Doug. My guy. No one considers someone who owns a Carrera GT, Ford GT, and Lambourghini Countach a “seemingly rational human being.” But we love you for it!
@RaytheonNublinski well I have done it a few times. It's one of the many reasons I love my 4Runner. Don't really care about a BS ticket. I'm not going to Hell because of some made up "law"
@@xavierlathan5950 Arguably the most reliable cars on the road, i’ve only owned toyotas myself. Doug sold his land cruiser bc he has a faulty alternator and said it want reliable enough
Dragging mom, dad, wife and little kids into an off-roading adventure is very Griswold-esque, to say nothing of driving his family from San Diego to New England and back once a year. Usually being a dad to very little kids means you don't have time to offroad like you used to, but Doug hasn't come to that realization yet. The burden of parking this beast in small spots, and getting kids in and out of doors that swing outwards will take a toll within a matter of minutes. He will be buying a minivan within several months - mark my words.
I just bought a white Tacoma and have owned more Toyotas than anything else over the years and Toyota has never failed me. We traded in our 2008 Highlander with almost 300K miles for the Tacoma because we're at a later change in life. Our son is an adult and our daughter is driving her own car, we really don't need a third row... or even the second much, but we like hauling kayaks and stuff. As life goes, your needs change and I think you made the right choice for this stage in life. When it comes to reliability, Toyota remains the best choice.
You're referencing the Countach video from a few days ago where at 14:04 I say "People ask me what I'm buying next, but I am not planning anything else to my cars." You quoted that part. You left off the very next sentence, literally the very next words, which are "I have a new daily driver coming." That's this car. I specifically mentioned it's coming. In fact, I had already bought it when I recorded that video, which is why I mentioned it. And yet you have 1,000 likes and people criticizing me in the comments for lying to my audience! And this, dear viewers, is why the internet hivemind is bad -- and why you can't trust every stupid, out-of-context quote you read from an Anonymous Internet Person :)
Doug, I would love to see a vlog or other documentation of you doing one of your cross country drives. Complete with things like your tips and tricks, gas cost, total time driving vs sleeping(if you do stop to sleep) etc.
I would hope I would NEVER judge someone someone else’s life decisions unless it directly and massively affected mine and even then I’d try to look at the situation through the lens of their responsibilities. Luckily as I edge closer to eight decades of life, I don’t think I’ve been in a situation where I felt offended enough to do that. You do what works for you and just allow me the privilege of watching your automotive journeys. I have watch Mr DeMuro since he was a pretty small creator and (I know it’s odd) feel proud of what he has accomplished for himself and his family. We all strive for those things and ideals that we hold in higher regards and what suits our lives. I wish all the very best of health, happiness and prosperity to you all and your families!
This was a good move. In fact, as someone looking to replace only one vehicle, a Lexus LX570, I think this Sequoia TRD Pro is a very respectable replacement.
@@kevingalls just a question why are u looking to replace it? I mean they are very reliable and would go 100s of thousand miles plus it wouldnt get much more depreciation in value as compared to a new sequioa which would lose a ton value after 3 to 4 years of ownership
sequoia gets comfier when it’s fully loaded. because of how heavy it tows, the suspension is significantly stiffer to take on the the heavy weight. so when it’s under pressure is where it really settles in and becomes comfy. also the TRD PRO has stiffer side walls and off-road tires generally make a car feel slightly stiffer. if you are looking for comfort you should probably try the limited or platinum with no more than 20” wheels. it’s the way to go. also, the trd pros need at least 3000 miles till the suspension gets run in and gives you its max comfort
While I think the new Sequoia does many things well it lacks things for the price. I am referring to the Capstone trim level. The seats are too stiff, I felt like I was sitting on bleachers. The lack of a folding flat 3rd row is unacceptable when everyone else can do it. The hood is flimsy and flexes when you drive in a decent wind. Very sharp vehicle, I was let down when I actually saw it and drove it over 150 miles.
OMG can't believe that I was the one who got your truck ready when it got shipped to my dealer and know seeing it here on your video and knowing it was for u makes me feel amazing. I wish I knew it was u Im a big fan would've love to have met u that day.
Toyota is one of the best brand options on the American market. Reliable, stylish, capable, and they hold their value well compared to others. Can’t ask for much more.
@@computercrack style is subjective. I’d argue most agree with my statement, however, I can’t read minds. Some people agree and some may disagree. Regardless, everything else I stated remains true.
I own the 22' Tundra TRD Pro and absolutely love it. Have around 20k miles on it and no problems with it so far. Couple things I would recommend doing. 1. Turning off the fake v8 sound that is pumped through the audio 2. Replace the stock tires with 35s. The stock tires are "fake" Falken Wildpeaks. They'll only last 15 to 20k miles.
By fake do you mean imitation Falken Wildpeaks? I have real Falken Wildpeaks on my Tacoma and they’re the best offroad tires I’ve had. Better than KO2s for durability and longevity for sure.
Oh YES, seeing people wanting to simplify their line-ups makes me really happy because I am at a stage (Or maybe I am just like that) where simplifying is the name of the game, I have lived for so long with so much stuff arround me that I have gotten fed up and realized having less is truly having more, so I am really happy for you Doug! Well done!
Damn, Doug. I started watching you when you had the CTS-V wagon because at the time I really wanted my dad to get one- it’s been a long journey. Love to see it
I'm surprised he didn't consider the Lexus GX. It's essentially a Toyota, three rows, arguably looks better, has a better interior, and not too far off in size to the last gen full-size Land Cruiser Doug just sold. I also suspect it will retain more of its value than a Sequoia over time as well.
The new GX doesn't offer any of its off-road hardware (MTS, crawl, etc) with three-row seating. I needed both three rows AND as much off-road capability as I could get, so the GX was eliminated. Bad product planning decision from Lexus. (After driving the new GX I'm especially confident in my decision -- the third row is tiny and frankly the ride quality isn't much better than the Sequoia's.)
