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Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy
That's all well and good now, but what about when you want to sell? Your Tahoe is worth nothing, where your Toyota still has value.
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I'm sick of this arguement. If you must make it, do it for a NEW one. But not used.
Let's look at a realistic scenario:
$35,000 2006 Toyota Sequoia LTD 4x4 w/ 33K mi (OP value)
$26,000 2006 Ford Expedition LTD w/ 33K mi (or Tahoe LT, Yukon SLT - same $$)
The Toyota has 273hp/314lb-ft, and a 6200lb tow rating vs the Ford's 300hp/365lb-ft, and 8600lb tow rating. Same mpg. Sizes are similar. Features are similar, except the Expedition has an independent rear suspension, air conditioned front seats, and power-folding 60/40 split third row (vs Toyo's solid rear axle and 60-pound-each take-out 50/50 third row, and no a/c seats available)
But you paid $9000 more. You'll get it back right?
Not a chance. In six years with 120K miles when the Expedition is worth $5K do you think the Sequoia will be worth $14K? Not according to any guide I could find. Not according to Edmund's Total Cost of Ownership, which estimates the Toyota to cost $5K more to drive over the next five years (look it up yourself). And that assumed a $27.5K beginning purchase price, not $35K.
In a few years there will be an ample supply of the new-body Sequoias around as used vehicles. They have WAY more power and capabilities, AND get better gas mileage. When you want to sell your '06 Sequoia, you will have to be priced accordingly to compete. Goodbye resale advantage.
The old Sequoia was never best-in-class, neither was the old Tundra on which it was based. The Toyota Kool Aid only goes so far to justify any premium you'd pay for a 2004-2006 Sequoia. But it's your money.