You'll Be STAGGERED How Much the Toyota Sienna Has Changed Over The Last 30 Years!
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Give me the old one. I used to have one. It had 240,000+ on it. Ran and drove fantastic. Sadly it was totaled by a careless driver who rear ended us. I miss it.
I'm homeless in a 2000 Toyota Sienna.
Agreed. It is known to last forever. In drier climates, you still see this vehicle quite a bit. I think the new one is still good. But I don’t think it will have the longevity. I think once the hybrid battery goes after 15-20 years, most will likely get scrapped unless the rest of the vehicle is in fabulous shape.
Older minivans can't tolerate much of a rear hit. They might be stronger now, but no older m/v can take a good rear smack
Even the homeless rely on them
Minivans are what 95% of the U.S. population needs instead of buying a 3 row SUV. I prefer the Odyssey mainly because it is much easier to take out the 2nd row seats when needing to haul large loads.
Actually the majority of Americans would do fine with a traditional sedan, minivans for young families of 4 or more.
@@khakiswagYep, Accords and Camrys ruled the earth until SUVs became popular in the early 2000s. Sedans are now dinosaurs. Probably in 25 years the last sedan will be offered in the US.
@@andyleo8418 by that time, the 2500 will be the new 1500
If we bought what we needed we would all be driving kei cars.
We would have no sedans, coupes, V8s, V6s, sports cars, luxury cars, roadster. Nothing interesting.
People buy cars off emotion. Deal with it. Minivans are ugly to many people. Deal with it.
@@khakiswagMy family has a Camry and can't imagine it ever being a family car. The back seat is no spacious at all and I always hit my head. It's physically longer than my friends Highlander yet so much less thought out. It's not practical at all. The trunk is a waste of space as well. It's so low it can't deal with our poor roads or even many driveways thanks to hills.
We don't plan on ever getting a sedan again. They are all about style. No substance. Older sedans were much more useful in pictures I see. High ground clearance, easier to enter, better roof lines. Not the fake sporty look they all try today.
Who else came here just to drool over the mint first-gen. Sienna?
I’d say “mild to moderately curious”, vs drool.
True
I'm homeless in a 2000 Toyota Sienna. It's weird seeing one in such great condition still.
First person in the world to drool over a Toyota sienna
@@en_vy I guarantee you I’m not lol
Damn, it’s kinda crazy, I still see those 1st gen Toyota sienna’s on the road today. Didn’t know it is almost a 30 year old vehicle. Crazy.
Because they're stupid reliable
I really wish minivans still had that open space between the front seats to easily move between the front and back
My grand caravan does. You can remove the center console if you want and 2 captain's chair in the middle with a hallway from front to back. The shifter is on the dash, so that took a while to get used to.
@@yazars I think that was Lee Iacocca’s original idea, that a mother could go back and attend to her children in the backseat
The console in the center is absolutely useless. Wtf?
And have the front passenger seat rotate back…
Exactly, that was the whole point of these things. The console makes it feel too closed off, it might as well just be another lame ass crossover. Where is my dog supposed to sit?
When I was a kid, we had a ‘98 forest green XLE (my little brother called it “s-a-lee”). I learned to drive in it, we took it on vacations, and it was simply a powerhouse family vehicle. I still have fond memories of riding down to south GA to my grandparents in it, falling asleep in those bucket seats. Toyota ftw!
6:33 my main issue with modern cars is that they are just stuffed with unnecessary technology that only serves to drive up the price rather than actually be helpful it would be nice if nowadays someone made a more simple car that’s at a cheaper price so people who are buying there first car would have a good option or if someone’s on a lower budget and just needs a car they can get one (I think that’s also one of the big reasons why I still see a lot of cars from the 2000s and early 2010s still on the road)
Don’t know how much cheaper you want these cars to be lol , Nissan still sells their Versa for cheap , but everything on the car is useful tech unless you just old and don’t know what half the stuff does 😂
@@cormaro13 I’m quite young I’m just looking for a actually affordable car lol but it’s fine I managed to find a nice one that’s a decent price but stuff like self driving modes in cars are something that I’ve hardly seen anyone actually use my moms car has it and she hasn’t used it ever since the first week we got the car
90s everyday.. we used to have soft seats😊😊😊😊😊, these 90s sienna vans drive just like the camry architecture they were designed after. Very smooth and great ride. And yes great seats, unlike 98 percent of cars and trucks now being sold
I'm homeless in a 2000 Toyota Sienna.