I’m considering one of these I love my 2005 4Runner, I’m buying a2019 low mileageTundra this weekend and maybe next year a Sequoia that can allow my 343,000 mile 4Runner a bit of rest. Thank you for the review happy motoring.
I love this sequoia. I wanted to get one, but it was too expensive for me, so I got a 2024 honda pilot black edition instead, and the honda pilot is perfect as well.
My 2002 Toyota Sequoia (Whaley) finally died at 310K miles. Just bought the new Sequoia and you are spot on! Looking forward to the next 300K miles in Whaley II!
@VloneUchiha has to be cause that's nothing. There's crap brands that can go 500,000. Toyota with Hondas have the lowest engine failure rates which is the most important reliability factor.
He’s teased this type of car in the podcast and videos before. He once mentioned he had a hybrid truck SUV ordered so it basically had to be a Land Cruiser, GX, or Sequoia knowing that. Since it seems third row space matters, idk why a Toyota SUV though since their third rows aren’t good
We love our 2023 Sequoia! We call it the Beast, we have a Thule roof rack and bike rack. We have driven from TX to both Coasts, pushing 30K miles in 1 year.
Manhattan to Oklahoma in a day?? thats borderline cannonball run practice in a toyota land cruiser... edit: that statement then look at 14:11 is the most relatable doug has ever been
The engine coolant temp, engine oil temp, and transmission fluid temp are 3 different things. There's no redundancy in gauges and it displays the most info when you leave it set to "Tow Gauges".
Love it. I have a 2011 Platinum Seqouia and it does feel like I’m driving a whale around…but I love it. The space and reliability are so worth it when you have kids and family who needs to ride with you at times!! So cool Doug has one!!
Love it. I grew up with an ‘03, however the trunk space with the third row up is abysmal. A Grand Highlander or many other mid size SUV’s offer more space. Come on Toyota!
You’re not wrong about the Nissan Armada remark, in fact you’re dead on. I bought a brand new Toyota Sequoia back in 2004, and my neighbors immediately went out and bought a brand new Armada because of me 😂
Not me. Who cares??? He’s some guy who talks about cars. Dime a dozen. If it was someone who you knew & had in your life, then maybe it would be interesting.
16:12 The right side gauges show engine oil temperature and transmission oil temperature. Default bottom gauges are engine oil pressure and engine coolant temperature.
Doug: ‘I have laughed at the Sequoia in the past’ Toyota: we’ll give you a Sequoia for free if you don’t say anything bad about it Doug: I bought a 2024 Sequoia
Falken Wildpeaks are easily my favorite all terrain tires right now. Had a boss put them on our work pickup close to 6 years ago and now they're what i run on my personal vehicles. Nice ride on dry surfaces and great traction on snow and ice, especially for being all seasons and not snow tires
I knew Doug was going to buy the Sequoia. I just pray he doesn't sell it after 2 years like the defender and also hope he does lots of off-road videos with it. It'd be cool to see him do it like he never did in the defender 110.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂
As someone who is close to Doug’s age (albeit a few years older) and who has watched Doug since his early Ferrari 360 (and Jalopnik) days, this appeals to me on a practical level. I feel like Doug’s personal vehicle choices parallel my own needs and I would never have considered a Toyota Sequoia but now I kind of do look at the Sequoia and go “hmmmm…….”…
I really really wish Toyota would make an extended version of the sequoia. I currently have a ford expedition max because I have 4 boys, 3 of them in travel baseball and we needed a lot of cargo space. If Toyota extended the sequoia I would trade in my expedition immediately. Always loved the sequoia!
This is my first time owning a full sized SUV and after driving the ‘24 Sequoia Platinum for the past six weeks,here are my observations. First the seats are firmer compared to the Expedition Limited and Infinity QX80. Gas Mileage 13-15MPG City 18-23MPG Hwy. it is more fuel efficient to use “Normal” mode when driving on city streets with stop and go traffic. Full tank on a road trip is approximately 450miles. The drive is very comfortable. There’s seems to be an issue with the power liftgate. If you opened the rear hatch and not made sure it was completely shut, you will have the error tone when using the liftgate. Indoor cabin is very quiet, ventilated and heated seats are very comfortable. The vehicle does not have the Toyota “Digital Key”but the Toyota App for remote start and lock/unlock works. I am unsure why it was not available. For charging your phones, this comes with both USB A and USB C ports. It doesn’t have the traditional “cigarette adapter”.
I traded in my 2022 Suburban (lemon, had 5 trips to the dealer to fix issues in 5 months) for the new 2023 Sequoia (1 year with ZERO issues). I have two small kids, so the 3rd row works perfectly for my use case. It's also so much more fun to drive, it does 0-60 in 5ish seconds. I also receive compliments all the time. I've never had a car before that gets so many comments from people. It's also nice to have a car that you almost never see on the road.
My wife has the Grand Cherokee L has about 22k miles on it now with no issues. Its lease so wasn’t too worried about reliability lol. That being said for what you are doing and need it for I think I’d like the Toyota also. That thing is a tank!
I don't know how Stellantis does it but you either get a car that'll last forever or one that gets cranky when it hasn't seen a mechanic for more than a few months.
@@kamX-rz4uylol right they definitely have a bad reputation but so do most brands outside of Toyota and Honda. I’ve had a couple Jeeps, Rams, and dodges and have been good meanwhile I had a new Silverado a few years back and needed major engine work after just 3000 miles!
Buying the Jeep would be worse than the Rivian. Instead of adding days to your cross country trip, the Jeep would and months. It will break down both ways and you’ll be stuck waiting for parts and repairs 😂
@@DougDeMuro usually Chrysler bought Jeep from AMC. But hey, this is your choice on a Toyota, let see. Just hope it doesn't end up like the other Toyota you bought before. I mean my sister bought a Scion XB back in 2010 that lasted 10 years until it completely broke down. So, good luck on this and, no offense but I hope you'll leave it in the garage instead on your driveway..👍
Did you ever film a video of the XC60? I understand not displaying it publicly during ownership, but it would’ve been neat to see a reflection on your time with it.
