With an absolute spending limit of $3000., my daughter just bought a 2004 Sienna with 300K miles. It runs beautifully, no leaks, no rust, AC is too cold, and it's a one owner car. It was $2300., and I encouraged her to buy it. We both figured, after giving it a good once over and a thorough test drive, if it needs $1000. in repairs, to bring it up to snuff, that'll be fine. It's going in to the garage thus week, for an in depth inspection. I think we'll find we got a good deal.
@@ReadySetLouis Thanks for your reply. Like I said, I encouraged her to buy it, so I'm kinda on pins and needles. Your encouragement certainly helps. 😁
@@jayjayeffron9249 Registration difficulties. Thursday, this week, she should have it on the road. She's already had it brought up to snuff, mechanically, $1200.. It's like a brand new van. I hope things go well this week.
$2300 seems a lot for 300k. Here in Hawaii, they are a dime a dozen and sell for quite cheap. Could easily find one with 100k'150k for under $4000. There's a 2004 with 86k miles, in immaculate condition, for $5700 that I'm thinking of buying. I don't know what is stopping me!!
The Sienna is a great vehicle, My 2007 XLE is awesome good mileage and great ride.I have to sell mine as I need a truck now for some land I bought in Wisconsin. My van is rust free and in Mesa AZ . Glad to see another Sienna getting used like they should be.
Good simple review on your van, sounds like you bought it for the right reasons and are using the money you make wisely vs buying something flashy and impractical for your personal daily use. As a 48yo retiree, I am looking at one of these myself to buy as a second vehicle to use as part of my lawn mower flipping side hustle; looks like there is enough space I could actually fit a small riding mower in the back with the seats removed, but definitely a couple or three push mowers anyway:-)
I'm glad you enjoyed the review! It sounds like a Sienna could be the perfect second vehicle to use for your side hustle. There sure is a ton of room once the seats are taken out. Thanks for the comment!
These vans are great. The body style is a bit boring, but they are reliable as hell. I have the 2010 model with the better engine at 215k miles and it idles so smooth you will forget it running.
@@kiwiinterstates3190 Yeah that's what I want next, preferably a SE model. Like I love the reliability of mine, but the car just looks and feels outdated. The 2011 on up feels more modern.
I just traded in my 2004 for 2008 it was great van dependable 345000miles on only reason I got rid of it ac went out I loved that van really did not want to let it go
I love your review. I am in the process of looking to buy a sienna or odyssey from that time. Would you mind going through your process? I’m not that familiar with cars and would appreciate a video on your experience.
My experience stay far away from 2004-2006 Siena and all toyota v6 3.3L engines These 3.3L engines were pure crap, are interference engines. Is why the 3.3L where only made for 3 years. The g1 sienna 1997-2003 3.0L and 2007 up 3.5L are far superior.
My 2004 would beg to differ. It uses no oil. Zero. Looks like honey after 5,000 miles. It has 205,000 miles, original engine and transmission and I have replaced a flex pipe and struts. Easily the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned.
3MZ-FE is fine. The key is to do the timing belt on time. Sure, not as nice as the chain on the 2GR-FE but “pure crap” is far from true, interference or not.
Toyota siennas is such an humble minivan. Many of us rather being humble than flashy.
With an absolute spending limit of $3000., my daughter just bought a 2004 Sienna with 300K miles. It runs beautifully, no leaks, no rust, AC is too cold, and it's a one owner car. It was $2300., and I encouraged her to buy it. We both figured, after giving it a good once over and a thorough test drive, if it needs $1000. in repairs, to bring it up to snuff, that'll be fine. It's going in to the garage thus week, for an in depth inspection.
I think we'll find we got a good deal.
Nice! Older minivans definitely seem to be undervalued. That 2004 Sienna sounds like a great find.
@@ReadySetLouis Thanks for your reply. Like I said, I encouraged her to buy it, so I'm kinda on pins and needles. Your encouragement certainly helps. 😁
@@johnafagerquist8235 Update?
@@jayjayeffron9249 Registration difficulties. Thursday, this week, she should have it on the road. She's already had it brought up to snuff, mechanically, $1200.. It's like a brand new van. I hope things go well this week.