@@Network126
Lucky.
And they have so much more glass than the new one. Better visibility.
@@Network126cry us all a river. With all the time you spent posting all those comments telling us about being homeless in a van, that time could've been spent filling out job applications....
@@lastotallyawesomebleach204dude you never know what people are going through in life or what they have done. Who's to say he HASN'T tried filling out job applications?
The old school Sienna minivan is way better than the new ones the old man can easily hit 500,000 miles and you had a V6.
I'm homeless in a 2000 Toyota Sienna.
@@Network126yes, can’t complain when you still have a roof over your head and wheels for mobility and freedom 🙏👍God Bless
I absolutely agree
@@Network126its cheaper to live than a house
The old Prius has a hybrid battery that is quite cheap to rebuild yourself with LFP cells.
Very nice comparison of these two different Sienna minivans. Not surprising, I still see many of these original gen Sienna's on the road today, a true testament to Toyota reliability & quality. Not very exciting, but very utilitarian.
I still like a station wagon, assuming you’re not hauling large items. Better handling and gas mileage and lower roof racks compared to using racks on a minivan
We have owned a 2000 (same body style as the ‘97), a 2010, and a 2012 Sienna. The layout of the ‘10 and ‘12 is pretty much the same as that ‘24. They all worked quite well as our family grew!
I'm currently homeless in a 2000 Toyota Sienna.
I drive a 1999 Toyota Sienna. It still looks good and drives like new. It has close to 200K miles on it. I thought about replacing it, but I like having the money that I’m saving on car payments and insurance. 👍🏻
I never liked minivans until I owned one and I can’t think of a reason why I wouldn’t get another one. I currently own a 2004 Sienna and a few of those interior tricks like the folding rear seats into the back well are in my 2004 and I have a spare tire as well.
My family has an 04 Sienna and I was thinking the same thing. The best thing about a family car is that we have so many memories with that van and it’s been very reliable. It has taken us anywhere and everywhere we needed to go
Manufacturers be like "nobody wants vans!!! they sell terrible!!!!!!!" while dealers charge like 60k... of course you cant sell them, nobody wants to buy a van for 60k!
GM and Ford discontinued making minivans leaving Chrysler the only American automaker to make a minivan. Nissan & Mazda also stop making minivans.
And yet, they can’t keep Siennas on the lot. There are currently only 4 within 50 miles of my major city. I’ve heard of people waiting 6 months plus to get their hands on one.
@@williamfrench9973 wow I didn't know they were so popular. Toyota has the most reliable minivan in the USA. There are only 4 minivans sold in the USA - Chrysler Pacificia, Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna and Kia Carnival (formerly Sedona)
Whenever an American manufacturer stops making something I know why. Low profit margins.
The big 3 hate making low profit margin vehicles which is why they hated small trucks, cars, and I am guessing mini vans.
They want to sell "luxury" products at high markups. That's why they don't make simple vehicles anymore. Everything has to be "luxury", so they can sell you a piece of metal for $80k.
They will FORCE you to buy their overcomplicated, fragile, vanity trash.
I would love to own a minivan. But paying 60k for a minivan that has considerably less practicality than a 30 year old minivan is a joke. So I bought an SUV instead and settle for dreaming of a good minivan. I wish Toyota would bring the HiAce to America
This is actually a 98 model, the first model year available for the Sienna (released in 97).
I grew up riding (and later learning to drive) in my parents' 1996 Plymouth Voyager. The utility and space were unreal. Both rear rows were bench seats, and they could be completely removed with just a couple button presses. I spent all kinds of time in the second and third rows, and we all loved the car, my mom especially. They finally had to get rid of it in 2017 as its health was really degrading. Even though she likes their new car, my mom still feels bad about just driving away and leaving the van on the lot. Like abandoning a family member.
I own the current generation of the sienna. Like a few people commenting here, I didn’t think I wanted a minivan until I got one. Now I don’t know how I lived without it. The AWD with snows goes to all our family adventures. And yes, you can option a spare. And yes, I have used it at a campsite in PA.
I'm homeless in a 2000 Toyota Sienna.
I remember the previa, compare one of those if possible
My mom had a 2000 XLE and that thing basically raised me and taught me to drive. We traded it in with 275k with no major mechanical repairs. The only issues were the electric sliding door that failed twice (and was never repaired after the second time), the radio head unit failed, and that van ate batteries once a year.