Waited years for my new Sequoia. Don’t love it. The Navigator was more comfortable, better drive, better space, better stereo, better gas mileage. That space in the back is a terrible design. Many of us are trading in for something else. Maybe you’ll enjoy. They “look” nice but that’s it…IMHO😊
As someone who works for Chrysler in service, thank you Doug for not buying a grand Cherokee, not saying it’s a bad car but definitely not anywhere close to a sequoia
I love the interior. I love that more manufacturers are getting a bit more creative with interiors. The camouflage trim on the outside is a bit odd though
Family of 6. We had a sequoia for 6 years. It was a huge tank. Reliable and dependable. So roomy inside. The drivers seat needed to lower as my head was in the ceiling. Hope they fixed that. The storage space in the trunk wasn’t good. If you are going across the country you will need a roof rack or tow hitch box. Sold it for a new Sienna minivan. While it doesn’t off road or tow, it beats the sequoia in every other way. 3 times the gas mileage. 5 times the storage space. Smoother, quieter. Easier to live with with sliding doors and easier to park. Our other vehicle is a model x. Shockingly it is a perfect road trip car for 6. Tons of storage for soft bags. Great tech. Best self driving. Amazing windshield and oh it has 1000hp and goes 0-60 in 2.5 seconds. But no it alas is not an off road vehicle.
Same kind of thing in my family of 5 but with teenagers, 5 vehicles (including a fullsize Nissan Van for road trips) and everyone would rather pile in the Model Y... really does say a lot when I pull up at a supercharger and the car that shows up next to me has 6/7 people pile out of it while 5 pile out of mine.
@@jermwertythe audio system is amazing. The screen in the back of our x looks and sounds great for the kids streaming Disney plus. It is very quiet. Also the new fsd powered by ai is night and day difference. Our car drives us everywhere now. Safer as it is like a second set of eyes. Oh and the fact that is it one of the safest cars ever built. Really impressive. Makes it hard to buy other cars.
Gotta call you out for saying you never owned a big car- somehow you forgot about the HUMMER! Don’t forget your origins, Doug! Congrats on the new ride. You’re making some good moves with your fleet. And congratulations on your new little one!
Best thing about Doug getting into off-road SUVs is his reviews will hopefully start pushing even more towards these. I expect one day he’ll go from calling things tough because they are red to explaining the actual specs and design behind them and the R&D that went into making them so robust. Then again, Doug’s the type of guy to sell a product based on its quirks then its quality. 😂
@@welmoepics That's either a big cap or a big red flag. Let's say he is driving fast, at max that's gonna cut an hour, maybe two. Still leaving 20 hours non-stop driving? That is at least extremely dangerous. I drove several times 8-12 hours and I definitely wasn't fit to go further safely. He claims going double the distance in one ride. So he either is capping or half the way he was a danger to himself and anyone around him. Red flag. Especially with a family to take care of. lol
Oklahoma is a big state. Google says 18h 51m to my stopping point, but keep in mind you're working with time zones when you're going west. So you pick up and hour and you go a bit above the speed limit; I think I did it in about 17.
I’m seeing this video about two weeks after its release, and I am very pleased with the choice. I just bought a Tundra after several Fords and a Chevrolet. Toyota is killing the game right now.
His logic is sound and he explains it in the video. Instead of taking two cars because his Mercedes-Benz can't fit four adults and two kids in car seats, take one car with a usable third row. It has modest off-road ability for when he goes to Nantucket. It's solidly built and reasonably reliable. This car serves the purpose of four aging used cars. A used one wouldn't have saved him much money so he got a new one with a full warranty.
I have driven my Rivian across the country twice and up and down both the east and west coast. You will find chargers, but you are correct. It would add a day with charging
Agree, the charging situation is reliable on the majority of routes, but definitely has more stops that would add a day to cross country trips. Been happy doing west coast road trips in my Tesla
Can just do seat covers- I (ironically) put grey/black digital camp print neoprene seat covers in my Raptor b/c I have 2 dogs & 2 boys & they make a mess constantly in my truck & I want the leather seats to stay mint
Doug is the type of guy that is so confident that he doesn't care about security issues..... I don't know why he actually shows his license plates. I wonder if he realizes the impact or influence he has in the car community. I've known ppl to actually look for Doug's reviews for his opinions on a vehicle b4 buying. Even manufacturers follow him for honest opinions on their line-up & to see what they can improve upon.
One year later: "Selling my Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro on Cars and Bids!"
Probably (1 month later) said in the SpongeBob SquarePants narrator voice.
YUP!
I feel the third row / cargo area is going to be more annoying than not having the driving assist.
I love this car!
Do you think he's going to sell it like he does every car he gets? I.e the Defender
@@dustinm8800he mentioned he plans on selling it later on in the video.
Doug the type of guy to give his own car a high Doug Score to increase its resale value
😂😂😂
dougception
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As if his Dougscores have ever increased the resale value of anything.
@@bigballz4u it’s actually where KBB gets their values. Do some research.
Doug. My guy. No one considers someone who owns a Carrera GT, Ford GT, and Lambourghini Countach a “seemingly rational human being.” But we love you for it!
What kind of garbage British spelling of Lamborghini is that
Actually those are fairly rational and financially sound choices when it comes to supercars.
@@MikeKayKYeah - he doesn't own a McLaren!
@@MikeKayK k. Still not rational.
He has owned a Nissan escargot and a G-wagon convertible. He is not a rational human being. 😂
Doug offroading = Doug driving around traffic off the highway / also known as making a Texas Exit.
Saw someone get a ticket for this in San Antonio. It was glorious. Saw their face and they were NOT happy about it
@RaytheonNublinski well I have done it a few times. It's one of the many reasons I love my 4Runner. Don't really care about a BS ticket. I'm not going to Hell because of some made up "law"
Underrated comment
Doug the type of guy to sell his Toyota bc of reliability concerns and then buy a Toyota for reliability
Are Toyotas not reliable?
@@xavierlathan5950 Did he say that?
