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2.63 out of 5 stars

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mcgeem1, 02/26/2006
2003 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

It is embarassing to drive this car on cold mornings. When it is below 40 degrees out, the motor sounds like there is no oil in it. It taps so loud that people look to see what the clatter is. Toyota corporate claims that this is normal but they will not put it in writing. This vehicle drives like a luxury car. The motor is peppy. The handling is responsive. The moon roof squeaks a lot. the dealer allegedly replaced something but the visible components still had wear marks after the alleged replacement. I think they greased it. it was quiet for about five months. There is also a loud cracking sound from the front end that the dealer has not been able to find (under warranty)

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4.5 out of 5 stars

great SUV

SBMNC, 10/21/2002
2003 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

After owned 98 Expedition and 99 RX300, this new Squoia provides the best overall SUV we ever drove. Up to this date, I have to drive at least once every day just for fun. One time we had 6 adults and two children with their car seats install on the road for 3 hours. None of the passagers complained about too crowded. They all felt sitting comfortable.

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5 out of 5 stars

2003 sequoia, perfect for the family

gregc, 01/12/2004
2003 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

We had a 2000 durango and traded up to this. It's a different class of vehicle. Leather, sunroof, full-time 4wd. This truck has the same displacement v8 as our durango (4.7) but it's gutsier AND gets better mileage. We're at 20k, averaging 17+ MPG in mixed driving. Can keep it in 4wd full-time and not worry 'bout it. We live in "rural" Mass. where we get a fair amount of snow, and need a truck.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

I love my Sequoia.

Chris, 03/01/2010
2003 Toyota Sequoia Limited Rwd 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I have enjoyed owning my Sequoia. I have had it for six years. The only problem I have ever had with it is the rear window not going down. I really don't use it much so to me it is no big deal. It is not great on gas, yet I like everything else about it. It handles like no other vehicle. It hugs the road if you really drive it and respect it like it is big and heavy nothing compares to it.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Excellent SUV

Magnolia, 02/06/2005
2003 Toyota Sequoia SR5 Rwd 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This is an excellent SUV. Have owned it 2 years now. Not a single problem except the driver's interior door handle had broken. High quality throughout. Very roomy interior. All of us love it. Had Suburban previously. Ride is not quite as smooth, but tighter and sportier, with a fun factor that you don't have in a Burb. Had a number of mechanical problems with the Burb also. Get 17 mpg, better that most full size SUV's, but wish it was higher. All the safety features give a lot of peace of mind, VSC, TRAC, Antilock, and all the air bags and curtains. Excellent family vehicle.

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