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Test Drive: 2017 Toyota Sienna XLE AWD
« on: May 02, 2017, 06:44:35 am »
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Re: Test Drive: 2017 Toyota Sienna XLE AWD
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2017, 09:27:44 am »
I didn't realize that the Sienna had a rear sunroof that opens. That's pretty cool, and way better than the fixed glass in some other cars like the Flex and the old Quest.

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Re: Test Drive: 2017 Toyota Sienna XLE AWD
« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2017, 01:15:46 pm »
Drove this in identical configuration last year in a comparo, in summer and without the Blizzaks. IP is shaped like a delivery van's, but everything is at hand. Impressive V6, class-leasing 2nd row comfort but headroom is thight in the 3rd row. The Lexus of minivans, but I'd still get an Ody  ;)
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Re: Test Drive: 2017 Toyota Sienna XLE AWD
« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2017, 02:37:13 pm »
me either... cool.

really, for 53k, it's not as scary as everyone thinks. what other big suv can be had for that money with those options? none. you trade fuel economy for ground clearance, but other than that, it's mostly positive things... the towing is the only loss really.
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Re: Test Drive: 2017 Toyota Sienna XLE AWD
« Reply #4 on: May 02, 2017, 03:47:11 pm »
This van is an amazing traveling machine.  One of my climbing partners occasionally uses his for our trips, and wow, when was the last time people fought over riding in the back?  Well, the second row anyway.  Last spring we did a long trip that involved skiing and climbing over several locations, so we had huge duffel bags of gear plus skis.  The Sienna easily held all the gear and we all rode in superb comfort.  The Parkway still had snow, and the AWD was great to have.

In terms of versatility and sheer ability the AWD Sienna is the van.

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Re: Test Drive: 2017 Toyota Sienna XLE AWD
« Reply #5 on: May 02, 2017, 04:26:29 pm »
I say if you have to have a minivan, the AWD Sienna is the only way to roll.

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