2nd gen sequoias are absolutely underappreciated vehicles. more and more and seeing their value lately and even though yours is having a few issues, they are still overall miles above GM or Ford for reliability for full-size SUVs.
I totally agree, i saw a beautiful 2008 silver, one owner, Super clean Sequoia limited, with only 120K miles for only $13K.. I would buy it in a second! incredible vehicles!! 👍🏼
Just bought a 2012 for 10k from a family member. I’m trying to run my Silverado to 250k it’s gettin damn close. Then I’ll start driving the Toyota around more
Stop the madness! The chain tensioner has oil varnish build up. I bought a 2012 about 4 weeks ago. After the first oil change (used castro edge which i thought was the best), a couple of days go by and I started to get chain slap just like yours. I was ready to rip out the chain tensioner too. You must, must do an engine flush before doing all that. I used the amsoil engine flush and dumped out the castro oil. Replaced it with genuine toyota oil. Noice is gone and i've been daily driving it for the past 2 weeks. Good luck!
This is GREAT to hear, I love Amsoil products, and will absolutely give it a shot! this seems to be a more common problem then people know, but it’s great to hear you’ve had success with getting the problem to go away. I’ve read many forums with people having success also.. alright, imma try it, i’ll let you know how it goes!! And congrats on your new Sequoia, im sure you’ll have many years of quality ownership! 👍🏼
@robertporchile thank you. Did you have the noise come back after flush or not at all? I tried seamfoam kind of helped but did not make noise disappear at 100 percent
As a former CA resident, and my wife was born and raised there, its sad to see how the real estate market is now. We have friends still there who can barely afford apartments or can't upgrade the home they bought 10 years ago because they're priced out. You might want to consider moving to another state. You can get what you're looking for for much, much less, plus the crime isn't as rampant and people are genuinely nicer.
It’s nice to hear someone confirm what we’ve been thinking for a while. We fantasize about moving but we’re so rooted with our jobs and our kids in school. We look at real estate daily in other states. So scary to take the leap, but it’s nice to hear it worked out for you guys. very inspirational!!! 👍🏼
We have the exact same 2012 Sequoia Platinum in pearl white with 185k miles. Also have a clicking noise at startup and some paint chips around the windshield. But my biggest complain is with the red rock interior, because the vinyl on the window sills has melted where your arm touches it. This is common for the red rock interior and definitely a failure on Toyotas part. Even with those 3 issues, I wouldn't call the Sequoia a lemon.
I love that Red Rock interior color, i was hoping that’s what we would get, but we found ours and it had tan leather, in nice condition so we jumped on it. very interesting you’ve had issues with the leather on the window sill.. i wonder how long until that starts happening on ours.. but your right, no lemon.. there super solid vehicles, just some quirks! 👍🏼
My 2005 4runner just threw a code for inefficient cat so I have to pay out to fix that before emissions next year or sell it. I have already put a couple thousand into it in repairs. It's not like it's crazy high miles. I just broke 150k. Where is the Toyota reliability I have always heard about?
I guess you and me got the only 2 bad Toyota’s in history, cause all i hear about is the rock solid dependability!!! what the heck, hope you get it repaired and go on to have thousands of trouble free miles!! 👍🏼
Toyota had a recall on some white vehicles. I’ve seen several white Toyotas being repainted for free. You should see if this recall applied to your 2012 Toyota sequoia. If I lived closer I would buy it and get it repainted and live with the time my chain tensioner noise.
The whole “paint repair” campaign ended last year!! we’re just a few months late, what are the chances! but i think living with the noise is definitely an option, cause it’s just on startup, then it’s completely gone until it’s cold again.. no biggie!! 👍🏼
I’m about to test drive a 2012 Sequoia. 167k miles, only 8 service maintenance records on Carfax… kind of a bit concerned. Hey are you still selling your wife’s sequoia? I just discovered your channel and know it’s been over a year since you posted this video so not sure if you’ve sold it yet? Btw I would love to move to the Santa Cruz area too but way too expensive. Have you considered Monterey if you haven’t bought a house yet?