@@xavierlathan5950 Arguably the most reliable cars on the road, i’ve only owned toyotas myself. Doug sold his land cruiser bc he has a faulty alternator and said it want reliable enough
An alternator he had to replace twice because it was just sitting for most of the year @@bryyMC
The land cruiser is reliable, doug just doesn't know how to keep up with cars.
Doug the type of guy to rank the 5 best of a vehicle type, then buy the fourth best on the list.
Or perhaps 3rd bottom or 3rd best occasionally.
He literally explained IN LENGTH why he did so lol
Y’all are funny man 😂
@noizyhummingbird you’re literally replying on behalf of a grown man, but I’m the clown smh lol
Maybe his reviews account for what other people may prefer rather than just his preferences 🤔
thats crazy because that's exactly what you're doing, get your dummy ahh out of here boy@@SayYoJ
Doug 3 days later: "I read that the engine might break at 300,000 miles, so I thought: why not just change the whole thing now?"
🤣🤣🤣
Well that was true for the old 4L V6, the new turbo hybrid drive stuff... no way it's running 300K.
@@marcoscastellanos1 bro, step away from the apostrophes!
@@AH-hp5sidid the Audi TT also has V6 engine?
@@marcoscastellanos1 That’s exactly why my guy. You’re delusional if you think the hybrid turbo motors are going to last as long.
I Love How Careful You Are With Speaking About Other Brands, But Still Give Your Honest Opinion!
Doug is the type of guy to take his car on two road trips then sell it... We love u Doug. Stay safe man.
Wheels looked undersized because of the bigger wheel arches on newer toyota suvs
@@MrAmansyed what that has to do with the comment
@@rayhan4502 oops. Meant to comment on the video.
No we don’t love him
NPC comment
As someone who lives in the same neighborhood as the Cars and Bids office it’s always a fun Easter egg seeing Doug on roads I run all the time
You live in Carlsbad?
I was just thinking...imagine seeing Doug in the wild doing that fist pumping intro 🔥
Can I have your autograph
@@isaac4273 Cars and Bids is near University Heights. I don't know where you're getting Carlsbad from lol
Hahah, do you two use the same gas station? Would be a nice chat filling up the guzzlers.
Embracing the fact Doug definitely went full dad with a full size SUV. Life comes at you fast man; good for you
And also very cool.
Exactly my thought. We're getting the full Doug Dad Experience. Full of quirks.
Well more like full soccer mom.
Dragging mom, dad, wife and little kids into an off-roading adventure is very Griswold-esque, to say nothing of driving his family from San Diego to New England and back once a year.
Usually being a dad to very little kids means you don't have time to offroad like you used to, but Doug hasn't come to that realization yet. The burden of parking this beast in small spots, and getting kids in and out of doors that swing outwards will take a toll within a matter of minutes. He will be buying a minivan within several months - mark my words.
@@andrewflanders262 Hes gonna sell his wife and kids on Family and Bids instead getting rid of his SUV!!!
I just bought a white Tacoma and have owned more Toyotas than anything else over the years and Toyota has never failed me. We traded in our 2008 Highlander with almost 300K miles for the Tacoma because we're at a later change in life. Our son is an adult and our daughter is driving her own car, we really don't need a third row... or even the second much, but we like hauling kayaks and stuff. As life goes, your needs change and I think you made the right choice for this stage in life. When it comes to reliability, Toyota remains the best choice.
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@@uuuultra ur mom did.....
wow! Enough space for kennan to sleep in when martha inevitably kicks him out!
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What does this mean?
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Doug the type of guy to say "my garage is going to stay the same for a while" and then buys a new car
You're referencing the Countach video from a few days ago where at 14:04 I say "People ask me what I'm buying next, but I am not planning anything else to my cars." You quoted that part.
You left off the very next sentence, literally the very next words, which are "I have a new daily driver coming." That's this car. I specifically mentioned it's coming. In fact, I had already bought it when I recorded that video, which is why I mentioned it.
And yet you have 1,000 likes and people criticizing me in the comments for lying to my audience! And this, dear viewers, is why the internet hivemind is bad -- and why you can't trust every stupid, out-of-context quote you read from an Anonymous Internet Person :)
@DougDeMuro Doug love you man but I'll take a V8 Armada over this no trunk Sequoia that's not reliable. I'm actually a Toyota fanboy and owner.
@@DougDeMuro"Now we're done"
-Every gambling addict
Doug is the kind of guy who makes wise decisions, and is not financially irresponsible like Hoovie.
Done, till a wild yellow F40 appers
Doug, I would love to see a vlog or other documentation of you doing one of your cross country drives. Complete with things like your tips and tricks, gas cost, total time driving vs sleeping(if you do stop to sleep) etc.
No time for that bruh. He gotta drive fast.
@@mattdaaamon yup, he sure did say he's on the move
You made the right choice without a question. I think Toyota does the Sequoia right!
I would hope I would NEVER judge someone someone else’s life decisions unless it directly and massively affected mine and even then I’d try to look at the situation through the lens of their responsibilities. Luckily as I edge closer to eight decades of life, I don’t think I’ve been in a situation where I felt offended enough to do that. You do what works for you and just allow me the privilege of watching your automotive journeys. I have watch Mr DeMuro since he was a pretty small creator and (I know it’s odd) feel proud of what he has accomplished for himself and his family. We all strive for those things and ideals that we hold in higher regards and what suits our lives. I wish all the very best of health, happiness and prosperity to you all and your families!
As a 26-year-old, being able to afford a 2015 4Runner and have the time to go for a hike in the mountains with a dog feels like a distant dream
Now imagine me, a poor mexican living in Mexico
Get an even older 4Runner. They were even more bulletproof back then.
Stick with it! 😊
"Only $12000 dollars more" it's a price of 2012 Rx350 in good condition. 😅
Right?! Same!
I appreciate Doug's honesty. I think he gives honest reviews. Thank You Doug.
This was a good move. In fact, as someone looking to replace only one vehicle, a Lexus LX570, I think this Sequoia TRD Pro is a very respectable replacement.
