Is the 2003 Toyota Sequoia a good car?
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How do people like the 2003 Toyota Sequoia?
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Vehicle
SR5 Rwd 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 4A)
Review
I bought my 03 Limited with 60k miles. Today I have 175k. I changed the timing belt at 105k (book recommends at 95k). Average 15.7 mpg. It does like to use brake pads, but nothing unexpected from a large SUV. I get it serviced at the dealership and keep the regular maintenance. The rear window motor went $500. It went a year later and I have not repaired it. Other than that this vehicle is reliable. I am confident taking long road trips with it even at 175k miles. My family of 5 and 2 dogs and all the luggage fit comfortably. My wife wants to replace it with a new one, but I see no need. My heart will be heavy the day I part with this vehicle. 10/27/016, It now has 195k. Took it for a 6k road trip last summer; Phoenix to Michigan and back with much wandering in between. Just last week had to replace the rear gate latch for the second time ($508). This Sequoia is still the best money I have ever spent. 4/27/017, 201k miles. Does not burn oil and does not leak. The seats are beginning to show wear; leather cracked on passenger side front seat. Still the best money I ever spent on a vehicle.
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What options are available on the 2003 Toyota Sequoia?
Available Toyota Sequoia 2003 Submodel Types: SUV
Available Trims: Limited, SR5, Platinum, Platinum FFV, Limited FFV, SR5 FFV
Exterior Colors: Black, Silver Sky Metallic, Magnetic Gray Metallic, Super White, Sizzling Crimson Mica, Midnight Black Metallic, Blizzard Pearl, Phantom Gray Pearl, Desert Sand Mica, Natural White, Pyrite Mica, Shoreline Blue Pearl, Cassis Pearl, Imperial Jade Mica, Slate Metallic, Timberland Mica, Blue Marlin Pearl, Nautical Blue Metallic, Toasted Walnut Pearl, Arctic Frost Pearl, Salsa Red Pearl, Sandy Beach Metallic, Silver Sky, Sunfire Red Pearl, Thunder Gray, Thunder Gray Metallic
Interior Colors: Graphite leather, Sand Beige leather, Graphite cloth, Sand Beige cloth, Graphite premium leather, Sand Beige premium leather, Red Rock leather, Red Rock premium leather, Taupe cloth, Oak, Taupe, Black cloth, Black premium cloth, Light Charcoal cloth, Redrock premium leather
Popular Features: Auto Climate Control, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Rear Bench Seats, Stability Control, Third-row seating, AWD/4WD, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, 6000lb Towing Capacity, Power Driver Seat, Towing Hitch, Trip Computer, Alarm, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Aux Audio Inputs, Tire Pressure Warning, Sunroof/Moonroof, Leather Seats, Bluetooth, Heated seats, USB Inputs, Electronic Folding Mirrors, Back-up camera, Parking sensors, Navigation, Power Liftgate/Trunk, Rear Entertainment System, Blind Spot Monitoring, Adaptive Cruise Control, 2nd Row Bucket Seats, Cooled Seats, Upgraded Stereo, Lane Departure Warning, Pre-collision safety system, Upgraded Headlights, 8000lb Towing Capacity, Remote Start, 10,000lb+ Towing Capacity
Engine/Mechanics: 8 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC
Fuel Types: regular unleaded, flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
Drivetrains: four wheel drive, rear wheel drive
