Toyota Sienna LE

[sillywillie07]

The best thing is what works for you. If the wife is happy and the kids fit good then do it. Loading the kids in a car is hard, so a van woould work good. Just watch the auto doors so the kids don't run out in traffic. I think new would be the way to go, so you don't start with someone else's problems. Good luck happy new year

[biggin'89]

For what its worth, I work in parts dept at one of the larger Toyota dealers in the midwest. While my vehicles are all GM, I wouldn't hesitate for one second to buy a Toyota. We rarely have any issues with the Siennas. I think you will be really happy with it and there are some nice features on it that other manufactures don't have. I totally understand your "brand loyalty guilt" for lack of better term but if a van will be better for you then I don't think you can go wrong with the Sienna.

[Shaners]

Ryan, I have had 3 minivans over the years when my 3 kids were growing up. 2 Oldsmobiles and a Honda. They were the most practical vehicles we could have owned at the time. Honestly, there are times I wish I still had one (they are that practical). You need to do what is best for your family at the moment and at least you will still have the truck!

[RockySierra]

Up until recently we all got by just fine without "automatic" doors and back up cameras and remote starts and heated seats and blah blah blah.

We depend too much on technology for what we think are necessities. That being said though the others are right, make wife happy, otherwise she gives you no more sex and that =

[RyanbabZ71]

Up until recently we all got by just fine without "automatic" doors

 

These are not a new feature, been around for sometime now.

[TheTrueMoron]

I have had nothing but crappy experiences with Toyotas, with the exception being the Seinnas. They're probably the only (new) vehicle made by them that I would buy. And as much as I never want a minivan, they are pretty darn practical when it comes to kids. I'm sure your wife will be happy with it, and you'll be happy with a truck and a Camaro. Win-win, IMO.

[RyanbabZ71]

and you'll be happy with a truck and a Camaro. Win-win, IMO.

 

Yes Sir I think it is

[RockySierra]

But how do you get by the ugliness factor of the Sienna?

[RyanbabZ71]

But how do you get by the ugliness factor of the Sienna?

 

 

Fire up and drive this (6.2L Silverado) every day. Enough said.

[RockySierra]

Yes but you would have to park your tough looking ride next to that silly looking minivan with the funny taillights. Ah well, it could be worse I suppose.

[MikeNH]

Yes but you would have to park your tough looking ride next to that silly looking minivan with the funny taillights. Ah well, it could be worse I suppose.

 

You're acting like a damn child. It's not like he's replacing the truck with a van. It wouldn't be my choice but he's doing it for his wife and kids. Giving someone crap for being a responsible father is stupid.

[06_GMC]

I agree with Mike ^ You are doing what is best for your family. I traded in my Truck for a used Tahoe that has some problems but since the wife loves it and it's easier for the her with the kids especially with a third on the way, you have to do what is best. If I had to buy a minivan it would be a Sienna, so I hope you guys get what SHE wants and enjoy the Camaro when you get it!

[RyanbabZ71]

Well we bought it. I hate the car buying process (3 hrs is to long). Went pretty smooth. Wife loves it. I was surprised that it had the backup camera standard. Features wise it is very nice and space wise it works for us.

[Dzlbudman]

Pics or ban!

[RyanbabZ71]

Jesus haha I should abide by my rules eh? Here ya go oh and it is snowing today

 

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