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Toyota Sequoia?

Postby root on Fri Feb 06, 2009 10:19 pm

Saw an ad of the monster SUV - Toyota Sequoia, in the papers today. So, it seems Al-Futtaim are finally bringing this one in to UAE.

Anyone know the pricing for this?
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Re: Toyota Sequoia?

Postby T.N.T on Fri Feb 06, 2009 10:39 pm

http://www.toyotauae.com/

Yes they did, its on their website now. Competitor to the Armada.
It starts at exactly $34,150 in the US which is roughly 125k AED.
UAE price will probably be 145k or more.
Engine is impressive though, 5.7 V8 rated at 381 hp.
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Re: Toyota Sequoia?

Postby root on Fri Feb 06, 2009 10:58 pm

I guess it makes sense to import Toyotas from USA these days rather than Japan - firstly due to the slump in USA for car sales, and secondly due the rising Yen.

The engine should be the same as the LX570, or Land Cruiser 5.7 ?
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Re: Toyota Sequoia?

Postby T.N.T on Sat Feb 07, 2009 1:24 pm

Yes, the same engine from the Lexus LX570/USDM LC.
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Re: Toyota Sequoia?

Postby Brembo on Sat Feb 07, 2009 3:14 pm

215k for full option. it comes only as 2wd which i think i ridiculous for a big suv, so basically it competes with the minivans? :?
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Re: Toyota Sequoia?

Postby root on Sat Feb 07, 2009 7:42 pm

215k??? I guess they don't want it to eat into their ridiculous margins on other Toyota SUVs.
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Re: Toyota Sequoia?

Postby T.N.T on Sat Feb 07, 2009 8:26 pm

215k and 2WD :O
Armada is still a much better deal at 160k.

Sequoia = Fail
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Re: Toyota Sequoia?

Postby root on Sat Feb 07, 2009 9:19 pm

Al-Futtaim will continue their arrogant stand! Toyota should find another dealer and create some local competition in the market. We deserve better pricing and more models here.
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Re: Toyota Sequoia?

Postby kapil on Sun Feb 08, 2009 1:03 am

I belive it sabout 249 for platinum 4x4. the top end
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Re: Toyota Sequoia?

Postby T.N.T on Sun Feb 08, 2009 1:20 pm

These prices are too high for a Toyota minivan, lol.
I'd rather add some more money to that and get an Escalade.
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Re: Toyota Sequoia?

Postby root on Sun Feb 08, 2009 2:01 pm

Escalade? Why would you buy that now??

Seems like the Land Cruiser would be the better option..put more dough in and get the Lexus LX570.
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Re: Toyota Sequoia?

Postby Brembo on Sun Feb 08, 2009 4:10 pm

are you sure they have the 4x4 sequoia here?

the escalade is 285k and the lx570 is 350k last time i checked.
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Re: Toyota Sequoia?

Postby T.N.T on Mon Feb 09, 2009 4:22 pm

They don't have the 4x4 here.
Escalade because you have to add just 40k more, while to get the LX you have to add 115k more over the Sequoia. :)
Why would I want a Toyota Land Cruiser when I can get a Cadillac Escalade which looks, feels and drives fantastic.
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Re: Toyota Sequoia?

Postby root on Mon Feb 09, 2009 11:18 pm

'cause the cadillac will be worthless in 5 years, while the Land Cruiser will keep you away from workshops and give great resale even 10 years down the road.
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Re: Toyota Sequoia?

Postby root on Mon Feb 09, 2009 11:23 pm

oh, i should probably stop my US vehicle bashing!

But there is a reason that whole GM market value on NYSE is less than the market value of Al-Futtaims Toyota-Lexus division!
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