I'm homeless in a 2000 Toyota Sienna.
@@Network126why are you spamming?
Old Sienna can run forever, they were tanks, just like most late 90s early 2000s Toyotas. New one not so much.
Yeah I'm homeless in a 2000 Toyota Sienna. That's why I picked it.
@@Network126 In which city do you live in? If you live in a very expensive one, use your Sienna to move to a more affordable small-medium sized town.
There's a lot of them in the Midwest.
@@Network126your home is a 2000 Sienna; you would be homeless without it. As for running water, toilet and air conditioning, TH-cam is full of no-build build examples of Sienna vans having those in them.
Best wishes.
New ones are actually also extremely reliable. It’s one of the most consistent vehicles in the lineup, especially since they are redesigned infrequently and made to be abused.
@@Network126bro you keep saying that but some how you have a phone to use , scammer 😂
I wish there was a car available that still had simple climate controls like the old Sienna instead of an iPad to control everything
I rather have the old one, along with a second generation Honda Odyssey. I love first and second generation Toyota Siennas and Honda Odysseys.
first gen Odyssey ftw though
I'm homeless in a 2000 Toyota Sienna.
1999-2004 Odyssey handles sporty-like and had 240 horsepower back in 02👍
@@CRAPO2011 I remember seeing a magazine article years ago where they tested a (then) new 2000 Honda Odyssey against a Jaguar E-Type to see how driving dynamics have progressed. With the Jag admittedly on old-school tyres, the Odyssey wiped it in every performance category.
@@chmeeeschannel8355 Yea I think I remember reading that article , it's still on the net somewhere. Honda learned alot about European style handling from their joint ventures with Rover (shortly known in the USA as "Sterling").
I’ve got a 2009 Sienna. 2nd generation. It’s a cargo boat inside. The seats have a lot more room than the old and new vans. It has the best of both of the vans.
I had the 2000 Sienna Limited followed by the 2011 Sienna Limited. I loved both … obviously the 2011 Sienna was feature rich compared to the 2000. In fact the 2011 Sienna Limited has features that have been removed from this latest iteration.
I'm homeless in a 2000 Toyota Sienna.
Which features have been removed from the latest gen that yours has?
@@CarsandTechInfoone I can think of is electric folding rear seats
I hate that they got rid of the easily removed 2nd row seats. I want a hybrid but I don’t want to have to deal with unbolting them and using an airbag switch. I’ll either buy a 2020 or older or get something else because I need to be able to easily remove and replace those seats.
I have a 2004 Chevy venture. Yes I know not a Toyota. But I absolutely love the column shift. That will always make the older sienna more appealing to me.
Our 2014 sienna is still going strong and hasn't given ANY issues whatsoever EXCEPT the TV breaking on us for no reason. It's been absolutely destroyed though, 2 broken tail lights, a dented driver's side door and a broken side mirror. Also, one of the cigarette lighter ports were fried (i don't remember what happened but I know it was a result of my dad doing something to the fuse box).
It helped my parents pretty much raise our whole family though, and the fact that its still usable is a testament to the engineering Toyota put behind such a car. My favourite thing is the easily removable seats.
My parents have had 6 different Chrysler minivans over the last 31 years and my dad loves the stow n go that was in both the 06 grand caravan and the 2015 town and country no need to remove the seats and forget about them in the garage, it’s forget them in the floor for the 2nd and 3rd rows
Spare tire is a factory option on the current 4th Gen Sienna and replaces the storage cubby on the drivers side in the rear cargo area.
I have a 1999 Toyota Sienna. I've had it for 5 years and I have 6 kids. There's something about it that just feels good when you get in it and it starts every time and it has power up hills and very nice turning capabilities. I am torn between saving money and keeping it or upgrading to a newer 2017. I'm probably one of the only moms I see that drives an old school Sienna. It has 135,000 miles on it. I need new struts and had to replace the radiator but other than that it runs like a top. Any advice? Thanks
Carly from Kauai.
By the way I loved this video because I have to turn around to tell the kids Buckle up! And they walk around the van like it's our second living room ( not while in motion) . It's become a special part of my motherhood, their childhood and my life in general. I bought it for 3,000$ and it is beautiful looking just like the one in the video. It's Sable pearl. I wash it and keep it nice. It's the CE base model.
