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#723 of 727 Driver in a wheelchair by vanshopper2

Oct 30, 2011 (2:33 pm)

We plan to purchase a new 2011 Sienna, adapted for disabled driver. It needs 3 factory modifications: a dropped floor; a side-entry power-driven ramp; removable Captain's chair and front passenger chair. All these are Toyota-factory-modifications; then sent to Convert-A-Van types of dealers. We would love to know the price-to-the-dealer, so we can estimate how much profit margin he has. Otherwise, very difficult to negotiate with him. The prices that
3 dealers have quoted, are all approx $ 55,000.

#724 of 727 Re: Driver in a wheelchair [vanshopper2] by ateixeira

Oct 31, 2011 (9:47 am)

Replying to: vanshopper2 (Oct 30, 2011 2:33 pm)
Ouch, that's spendy. Dodge also converts Grand Caravans, FWIW.
 
If you can't find any more info, aim for similar margin discounts, i.e. about 10% off MSRP or so.

#725 of 727 Re: Driver in a wheelchair [vanshopper2] by linea

Oct 31, 2011 (4:48 pm)

Replying to: vanshopper2 (Oct 30, 2011 2:33 pm)
I have the similar modification but my modification was by Braun now bought out by IMS?. I afraid they have a monopoly so you really can not negotiate. The one thing I did purchase for my 2008 Sienna Van is extended warranty. When my navigational went out, it did not cost me $2,100 since I had an extended warranty. I check on the warranty for the modifications and it was too costly for what you get. Also I would run synthetic oil to extend the engine life. I would stick with Toyota since you can not afford to replace these Vans for many, many years.

#726 of 727 Is today's flipdown DVD monitor any better? by eandlcubed

Jan 27, 2012 (9:38 pm)

I have an '07 XC90 with factory headrest DVD monitors. The picture looks funny if the viewing angle is 'off' a bit. The same problem exists on my 2001 Chrysler TC's aftermarket flipdown roof monitor.
  
I am now shopping for a flipdown roof monitor for my 2010 Toyota Sienna. I am unable to get my hand on a system to see if they are any better than the ones from the past. Best Buy does not have them on the floor. I plan to buy it from the internet and install it myself.
  
Any help out there would be greatly appreciated ... especially with the viewing angle.

#727 of 727 Re: Is today's flipdown DVD monitor any better? [eandlcubed] by ateixeira

Jan 30, 2012 (10:11 am)

Replying to: eandlcubed (Jan 27, 2012 9:38 pm)
I installed one in 2007 and the kids have never complained, unless the sun is super bright. Mine's a 12" Clarion, IIRC.
 
I imagine modern ones are brighter and have better contrast now.

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