Comprehensive service history with 39 entries, majority by Toyota main dealers
Spent entire life in dry climate states (Georgia and Florida) before UK import in 2024
Current keeper since 2014, who imported the car
No structural or body corrosion, professionally Waxoyled on UK arrival
MOT valid to April 2026
The Appeal
Built on the robust Tundra platform and powered by the proven 4.7-litre i-Force V8, the first-generation Toyota Sequoia offers genuine eight-seat capacity, substantial towing capability, and the kind of effortless long-distance cruising ability that only a large-displacement V8 can provide. These qualities have made it a favourite among families and adventurers alike, particularly in its home market.
This 2002 SR5 example presents a compelling opportunity for UK and European buyers seeking a spacious, reliable family hauler with an interesting provenance. Having spent its entire life in the dry climates of Georgia and Florida before being imported to the UK in 2024, it reportedly benefits from a singular lack of corrosion that simply isn't achievable with a UK-market vehicle of this age.
The comprehensive service history, with 39 entries predominantly from Toyota main dealers, demonstrates exemplary care throughout its life. The current owner, who purchased the car privately in Florida in 2014, has clearly maintained it to the same high standard, with two timing belt changes completed and a major service carried out in September 2024.
The vendor reports that this Sequoia has proven its long-distance credentials with multiple cross-country trips, including Florida to California and Florida to Arizona, covering up to 740 miles in a single day on several occasions. Upon arrival in the UK, it was professionally WaxOyled before use and has been kept in covered storage. With all HMRC and DVLA fees paid, import procedures complete, and an MOT valid to April 2026, this well-documented Sequoia is ready for its next chapter.
The vendor says:
"We have travelled from Florida to California and returned to Florida in this car. Covering up to 740 miles in a day on more than one occasion, it is effortless in the way it covers the ground in such comfort. With the cruise control set at 70, it averages 24 Miles per US gallon, i.e. 29 MPG UK. If we were still in Florida, I would not think twice about setting off to the West Coast again, given ten minutes' notice."Toyota Sequoia SR5 -3 Gerard Turnley.jpg1.4 MB
History and Paperwork
2002 model year, registered in the UK in 2024
Two registered keepers from new
Current keeper since 2014
Imported from the United States in 2024
Spent entire life in Georgia and Florida before UK export
Original owner's wife worked for Collier County MV Tax Dept, all records and paperwork in order
Comprehensive service history with 39 entries, majority by Toyota main dealers
Two timing belt changes from new, last at 219,489 miles
Last major service at 251,214 miles on 22 September 2024 by Myers & Bowman Ltd, Toyota Dealers, Workington, Cumbria
All HMRC and DVLA duty, registration and licensing fees paid with paperwork
All import procedures and fees complete with shipping agent paperwork
Currently on SORN
MOT valid to 5th April 2026 with no advisories
Two sets of keys
Leather interior renewed June 2014
New windscreen fitted 2023
Proven long-distance capability: Florida to California and Florida to Arizona trips completed
Covered up to 740 miles in a day on multiple occasions
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