I love a budget-friendly rig; recent offerings include this $10,800 1999 Land Rover Discovery I, $12,800 2005 Nissan Xterra, and $14,995 2013 Land Rover Discovery LR4. However, at just $2,500 OBO, today’s well-maintained 2001 Toyota Sequoia SR5 is the best deal to date. At 317,000 miles, it’s high mileage, but the 2UZ-FE V8 engine is exceptionally long-lived with a service life that often exceeds half a million miles with basic maintenance (I recently saw an example with 893,000 miles on the clock and still operating as a daily driver). The first-gen Sequoia is a fantastic platform for overlanding, with a plethora of rugged factory features and access to significant aftermarket support. If you’d like a better understanding of how this vehicle can be outfitted for adventure, check out inspiring builds from the likes of Maxwell Peters, The Bay Area Sequoia, and Jack Bowes Cinema.
From the Seller:
“Clean title in my name, tags good through August 2027, and sold with two key fobs. The timing belt and water pump (Aisin) were changed at 280,150 miles. It runs and drives as it should. Sold as-is. My family and I have had a lot of adventures with this rig, but it’s time for it to move on. This is car number six, and I have to downsize.”
2001 Toyota Sequoia SR5
The Sequoia is fitted with a 4.7-liter V8 that produces 240 horsepower and 315 pound-feet of torque. An exceptionally dependable motor is matched with impressive capability thanks to a body-on-frame architecture, 4WD, high and low range, and armor. Inside these rugged backcountry attributes are balanced with a well-appointed interior with driver comforts that include:
- Air-conditioning
- Cruise control
- Power steering, windows, locks, and mirrors
- Center console with cupholders
- Stereo
Distinguishing Features
- BFGoodrich all-terrain tires
This 2001 Toyota Sequoia SR5 is listed for $2,500 OBO and is currently located in Portland, Oregon. Check the full vehicle specifications via the original Expedition Portal forum post here.
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