Lx600
@@tylerwest3820 pricey but yeah I think you’re probably on point
Dude thats such a downgrade from a lx570. Lx570 is a great car.
@@ryannajam8757 yes but the LX600 is $110k equipped and my 13 yr old LX is worth $27k 😒
@@kevingalls just a question why are u looking to replace it? I mean they are very reliable and would go 100s of thousand miles plus it wouldnt get much more depreciation in value as compared to a new sequioa which would lose a ton value after 3 to 4 years of ownership
sequoia gets comfier when it’s fully loaded. because of how heavy it tows, the suspension is significantly stiffer to take on the the heavy weight. so when it’s under pressure is where it really settles in and becomes comfy. also the TRD PRO has stiffer side walls and off-road tires generally make a car feel slightly stiffer. if you are looking for comfort you should probably try the limited or platinum with no more than 20” wheels. it’s the way to go. also, the trd pros need at least 3000 miles till the suspension gets run in and gives you its max comfort
Air suspension of the Capstone trim gives one the best of all worlds.
toyota's trucks do have the same bouncy ride problem
While I think the new Sequoia does many things well it lacks things for the price. I am referring to the Capstone trim level. The seats are too stiff, I felt like I was sitting on bleachers. The lack of a folding flat 3rd row is unacceptable when everyone else can do it. The hood is flimsy and flexes when you drive in a decent wind.
Very sharp vehicle, I was let down when I actually saw it and drove it over 150 miles.
OMG can't believe that I was the one who got your truck ready when it got shipped to my dealer and know seeing it here on your video and knowing it was for u makes me feel amazing. I wish I knew it was u Im a big fan would've love to have met u that day.
for serious
West Coast Toyota represent!!!! :)
@@DougDeMuro 💯💯
Doug, did you consider the bZ4X? I heard dealers have a ton of them and the name is so cool with its lowercase “b” 🙂
No, but when I was at the Toyota dealer, I did consider doing them a favor and lighting a row of unsold bZ4Xs on fire.
@@DougDeMuro0MG Dougie boi has gone savage mode 🤣🤣😂😭
🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@DougDeMuro I would've gladly helped 😂
@@DougDeMuro😂😂😂😂 dang Doug, chillax😂
Doug I appreciate the energy and enthusiasm displayed in your videos, for reals.
Man buys a vehicle, doesn't give it the highest score possible or even close to the top. Man is a legend.
Toyota is one of the best brand options on the American market. Reliable, stylish, capable, and they hold their value well compared to others. Can’t ask for much more.
stylish? you need to see an eye doctor
@@computercrack style is subjective. I’d argue most agree with my statement, however, I can’t read minds. Some people agree and some may disagree. Regardless, everything else I stated remains true.
And boring as hell
Well... considering all their vehicles are moving to turbo everything, I wouldn't be so sure about the reliability...
You forgot about the new 2024 Lexus gx
Never owned a big car before? Doug, you had a Hummer!
And a Land Cruiser
Yeah lol he had the giant Hummer and also the silver Range Rover that really made his channel pop off, he's owned plenty of big cars
Great choice with the new Sequoia. Congratulations!!!
Doug's the type of guy to break schedule and post on a Monday just because he bought a new car.
Not that I'm complaining.
I own the 22' Tundra TRD Pro and absolutely love it. Have around 20k miles on it and no problems with it so far. Couple things I would recommend doing. 1. Turning off the fake v8 sound that is pumped through the audio 2. Replace the stock tires with 35s. The stock tires are "fake" Falken Wildpeaks. They'll only last 15 to 20k miles.
Do you need to add leveling kit to fit 35”s?
By fake do you mean imitation Falken Wildpeaks? I have real Falken Wildpeaks on my Tacoma and they’re the best offroad tires I’ve had. Better than KO2s for durability and longevity for sure.
I’m at 40k on my wildpeaks on my ‘22 tundra and they’re due for a change. They’re not bald by any means though.
@@MS-mr4zm I was able to fit 35s without a leveling kit and no rub. The Pro has a 1.1 inch factory lift, so not sure about the other trims
Why do you turn off the fake v8 sound?
Doug trying his hardest to act like he doesn’t secretly love the Camo seats
🤮
@@DougDeMuro you can admit it! I won’t tell anyone
Gotta get the hat to match
the camo helps the vehicle to better blend into its surroundings 😅
He literally said he does not like em
Oh YES, seeing people wanting to simplify their line-ups makes me really happy because I am at a stage (Or maybe I am just like that) where simplifying is the name of the game, I have lived for so long with so much stuff arround me that I have gotten fed up and realized having less is truly having more, so I am really happy for you Doug! Well done!
Damn, Doug. I started watching you when you had the CTS-V wagon because at the time I really wanted my dad to get one- it’s been a long journey. Love to see it
CTS-V Wagon? It basically more like a slight upgraded variant of CTS-V.
simpler times 🥲
No wonder he was at the Toyota dealership in his video discussing bad cars
What do you mean
Good catch!
Did Doug make a video about bad cars in a Toyota dealership? I’m lost
@@TheGTALoveryes his last video. Talking about the 24xrts86 or whatever their EV is
@@EastonHB27I just watched his last video and he wasn’t in a Toyota dealership. Can you link the vid?
I'm surprised he didn't consider the Lexus GX. It's essentially a Toyota, three rows, arguably looks better, has a better interior, and not too far off in size to the last gen full-size Land Cruiser Doug just sold. I also suspect it will retain more of its value than a Sequoia over time as well.
yup, the GX or the new Land Cruiser would be better imo, but I guess he did not want to wait for them...
He mentioned on a previous video he didn't want to wait.
Also the Overland off-road trim doesn’t come with the 3rd row.
The GX is much smaller. If you get in them and get into a LC or Sequoia there a real difference
The new GX doesn't offer any of its off-road hardware (MTS, crawl, etc) with three-row seating. I needed both three rows AND as much off-road capability as I could get, so the GX was eliminated. Bad product planning decision from Lexus.