Design goes to the 97. Obviously the 2024 has more whistles and bells and performance gains. And the "party trick" of the rear folding seats was pretty cool. I would take the 97 tho. Spare tires are important for vehicles that are meant for long trip rides. IMO. What happened with your finishing thoughts between vans? And what is the update on Tumbleweed Ranch? Singed? Or is it safe?
Funny enough, the new sienna actually comes with a spare tire! The model he had didn't have it, but where that little storage cubby was in the trunk is where it goes, and it doesn't cut into the trunk space apart from the little cubby area.
I'm homeless in a 2000 Toyota Sienna.
Im 16 years old and ma mother has a 2018 sienna. Bought it new, and it runs like a clock, 60k miles. She wishes she waited for the hybrid because of gas prices, but aside from that she has loved it.
Seeing a mint older minivan is the same as finding gold in a dirt bag.😅
The new one looks like a dark cave inside.
Only paid15k used in 2001 with 62k miles, still running after Toyota fixed the engine sludge issue
The seats folding flat into the ground is impressive due to the new sienna being a hybrid and thus hybrid battery. At the same time how easy is it to replace the hybrid battery in these new ones in the future I wonder
I love the 1st Gen! I personally love the column shifter 😋
yes, the column shift is awesome! I hate the new style. Lets put a shifter right next to the drinks..... how dumb!
I would totally love to own the 1997 Sienna!
I'm homeless in a 2000 Toyota Sienna. They can be found pretty cheap online.
@Network126 That's unfortunate. I hope you get back on your feet. Good Luck!
I still drive a 2001 Sienna LE, 150K miles on it, and it is still very reliable, even the mechanic says is a very good built car.
My mom has a 2016 sienna. I was surprised how similar the new one was. The main difference was the tech but the trunk is very similar with the side space
My mom had a 2010 Sienna LE. Awesome van. We didn't have it for too long but it got us around without a problem!
Picked up a 2004 Sienna 2 years ago as a favor to take it off an elderly couple’s hand so they would stop driving. Their kids ask me if I would buy it at a price that would make their parents at least willing to give up their car. And I did.
Our first minivan. We don’t like it period!! But its the car we drive almost everyday cause its convenient.
Our Porsches and BMWs are mostly in the garage now.
I love vans, but holy hell are they entirely too expensive
They were as expensive back then too. 30 thousand today is 56 thousand. Oh look at thay new one is actually cheaper 😂😂😂
Any SUV with even *close* to this much space will run you at least 10k more.
@@joshua.harazin and just like the vans, that's too much
@@joshua.harazindepends on what year your buying. Oh bought an older highlander because it was 5-8k cheaper than an older minivan. At least in the part of America I live in, vans are just as expensive as trucks
My mom bought new a identical sienna to that 97’. She drove it till 2019 with 264k on it. It was ultra reliable and ultra comfortable.
She now drives a 392 challenger. The van was sold to someone in Ohio. It still looked and drove great when it was sold.
My family used to have a 2011 Sienna. Best car we’ve owned.
i hate how newer cars are trying to look overly aggressive with large front grilles like in the new sienna, they're bad for visibility
You can call me weird but I like the old sienna because it just has more stuff going on and Sure the new one has more features but it's all centered around the screen. What's your opinion?
Love them they’re so perfect for anything; Family, long trips, the room for seggs in them, many cup holders, & the ride quality is outstanding great reviews ✅
The current gen Sienna needs a refresh, they want to charge nearly $60k, in some dealers they are charging $60k, for a car with an information system that feels 10 years old.
Cause 10 years ago they definitely had Toyota sense 3.0 and all the other crap we have today , yes that’s sarcasm for they didn’t lol
I like the old sienna
I'm homeless in an old Sienna
@@Network126no one cares bro , stfu
9:59 the additional cup holders you're looking for are in the sliding doors 🤣🤣🤣
We own a 2012 Sienna with the 3.5 V6 it has 371,000 miles and runs beautifully. Definitely not in tip top condition. The AC is mediocre at best and we just had to replace an alternator and starter but this car has been a reliable family workhorse.
I’d rather have the 90’s Simple interior with the storable rear bench.
Also one correction I’d like to make, is that you can have a spare tire with the well for the rear seat, you just have to move it under the car and further forward to the center of the car.
