Best Overland Vehicle On A Budget! (Under 10K!) | Toyota Sequoia 

What kind of rig do you take on your adventures??

Please quit telling everybody how great they are. I'm trying to save some money before everybody runs the price up on them! Lol

I am absolutely in love with my 2002 Sequoia. $3,500, 190k miles, had to replace the whole exhaust with cat converter and O2 sensors as they’d all been cut off, cost around $2,200. Some new brake pads and speakers, fixed a leaky rear differential, turned an almost junker into a fantastic truck. I too am planning on painting mine and putting a lift kit on.

For anyone curious about reliability, my 07 sequoia has 290k miles on it and it runs fantastic.

Whoever gets a 4runner confused with a sequoia, shouldn't drive because clearly they are blind.

Awesome! The sequoia is so underrated. Reliable and roomy!!!

Take care of the frames on those vehicles.....get them sprayed every year with either KROWN or FLUID FILM...they are rust inhibitors that work great at protecting the frames.....do it every year.

As mentioned the 05-07 had a bit of a mid gen refresh. 5 speed auto (vs 4) , a bit more horsepower, different grill, tail lights etc. Most importantly the ball joints were redesigned to keep you from dying and the 4x4 system was revamped. You can’t actually lock the center diff on some of the early years. 05-07 you can lock the center diff in high and low plus you still have the all time 4x4 mode available, great for slick roads in the winter.

This warms my heart.

Good stuff, made it here from the tsor page. Got my 03 4x4 sequoia about 6 months ago. After my kids get a little older looking forward to traveling and hitting some mtb parks. Happy to find this channel, subbed.

Awesome truck! I have a 4th gen 4unner, I go mountain biking with friends and we hit up awesome trails here in SoCal 🤙🏻. I love my 4runner 😁

I paid 500$ for my 2005 sequoia 4x4 in perfect condition with 224k miles and its an absolute dream

You guys definitely need to make a video taking it muddying or off-roading, that would be really cool to see how yours does

The pealing window trim is common in all Toyota's. My 02 Taco did it as well. I pealed it off and embraced the chrome found behind it.

love my 06 4runner but this kinda makes me want a sequoia! Cool vid!

Just bought my 2nd sequoia. No regrets

My 2002 Sequoia has 308,000 miles and still runs great! Been in the family since purchase and has been well taken care of. I’ve tried to trade it in but i can never commit to losing her… I may just put some money into her and get another 10 years out of her I don’t expect my truck to take a 🤬 anytime soon!

1st gen Sequoias the past 2 years recently went up in price. I have a 06 Sequoia limited with 475,000kms and still drives like new. nice vid :)

Nice video guys of the greatest suv on this planet. I have a 2002 Sequoia that I bought in 2007. Now has 158 k Miles. The only problem I have is the 4 brake system lights on. The mechanic told me that the computer cost like 1200$ to replace. But I still use and drive my truck. If you have a Sequoia just keep it. They run really nice.

Great video sold my built pathfinder to get a 07 sequoia.. slightly more room just a better truck all around ..love it so far ..thanks for taking the time to make this available for all to see.. keep up the good work..

awesome setup bro!!!! i love the bikes too!

Great vehicles - got two of them and they're rock solid.

In Cali... those things are Gold... if you get one under $10k ... they got like 230k miles on them... so rare for 10k under 150k miles

Those earlier Toyota's are so great!! I am looking so hard for an 05-06 Limited Tundra. I can't wait to get one because they are still such solid trucks!! Y'alls trucks look great!

I've had a 2007 2WD for use as a family hauler for 10 years. it's at 270K and is just starting to leak oil. Going to trade it for a 4WD model, and start messing with it a bit, now that I no longer need to haul so many kids around. These are great vehicles.

My 2 first gen Tundras window "mascara" started peeling too. Honestly doesnt look bad if you just peel it all off. Love the rig!

I just bought a 2007 sequoia with 96,000 miles. It was barely used by my moms friends husband who passed. I paid $5,000 for the car and I'm extremely happy!!!

Cleanest sequoias I’ve seen !!

Lol limited edition serpentine belt. Love it. If I can find a decent one in Reno I might get it.

Absolutely an underrated platfrom.

Love the builds on these

Got my 03 stock for just under 6k. 2 in lift and some 33in Cooper MTs. Flowmaster super44. 260k miles... love it

I’ve owned my Landcruiser new since 1998 and the 2uz-fe engine is the greatest most reliable engine in any truck.