Bought 2021 platinum, with redrock leather, same paint as yours blizzard pearl, just to have it and baby it. I thought i can always buy 3.4 twin turbo hybrid 3rd gen sequoia, especially having in mind their crazy value on market, and all the horrible dealer markups. We will never get same 5.7 ever again, the engine that can go as far as 1million miles. I bet the person, before you enjoyed the proven toyota reliability by changing oil every 15 000, thus creating all this mess, which unlucky that you now uncovered.. Anyway good luck selling it that white baby, and good luck finding a good house in Cali.
That’s awesome you got a 2021 Platinum, and your right, you can never get a new 5.7 ever again, and that engine is SOLID!! And you’ll never have any problems with your paint, i think they got it figured out by 2018! 👍🏼
…don’t sell it, spend that $$$ on Mrs. Fanatic instead…ha!! I would try some BG additives in it. Besides, still looks cherry. Hopefully, yours won’t be, but switching houses can be a money pit. Good luck to you guys!!!
That’s crazy you said this, cause that’s what we did at my buddies shop, a full BG engine treatment and flush! Seems to have quieted it down quite a bit!!! i hope we don’t get into a money pit.. the dream turns into a nightmare, i’ve seen it happen before!
Yes, hopefully either Aptos, Capitola, Santa Cruz, or Scott’s Valley(if we find something good).. but it’s really difficult to buy something here unless you have 1.1 - 1.3 million, which we absolutely do not have, but we’re trying to stay positive about the ordeal.. definitely let you know how this plays out! 👍🏼
Lemon cuz of the paint? And the noise your mechanic said is nothing serious??? Lol …. Mannnn your vids got me wanting to trade in my 2022 $60k f150 and get a paid off older sequoia lol… If y’all do sell the 2012 sequoia what’s wifeys next car? older cash car or brand new? 🤔
Alright..I know it’s not a real lemon, just disappointed! I work with a guy who also wants to sell his F-150 he has a big ol loan on and get into a paid off Toyota he doesn’t have to worry about.. If we sell it, she might just take back the 2007 Sequoia(it was hers originally) and we’ll get a Tacoma or a Tundra, we really miss having a truck in the lineup.. I’m pretty excited to see the 2024 Tacoma!! 👍🏼
Seriously, someone gave me one of those drinks the other day, i havnt even had it yet! what a coincidence.. imma drink it tomorrow while i’m outside working, i’ll let you know what i think! 👍🏼
I’m seriously disappointed sometimes that i happen to have been brought up here in one of the most expensive places ever, i think i would enjoy a more cost effective state, and have some land.. and other things too!! 👍🏼
2nd gen sequoias are absolutely underappreciated vehicles. more and more and seeing their value lately and even though yours is having a few issues, they are still overall miles above GM or Ford for reliability for full-size SUVs.
I totally agree, i saw a beautiful 2008 silver, one owner, Super clean Sequoia limited, with only 120K miles for only $13K.. I would buy it in a second! incredible vehicles!! 👍🏼
I love these second generation Sequoias
I just came to see mrs fanatics
I gotta put her in more vids!! 👍🏼
Just bought a 2012 for 10k from a family member. I’m trying to run my Silverado to 250k it’s gettin damn close. Then I’ll start driving the Toyota around more
Stop the madness! The chain tensioner has oil varnish build up. I bought a 2012 about 4 weeks ago. After the first oil change (used castro edge which i thought was the best), a couple of days go by and I started to get chain slap just like yours. I was ready to rip out the chain tensioner too. You must, must do an engine flush before doing all that. I used the amsoil engine flush and dumped out the castro oil. Replaced it with genuine toyota oil. Noice is gone and i've been daily driving it for the past 2 weeks. Good luck!
This is GREAT to hear, I love Amsoil products, and will absolutely give it a shot! this seems to be a more common problem then people know, but it’s great to hear you’ve had success with getting the problem to go away. I’ve read many forums with people having success also.. alright, imma try it, i’ll let you know how it goes!! And congrats on your new Sequoia, im sure you’ll have many years of quality ownership! 👍🏼
Did you use 0w20 oil or 5w20 or 5w30. I read thicker oil helps also. And what's Amsoil product?
@@grxmrme I use Toyota or Amsoil 0w20. They're supposed to have detergents to keep the build up low.
