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4Runners vs Sequoias for camping

Discussion in 'General Sequoia Discussion' started by tacolema, Dec 10, 2019.

  1. Dec 10, 2019 at 12:01 AM
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    which is better for someone wanting to go camping in, I know the 4runner is better off road but the sequoias have more space to sleep in and are usually cheaper in my area. Also looking for my first own daily driver
    im looking at 5 vehicles, the 3 cheapest 4runners and 2 low priced sequoias

    2004 sequoia 190k miles- 4,500
    2004 4runner v8 170k miles (price seems strangely low for how long its been on the market)-5,000
    2004 4runner v8 190k miles and gets one mpg more than a sequoia- 6,000
    2002 sequoia 225k miles-3,200
    2000 4runner 190k miles (with slight body rust)- 2,000
     
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  2. Dec 10, 2019 at 4:34 AM
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    All of those with the 4.7 will probably need a TB/WP job, so factor in another $1k unless you wanna DIY it yourself.

    How tall are you? You might fit in the back of the 4th Gen 4Runner. You can always curl up to sleep. You can't make the Sequoia smaller to fit tight trails. And plan about how much you want to do/throw into the rigs. 4Runner has more mod support.

    I'd lean towards a 4Runner .. cause I miss my 4th Gen. But do your due diligence inspecting them. They all have problems if neglected (4x4 actuator, rust, ....)
     
  3. Dec 10, 2019 at 4:46 AM
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    the sequoia will probably need its timing belt replaced in another 15k I think it was replaced at 130k, but the 4runners I am looking at have v8s (not by choice, the resale seems to be cheaper on them for some reason) but wouldn't they need the timing belt replaced as well? im a little under 6 foot, my mom has a 4runner and with the seats up I think I have enough room to sleep
     
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    those sequoia's and v8 4runners will all have the same 4.7. All will need the same maintenance. that's why I hinted towards "all those with the 4.7"

    It's odd that the v8 runners have dropped. those usually ask for a premium cause the v8 is scarce and a tank of a motor.
     
  5. Dec 10, 2019 at 4:58 AM
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    I agree it is weird, but the cheaper 4runners in my area are all 2004 and have v8s there's only a couple v6s in that range and a couple 3rd gens
     
  6. Dec 10, 2019 at 5:00 AM
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    I'd stay away from the early 4th gen V6 4runners. Hit or miss head gasket problems.

    T4R.org is a great community site. It's pretty active and super helpful.
     
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    thanks for the advice
     
  9. Dec 10, 2019 at 6:32 AM
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    LED headlamps/fogs; interior footlamps.
    Forget those. Go with a 2005+ because the 4.7 got the improved VVT-i; good for about 40 extra ponies and about the same extra Torque, arrrrrr. The Sequoia does weight 1500# more so factor that in on the power feel and fuel efficiency. Avoid the rusty ones (meaning with frame holes larger than a paperclip).

    Luck and enjoy those Toyotas. : ^ )))
     
  11. Mar 10, 2020 at 12:54 AM
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    Sequoia all the way. Had mine for 15yrs and 216k. Two TB/WP installs and brakes tires. Owed me NOTHING! Drove like a beast and never let me down.

    Watch out for the SAI Pumps failing on the 04-06 4.7’s. Had a GX and it was about $1800 job.
     
  12. Mar 10, 2020 at 1:09 AM
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    What's the 4Runner gas mileage like these days?

    In old days they had the same engine as Tacoma ... and my Tacoma 3.4L gets only 20mpg. Tundra with all that power is not actually bad. I'm pretty happy with 15mpg for that much power & acceleration. It feels like a sport car ...

    Anyway, how is 4Runner like?
     
  13. Mar 10, 2020 at 4:58 AM
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    I have had both and could just not ever get comfortable just driving the 4runner much less trying to sleep in one!
    The space inside is way too cramped for my taste and the same goes for the GX and Tacoma for sure.

    On the other hand the Tundra is just bigger whether Gen1,2 or 3 and I have room to stretch out anywhere in the truck which comes in for me on long trips the most which I make regularly.

    They will be equally reliable really as many of the driveline things are the same between them and they are all Toyota!

    Like always it also comes down to how they were maintained in the end which you can really only guess about when all is said,even if you think you know from records etc.

    I had a 4Runner motor blow up from a shit Timing Belt job in the V8 which I had never even heard about before it happened to me!?

    YMMV literally!
     
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    blackoutt YEAH BUDDY!

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    4runner V8 with a sleeping platform in the back. Timing belt WP job at those mileages, avoid rusty frames, make sure the 4wd actuator is working, you might hear the dreaded header tick, doug thorley makes replacements but is currently behind on making more, every other ball joint/bearing/seal will be tired if not kept up at that mileage but usually they'll get a lot of suspension and drivetrain updates if you end up lifting anyway.

    I recommend the 06+ for facelift and the 05+ for vvti and 5 speed trans. For the AIP just get a slyfox AIP bypass kit $48 and never worry about it again.

    I miss my 4runner every day. We added close to 100k miles to this one that I bought used a few years ago, 48 states. There's lots of good info on t4r.org My favorite picture of her
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    Building the second platform
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    pull out kitchen
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  15. Mar 10, 2020 at 7:07 AM
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    If reliability is a major concern stick with a 2005+ 4runner with a V6. They drive well, good power, beasts off road and that v6 is super reliable.
     

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