- minivan 95,339
- 12,495 high price
- Pasadena, MD
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- minivan 95,339 gasoline red automatic
2008 toyota sienna review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Maximum convenience. introductionthe toyota sienna remains one of the smartest transportation choices an active family can make. Minivans offer more interior room relative to exterior length than any other type of vehicle, and the sienna is arguably the best of the breed. inside, the sienna is big and roomy, but it doesn't drive bulky, and it's not hard to park. It's smooth, responsive and quiet, and it's more fuel-efficient than an suv with comparable space for people and things. With a standard 3500-pound towing capacity, the sienna will pull a camper or small watercraft. The base ce starts below $25,000 and is still well equipped, with a full complement of power accessories, air conditioning with separate controls front and rear, and a six-speaker cd stereo with a jack for mp3 players. Front passenger side-impact airbags, full-cabin head protection airbags, and a sophisticated anti-lock brake system are standard. Electronic stability control (called vehicle stability control) is now also standard on all models. An optional rear-view camera helps the driver spot objects or children behind the vehicle when backing up, augmenting an audible park-assist system. other sienna strengths are more subtle and less tangible. Among them: hooks in just the right places and seats that fold with one hand. In so many ways, sienna reduces the stress of family transport. For 2007, toyota boosted sienna's performance with a larger and more powerful v6 engine. We love its impressive acceleration, and the way the new engine adds driving excitement. All share a 266-hp 3. 5-liter v6 and five-speed automatic transmission. All come configured for seven passengers, though the lower-trim ce and le models are available with seating for eight. All but the base ce are available with all-wheel drive (awd). still, even the ce 24,340) comes with nearly all the essentials, including dual-zone (front and rear) air conditioning; power windows, door locks and mirrors; sliding doors on both sides; keyless entry; and am/fm/cd stereo with six speakers and an auxiliary jack for mp3 players. The upholstery is a vinyl/fabric combo, and the wheels are 16-inch steel with hubcaps. Second-row captain's chairs and a 60/40 split & stow third-row bench seat are standard. A second-row three-place bench seat is optional 150). It adds nicer cloth fabric, audio controls on the steering wheel, a 6cd changer, cruise control, heated mirrors, a roof rack, privacy glass, illuminated vanity mirrors, an engine immobilizer, a fold-flat front passenger seat, and other features. A second-row bench seat that seats three is optional. the le awd 29,035) adds toyota's full-time all-wheel-drive system. Like other all-wheel-drive siennas, it comes packaged with run-flat tires on 17-inch alloy wheels, daytime running lights (drls), and a windshield wiper de-icer. It does not offer eight-passenger seating. sienna xle 29,525) and xle awd 32,285) are more luxurious, with yet another level of upgraded fabric; standard power sliding side doors and power liftgate; tri-zone automatic climate control (driver, front passenger, and rear compartment); eight-way power adjustable driver's seat; jbl synthesis 360-watt audio with 10 speakers, 6cd changer, rear seat audio controls, and bluetooth; an overhead console with trip computer and universal garage-door opener; fog lights; leather-wrapped steering wheel; and more. The front-drive xle comes with 16-inch alloy wheels. the sienna limited 35,465) and limited awd 37,665) are equipped like a full-on luxury sedan, adding leather upholstery and features such as dynamic laser cruise control, a power moonroof, second- and third- row sunshades, high intensity discharge (hid) headlights, heated front seats with memory, front and rear park assist, auto-dimming electrochromic mirrors (inside and driver's side), and side mirrors with puddle lamps and integrated turn signals. The front-drive limited comes with the 17-inch alloys and drls. Power folding for the third row is optional 750). a tow prep package comes standard on all models consisting of a heavy-duty fan and radiator, power steering oil cooler, and 150-amp alternator; but a receiver and wiring harness cost extra 220). Dvd entertainment, dvd navigation, rear sonar and camera systems, and many other extras are available, bundled into packages specific to each trim level. safety features include frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags and curtain-style airbags designed to provide head protection for outboard passengers in all three rows of seats. All models are also equipped with a tire-pressure monitor and anti-lock brakes (abs) with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist, which together help the driver minimize stopping distance and maintain control when braking and swerving to avoid an accident. Toyota's vehicle stability control (vsc) skid-control system with traction control comes standard on all models. walkaroundthe toyota sienna has an imposing presence. Measuring 201 inches front to rear, on a 119-inch wheelbase, the sienna is almost as long (although not nearly as tall or heavy) as a full-size chevrolet tahoe sport-utility vehicle. There's nothing mini about this van, most especially when its big, angular headlights are bearing down on the car ahead at dusk. the sienna was developed expressly for the united states, and it's a very american vehicle, regardless of what its brand name might suggest. It was designed in southern california and engineered in ann arbor, michigan; and it's built in princeton, indiana. we find the basic shape of the sienna appealing. Sneering grille work and those big headlights create the sienna's first impression. The taillight clusters are big, too, in the name of visibility and safety. The windshield is huge, but long wipers and wiper-mounted washer nozzles are up to the worst conditions winter in the snow belt can dish out. in side view, the sienna's profile is clean. The slot for the sliding doors is cleverly hidden. Black window pillars and extensions on the steeply raked windshield lend a sleek appearance, and make the sienna look even larger than it is. The overall impression of strength is undercut a bit by proportionally small wheels arches, however. That's one reason we like the look of the sienna limited best. Its standard 17-inch wheels and lower-profile tires maximize the impact of the small wheel wells, and its extra splash of chrome trim adds a bit of detail to the expanse of painted metal. a nearly invisible electric element at the bottom of the windshield is available that keeps the wiper blades from freezing to the glass. Power-folding side mirrors are also available, and these feature bright puddle lights that illuminate when the doors are unlocked, both handy features. interiorif there's one word to describe the toyota sienna interior, it's versatile. In a matter of minutes, with little fuss, the sienna can switch from carrying eight people in reasonable comfort to swallowing full 4x8 sheets of plywood or drywall, securely enclosed and protected from the elements. Even the base ce model comes with most of the requisite creature comforts, including air conditioning with separate temperature settings front and rear. In a few places, materials in the ce reflect its relatively inexpensive price; but overall fit and finish are first rate. Moving up the sienna line, the trim and upholstery get richer, and the high-end limited has luxury features that not so long ago were reserved for very expensive sedans. getting in and out is easy, front or rear. AM/FM✔ Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Climate Control✔ Cruise Control✔ Bluetooth✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Air Conditioning✔ Alloy Wheels
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