(After driving the new GX I'm especially confident in my decision -- the third row is tiny and frankly the ride quality isn't much better than the Sequoia's.)
I’m considering one of these I love my 2005 4Runner, I’m buying a2019 low mileageTundra this weekend and maybe next year a Sequoia that can allow my 343,000 mile 4Runner a bit of rest. Thank you for the review happy motoring.
E class wagon and a sequoia as the daily garage…this is why I love Doug. That’s such an awesome 2 car garage
Well the camo seats explains it all
Wait, it has seats?
@@pa9365Barz!
All wear camo jump suits.
Kids n’ stains
It takes spectacularly bad taste to buy a car like this
“If you have a lot of infant passengers, they’ll appreciate it, and indeed I do” 😂 Doug so funny
I love this sequoia. I wanted to get one, but it was too expensive for me, so I got a 2024 honda pilot black edition instead, and the honda pilot is perfect as well.
Doug needs a Toyota Sienna TRD PRO
With camo seats please.
Yeah because he seems to go off road a lot
My wife has the exact same ride just a 2023. We absolutely love ours, quirks and all!
2023 Sequoia TRD PRO is as good as 2024 one.
I love your wife too 🥰
My 2002 Toyota Sequoia (Whaley) finally died at 310K miles. Just bought the new Sequoia and you are spot on! Looking forward to the next 300K miles in Whaley II!
Really why it die? Toyotas go a million miles usually. 300,000 a bum Chevy can even go past that.
@@robmalcolm8042 My guess is it not getting propper care
@VloneUchiha has to be cause that's nothing. There's crap brands that can go 500,000. Toyota with Hondas have the lowest engine failure rates which is the most important reliability factor.
I put 365 k miles on my 2003 sequoia limited, I loved that vehicle it was great in all conditions
Doug is the type of guy who would read these comments and chuckle behind the screen.
Doug entering the fatherhood stage of his life, CONGRATULATIONS!
He's been a dad for a while now
Doug bought the ultimate dad car, this is basically a disguised minivan
Doug makes so much money he could ship the car and fly. Honestly filming a few videos with his free time would pay for it.
This was unexpected…
That he bought another car or this car specifically lol
If you listen to his podcast you’ll learn things like this before a video comes out.
@@Kevin-fn1rnI am guessing the car specifically, it has very little quirks relatively speaking.
He’s teased this type of car in the podcast and videos before. He once mentioned he had a hybrid truck SUV ordered so it basically had to be a Land Cruiser, GX, or Sequoia knowing that. Since it seems third row space matters, idk why a Toyota SUV though since their third rows aren’t good
Oh I thought he wanted to see the eclipse lol.
We love our 2023 Sequoia! We call it the Beast, we have a Thule roof rack and bike rack. We have driven from TX to both Coasts, pushing 30K miles in 1 year.
Manhattan to Oklahoma in a day?? thats borderline cannonball run practice in a toyota land cruiser...
edit: that statement then look at 14:11 is the most relatable doug has ever been
Maybe he meant Manhattan, Kansas.😂
@@jacobyo99 That's clever lol
I've drove from MA to Orlando FL in one day, while being sick.
Yeah, it's a nearly 24 hour drive, even without stops. I don't believe it.
@@nnix It's 19 hrs, not 24 hrs, and that can be brought down significantly if you go fast enough.
The engine coolant temp, engine oil temp, and transmission fluid temp are 3 different things. There's no redundancy in gauges and it displays the most info when you leave it set to "Tow Gauges".
Scotty Kilmer laughing hysterically somewhere right now
I don't get that guy, man
He’s awsome
@@Lovin_NY93 just clickbait nonsense
@@digitalsmithyhow many times did he make titles with thumbnails suggesting he’s quitting RUclips or he died?😂
Who??
Love it. I have a 2011 Platinum Seqouia and it does feel like I’m driving a whale around…but I love it. The space and reliability are so worth it when you have kids and family who needs to ride with you at times!! So cool Doug has one!!
I’ve got the exact same rig - best vehicle I’ve ever owned!
Same, 2011 platinum and I’ll have it for a loooong time. Such a great truck
Congrats Doug, love the spec.
Doug the type of guy to buy a 2024 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro and upload a video called "I bought a 2024 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro!"
Love it. I grew up with an ‘03, however the trunk space with the third row up is abysmal. A Grand Highlander or many other mid size SUV’s offer more space. Come on Toyota!
Ain’t no other way around it with the hybrid drive system in the back
@@G3rmanhenry Then they should have added some length to it. It’s way too short from the tailgate to the back of the seats.
Having better room makes sense as the grand highlander is unibody
@@showoe3126 Correct. But this is a massive vehicle in length and it should be better
Or sienna
You’re not wrong about the Nissan Armada remark, in fact you’re dead on. I bought a brand new Toyota Sequoia back in 2004, and my neighbors immediately went out and bought a brand new Armada because of me 😂
Nah for real, my grandparents had a Sequoia and after they sold it my aunt got an Armada 😅
Excellent purchase.
Checks off every box.
Hard to go wrong with the longevity of the Toyota.
Doug is the type of guy who will buy it today, review it, earn from views and sell it after a year, review again and earn on views again 😂😂
Doug the type of guy to get clowned for doin' good business 😢
Who else gets excited when Doug buys a new Car & reviews it?
Doug’s excitement is on a different level!
Not me. Who cares??? He’s some guy who talks about cars. Dime a dozen. If it was someone who you knew & had in your life, then maybe it would be interesting.
@@daakrolb then why are you here ?
@@AadamZafar Good question. I left. I thought it might be more about the vehicle then he was like "blah blah blah blh." Who give a sh...?
I always knew Doug a closeted Nissan hater. He always hates on Nissan. Nissan is and will always be my favorite brand.
😂 who carez
They're great vehicles I've been to the factory in San Antonio. A lot of hard working Texans made sure your purchase is high quality.
Doug, the type of guy to drive back and forth across the country every year when we have airplanes ✈️.
