They're good cars and yeah can last a long time if taken care of. But personally I would never buy used car from a dealership because of all the stuff they do like selling cars with major issues or cars that have been in accidents. but if you really want this one then have a trusted mechanic check it for you before purchasing it.

Also, if your mom doesn't need a big SUV it wouldn't be a bad idea looking at smaller ones like RAV-4 or CR-V because this Sequoia uses a lot of gas.

Hello Miguel, welcome to the forum.

The price for that vehicle isn't bad but I wouldn't buy from the dealer because of everything that they do.

Did you test drive the vehicle? Did everything work out well and was that vehicle checked by a good mechanic?

Those have a 4.7 Liter engine, and several have gone a million miles. They are known for longevity. They typically ride very well, my friend has a 2007 and it was very comfortable. The same engine was used in 4th gen 4runners, Tundras, GX470, LX470, and Land Cruiser that I know of.

Some downsides, they like gas, a lot. With that being said, my GX470 has the same engine, and I can get about 18-19 if I am not going too fast on the interstate, that is fairly normal. City driving is just bad. Mine gets about 1mpg less than my 1998 4runner gas hog, at least on the highway. They also have a timing belt that needs to be replaced every 90-100k, or you risk damaging the engine. 3rd gen 4runner also had timing belt. They also have a crazy place for the starter, making it more expensive to change, but they also don't go bad very often.

All in all, if it isn't rusted out, the timing belt was changed, at least once by now, and a mechanic says it is okay after inspection, that is not a bad price at all. It may well be do for a timing belt, and they wanted to just sell it rather than pay $1000 and drive it for another 100k miles.

Like the first generation Tundras, the first generation Sequoias also had a problem with frame rust. Toyota had an issue where the frames were not properly rust proofed. They later had a recall to replace the frames, first on the Tundras and later on the Sequoias. The frames tended to rust from the inside so like Scotty mentions in his videos, bring a hammer with you and tap on various parts of the frame to make sure it isn't about to rust through. The frame recall was for a limited time has has long since expired so don't expect Toyota to replace the frame it starts getting holes in it.

As old man mechanic states, have the frame thoroughly checked for structural rust problems.  Don't buy an unsafe car 

This is a notorious issue for many Toyota/Lexus trucks including Tacoma, Forerunner and the rest.

I have a 2005 Tacoma and was lucky enough to be part of a lawsuit that forced Toyota to replace the frame and many other components due to rust.  Most  owners of other models with the same issue have not been so  lucky.

This thread helped me. Yesterday, I looked at a 2002 Sequoia offered by a used car seller. Loved it, but the frame was rusted, and I felt it was too risky to buy that car.