2005 Sequoia 278,154 miles
Hi!! Sitting here in ol’ Goldie, contemplating the future of our relationship.
I when I purchased her 8 years ago in Colorado, she had 188,000 miles. Within a couple months I replaced her timing belt (2nd timing belt obviously)
The vehicle has been solid and reliable and was definitely what I needed living in the mountains.
I now live in PA. Been 4 years now and the repairs are becoming more often. I’m spending at least $1000/year at this point. Most recently, O2 sensor, I had to install a system bypass (per advice from this group, thanks!!). Now bank 1&2 running rich (taking to my mechanic next week). Aaaaand approaching the timing belt replacement again.
She’s not the prettiest but also not tooo beat up. Her rear fender flairs are gone, clear coat pealing off of hood, rear door handle has been a rope for years now after replacing it numerous times.
My mechanic thinks I should keep her as long as I can due to the fact that she is rust free and in these parts that’s a big deal. My hubs agrees with mechanic.
What are some of your experiences with your old ass Seqouia?? These vehicles are so hard to let go of!! She has literally been my ride or die!! But the “We Buy Any Used Car” guy said he wouldn’t even give me $1000 for her 😜 so how do I justify continuing to put thousands in???? Help me out here Toyota lovers. We are not rich people and cannot easily take on a car note right now so I’m torn.