2008 Toyota Sequoia interior....What a shame

[Tundrav8yamaha]

Originally Posted by Heatwave3

Yes, the chime stops after about 20-30 secs but if you are still unbuckled, the chime starts again in a minute or 2. I have only one Mom and I don't need Toyota to think their my 2nd mom.



I did not get the dealer installed remote start accessory on my Platinum. I assume this is a feature you had installed by the dealer. Its not available from the factory. If I get remote start, it will be from a local shop since many of the limitations you're experiencing do not exist in the aftermarket versions. The Toyota remote start is a waste of time in my opinion and the design defeats the purpose and benefit.


My BT has worked great. No re-synchs needed. Volume is excellent through the sound system and the tone and clarity is quite good on the receiving end as well as my end.


Can't help on this one as I've only filled once other than the dealer's full tank.

its the reserve tank guys same as my tundra ..

[mdolloff]

Originally Posted by Tundrav8yamaha

its the reserve tank guy same as my tundra

Oh OK, so when it says I have "20 miles left to empty", I actually have 20 miles + another 50-60 miles from the secret reserve tank ? What is the idea with that ? Does Toyota really feel people are that bonedheaded that they have to hide 5 or 6 gallons from them ? My preference would be to have my indicators accurately display real numbers.

[srock]

I was on "0" miles left and put in 23.05 gallons. I wonder how far i could go and if the fuel pickup would suck the last drops from the secret reserve.

[pagemaster]

Originally Posted by mdolloff

Oh OK, so when it says I have "20 miles left to empty", I actually have 20 miles + another 50-60 miles from the secret reserve tank ? What is the idea with that ? Does Toyota really feel people are that bonedheaded that they have to hide 5 or 6 gallons from them ? My preference would be to have my indicators accurately display real numbers.

Those in vehicle displays are never really 100% accurate. With that being said, Toyota trucks and some SUV (Land Cruiser/Sequioa/4runner) the fill gas light usually comes on with a little extra left in the tank to compensate for increased fuel usage during towing and hauling. My Toyota has about 10 litres left when the light comes on.

Also the headlights on the trucks usually are angled a little more towards the ground to compensate for loaded items in the bed otherwise you would blind oncoming drivers and not get as good as light spread.

Does Toyota really feel people are that bonedheaded that they have to hide 5 or 6 gallons from them ?

When I fill up. I usually have about 8-10 litres when the pumps first clicks. Perhaps this is what is throwing you off?

[Heatwave3]

Does Toyota really feel people are that bonedheaded that they have to hide 5 or 6 gallons from them ?

Yes....

[Heatwave3]

Those in vehicle displays are never really 100% accurate. With that being said, Toyota trucks and some SUV (Land Cruiser/Sequioa/4runner) the fill gas light usually comes on with a little extra left in the tank to compensate for increased fuel usage during towing and hauling. My Toyota has about 10 litres left when the light comes on.

When I fill up. I usually have about 8-10 litres when the pumps first clicks. Perhaps this is what is throwing you off?

Uhhhhh...don't you mean 2.5 gals? You do understand that 99.999% of the readers of this forum are Americans and measure their fuel in terms of gallons not liters (BTW its spelled "liters" not "litres").

Where are you from .....Canada?????

[Tundrav8yamaha]

Originally Posted by Heatwave3

Yes....

I can't beleive you stated that but Yea Toyota has a system in place i guess.

The Tundra is 26.4 gallon's and I never pump to that amount..

[Tundrav8yamaha]

Originally Posted by Heatwave3

Uhhhhh...don't you mean 2.5 gals? You do understand that 99.999% of the readers of this forum are Americans and measure their fuel in terms of gallons not liters (BTW its spelled "liters" not "litres").

Where are you from .....Canada?????

You go Heatwave

[Heatwave3]

I can't beleive you stated that but Yea Toyota has a system in place i guess.

Why do you find it so hard to believe? Heck Toyota treats most of its customers as though they are dragging their knucles on the ground and barely able to think for themselves. I've been a GM vehicle owner for 3+ decades and while I've owned several Avalons, they were never my personal vehicle.

The Sequoia is now my everyday driver and I'm astounded by how many nanny controls this thing has. In my first 2 weeks I had to make mods that override the overbearing chime on the seat belt and the restrictions on the Nav. I have to go through an Einstein algorithym of button presses to turn off the stability control. I can't run my fog lights without my low beams on. I can't run my fog lights with my hi-beams on. I can't watch a movie on the nav without the parking brake. I can't fold the electric 3rd row seats without stopping first.

Gimme a break...yes I believe Toyota (or at least their corporate lawyers) think their customers are morons. Look at the multitude of nanny controls.

[Tundrav8yamaha]

Originally Posted by Heatwave3

Why do you find it so hard to believe? Heck Toyota treats most of its customers as though they are dragging their knucles on the ground and barely able to think for themselves. I've been a GM vehicle owner for 3+ decades and while I've owned several Avalons they were never my personal vehicle.

The Sequoia is now my everyday driver and I'm astounded by how many nanny controls this thing has. In my first 2 weeks I had to make mods that override the overbearing chime on the seat belt and the restrictions on the Nav. I have to go through an Einstein algorithym of button presses to turn off the stability control. I can't run my fog lights without my low beams on. I can't run my fog lights with my hi-beams on. I can't watch a movie on the nav without the parking brake. I can't fold the electric 3rd row seats without stopping first.

