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2005 Toyota Sienna - Great stable car
This is a quality vehicle. I have owned it for 13 and a half years. As long as you keep up the maintenance on the car, it should last. I already have about 130K miles on it. On top of fitting seven people in my particular van, the back can fold down to carry things. Over the years, I have carried long ladders, furniture from Ikea, lawn mowers, etc.
Story
I was able to drive my kids and my nieces and nephews around in this car. They'd want music on, and we'd play it and they were all so happy.
Pros
The ride is very smooth in the car. The driver's seat has a clear and wide view span. The handling of the car is easy. It is well made, and there have been no problems other than those issues that need to be done at certain times: timing belt, brakes, replacing cabin filter, etc.
Cons
There were two recurring issues in this car. One was that the back passenger doors would freeze in the cold and you were unable to open the doors. This was very problematic in the winter when I was trying to get the kids to school. They would have to climb in the front seat and then climb to the second row. When the temperature warmed up, the doors would open. It is a very common issue in this car, apparently. The other issue was the drivers' door hinge. I had to replace it twice. After it broke the second time, I haven't bothered replacing it. I'm not sure why it's not holding, but it can... (more)
2006 Toyota Sienna - A great family car
The Toyota Sienna's biggest asset is its space. It has both ample seating and storage. The back seats can be collapsed to accommodate just about anything in the trunk. The car has 160k miles on it at this point and still runs nicely after maintenance. The exterior of the car is nothing special; it's not particularly eye grabbing or visually pleasing. The inside, however, is very comfortable and spacious. The backseats have armrests
Story
I drove to Acadia National Park in Maine with some friends. Not only was the ride up very fun and comfortable, we had ample space for all of our camping equipment and bags.
Pros
The Sienna is very comfortable on the inside and has tons of space for bringing things along. The driving position in the Sienna is elevated with good visibility, and it is very easy to see out of. It has all-wheel drive, and the acceleration and handling of the car is passable.
Cons
Fuel economy is a big issue with the Sienna. My parents own fairly large SUVs, and even compared to them, the Sienna eats up gas. This poses both an environmental issue and a cost issue. Also, the length of the car takes some time to get used to and makes certain maneuvers more difficult than they should be, such as parallel parking. Another con is the stereo system; while it has an aux port, the system has no Bluetooth or Apple Car Play, which could be an annoyance to some people.
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2014 Toyota Tacoma - Herb Connolly Chevrolet Framingham
The salesman spent hours with us reviewing a used Toyota vehicle (dealership was Chevrolet). Did not rush or pressure us at all. Allowed us a few days to make a final decision and helped process paperwork quickly and efficiently.
2006 Toyota Prius - Wellesley Toyota
Purchasing the car was a seamless task here and any problems I had afterward were dealt with in a friendly and swift manner
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