@robertporchile thank you. Did you have the noise come back after flush or not at all? I tried seamfoam kind of helped but did not make noise disappear at 100 percent
The three seoqoia gen together was amazing capstone
I know, what are the chances, 3 generations all next to each other like that, im happy you noticed that!!
@@toyotafanatics1 lol it the first thing that cought my eyes and huge fan keep it up
As a former CA resident, and my wife was born and raised there, its sad to see how the real estate market is now. We have friends still there who can barely afford apartments or can't upgrade the home they bought 10 years ago because they're priced out. You might want to consider moving to another state. You can get what you're looking for for much, much less, plus the crime isn't as rampant and people are genuinely nicer.
It’s nice to hear someone confirm what we’ve been thinking for a while. We fantasize about moving but we’re so rooted with our jobs and our kids in school. We look at real estate daily in other states. So scary to take the leap, but it’s nice to hear it worked out for you guys. very inspirational!!! 👍🏼
We have the exact same 2012 Sequoia Platinum in pearl white with 185k miles. Also have a clicking noise at startup and some paint chips around the windshield. But my biggest complain is with the red rock interior, because the vinyl on the window sills has melted where your arm touches it. This is common for the red rock interior and definitely a failure on Toyotas part. Even with those 3 issues, I wouldn't call the Sequoia a lemon.
I love that Red Rock interior color, i was hoping that’s what we would get, but we found ours and it had tan leather, in nice condition so we jumped on it. very interesting you’ve had issues with the leather on the window sill.. i wonder how long until that starts happening on ours.. but your right, no lemon.. there super solid vehicles, just some quirks! 👍🏼
California is a great place to be FROM! Ask me how I know . . .
Man. If I didn’t buy my 2013 platinum 3 weeks ago, I would of bought yours.
It’s all good, that’s awesome you got yourself a 2013!! your gonna love it! 👍🏼
My 2005 4runner just threw a code for inefficient cat so I have to pay out to fix that before emissions next year or sell it. I have already put a couple thousand into it in repairs. It's not like it's crazy high miles. I just broke 150k. Where is the Toyota reliability I have always heard about?
I guess you and me got the only 2 bad Toyota’s in history, cause all i hear about is the rock solid dependability!!! what the heck, hope you get it repaired and go on to have thousands of trouble free miles!! 👍🏼
I have an 04, cats are shot and just installed an 02 sensor fooler. Gtg.
Either the mechanic is screwing you or you need to find a “ghetto” shop for a safety inspection
This is my favorite look on tundras or sequoia’s still can’t decide what to get
Toyota had a recall on some white vehicles. I’ve seen several white Toyotas being repainted for free. You should see if this recall applied to your 2012 Toyota sequoia. If I lived closer I would buy it and get it repainted and live with the time my chain tensioner noise.
He had said there was a recall for the paint but it had passed already
The whole “paint repair” campaign ended last year!! we’re just a few months late, what are the chances! but i think living with the noise is definitely an option, cause it’s just on startup, then it’s completely gone until it’s cold again.. no biggie!! 👍🏼
What is your toyota guys shop? Do you know if he does head replacements on 3.4L?
It’s a shop called Mick’s automotive here in Santa Cruz, super solid shop. I think they do anything and everything Toyota! 👍🏼
Really liked your video. Hope you were able to get the house you mentioned. Its even tougher now with the interest rates.
I’m about to test drive a 2012 Sequoia. 167k miles, only 8 service maintenance records on Carfax… kind of a bit concerned.
Hey are you still selling your wife’s sequoia? I just discovered your channel and know it’s been over a year since you posted this video so not sure if you’ve sold it yet?
Btw I would love to move to the Santa Cruz area too but way too expensive. Have you considered Monterey if you haven’t bought a house yet?
What no Bud Light? LOL Great video!
Not even, forgot that stuff!!!
Bought 2021 platinum, with redrock leather, same paint as yours blizzard pearl, just to have it and baby it. I thought i can always buy 3.4 twin turbo hybrid 3rd gen sequoia, especially having in mind their crazy value on market, and all the horrible dealer markups. We will never get same 5.7 ever again, the engine that can go as far as 1million miles. I bet the person, before you enjoyed the proven toyota reliability by changing oil every 15 000, thus creating all this mess, which unlucky that you now uncovered.. Anyway good luck selling it that white baby, and good luck finding a good house in Cali.
