Some popular and affordable used minivans
2004 to 2010 Toyota Sienna
The Draw: Going after its competitors with Toyota’s knack for sensibility and practicality, the Sienna minivan offered plenty of power, several options packages and trim grades, and even available All-Wheel Drive (AWD) exclusively in the segment. Space, performance, output, versatility, and quality were all typically rated highly by Sienna owners taking to the internet to share their experiences. The flexible and easily folding seats were also a commonly stated plus. What to Check: Where possible, avoid a model with the power-sliding doors as numerous owners reported issues and failure of the system. If you’re set on power-sliding doors, be sure they’re adjusted and lubricated regularly to prolong their life. Give the paint job a full inspection, looking for signs of rust, bubbling or peeling paint. Earlier models may suffer from a cracked dashboard. Watch earlier models with the 3.3L engine for signs of oil smoke at start-up and after a drive, noting that some owners reported oil-sludge related issues. Proper, frequent oil changes are the best defense against this issue. Finally, avoid any model that exhibits signs of transmission slippage or rough, jerky shifting. This problem looks relatively rare, though it seems to have come about when Toyota switched to the new 3.5L V6 engine in 2007. If the model you’re considering shows any transmission-related weirdness, move to another one.
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