Toyota started to produce the 3.5L in the Sienna in 2007. So, 04 to 06 models have the 3.3L. I owned a 2004 with the 3.3L and it had hesitation issues. The 3.5L is far better.

So, if you want to race, gotta be in an 07 or 08 model year Sienna to really have some fun.

By the way, those videos are funny. But, scary to think what my kids will do with my rides when they start to drive. I hope I don't see my ES350 on youtube one day.

 

I need every one of you guys to email Toyota to come correct and ditch the Sienna/bring back Estima instead!!

TIA

http://www.garson.co.jp/aero_n/zx/po...r_estima_f.jpg

 

The sienna is one true beast.

 

Doesn't someone on siennaclub have a F/I one? lol

 

I never knew people raced minivans lmao. I always think its funny when I see some crazy woman driving like a bat out of hell on the highway in her Nissan Quest or something silly like that.

 

Did anyone see that Odyssey commercial that ran a few months ago? A young Husband and wife left the kids at home and were driving their van pretty fast around some curvy roads. The wife was holding onto the "oh-******" handle as her husband was taking the curves fast. I LMAO everytime that was on TV. I mean come on!!! If my wife and I were out without the kids, you would not catch us out in the minivan.

Being a previous minivan owner, I took pride that I had our 04 Sienna loaded down for vacation, with a clam shell on the roof, driving down to Florida on 95. I hit 100 mph before it started to shake. Had to back it down to 90. That van took a beating, as it saw the East Coast from Maine to Florida a few times before we got rid of it.

 

I acknowledge your Alphard, and raise you a Hi-Ace:

http://www.fabulous.co.jp/products/l...ace_half_wide/

But hell yeah, bring 'em all over!

 

Sorry but I like the current Odyssey waaaay better than the Sienna. That Sienna is just ugly to me. I mean come on who goes fast in a Mini Van and why would you.

 

Looks aside, wouldn't you rather have 270HP in the same car as opposed to 230? In a vehicle that size that tends to be loaded down with kids, gear, groceries, etc...the more power the better. And it's also a rather fuel efficient engine to top it off.

 

True true I do see the logic having more power in such a automobile while at the same time getting better gas milage. Even still its remains funky ugly to me and I would not touch it. I'd rather spend my money on the very attractive Honda with its 230 hp which isn't bad at all (I've driven one although not as loaded as your illustration). Its bad enough its a mini van in the first place at least give me one that looks good. The front of that Sienna looks like a frickin life size insect, which I feel is the design inspiration of most Toyotas.

 

This is why you must tell Toyota to bring back the Estima

Lexus should sell the Alphard instead of poseur 3-ton SUV's.

And I can also buy a Hiace and install a custom wetbar/hot tub/media room in the back

 

My parents have 2007 Alphard G in Asia, and I think it's one of the best mini van I have ever seen. Luxurious inside out.

But the car needs a bigger engine than its 3.0L V6. It didn't want to move when I was driving the car, and I don't think the street in America are forgiving enough for the Alphard's suspension.

 

Aren't the Alphards hella expensive though? They're more expensive than Estimas right?

When two little buggers in the back need to poo-poo, you're gonna wish it had 500hp lol.

 

I think it's like 50k for the hybrid w/ options and whatnot. really nice but not luxurious though IMO. I liked the Honda Elysion better. The Elysion has 300hp but I wouldn't want to drive it...just kick back and relax :P
Like someone said, the base 2.4liter engine will not survive the streets in the states.

 

Believe it or not, my parents paid about 200k after tax, import permit, etc for the Alphard G.

LX570 costs around 350k in my country.