You are on wrong channel bro :D go to flight radar fans
I would honestly prefer to drive. I am more of journey vs destination guy through.
He spends months at a time in Nantucket, he needs a car out there.
After serving in the military and jumping out of planes, I will always choose to drive over flying.
I don’t blame him I’ve been driving trucks cross country a few years now and it never gets old.
16:12 The right side gauges show engine oil temperature and transmission oil temperature. Default bottom gauges are engine oil pressure and engine coolant temperature.
Doug: ‘I have laughed at the Sequoia in the past’
Toyota: we’ll give you a Sequoia for free if you don’t say anything bad about it
Doug: I bought a 2024 Sequoia
Falken Wildpeaks are easily my favorite all terrain tires right now. Had a boss put them on our work pickup close to 6 years ago and now they're what i run on my personal vehicles.
Nice ride on dry surfaces and great traction on snow and ice, especially for being all seasons and not snow tires
nice surprise buddy, I remember your hinting at a next vehicle in previous videos, had no clue this was it, I am happy for you & yours
I knew Doug was going to buy the Sequoia. I just pray he doesn't sell it after 2 years like the defender and also hope he does lots of off-road videos with it. It'd be cool to see him do it like he never did in the defender 110.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂
He writes his vehicles off anyway
As someone who is close to Doug’s age (albeit a few years older) and who has watched Doug since his early Ferrari 360 (and Jalopnik) days, this appeals to me on a practical level. I feel like Doug’s personal vehicle choices parallel my own needs and I would never have considered a Toyota Sequoia but now I kind of do look at the Sequoia and go “hmmmm…….”…
I swear when Doug buys cars it’s always a good day
You didn’t even consider the Lexus LX 600?! Come on Doug, why ya cheaping out!!
I really really wish Toyota would make an extended version of the sequoia. I currently have a ford expedition max because I have 4 boys, 3 of them in travel baseball and we needed a lot of cargo space. If Toyota extended the sequoia I would trade in my expedition immediately. Always loved the sequoia!
Toyota needs to rush a mid cycle refresh of the Sequoia and Tundra. It’s a pandemic era design that just isn’t hitting the mark very well.
they look ungainly already...
genuinely not sure if this is a joke or serious.
@0xF0F0F0
He needs to show his manliness, can't do that in front of his boys with a soccer mom minivan
@@HyperVanilo hardly. I wanted a minivan but my wife said no. Thanks for assuming tho.
This is my first time owning a full sized SUV and after driving the ‘24 Sequoia Platinum for the past six weeks,here are my observations. First the seats are firmer compared to the Expedition Limited and Infinity QX80. Gas Mileage 13-15MPG City 18-23MPG Hwy. it is more fuel efficient to use “Normal” mode when driving on city streets with stop and go traffic. Full tank on a road trip is approximately 450miles. The drive is very comfortable.
There’s seems to be an issue with the power liftgate. If you opened the rear hatch and not made sure it was completely shut, you will have the error tone when using the liftgate. Indoor cabin is very quiet, ventilated and heated seats are very comfortable. The vehicle does not have the Toyota “Digital Key”but the Toyota App for remote start and lock/unlock works. I am unsure why it was not available. For charging your phones, this comes with both USB A and USB C ports. It doesn’t have the traditional “cigarette adapter”.
Doug is the type of guy to buy an un-Doug-like Texas SUV with camo seats
I traded in my 2022 Suburban (lemon, had 5 trips to the dealer to fix issues in 5 months) for the new 2023 Sequoia (1 year with ZERO issues).
I have two small kids, so the 3rd row works perfectly for my use case. It's also so much more fun to drive, it does 0-60 in 5ish seconds.
I also receive compliments all the time. I've never had a car before that gets so many comments from people.
It's also nice to have a car that you almost never see on the road.
My wife has the Grand Cherokee L has about 22k miles on it now with no issues. Its lease so wasn’t too worried about reliability lol. That being said for what you are doing and need it for I think I’d like the Toyota also. That thing is a tank!
I don't know how Stellantis does it but you either get a car that'll last forever or one that gets cranky when it hasn't seen a mechanic for more than a few months.
@@kamX-rz4uylol right they definitely have a bad reputation but so do most brands outside of Toyota and Honda. I’ve had a couple Jeeps, Rams, and dodges and have been good meanwhile I had a new Silverado a few years back and needed major engine work after just 3000 miles!
Pentastar is relatively reliable, your Grand Cherokee will have many issues in 100,000 miles of driving, facts
@@paulm6481 lol probably, that’s why I lease at least for my wife’s vehicles.
you should've gotten the Lexus lx 600. its comfortable, reliable and off-road capable
Buying the Jeep would be worse than the Rivian. Instead of adding days to your cross country trip, the Jeep would and months. It will break down both ways and you’ll be stuck waiting for parts and repairs 😂
Ultimately that's why I didn't choose the Jeeps. In many ways I prefer them, but the reliability horror stories are plentiful.
@@DougDeMuro usually Chrysler bought Jeep from AMC. But hey, this is your choice on a Toyota, let see. Just hope it doesn't end up like the other Toyota you bought before. I mean my sister bought a Scion XB back in 2010 that lasted 10 years until it completely broke down. So, good luck on this and, no offense but I hope you'll leave it in the garage instead on your driveway..👍
I get you're being facetious but that is a gross exaggeration. Months? Come on they aren't breaking down left and right.
Doug you and Scotty now agree you both think Toyota's are reliable
Did you ever film a video of the XC60? I understand not displaying it publicly during ownership, but it would’ve been neat to see a reflection on your time with it.
I've loved mine. I just came off a 3 year lease and bought it.
Waited years for my new Sequoia. Don’t love it. The Navigator was more comfortable, better drive, better space, better stereo, better gas mileage. That space in the back is a terrible design. Many of us are trading in for something else. Maybe you’ll enjoy. They “look” nice but that’s it…IMHO😊
I agree! But I needed real, actual off-road capabilities and sadly the Navigator ain't it.
Apples and oranges…
@@DougDeMuro You could have bought a used one if "many" of the owners are trading them in.
