Best AWD Family Hauler!
Written: Sep 18 '04
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Pros: Comfort, driving feel, features, quality, value, power, room.
Cons: Nothing serious (lack of Hybrid powerplant?)
The Bottom Line: Drive it first, get it next. DO NOT exclude from your shopping list even if not looking for the van (like us).
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| pr93010's Full Review: 2004 Toyota Sienna AWD |
We were looking for another FULL-TIME AWD vehicle (in addition to RAV4 AWD) offering safety, comfort and convenience and have narrowed down to Subaru Outback Wagon, Toyota Highlander 4WD & Sienna AWD. While being seriously set on Subaru, we decided to stop by to p/up brochure and look at Sienna in general.
FOLKS, FORGET EVERYTHING WHAT YOU'VE LEARNED AND JUST GET IN & DRIVE IT!!! That's all!
This is wife's primary vehicle and she is not a "soccer Mom" and doesn't feel "comfy" in large cars/vans. Sienna is COMPLETELY DIFFERENT from the rest by FAR! Excellent sitting position, ergonomics, visibility, comfort, sound isolation, power and thoughtful features and packages makes it an absolute choice for Family. (Our x-#1 choice Subaru 2.5i wagon was ONLY $3K behind with it's 4 cylinder engine and not even close in room, features and comfort, but don't get me wrong: "Subbie" is a nice CAR). Power sliding door is very handy and "convertible" 2nd & 3rd row seats are comortable and very handy! Even being AWD, power is great and feels safe for passing. Dual A/C is very efficient and has plenty of ducts for everybody to "chill out". Stereo (Toyota, not even JBL) is traditionally excellent.
(Don't tell Toyota: we think it's worth EACH AND EVERY PENNY). Then, think of low cost of ownership and high(-est?) resale value (check with IntelliChoce), why to bother with others?
Hope you'll enjoy it as much as we do!
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Amount Paid (US$): 28500
Condition: New
Model Year: 2004
Model and Options: LE AWD
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Location: Camarillo, CA, USA
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