated in price wow I spent 60k on this i need to review my head
4.Navi is a huge downgrade Nothing new there LOL..
5.Jbl sounded a little better on this system.Toyota still has room for improvement's in there degraded audio system who lack's refinements .
6. Rear sunshades are stolen from a Bmw product in the rear door and 3rd seat rear window yet I like the overall design and functions.
7. The rear end on the 08 is dated look's like the Older Sequoia .