Hey on your trim Peeling... My 83 Supra did the same, Peel off as much as you can, then take some sand paper and lightly sand the chrome, Prime it with EPOXY primer and Paint it with some Epoxy Paint to prevent rust... it will look good from a few feet away and good enough up close. Cost you less than 20 bucks.

Sequoia’s are definitely under rated. I ended up getting a 2001 Land Cruiser with the 4.7L engine. These engines are made out of cast iron vs aluminum. My LC has the 2.5” OME lift kit (front & rear shocks, rear springs, torsion bars, diff drop, rear shock cards), 3 SLEE OFF-ROAD skid plates, White Knuckle rock sliders, and a couple other mods. These rigs will last as long you don’t skimp on OEM maintenance.

need to replace the tensioner pulley that's what's making the sound.

WOW! If anybody ever got me goin for a Sequoia, it is you and and your video here! I have a 2010 Highlander and it is GREAT....BUT......

When you said the yeti fits I was sold, already sold but yeah, badass SUV! and it’s a real body on frame SUV not some imitation SUV

Sickeeee rigs fellas. Scored a 06 for a good deal, can't wait to mod it out.

I need an SUV that can tow a little and a Sequoia seems perfect for my needs. Also the fact that they’re not super expensive used like 4Runners. Hopefully I can still find one for a decent deal 🤗

Just got mine today! Love the builds!!

After searching for a couple months, I finally found a pristine 2003 Limited Sequoia 4x4 on Dallas Craig's list . 133k. One owner, fully serviced at dealership it's entire life. $8000. It's alot smaller than my Excursion that I'm planning on selling. But I do like this little Gen One. Prices are rising quickly, and the really clean, low mileage ones are snapped up immediately.

Wow, Ive been looking at used 1st gen tacomas to buy for the past year now and they are insanely expensive, although it makes sense why. I never knew how good a 1st gen sequoia could look until I saw yours. I will definitely consider getting one instead of a Tacoma now. Thanks so much for the great video!

damn all these sequoia videos are going to increase the prices even more

I recently acquired an 06 seqouia 122k miles with the cats cut off for 500 bucks. I'm excited to get started on this build, I'm just planning on running a couple universal cats. Lifting it up on some bilstein 5100 and throw some tires and lights, replacing all fluids including, diffs, and transfer case.

2UZ motor is amazing. Seriously one of my favorite trucks I've ever owned

Im gonna upgrade mine. Love u guys. 🇺🇸

I got an 04 sr5 4wd shes got 283,000 needs a timing belt head gasket which ill fix as soon as I make some more money and some suspension work. She has treated me so well. Love this car

Thank you for opening the 2nd row door and showing us/me the seats with the strap going to the oh shit handles... I just bought an 06 sequoia and noticed that strap tucked away when I was cleaning. Now I know what they’re probably used for. Cheers.

🤙🏽 Yota for life

Awesome vehicle man. And i love those bikes specialized Enduro 🤘

Got an 05 Tundra DoubleCab. Love that thing. Looking for some FJ Wheels : )

I have an 02 with 276k still going. Been to Ohio and back to Florida 4 times and have never left me stranded. Love it. What part of Ohio y’all from? I use to live in Cleveland area before moving to Florida.

Thanks this is good info. It’s either this or a GX 470 I’m buying next but now I’m leaning more towards this

Unfortunately in many areas the 4x4 1st generation Sequoia is pretty hard to find. I don’t think they sold very many of them in most parts of the country. Plenty of 2WD examples though.

just had a co-worker offer me their 2005 for 3k only 140k miles I'm super excited, I've wanted a Toyota suv/ truck for a while but everyone wants an arm and leg for theirs. looking forward to doing similar mods to mine as you did to yours

Great vid

Don't do spacers for a lift.. go with Bilstein 6112 shocks and you're good

Nice build! About to do a light weight budget conscious build on my Tacoma TRD off road to support my fatbike adventures.

Nice rig👍🏾, I own an 02 4runner that I’m building at the moment to camp in but the thought of my bank account draining from frequent gasoline purchases just gets me down .

Man, i just got mine yesterday and I'm psyched to start doing stuff to it.

Between Toyota and Subaru for AWD vehicles, it never gets any better than that! 👍👍👍 Awesome video!