My family had a 2004 Ford Freestar. It was very similar to the odyssey, but the far back seats folded down like the new sienna. I like the look of the old sienna, especially with how the hood is not so ginormous. Having the hood slops down allows for much greater visibility, and therefore safety. I also think the simple headlights and rear lights on the old model look better that the over-stylized lights on the new one; that's a gripe I have with most new cars nowadays. They try to look too fancy and it just takes away from the practicality of big round lights and AMBER turn signals.
i appreciate the 90's design with the open space between the front driver and passenger seat in case an adult as to quickly go to the backseat for any reason . they should totally have an optional removable center console if you need that space open for bags or ease of access to the back.
I'm homeless in a 2000 Toyota Sienna. My mattress is in the back. Very easy to get to.
well my childhood minivan a 1998 Toyota Sienna limited brought back a lot of memories
I'm homeless in a 2000 Toyota Sienna.
@@Network126stop being a scammer , go boy
Great visual video…love the original.
I have a 2000 Odyssey and love the magic seat 3rd row and removeable 2nd row captains chairs, which you can install directly next to each other for ease of access to the 3rd row or apart for the center aisle. While Honda didn't offer awd, the 3rd row folded flat into the floor (1 piece bench) and stored the spare in a floor compartment behind the driver's seat. One thing I don't like about the new Sienna is the center row is not easily removeable to carry things like 4x8 sheets of plywood or an air mattress for car-camping.
i see these gen1 siennas still driving, in various levels of condition and drivability. and honestly, these outnumber others here in LA.
Mine was a 1998 in that spec!
7:07 so I wasn't the only one guilty of doing this
Those first-gen Siennas were incredibly bland when they were new. They looked like something from a Pixar movie.
@@palebeachbum haha Thank you, the Previa was weird but cool this thing just looked bland and the dash looked like it was made to be as cheap as possible. the 1999 Odyssey front fascia looked like an Acura and the handling was sporty for a minivan hence why people were paying 5-10k over MSRP.
The new Sienna can fit a spare tire in the trunk. It would be normally go on the left side and there would be a different plastic cover rather than the one in the video that holds the Toyota manual. This definitely is a fully specced out version of the XSE trim since it has vented seats and the all wheel drive has darker wheels rather than shiny chrome (started in 2024 only for XSE)
I don’t think the Toyota Sienna has been out for 30 years yet, however Toyota minivans have certainly changed quite a bit in 30 years. I would prefer an older model though.
Still out there everywhere.
Give me the 97 sienna!!! Will literally run forever
The new one will need dealer service just for looking at it wrong
The new one is one of the most reliable vehicles in Toyota’s current lineup. It’s underpowered but reliable
If the old sienna is 190" and the new one is 203" how is the new sienna "just about 2 feet longer" ?
I noticed that. Must be millennial math. Good thing his Daddy could give him a job
Maybe he has tiny feet.
@@JohnDoe-wy2py Actually, if you follow the channel, you will realize his dad is not your go to math genius in the family.
“Trust me bro”
@@WW-wf8tu doesn't he love suvs, surprised they even featured this van
I remember when this came out, it was so much better than the Previa and tons safer. The car magazines loved it, and as a silly dig because they couldn't find anything to complain about it, said that its demerit was that one couldn't fit a standard sheet of plywood loaded flat in the cargo area with the seats removed. I'm sorry, who was doing that with a SIENNA? lol. Car was for families, and I see plenty of them still to this day with 250K miles or more.
Great product. New one is a massive minivan-SUV with sliding doors at this point...
Minivans became popular about the same time car seats and seat belt use was mandatory. Prior to mandatory seat belts/car seats multiple children could ride in a car. Particularly for short distances to school,scouts, sporting events, etc. This was useful when taking your children and neighbors, friends, etc. Injuries and deaths due to road accidents decreased after mandatory restraints. Minivans followed with seats for seven or more at a reasonable cost. Each seat with a restraint. A positive result of government regulation.
I will be buying the 2024 one here soon, it looks so cool!
I bought the 98 when it first came out. Loved the gas mileage if you had a soft foot on the pedal. It handled so well in all sorts of conditions. No comparison to the test drive I did with the new XSE.
I'm a Valet Attendant, and compared two both the 1st Gen and 3rd Gen Sienna, I'm going with the 1st Gen. I say this because I been in the new 3rd Gen Sienna and it is nice with ita bells and whistles. But I grew up driving the 1st Gen more when I was younger. Then 1st Gen Sienna was my first car ever, a 2001 Sienna LX silver exterior and silver bumper.