$2300 seems a lot for 300k. Here in Hawaii, they are a dime a dozen and sell for quite cheap. Could easily find one with 100k'150k for under $4000. There's a 2004 with 86k miles, in immaculate condition, for $5700 that I'm thinking of buying. I don't know what is stopping me!!
Looks great. After 3 years I finally found one. 2005 XLE with 100k miles. I cant wait to get it going!
Nice! That's really low mileage for a 2005.
@@ReadySetLouis thanks!
shouldve got an 07 n up they hav timing chain
@@outoftime788 they also have the 3.5 engine so it's a toss up. Both are good vans tho
The Sienna is a great vehicle, My 2007 XLE is awesome good mileage and great ride.I have to sell mine as I need a truck now for some land I bought in Wisconsin. My van is rust free and in Mesa AZ . Glad to see another Sienna getting used like they should be.
I've never spoken with someone who didn't like their Sienna... They're just really good vans!
unreal that sounds that good for 19 years old
Good simple review on your van, sounds like you bought it for the right reasons and are using the money you make wisely vs buying something flashy and impractical for your personal daily use. As a 48yo retiree, I am looking at one of these myself to buy as a second vehicle to use as part of my lawn mower flipping side hustle; looks like there is enough space I could actually fit a small riding mower in the back with the seats removed, but definitely a couple or three push mowers anyway:-)
I'm glad you enjoyed the review! It sounds like a Sienna could be the perfect second vehicle to use for your side hustle. There sure is a ton of room once the seats are taken out. Thanks for the comment!
I buyed one for 1000 usd and still running amazing
Sounds like you got a great deal!
Nice rig and those vans are sic. I stumbled here because I want one.
Thank you!
These vans are great. The body style is a bit boring, but they are reliable as hell. I have the 2010 model with the better engine at 215k miles and it idles so smooth you will forget it running.
Yes, super reliable! And very practical too. Though I agree, not the most interesting body style.
My 2012 Sienna has 350k and it’s the same story runs perfect. Only done oil changes and brakes lol
@@kiwiinterstates3190 Yeah that's what I want next, preferably a SE model. Like I love the reliability of mine, but the car just looks and feels outdated. The 2011 on up feels more modern.
@@kiwiinterstates3190 That's awesome! I hope my Sienna lasts that long.
I just traded in my 2004 for 2008 it was great van dependable 345000miles on only reason I got rid of it ac went out I loved that van really did not want to let it go
WELL DONE.
You should get sponsored by Toyota!
Yes!
I love your review. I am in the process of looking to buy a sienna or odyssey from that time. Would you mind going through your process? I’m not that familiar with cars and would appreciate a video on your experience.
Thank you! I'm glad my video was helpful. I'll definitely think about that video idea, thanks!
Awesome review!
Thanks!
Cool van, yo
Please can I get a sienna 2007 model full option with a 3mz engine
nice review
Thanks!
Almost a year for me 2004 le awd and I love it I even put a new serpentine belt on myself. You made me feel better 187,000 miles.
Awesome review is this the LE or CE model?
Thanks! This is the LE model.
How much did u pay
Hi nice video. I have a 2007 sienna. How many miles you got on it now?
Thanks! My van has about 180K miles now.
Doesn't have any clear coat sun damage and the engine hood is pristine of rock chips. Which brand time machine did you use?
Lol! I think it looks pretty good for a nearly 20-year-old van!
Those 3.3 engines run forever….. you can get 500k miles with good maintenance and regular oil changes
kool
These sienna lasts forever
Yes, very reliable.
I'll trade ya for a 2005 CRV :)
TOY ota; not TEE ota.
My experience stay far away from 2004-2006 Siena and all toyota v6 3.3L engines
These 3.3L engines were pure crap, are interference engines. Is why the 3.3L where only made for 3 years.
The g1 sienna 1997-2003 3.0L and 2007 up 3.5L are far superior.
Interesting. I haven't had any problems with the engine so far.
My 2004 would beg to differ. It uses no oil. Zero. Looks like honey after 5,000 miles. It has 205,000 miles, original engine and transmission and I have replaced a flex pipe and struts. Easily the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned.
Is the newer, larger V6 not an interference engine?
3MZ-FE is fine. The key is to do the timing belt on time. Sure, not as nice as the chain on the 2GR-FE but “pure crap” is far from true,
interference or not.