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Old 11-03-2009, 08:33 PM   #66 (permalink)
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Re: Toyota October 2009 Sales Down 3.5%

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Originally Posted by Slideways View Post
Wow, same here

I've got to disagree. I think the Sequoia is the better looking of the two (no real compliment) and the Sequoia also isn't dragging Toyota's greatest product ever, the FJ40, through the mud with horrible looks, and an even worse driving (and riding) experience. The visibility is the worst for both driver and rear seat passengers. That thing is nothing short of blasphemy.
Put it this way, a 1st-gen Sequoia (Expedition rip-off) next to a current Sequoia makes the new one look bad, but an FJ40 (Jeep rip-off) next to an FJ Cruiser makes the old one look like a Harley Earl masterpiece.

Sorry we had to disagree on the ugliest current Toyota product, I seem to agree with you most of the time.
Let us find common ground!

I can speak to the driving experience of the FJ. I once listened to an FJ owner spend 15 minutes complaining to a buddy of his about why his car sucks: Weak performance, but drinks premium, bad blind spots, lots of time at the dealer getting stuff fixed, uncomfotable seats, and he even hated the sun visors, as they're not big enough to when turned to the side windows. Based on that, I will agree that it sucks. I was speaking only of external appearance.

My knock against the Sequoia is mainly against the newer, 2nd-gen model. The first generation was an Expedition rip-off not offensive to look at, so we agree there.

I just think the current model Sequoia looks like amorphous blob.
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