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JPop & Taz 2 · 01-19-2011, 01:39 PM

Time for a new vehicle. Thinking really hard about one of these two....anyone drive the sequoia or 4 runner? How do you like it, and would you recommend it? I know they're probably gas guzzlers...but, with 6 babies, they got to have room, right??

BonBon · 01-19-2011, 01:44 PM

I love my 4Runner.

I doubt I'll ever buy anything besides another 4Runner. It actually gets much better gas mileage than a lot of SUV's - I haven't checked lately but I used to get in the mid 20 mpg's.

Mine is a 2004 (bought in 2004) and I've had a flat tire, one burned out tail light and one headlight just went out. That's it - never had it in the shop for anything else except regularly scheduled maintenance.

I like the Sequoya's too, but the 4Runner is just a better size for me - I don't need the extra room in the Sequoya.

Good luck!!

JPop & Taz 2 · 01-19-2011, 02:02 PM

Thanks for your input. I drive a Yukon now, so DH thinks he needs all that room.

Since it will really be my car, I'm thinking the 4 runner will be just right! Besides, the Sequoia is quite a bit more $$....but, we'll see.

Thanks again.

MaddiesMommie · 01-19-2011, 02:31 PM

I have never owned either but have owned other Toyota's and *really* liked them. I like the 4Runner and Sequoya. I have an Accord now and miss my SUV.

RONLYNN · 01-19-2011, 02:39 PM

I had a 4Runner for 10 years but now I have a Murano and LOVE LOVE LOVE it so much more than my 4Runner!!

cheryl19 · 01-19-2011, 03:01 PM

I just got a Highlander and I love it. They also have a 3rd row seats.

m2thev · 01-19-2011, 03:28 PM

I have a Seqouia and with 3 kids at home plus my furkid, it's perfect! We've never had a problem with the car at all. My husband is 6'3'' so there's enough room for everyone. Ours is 10 years old - still going strong, and for a large SUV I wouldn't have picked anything different.

Princes mom · 01-23-2011, 07:58 PM

Mu husband has a new four runner, and loves it!!! I have a Rav 4 (older model, but I bought it new) and wouldn't trade it for anything. No problems with either car.

sotellcher · 01-23-2011, 08:41 PM

I had a 2008 Toyota Sequoia and loved it! We downsized or I still would have it. I miss it very much. It is very roomy and comfortable. Maybe later we will get another one. I really had no complaints.. For being a suv.. We got descent fuel mileage.

107barney · 01-23-2011, 08:47 PM

My husband has a 4Runner. It's an '04 and still looks and runs great.

Sandysbabies · 01-24-2011, 09:19 AM

We have a Sequoia and love it. When we first got a SUV I started haveing back problems which ended up in surgery. A year later I had to have double knee replacements. At first I thought I should have had my head examined for wanting a Sequoia. Turns out, there is no way I can get out of a car or anything that sits down low. Our SUV is a lifesaver. It still hurts like heck but I can with my husband's help, get in out of it easily.

CouversMom · 01-24-2011, 08:48 PM

My sister just bought a brand new Sequoia and she loves it. I've ridden in it a ton, and I love it. It's huge, but gorgeous.

BaxtersMommy · 01-24-2011, 09:35 PM

Oh the Sequoia is my dream! I have an Avalon and I want to move into that suv sooo bad!!! I drove a 4 runner for a week when my car was in the shop and I didnt like the bumpyness. The Sequoia is a much better ride. If the difference in price is no big deal, I would go with the Sequoia!!