Love the sienna we had one growing up
I'm currently homeless in a 2000 Toyota Sienna.
@@Network126no one cares , stfu
Great video, thank you very much for showing us this. This really put into perspective how much cars have evolved from 30 years ago.
Its weird, It looks so old, but brand new. One of the only old cars I can imagine being a new car.
This is the Van I wanna buy when I retire and I'm no longer working, I wanna covert it into a camper van and live in it. My plan is to go down South to Florida in the Winter, and come back up North when it's warm again.
I'd love to have known the MSRP's of both🤣
Dam I love how the pre-2010 middle seat folds up into a table. Is there a way to swap out new middle seats with these old ones ?
The odyessy has a spare tire and also stow away seats in the back ( that’s at least a thing in the 2011)
Been waiting a year for my Sienna. You should look at the list of people waiting for a Sienna at every Toyota dealership.
Lol I'm homeless in a 2000 Toyota Sienna.
@@levintt a year for the 4 banger hybrid. I take they great great MPG as Toyota engineers know how to deliver real world mpg.
@@Network126people hate your kind
i just want them to bring back coupes, all of them. my first car was a Pontiac coupe, not a sports car by any means but it was nice
My family has a 2015 Toyota Sienna XLE. I like it.
Really fun way to do a review ❤
Would have been nice to see a toyota Previa next to these as well.
I sold Toyotas in the early 2000s. I really liked the Sienna back then. Felt solid.
The old one has metal rear hatch, the new one has composite. Neither has been publicly crash tested for rear end collision
The new Sienna does in fact have a spare tire under one of the floor boards in the back
The old one is hella classy. The Lexus ES of minivans.
I like the old Humpty Dumpty Previa it was rear wheel drive so you could do burnouts, and you could even get it with a supercharged engine!
We bought a 2000 Sienna new had it for 23 years
Wow! I thought Tommy was 21 years old at most. That’s meant as a compliment.
It's just because boomers aged like milk. Too much lead. That’s meant as a diss
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Lot of us have been following him since before he was a full time presenter, so we know he is not 21 anymore. lol
@@WW-wf8tu part of the reason I thought that was because his voice changed just a couple years ago
They thought the first Sienna was bubbly, I guess they forgot the Previa 😂
That 1997 had a hell of a lot better ride and was way quieter on the road with less road noise. It had a drivetrain that can last easy 500k miles or more if maintained while the new Sienna has very loud road noise issues and a stiffer ride. It also has a lot more complexity to the engine as well. I do not see any of the new Vans making it past 300k miles unless it is all Highway and strictly maintained. I would take that old one in a heartbeat over the new one. I can add Apple car play and features like that to the old one vis after market stereos.
I have a 2020 Sienna - FWD in that generation comes with a spare tire underneath.
Some truck guys will make fun of my swagger wagon. I point out I take out the middle seats and I have fit 8x4' plywood, twelve 2x4s and three full Costco carts in the back. And I don't have to worry about it all getting rained on. And your insurance cost is lower. Might keep it forever.
We have a sienna and f150.
Sienna is great, but it not too masculine.
I grew up in previas and siennas
The 3rd row in the old van seems like it would be less tight feeling with more glass for kids to see out of just short on leg room the Nissan Quest had a smaller look to the Toyota Honda First Van was more like the people movers from over sea a 5 car door with 2/3/2 seating like a Ford Galaxy
I wish Toyota would bring the HiAce or some other proper 4x4 van to America. I would LOVE to own a medium-small van. But, due to my outdoor hobbies I need a vehicle with at minimum awd, and a bit more than 6” clearance. So I own a highlander. I love it too but I always wish it was a van instead.
I feel old and I’m only 30 because when he said what has changed in the 27 years of the sienna from 1997 to 2024 my thought immediately said that’s not 27 years ago 🤦🏻♂️
I prefer the first generation Sienna over the current one. But I think the best of all of them would be the second generation. They had a lot more room, and they had better safety features while still being mechanically simple similar to the first generation Sienna
"better safety features" LOL yeah when they came out, but not after engineering progressed and they became outdated
@@gabesmath105 so what are you, purposefully pedantic? I was saying that the second generation car was safer than the first. I didn't say it was safer than the new one. Nor was that in any way implied. I would still much rather have it than the new one.