Next Vehicle?

[hayden55]

For me its an every other weekend thing from October-March. From March to October it can be every other day or multiple days in a row. I just bought a new house 10 minutes from the lake. As soon as Corona prices drop off and I see some deals pop up I'm ready to go. Towing for me ranges from the motorcycles, bass boat, big boat, and a side by side eventually. We have the lake and 250 miles of OHV trails within an hour and a half of the house. But we are in mountain country and towing is tough around here.
With that said I only buy if I can get a deal. Everything I've owned except for the mustang I bought I have made money on. So I'm up in the long run.

[hayden55]

Alright here's what its come to:

Option 1: Keep Prius, add an old Sequoia.
Option 2: Keep Prius, add old Tahoe.

They are both somewhat reliable, the Sequoia much more so, the Tahoe a little less so (the trans sucks but thats it), and the Sequoia is more expensive.

Thoughts?

Will probably buy soon but preferring to wait till after covid prices drop. If they do.

[Stubby79]

How old we talking here?

[hayden55]

Originally Posted by Stubby79

How old we talking here?

Tahoe: 2000-2006
Sequoia: 2001-2007

[Fat Charlie]

Sequoia. The extra expense will quickly go back into your pocket in the form of reliability.

[Isaac Zachary]

Ya, I don't see much difference except if the Sequoia works better, is more reliable, etc., then that seems like the right choice.

The only reason to sell it is if you could sell it top dollar.

[hayden55]

Originally Posted by Isaac Zachary

Ya, I don't see much difference except if the Sequoia works better, is more reliable, etc., then that seems like the right choice.

The only reason to sell it is if you could sell it top dollar.

True that. Seems like everybody forgot about the old sequoia so its about the only affordable toyota truck.

[redpoint5]

It's not a great time to buy used as values have generally risen about 10% over the last 6 months. That said, it's never a great time to buy a new vehicle.

I use https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/price-trends/ to track trends.

[hayden55]

Their all over the map on price on Facebook marketplace now that they are on the under 5k range. I guess below 5k and the dealers don't want them and people would rather private sell them. Good for me.

Alright alright alright... I think I'm gonna go look at a 01 Sequoia 4wd this weekend on my way home. Its on the way so not a big deal. Looks really clean. If it drives well and doesn't have an ass load of frame rust and busted seals and oil leaks on the under side I might pick it up.

Mileage: 360k
Price: $2100

Sounds like an opportunity. lol

[hayden55]

Originally Posted by redpoint5

It's not a great time to buy used as values have generally risen about 10% over the last 6 months. That said, it's never a great time to buy a new vehicle.

I use https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/price-trends/ to track trends.

Alright the 360k option sold. Going to look at on 04 Sequoia tomorrow. Limited pack. White with tan like i like, prem wheels, 210k, leather, rear bench seat, sunroof, and 2wd.

As long as the test drive goes well when i beat on it, and the rust isn't crazy I will probably buy it and be done with it. Polish out the headlights, throw on a timing belt and water pump, and be ready to go.

KBB fair price from a dealer is 6100, i imagine a dealer would charge $250 for paper work, and sales tax at 6.5% so if i I would've gone that route i would be at $6750 otd.

I told this guy I would pay $3999 because I don't believe in sales tax (4k is the max for no sales tax) and he said yes.

So wish me luck.

For laughs the 00-05 Land Cruiser I wanted last may with 200k miles was around 5-6k and are now selling for 10k+. I'm doing really well at timing these deals. The Acura NSX I almost bought in high school for 18k is now worth 50k. Oh well.

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