01-19-2011, 01:39 PM	#1
JPop & Taz 2 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: LA Posts: 989	Anyone have a Sequoia or 4 Runner Time for a new vehicle. Thinking really hard about one of these two....anyone drive the sequoia or 4 runner? How do you like it, and would you recommend it? I know they're probably gas guzzlers...but, with 6 babies, they got to have room, right?? __________________ Linda, owned by JPop, Taz, TJ, Halo, my "Lil Deuce Coupe", and my angel Tia

01-19-2011, 01:44 PM	#2
BonBon Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: With my yorkies Posts: 10,350	I love my 4Runner. I doubt I'll ever buy anything besides another 4Runner. It actually gets much better gas mileage than a lot of SUV's - I haven't checked lately but I used to get in the mid 20 mpg's. Mine is a 2004 (bought in 2004) and I've had a flat tire, one burned out tail light and one headlight just went out. That's it - never had it in the shop for anything else except regularly scheduled maintenance. I like the Sequoya's too, but the 4Runner is just a better size for me - I don't need the extra room in the Sequoya. Good luck!! __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. -- Author Unknown

01-19-2011, 02:02 PM	#3
JPop & Taz 2 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: LA Posts: 989	Thanks for your input. I drive a Yukon now, so DH thinks he needs all that room. Since it will really be my car, I'm thinking the 4 runner will be just right! Besides, the Sequoia is quite a bit more $$....but, we'll see. Thanks again. __________________ Linda, owned by JPop, Taz, TJ, Halo, my "Lil Deuce Coupe", and my angel Tia

01-19-2011, 02:39 PM	#5
RONLYNN Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA Posts: 1,635	I had a 4Runner for 10 years but now I have a Murano and LOVE LOVE LOVE it so much more than my 4Runner!! __________________ Ronda & Teddi PPU - Petite Pups United Member The PINK Club Member **

01-19-2011, 03:01 PM	#6
cheryl19 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NY USA Posts: 1,749	I just got a Highlander and I love it. They also have a 3rd row seats. __________________ Ivy, Max, Reggie & Cheryl

01-19-2011, 02:31 PM	#4
MaddiesMommie LoveMy2 Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 4,060	I have never owned either but have owned other Toyota's and really liked them. I like the 4Runner and Sequoya. I have an Accord now and miss my SUV.

01-19-2011, 03:28 PM	#7
m2thev YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: California Posts: 699	I have a Seqouia and with 3 kids at home plus my furkid, it's perfect! We've never had a problem with the car at all. My husband is 6'3'' so there's enough room for everyone. Ours is 10 years old - still going strong, and for a large SUV I wouldn't have picked anything different.

01-23-2011, 07:58 PM	#8
Princes mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,566	Mu husband has a new four runner, and loves it!!! I have a Rav 4 (older model, but I bought it new) and wouldn't trade it for anything. No problems with either car. __________________ Prince, rest in peace. We miss you and love you so much.

01-23-2011, 08:41 PM	#9
sotellcher Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Louisiana Posts: 39	I had a 2008 Toyota Sequoia and loved it! We downsized or I still would have it. I miss it very much. It is very roomy and comfortable. Maybe later we will get another one. I really had no complaints.. For being a suv.. We got descent fuel mileage.

01-23-2011, 08:47 PM	#10
107barney T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 9,816	My husband has a 4Runner. It's an '04 and still looks and runs great. __________________ T. Bumpkins & Co. Washable Doggie Pee Pads (Save 10% Enter YTSAVE10 at checkout) Cathy, Teddy, Winston and Baby Clyde...RIP angels Barney and Daisy

01-24-2011, 09:19 AM	#11
Sandysbabies YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,234	We have a Sequoia and love it. When we first got a SUV I started haveing back problems which ended up in surgery. A year later I had to have double knee replacements. At first I thought I should have had my head examined for wanting a Sequoia. Turns out, there is no way I can get out of a car or anything that sits down low. Our SUV is a lifesaver. It still hurts like heck but I can with my husband's help, get in out of it easily.

01-24-2011, 08:48 PM	#12
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	My sister just bought a brand new Sequoia and she loves it. I've ridden in it a ton, and I love it. It's huge, but gorgeous. __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

01-24-2011, 09:35 PM	#13
BaxtersMommy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,362 Blog Entries: 1	Oh the Sequoia is my dream! I have an Avalon and I want to move into that suv sooo bad!!! I drove a 4 runner for a week when my car was in the shop and I didnt like the bumpyness. The Sequoia is a much better ride. If the difference in price is no big deal, I would go with the Sequoia!!