I trust in most of you guys since you are interested in automobiles so thats why I value your opinion. I am selling the SS and getting a SUV. The 2 SUV's I am interested in are the Toyota Sequoia SR5 or Limited 4x4(loaded) or the Z71 Tahoe (loaded). I am looking for dependability, quality build, luxury and performance (not performance like our SS's but with power as in truck power). I own a 1999 4Runner SR5 4x4, it has been extremely dependable and reliable, great build quality and I haven't really had too many problems (thermo went at 55K). Toyotas also have a rather good resale value, which is a plus. That is what has me leaning toward the Sequoia along with the MSRP of $41K. The Z71 is a powerful truck and can take abuse (to a certain point) but the build quality, reliability and dependability kind of bother me. The Z71 has an MSRP of $46K. The bad side, Tahoes have a rather poor resale value. I am thinking I can get the Sequoia for around $38-39K and the Tahoe for around $43-44K. What are your opinions?
Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :
If you want power,I bet it will be hard to be the Chevy power in the Tahoe.If you ever plan on towing,again the Chevy would be hard to beat.I rarely see a Toyota tow a big trailer.
Posted by JeffY (Member # 120) on :
I rented a Sequoia when I was in Texas and couldn't believe howw nice it was. Drove nice, looked good- I've always been a GM fan, but that was one nice truck.
Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on :
I have had several Yukons (GMC's Tahoe) and would not hesitate to get another .
GM does have the GM in the drive way progran going again so your price should be less than stated unless you can get the employee discount.
Posted by 380SS (Member # 2078) on :
I own an 03 Z71 Tahoe, fully loaded. Nothing but power, has the 4.10 gears to haul the big boats.
I have over 12,000 miles on mine and with no problems.
If you look at the options you get with the GM, you'll see the mathmatical difference. Well worth the investment.
Posted by Mark IXZD 150 (Member # 235) on :
I would never buy a Japanese car. I'd rather push my Chevy than drive an Asian import.
That being said, my vote is for the Z71. Posted by 35thSS3804 (Member # 1926) on :
Ditto what he said!! Posted by WD,30th SS#727 (Member # 107) on :
My daily driver is a Toyota Tundra which is built on the same platform as a Sequoia, just has a different body. I love it, it has plenty of power, the build quality is outstanding, very dependable, and will tow most anything, except maybe a large horse trailer but that's not normal. Go with the Toyota. Resale will be better also. OH, and they are built in the US, they are not imports!
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Posted by blkragss02 (Member # 1801) on :
CHEVY! enough said! Posted by 35th 02 ss (Member # 1667) on :
Chevy all the way. IMO
Posted by NATESS (Member # 982) on :
Toyotas to have great resale value, and are reliable, however, the Tahoe is better looking and stronger.
Posted by DanPazich (Member # 1352) on :
Being objective with both cars...Chevy might have a bit more power, but I truly believe how Toyotas are made, they are very reliable, and durable, and take a beating just as well as the chevy. How they manufacture Toyatas these days, quality is a lot better than GM cars/trucks...or most american built cars. I've studied manufacturing, marketing etc, and can tell you for some reason Toyota usually comes out ahead of the rest.
That's my 2 cents, if worth even that much. Good luck! Posted by MMMM_ERT (Member # 1599) on :
quote:Originally posted by Daves2002SS: I am looking for dependability, quality build, (
Right there I would go with the Toyota hands down. Not familiar with the power of them though. G.M. quality and service leaves much to be desired recently.
Have you thought of the Ram Hemi? Very nice and VERY powerful.
Sorry to hear you are selling the SS.
Posted by westell (Member # 2034) on :
i'd be buying GM, but that infiniti suv is kind of the best of both worlds, but i can't jump the ranks. cadillac's new suv looks good, too
Posted by rommel (Member # 1868) on :
gm all the way dude!!whats wrong with u. you would not bring a knife to a gun fight would ya?lol Posted by FirstLast (Member # 2010) on :
Saw a Camaro with a hitch pulling a boat today. American quality, and power. Keep the SS and you won't give up all your driving fun. SUVs seem to hold more popularity for trips and daily work horses, and seems like many are trading in their fbods for SUVs lately.
Compare the handling points also. Bet the Chevy wins hands down. Best front suspension on the market, and most driveable. Have Fords, and Dodges and will definitely buy Chevy for my next heavy truck just because their suspension design is the best going. Even Ford has paid for engineering design on their newest offerings from GM I am told. Dodge revised the their truck and kept the same crappy Jeep style front suspension that trashes tires and shakes the passengers (heavy duty). The Excursion and Explorer are way too twitchy compared to the comparable Chevy products, and a major issue in the rollover stats IMO. I drive Ford panel van, and hate the handling. Drove Chevy panel van and night and day more driveable and better tracking.
Chevy all the way for ownership satisfaction. Toyota if you never want to repair it and don't care about the more qualitative points.
Posted by Daves2002SS (Member # 1719) on :
Thanks for the opinions guys. I am reviewing my options.
Posted by SS_CarGuy (Member # 2065) on :
You can vote with your heart or wallet or both.
The Toyota sounds like it would suit you better and your wallet may thank you too.
I would go with the Toyota if I were you............ but then I have a V-8 Explorer which I like. So what do I know? Posted by Orange 01 SS (Member # 1700) on :
quote:Originally posted by NATESS: Toyotas to have great resale value, and are reliable, however, the Tahoe is better looking and stronger.
Are you sure?
2000 Tahoe 4X4 new: $27,845. Current value: $19,075. That's a $8,770 difference, which means it still holds 68% of it's value.
2000 Toyota 4Runner 4X4 new: $24,098. Current value: $16,050. That's a $8,048 difference, which means it still holds 66% of it's value.
These are from the October edition of the Primedia Automobile Red Bood Valuation Guide (I work for them). They show me that the values hold together about the same--in fact, the Chevy was a little better. I'd'a picked a Sequoia, but I guess they didn't make them in '00.
Posted by Duke (Member # 1718) on :
If it was my money, I would buy the Toyota!! Built in Indiana, lower cost, higher resale - What's not to like?
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Posted by 99PewterSS (Member # 564) on :
We owned a '96 4-Runner and currently own an '01 Land Cruiser. Neither one has given us one single day of trouble. Zilch. Nada. We sold the 4-Runner with 90k miles and the Land Cruiser now has 26k with no issues.
The Toyota V8s are plenty powerful. My experience has been that Toyotas, in general, do have better resale.
Like GM, not all Toyota dealers excel at service, but then again, you likely won't need to use them.
I think the previous posts before mine touting the dependability and reliability of Toyotas say it all -- especially since most of us here are GM faithful.
I love my SS, and I think GM is and has been making incredible leaps in quality, reliability, and so on. But having owned both brands for a number of years, my money would go to Toyota on this one.
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Posted by Daves2002SS (Member # 1719) on :
Thanks for the imput guys, I am currently talking with a dealer about a silver SR5 Sequoia 4x4....MSRP $41,889.......he said he could go as low as $38,599. I am also eyeing the extended warranty just to be on the safe side. The good thing is, if I sell the SS for the price I need and sell my 99 4Runner for $14,000 I'll be able to avoid a car payment for the next 5+ years.
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