Used 2005 Toyota Sienna CE 8-Passenger Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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250,000 miles and still runs GREAT!
Rick, Saint Simons Island, GA, 05/07/2019
Toyota Sienna CE 8-Passenger Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I purchased the CE (cheapo edition) model new in 2005. I have had only three unexpected maintenance issues. The back door lifters broke at about 150,000 miles which the dealer of course wanted a rip off price to fix but I just purchased on the big A and installed quickly myself. I had a failure in link cable in the shifter that was cheap to fix and a sensor likewise inexpensive to fix. These last two things were at over 200,000 miles so I have no complaints. Think of it, I have not had to replace the generator, the alternator, the starter, the radiator, the transmission, or the master cylinder at 250,000 miles. I do recharge the AC every season now but given the mileage that is expected. This car has been completely 100% reliable and is more comfortable than the new 2019 Sienna or the Honda minivan. I was going to buy a new Toyota or Honda minivan but decided why spend the all that money while this runs so great and I could afford to buy a new one with cash. I spent I believe $22,000 new and have had low maintenance bills (use independent repair shops) so looking at the new cost averaged over years of ownership it has cost me very little per year and still runs great. I bought a new 2013 Honda insight for my other car and that needed an engine rebuild at 36,000 miles due to a design flaw.
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Luke, Mooresville, NC, 07/19/2016
Toyota Sienna CE 8-Passenger Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
We initially were excited about this vehicle. We are a family of 6, so an 8 passenger was a must. We bought this mini-van with 77,000 miles and thought it would be an upgrade from our 2005 Dodge Caravan. Within 6 months I had to replace the rack and pinion, and radiator. Within 12 months the passenger rear door would not open from the outside when below 40 degrees and the Air Conditioning compressor began to "rattle". Within 18 months the other rear door began to have problems. Now at 124,000 miles the shifter is loose and I am nervous that my wife and children are going to be stuck. The caravan had 180k miles with nothing done to it but brakes, struts/shocks, and a water pump.
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Have had two - great minivan
Rick, Saint Simons Island, GA, 09/18/2020
Toyota Sienna CE 8-Passenger Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My first 2005 Sienna was completely reliable. Sure the cost of plugs installed is a little expensive but not huge and the thousands I have saved in repairs with this great car compensates that ten fold. All I have had to do in 165,000 miles is regular maintenance and after market cheap lift pistons for the rear door. Gave this car to my step daughter and she had to replace a starter (at 170,000 miles!!!). What did I buy in 2019 to replace this car? ... a 14 year old low mileage 2005 Toyota Sienna of course (for a fifth the cost of a new one) and the second one is fantastic too. I saw people on here took issue with the electric door breaking but they do on every vehicle with them. That's why I buy a no frills model and simply use my hands and arms to close door, like no big deal and no problem waiting to happen.
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Awesome MiniVan
DutchIrishCouple, 09/27/2004
Toyota Sienna CE 8-Passenger Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Purchased this vehicle for my wife. We both love it. Excellent quality, ride and comfort. Drove from LA Area to Oregon and back. Wonderful drive. Great fuel economy on the highway. Mixed fuel economy in the city.
Love our Sienna!!
Alison, 04/12/2005
Toyota Sienna CE 8-Passenger Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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We purchased our Sienna just before our twins were born. We have absolutely loved it! We love the look and the quality of the workmanship. The Sienna drives so smoothly and we love the anti- lock brakes! When we started looking for minivans the Toyota came out on the top of our requirements in every area! It's the best purchase we have ever made!