Sick, glad I found this I'll be looking at an '03 tomorrow. It's 3am, I'm excited haha. What would you say the first thing I should do is? (If I decide to get it)

My big a$$ water bottle fits in my holders...hidden gem these vehicles

Another good one to look at now is the GX470. Lexus,V8 and can be had cheap! Love the slider you have in the back might look into it for my 4runner

Those fj rims tho🏌🏽. Yeah my baby isn’t going anywhere. Springtime where going on a little trip happy trails yotas

you guys seem chill ur brother did overpay big time u can get them for quite cheap in cali but nice video! i know these sequoias are sweet but i dont really offroad much i just have a tacoma i use for my business and if i get another vehicle itll probably be a car just to get decent mileage when im whipping

This vehicle is slept on.

Here before prices go up

2:22, I fixed that on my Prelude with electrical tape and it 100% matches the semi-matte oem finish lol.

Like the video, learned a few new things. I have been looking for a nice one but can't seem to find one under 10k that is halfway decent and miles from 150k to 175k. The search continues!

great vid! i have the same ride and even white. 2” lift with spacers and 33’s. i have the led headlights but haven’t found a nice taillight. are your taillights aftermarket or tinted? they look good

Just got a 2003 sequoia! I got all terrain tires and I’m building a camper in the back. Can’t wait to go out west this summer

How did you build the platform with the fork mounts and how did you secure it so the bikes don’t tip over? I have a Lexus lx470 and I am looking to build a similar platform to carry the bikes inside

Definitely going to get me a sequoia 👍

Nice sequoia! The 36oz yeti fits my 5th gen 4runner too.

Ah the moor mans land cruiser! Awesome!

Love this suv!

Love the build, where did u get the grill lights by chance?

What kind of cooler is that? Love the sequoia. I Was looking for a decent one in California, but ended up getting a gx470.

I have a good condition 4th gen Runner (White) with 2” lift kit and nice wheel/tire set of FJ Cruiser. 185K miles, runs like a champ and love it but it’s time for a new one. I hope to sell it to another Runner lover.

If you haven’t done so yet. Replace those LBJ’s with OEM ones

No 4wd under 7k in california im so bummed...gonna drive my subaru outback till 300k miles hopefully. I love these sequioa vids!

White one looks dope. Great job. I also have a 2004 and agree that this is the most underrated overland vehicle. Can you post the link to where you got the front clear corner lens? Also, are the rear taillights OEM and you just tinted them or are they aftermarket? If aftermarket, can you post the link to where you got them? Thanks

Hey, im getting an 06 for my first car and i really want to do some things to it that are cheap (like the pods) any other cheap(er) mods that i can do?

our 2003 still runs great even after 18 years and 301K miles later.

I have the same truck and have been dying to give it an upgrade. Where did you get your parts in the description. Like the freedom off road arms

My wife won’t get rid of hers. 2002 4x4 original owners! Has 190,000 miles. Stock SR5. Such a solid ride.

bro for the sqeaking belt seriously try some CRC BELT CONDITIONER that stuff really works i use it on my 01 new edge gt needs some good conditioning thats all you will love how it works!!! gets rid of the sqeak everytime!!

Big lawn mower! LMFAO 🤣🤣🤣🤣, no shit! 😂😂😂😂

Hey dude were did you buy your 4.88 gear upgrades from? I also have an 04 sequoia pretty sick build so far, almost done with my solar setup inside and having an alltime fridge running. I bet the gear upgrades would be amazing..

The Sequoia is gonna be what the GX460/470 was 3-4 years ago.

I had an Xterra and it was horrible on the interstate, it was soooo top heavy and wallowy and it felt like it really didn't want to go any faster than 55mph, I replaced the springs and shocks, and it was still horrible. I got a 07 2 door Rubicon now and it's way more reliable than the Xterra. Feels way better on the road too.

there is a TSB for the belt squeal that involves a new tensioner and A/C bracket.

Want to see that tent!

Like for Murica!!

SHOOOT i have an 04 tundra limited got it for 6k all ready fully loaded it’s amazing and the 4.7 only have 175k miles on it!

You bros are chill! You guys twins? I just picked one up today

Damn now I want one

How are the legroom and headroom on these? I want one but I’m super tall at 7’0. I drive an F150 right now for reference