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Car Forum / Lexus Cars / February 2005Sequoia to RX-330?
I currently own a 2003 Toyota Sequoia Limited with 30k miles. I really like the Sequoia but now that the kids have left the nest, we no longer need such a huge vehicle. Plus I cringe every time I fill up and it costs me $40+. My overall gas mileage since I've owned the Sequoia, according to the doo-dad above the rear view mirror is 17.6 MPG. I suppose that's not too bad for such a beast but... Anyway I'm ready to move on to something smaller and possibly a bit more efficient. I was originally considering the Toyota Highlander FWD but have since found a growing interest in the Lexus RX-330. Totally different animals I know. I'm interested in hearing from those that own the RX-330 (or 300 I suppose) and even more interested in those that have had experience going from something like the Sequoia to the 330. If it means anything I see that Consumer Reports states that the RX300/330 has received their highest rating ever for an SUV. Thanks! If you can squeeze almost 18 MPG out of a Sequoia, there is NOT reason to get rid of it. It will take you 100 years to justify the gas savings versus a Highlander/RX330. The REAL question is what magician do you know who is getting you 18 MPG on a Sequoia? Your issue is car boredom...not the need for a new vehicle. >I currently own a 2003 Toyota Sequoia Limited with 30k miles. I really like > the Sequoia but now that the kids have left the nest, we no longer need [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > Thanks! Agreed on the boredom part. But still it is way too much vehicle for our needs. It was probably too much vehicle for us from the very beginning. :-) The 3rd row seats have never been used and have been removed for the past 18 months. According to Kelley and NADA info it has kept it's value fairly well. > If you can squeeze almost 18 MPG out of a Sequoia, there is NOT reason to > get rid of it. It will take you 100 years to justify the gas savings versus [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > > > > Thanks! > I currently own a 2003 Toyota Sequoia Limited with 30k miles. I really like > the Sequoia but now that the kids have left the nest, we no longer need such [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > Thanks! I have found that the doo dad above the rear view mirror (trip computer) on my Sequoia is optimistic by about 2 1/2 to 3mpg from reality. Try checking your gas mileage the old fashioned way and you'll likely see that yours is the same. This is common on the Sequoia. I don't think there's any way to average nearly 18mpg with the Sequoia unless nearly all of your driving is on the highway. I went the other way, from a RX300 to a GX470. About the same size as the Sequoia. I like the larger feeling that the GX gives. We went from a GMC mini van to the RX initially. I don't need the extra room either since it's only the wife and me now, but the room is great. I won't go back down in size. > > I currently own a 2003 Toyota Sequoia Limited with 30k miles. I really > like [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > average nearly 18mpg with the Sequoia unless nearly all of your driving is > on the highway. |
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