Gimme a break...yes I believe Toyota (or at least their corporate lawyers) think their customers are morons. Look at the multitude of nanny controls.

To some extend Yes Toyota is Lame on a few feature and Audio for one is decent yet hardly I would say is special in term's of great sounding.Why can't Toyota drop JBl and find someone a whole lot better supplier.From the sounds of it Toyota really doesn't care since it's cheaper in the long run to go with Jbl yet feature wise they don't compare to Honda system or other Like Gm who provides Bose or Bmw which is Harmon .

Your Navi issue is indeed correct I also can't turn on my fog's and have High beam's on either.Then again being on Ts there are mod's to perform these overrides and you have great members helping you out but why doesn't the factory have these are preset options built into the Tundra/Seq electrical system ?.One other nanny control is the I accept feature on Navi in general why some dam Lawyer made this on all Navi's devices is beyond me but a total waste of our times pressing that button.From the sound's of this we might be pickey but hell Not stupid as Toyota makes it's drivers sound like.If you think about it Society has created all these warning label's hell look at you visor with all that information sadly people like be on law suit's High like the lady who spilled Hot coffee at McDonalds and received a Million dollar suit..

[Heatwave3]

To some extend Yes Toyota is Lame on a few feature and Audio for one is decent yet hardly I would say is special in term's of great sounding.Why can't Toyota drop JBl and find someone a whole lot better supplier.From the sounds of it Toyota really doesn't care since it's cheaper in the long run to go with Jbl yet feature wise they don't compare to Honda system or other Like Gm who provides Bose or Bmw which is Harmon .

While I don't claim to be an audiophile, I do find the JBL sound system to be pretty good in the Platinum. I'm not sure how many speakers it has...maybe 14 or is it 20...heck the way the marketing depts work, it might have 50 speakers just to have 1 more than the competitor.

Overall I do like the sound system in the Platinum. I just wish I didn't have to rub my stomach and head at the same time before the Toyota lawyers think I'm competent enough to run the nav and phone directory while driving.

Well..... on second thought....given some of the morons I've seen using their cell while driving, maybe I can understand Toyota's position. But can't they give us guys on forums like this a special decoder ring or something to override these nannies? Really....I promise....I won't tell the knuckleheads the secret handshake to get into the Nav while driving.....

[The Phoenix]

Originally Posted by Heatwave3

Uhhhhh...don't you mean 2.5 gals? You do understand that 99.999% of the readers of this forum are Americans and measure their fuel in terms of gallons not liters (BTW its spelled "liters" not "litres").

Where are you from .....Canada?????

Well, how should I start off here.

1) There are actually a decent amount of Canadian members here.

2) Why did you remind us all of the standard unit of measure for America?

3) Actually, being from a different country where language is interpreted differently, litre IS correct. Please do your homework before insulting the intelligence of someone else.

American and British English spelling differences - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Enough with the non-sense here. Keep it on topic and respectful.

[Heatwave3]

Originally Posted by The Phoenix

Well, how should I start off here.

1) There are actually a decent amount of Canadian members here.

2) Why did you remind us all of the standard unit of measure for America?

3) Actually, being from a different country where language is interpreted differently, litre IS correct. Please do your homework before insulting the intelligence of someone else.

American and British English spelling differences - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Enough with the non-sense here. Keep it on topic and respectful.

It was a little light humor. Perhaps when American tastes in purchasing suvs are demeaned or off-topic remarks are made about American politics... someone will come to their defense as well.

[Tundrav8yamaha]

Originally Posted by Heatwave3

It was a little light humor. Perhaps when American tastes in purchasing suvs are demeaned or off-topic remarks are made about American politics... someone will come to their defense as well.

Yea I think it's been a great Debate everybody has respected each other post No flaming or fire's too put out. Heatwave has some intresting post kept it up

[pagemaster]

Originally Posted by Heatwave3

It was a little light humor. or off-topic remarks are made about American politics... someone will come to their defense as well.

I never brought up the politics in this forum, another member. You wanted to firmly stay on topic if I recall

THEN

You were the one who brought up the spelling of "litre"

Perhaps when American tastes in purchasing suvs are demeaned

Not demeaned at all but I firmly believe that you and some other Toyoto Sequioa owners have chosen a very poorly designed interior (for front dash ergonomics and nav reach is really bad), door and other materials which Toyota has cost cutted out on many other features that are on top level Toyota and Lexus vehicles. Toyota has cost cutted the interior of the Sequioa to the point where part of the dash is spray painted, seat anchors are stripped, fuel door locks are deleted, power seat controls are unpainted, 4 way power on the passenger side.

Furthermore the towing capacity has been advertised as 10,000 which has made many really believe that they can haul two adults, 5 kids, gear etc and tow 10,000lbs when in reality it can't. Yes the IRS helps with ride but the Sequioa lacks any toughness from going this route and a has VERY poor payload capacity.

Sadly...if you were to haul seven 175 pound adults in the Sequioa...you would have no room for gear and no room for a trailer.....you could still haul 300 pounds of gear in the in LC because of the better payload...no trailer either for the LC.

I have noticed that the Sequioa has done a lot of things right however for 55k I expected a lot more. This Toyota Sequioa is selling at %12 above last year which tells that it is clearly not selling as close to what Toyota wanted. As for 200 series...8 day on the selling lot for LX570 is impressive and a 82% year over year gain in sales is impressive for the LC.....