They are still so expensive even used, so I really doubt your claim, they are still in high demand seems like
Navigator is not a competitor of sequoia, compare it to lexus lx600 and the lexus is more comfortable than the navigator.
As someone who works for Chrysler in service, thank you Doug for not buying a grand Cherokee, not saying it’s a bad car but definitely not anywhere close to a sequoia
Apart from the offroad capabilities, it seems like Doug needs a family style minivan 😂
I like how Doug keeps his kid as far away from him as possible in the car
Doug: it’s wasteful to take 2 cars a handful of times a year. Also Doug: my new daily is a giant gas guzzling SUV
I love the interior. I love that more manufacturers are getting a bit more creative with interiors. The camouflage trim on the outside is a bit odd though
This isn't a Doug car, he'll be selling it on CARS AND BIDS later this year.
Family of 6. We had a sequoia for 6 years. It was a huge tank. Reliable and dependable. So roomy inside. The drivers seat needed to lower as my head was in the ceiling. Hope they fixed that. The storage space in the trunk wasn’t good. If you are going across the country you will need a roof rack or tow hitch box. Sold it for a new Sienna minivan. While it doesn’t off road or tow, it beats the sequoia in every other way. 3 times the gas mileage. 5 times the storage space. Smoother, quieter. Easier to live with with sliding doors and easier to park. Our other vehicle is a model x. Shockingly it is a perfect road trip car for 6. Tons of storage for soft bags. Great tech. Best self driving. Amazing windshield and oh it has 1000hp and goes 0-60 in 2.5 seconds. But no it alas is not an off road vehicle.
Same kind of thing in my family of 5 but with teenagers, 5 vehicles (including a fullsize Nissan Van for road trips) and everyone would rather pile in the Model Y... really does say a lot when I pull up at a supercharger and the car that shows up next to me has 6/7 people pile out of it while 5 pile out of mine.
@@jermwertythe audio system is amazing. The screen in the back of our x looks and sounds great for the kids streaming Disney plus. It is very quiet. Also the new fsd powered by ai is night and day difference. Our car drives us everywhere now. Safer as it is like a second set of eyes. Oh and the fact that is it one of the safest cars ever built. Really impressive. Makes it hard to buy other cars.
Doug “I am not going to buy any more crazy car”
2 videos later buys a 100k SUV 😅
Gotta call you out for saying you never owned a big car- somehow you forgot about the HUMMER! Don’t forget your origins, Doug!
Congrats on the new ride. You’re making some good moves with your fleet. And congratulations on your new little one!
Best thing about Doug getting into off-road SUVs is his reviews will hopefully start pushing even more towards these. I expect one day he’ll go from calling things tough because they are red to explaining the actual specs and design behind them and the R&D that went into making them so robust.
Then again, Doug’s the type of guy to sell a product based on its quirks then its quality. 😂
I'm sorry what?? NYC to Oklahoma in 1 day is 23 hours!! Without stopping for a minute to fuel up or pee.
Ever heard of speeding?
@@khchehe probably been watching IShowSpeed😂😂
Didn't you hear? Doug goes HARD!
@@welmoepics That's either a big cap or a big red flag. Let's say he is driving fast, at max that's gonna cut an hour, maybe two. Still leaving 20 hours non-stop driving? That is at least extremely dangerous. I drove several times 8-12 hours and I definitely wasn't fit to go further safely. He claims going double the distance in one ride. So he either is capping or half the way he was a danger to himself and anyone around him. Red flag. Especially with a family to take care of. lol
Oklahoma is a big state. Google says 18h 51m to my stopping point, but keep in mind you're working with time zones when you're going west. So you pick up and hour and you go a bit above the speed limit; I think I did it in about 17.
Needs a car for 4 adults and 2 small kids. “You cant put elderly parents in the back of a e class wagon” bro thats where the kids go.
His kids are young, one especially a newborn and needs child seats which I don’t think you can do in the back of that Mercedes wagon.
I’m seeing this video about two weeks after its release, and I am very pleased with the choice. I just bought a Tundra after several Fords and a Chevrolet. Toyota is killing the game right now.
It happened! I remember the tweet asking about best full size off roader
Thanks Doug. Your expertise and experience are very helpful!
Doug, the type of guy to buy a brand new Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro in an attempt to NOT be wasteful and silly.
His logic is sound and he explains it in the video. Instead of taking two cars because his Mercedes-Benz can't fit four adults and two kids in car seats, take one car with a usable third row. It has modest off-road ability for when he goes to Nantucket. It's solidly built and reasonably reliable. This car serves the purpose of four aging used cars. A used one wouldn't have saved him much money so he got a new one with a full warranty.
@@bwofficial1776 I know, it makes sense for his situation. Still funny that the solution to being wasteful and silly is a brand new Sequoia TRD Pro.
Doug didn’t make this video review for us guys. He made it to explain to his wife as to why he sold her suv.
I have driven my Rivian across the country twice and up and down both the east and west coast.
You will find chargers, but you are correct. It would add a day with charging
Agree, the charging situation is reliable on the majority of routes, but definitely has more stops that would add a day to cross country trips. Been happy doing west coast road trips in my Tesla
You can easily get the wheel arches wrapped a solid color. Getting the seats reupholstered will be a little more work and time to accomplish.
Can just do seat covers- I (ironically) put grey/black digital camp print neoprene seat covers in my Raptor b/c I have 2 dogs & 2 boys & they make a mess constantly in my truck & I want the leather seats to stay mint
Or have a shop remove the fender flares and replace them with ones from a lower trim Sequoia
Or have a shop remove the fender flares and replace them with ones from a lower trim Sequoia
Congratulations doug🎉
Doug is the type of guy that is so confident that he doesn't care about security issues..... I don't know why he actually shows his license plates.
I wonder if he realizes the impact or influence he has in the car community. I've known ppl to actually look for Doug's reviews for his opinions on a vehicle b4 buying. Even manufacturers follow him for honest opinions on their line-up & to see what they can improve upon.