That’s awesome you got a 2021 Platinum, and your right, you can never get a new 5.7 ever again, and that engine is SOLID!! And you’ll never have any problems with your paint, i think they got it figured out by 2018! 👍🏼
What year is this?
2012 Platinum, and a 2007 Limited.. 👍🏼
I am also saleing my old seoqoia once my capstone arrives
Those Capstones are AWESOME!!! 👍🏼
The last few videos you posted does not have audio when you talk. I would love to hear what you have to say😅
That’s strange that happened, there is definitely audio.. when this happens to me, i just exit and start it over, the audio will be there.. 👍🏼
Our 08 sequoia limited is sitting at 230k with the cam tower leaks don’t really plan on fixing it just let it leak 😂
Right on.. i couldn’t agree more, just keep on diving it!! monitor it every once in a while.. all good!! 👍🏼
…don’t sell it, spend that $$$ on Mrs. Fanatic instead…ha!! I would try some BG additives in it. Besides, still looks cherry. Hopefully, yours won’t be, but switching houses can be a money pit. Good luck to you guys!!!
That’s crazy you said this, cause that’s what we did at my buddies shop, a full BG engine treatment and flush! Seems to have quieted it down quite a bit!!! i hope we don’t get into a money pit.. the dream turns into a nightmare, i’ve seen it happen before!
Staying in the Santa Cruz area?
Yes, hopefully either Aptos, Capitola, Santa Cruz, or Scott’s Valley(if we find something good).. but it’s really difficult to buy something here unless you have 1.1 - 1.3 million, which we absolutely do not have, but we’re trying to stay positive about the ordeal.. definitely let you know how this plays out! 👍🏼
Where are you located ?I’ll buy it
We’re not ready to sell it right now, we got other stuff going on, but i will let you know.. Shouldn’t be too long from now.. 👍🏼
Lemon cuz of the paint? And the noise your mechanic said is nothing serious??? Lol …. Mannnn your vids got me wanting to trade in my 2022 $60k f150 and get a paid off older sequoia lol… If y’all do sell the 2012 sequoia what’s wifeys next car? older cash car or brand new? 🤔
Alright..I know it’s not a real lemon, just disappointed! I work with a guy who also wants to sell his F-150 he has a big ol loan on and get into a paid off Toyota he doesn’t have to worry about.. If we sell it, she might just take back the 2007 Sequoia(it was hers originally) and we’ll get a Tacoma or a Tundra, we really miss having a truck in the lineup.. I’m pretty excited to see the 2024 Tacoma!! 👍🏼
You need to try Celsius energy drink. Many flavors to choose from I recommend the carbonated ones. They are sugar free also
Seriously, someone gave me one of those drinks the other day, i havnt even had it yet! what a coincidence.. imma drink it tomorrow while i’m outside working, i’ll let you know what i think! 👍🏼
I think tou will like it.
They did a recall on the paint people are getting their whole truck repainted on toyotas dime
When you talk there is no audio.
4 consecutive months and still no new videos yet 🤔
Are you a bud light type of guy ?
No sir!! not even a big beer guy, i’ll enjoy an 805 or Coors light here and there though!! 👍🏼
Bud!!! You would have Bud? Bye!
i have a 3/4 bedroom 2 bath on 2 acres for sale 150k, but
Louisiana
I’m seriously disappointed sometimes that i happen to have been brought up here in one of the most expensive places ever, i think i would enjoy a more cost effective state, and have some land.. and other things too!! 👍🏼
@@toyotafanatics1 yes for some reason Toyotas' around here people sell. guess they dont understand how long they last
Don't you say Budweiser again they're going downhill😂
Definitely going downhill, very quickly!!!
Fix it
I’m definitely tempted to! i know if we do, we’ll be good for a long, long time!! 👍🏼
Hey bro 😎 I have 2008 platinum too when I need to put money I fix it
Holy shit that gas is expensive! You in socialist California?