Toyota Sienna LE

[RyanbabZ71]

Well went to a local autoshow yesterday so my wife could sit in and look at the various minivan models (dodge,honda, toyota). She liked the toyota the best. My thought was to go for a used one with lower miles. I have found plenty under 30K but they are only like 3K cheaper than buying a brand new one. So I have found a few 2012 LE's with the 3.5 V-6 in the color she likes (Gray Mica). Looks like Monday we may own a toyota as the 0% financing ends on the 3rd. Cant believe this is happening but I think it will be easier for her/us with 2 kids (power sliding doors main plus) over the Tahoe, she has successfully convinced me. I am not trading the Tahoe in going to try and sell it myself (if you are looking its for sale check out the for sale thread).

 

Any last words before we make this leap? Any helpful hints? Thanks!

[RockySierra]

A mini van? YUCK! And a Crapota on top of that Don't do it man, you will regret it. Clobber her over the head for her own good!

[RyanbabZ71]

Yea thats what I thought until I started thinking of functionality. I still have my truck so I dont care. Hopefully will have a camaro this summer too. It wont be my DD.

[Wolfmanjohn]

OK, JMO here, but Toyleta!? Really!? We had 3 of them 20-25 years ago, and they were the worst ownership experience of any vehicles we've ever had, and we've had a few over the years. So if you make that move, all I can say is, good luck with it, and don't let go of your truck, Man!

[MikeNH]

Basing your opinion of Toyotas on experiences from 20+ years ago is borderline insane...

 

 

Toyota makes a solid car, I'm sure you and the wife will be happy with it. I'm not really sold on it being more handy for kids as it's still a huge vehicle with a high lift-in height to place the kiddos in their seats but if that's what makes her happy... (hell, I'm single and even I know how that all works ). Plenty of my friends with kids managed to survive the first few years with trucks and SUVs but I guess the van will probably be handy. Be prepared to be the kiddie taxi though.

[Silverado4x4]

I have too much pride in the United States of America to own a foreign vehicle and yes it maybe built in the USA but its still a Toyota. Have you checked out the Chrysler town and country? http://www.chrysler.com/en/2012/town-country-touring/

[RyanbabZ71]

Like I said previously she didnt like Dodge (same as the T&C). As far as foreign vehicle comment we live in a global society (Sienna is built in my home state so that is sorta a plus). I dont necessarily like it. If GM still made a minivan I would be buying theirs for sure but they dont.

 

Mike in response to

 

I'm not really sold on it being more handy for kids as it's still a huge vehicle with a high lift-in height to place the kiddos

 

I thought the same way until we tested it out at the autoshow (having all kinds of vehicles there was great). The lil one (tall for his age he is already 38" at 2 yrs old) had the easiest time getting into the minvan seats. Even with the running boards on the SUV's it is easier for him to get in, partly because the door is out of the way and partly because the floor board is lower (seat not as high up)

[RockySierra]

Well it's her vehicle, I just can't understand what is more practical about having a minivan over a Tahoe.. Doors are doors, sliding or fold open..

[RyanbabZ71]

What dont you understand? The Tahoe doors do not open automatically like a van door does. Overall makes it much easier in many aspects. I have to ask do you have kids?

[Dozbubba]

Hope you have a garage to hide it in.

[RyanbabZ71]

 

 

[markw8]

Hey Ryan, I've been following the truck forums since buying a new Silverado in 2000. I seem to remember this kid working I think at Home Depot and going to college. I think you used to practically sleep in your truck. Now I read you have 2 kids and your looking at minivans. Toyota even. Man your really showing your age here. LOL.

 

Mark

[kal el]

I have 2 kids they are now 17 and 14, we have had trucks since they were little. I am not telling anyone what they need but I nor the wife ever had any problems. We had regular cabs, extended cabs no back doors, and finally extended with back doors, hell for awhile we had an extended cab s-10. So I guess it all comes down to what you want.

[txab]

I've got a 2004 Sienna XLE. That thing is still rock solid. Has had no maintenance issues. Has lots of room and the seats can swapped around in different configs easily. It's a great vehicle. Congrats Ryan

[Coolmaker]

Ryan buy what you want. Because, if Mama is not happy, then no one will be happy ;) Sounds like her mind is made up..