2004 Toyota Sienna

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Link:

Full Edmunds Review of '04 Sienna

VEHICLE TESTED

2004 Toyota Sienna XLE Limited 7 Passenger Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
(vehicle detail)

Ups: Luxurious and roomy interior, smooth V6, excellent ride quality, 60/40-split and fold-flat third-row seats.

Downs: High price, soft handling.

The Bottom Line: The new Sienna is exactly what Toyota has needed for about four years now — it can finally run head to head with the segment leaders.

Base MSRP of Test Vehicle: $34,990

Options on Test Vehicle: Limited Package #5 ($1,950 — includes center console box, rear DVD entertainment and rear audio with wireless headphones, two 155v outlets, color-keyed rear spoiler with integrated brake light); Floor Mats and Door Sill Protector ($196).

MSRP of Test Vehicle: $37,136

 

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Link:

CanadianDriver.com Review of Sienna

Competitor overview

Competitors for the 2004 Toyota Sienna LE $34,750 include the Honda Odyssey LX ($32,200), Dodge Grand Caravan Sport ($29,520), Chevy Venture LWB ($33,530), Ford Windstar Sport ($33,375), Pontiac Montana SE LWB ($34,210), and Kia Sedona EX ($27,595).

As I mentioned, the Odyssey is closest in character to the Sienna - some allowances in price need to be made for standard equipment differences. The Sienna has the most flexible seating arrangements and is one of the roomiest, if not the roomiest.

In terms of refinement, performance, handling, and driving pleasure, I would place the Sienna near the top of the list. The GM minivans handle better, the Windstar has more available safety features, the Sedona is considerably cheaper, and the Grand Caravan may offer more features for the money as well. But it's hard to beat the Sienna for reliability, durability and resale value.

Verdict

An extremely roomy minivan with unusually flexible seating and cargo arrangements, the new Toyota Sienna minivan is powerful, quiet and easy to drive - a very practical vehicle for extended families.

The Sienna is built in Princeton, Indiana.

 

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Test Drive:
2004 Toyota Sienna CE
by Paul Williams

The idea of automobile executives test-driving current models to see what needs to be improved for future ones seems pretty obvious. Apparently it

 

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Link:

Cars.com Detailed Review of Sienna

Good
- Turning diameter
- Third-row seat operation
- Seats seven or eight
- All-wheel-drive option
- Interior comfort, quality,
quiet
- Three rows of curtain
airbags

Bad
- Premium gas
recommended
- No incentives
- Dealer upcharges
possible
- Waiting lists likely
- Rearview camera with
navigation only

Bottom Line
Poised to steal the title of best overall minivan from the Honda Odyssey

Key Features
- 230-hp V-6
- Five-speed automatic
- Optional all-wheel drive
- Optional DVD video
- Optional navigation with
rearview camera

 

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2001 Sienna XLE

We had to have our engine replaced at 23,000 miles due to oil sludging. Toyota paid for it all. Other than the hassle, we have truly enjoyed our Sienna. I do wish we had splurged and had the entertainment system put in with the LCDs and the DVD player with the wireless headphones for the kids. When it's time to trade, we will be going the Sequoia Limited route.

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Brian

 

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Brian, once you owned a minivan, you just cannot go to anything else! That's what my brother says. Minivan is just all utility...no SUV (big or small) will ever match it.

The new Sienna is quite nice. Man, AWD, airbags everywhere, and stability control in a minivan is just awesome!