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2021 messages, Last post on Jul 01, 2009 at 11:47 AM
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From what i have read in these forums about the upcoming sienna these are the Pros i could think of larger van (present sienna is just a bit smaller) Split (60/40) flip down 3rd seat ( very good solution) Increase in engine Hp & torque (dont know by how many) Slider hidden in window appearance wise looks good Side air bags AWD windows that go down (if they can make it sleek and flowing with the exterior) DVD entertainment system Things that might be interesting is if they have a slide by side 2nd row seat. Full size spare Rear heating ducts a 5 speed tranny to improve gas mileage |
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Toyota should slap on a TRD Supercharger! The 3.0L DOHC V6 will easily produce: 285 horsepower  6000rpm 297 ft*lb torque 5000rpm Firm up the suspension all around with fatter coil springs, add a rear stabilizer, beefier front stabilizer bar, 17" alloy rims, rear spoiler, sport steering wheel and dashboard layout with tachometer from the Celica GTS, rear disc brakes and bigger ventilated front discs. Oh yeah, that makes me drool... |
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4.7L DOHC V8 (245 horsepower, 315 ft*lb torque), Lexus transmission to handle the torque. 3" body lift, 3" suspension lift, TRD off-road suspension package with locking differential, replace rubber-booted CV-joints with solid metal U-joints, lower gearing, 265/70R16 offroad tires on 16" steel wheels, black overfenders to accomodate big tires, full gauges (tachometer, oil pressure, temperature, charge), full size spare tire mounted on roof rack (with shovel, jack, gas container, and light bar), front bumper brush guard with light bar. Hell yeah! Then Toyota can start a new class of minivan offroad rally racing... Har har har... |
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| Will the 2003 Sienna model incorporate the feature of windows that actually can go down? Like the Mazda MPV currently has? | |
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According to http://www.car-incentives.com/toyota_sienna.html
The 2003 model has been refreshed, now boasting a 210-hp 3.0-liter 24-valve DOHC V6 engine with VVT-i. Translation...a minivan that performs with extra-smooth idling, increased torque and power, all the while driving more fuel efficiently.
With sleek lines and soft curves, this is no ordinary minivan. Over 30 features have been upgraded on the 2003 Sienna, making for a more enjoyable ride.
All the models benefit from the front- and back-end redesign, an on-glass antenna, wheel covers and more body cladding colors. In addition, the XLE showcases color-keyed mirrors and integrated fog lamps. Once you experience Sienna there's no turning back. Its inside has been generously upgraded with amenities like: new cloth interior, optional adjustable heated seats (XLE, leather only), available side-impact air bags (SRS), a sliding third-row seat, an available JBL sound system* and an available rear-seat entertainment system (VCR, A/V input jacks). And with two back rows of seats that slide, fold and detach, the Sienna allows for up to seven seat configurations. |
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| Don't get your shorts in an uproars, but the '03 is still the current generation, basically unchanged since it was "freshened" for 2001 model year. The '04 will be all new. Wait for the '04 | |
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is the same as 2002, just received the brochures and I don't see anything different from the 2002. Supposedly the 2004 which will be out in the spring will be the "all new, redesigned Sienna" I don't know what Toyota is thinking right now, the Odyssey is kicking our ass and they come out with the same van for 2003? Get real! : ( Mackabee |
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re: .."the Odyssey is kicking our ass ".. I agree mackabee, It's that 240hp V6 and fold down 3rd row seat in the Honda! Besides those 2 factors though it really was a toss up. We went with the Sienna because decades of Toyota reliability and dependability had us hooked. (although that sludge thing is scary) That fold down 3rd row would be very handy but the horsepower was moot; my minivan dragracing days are over, hehe. Still, kudos to Honda for advancing the state of the art (of minivans). |
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The '04 Sienna will almost surely have the folding 3rd seat, and it will definitely have a larger engine and be bigger/heavier than the '98-03. It will be as big or bigger than the Ody. In the meantime, you can get some good deals on the current model. If you think the Ody is a little too big for your tastes, you still have a few more months to get the current Sienna. |
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I know I'm dreaming but an ideal solution would be a short and long Sienna version (ala Caravan and Grand Caravan). The new Sienna sounds perfect . . . if you want something that big. If not, you're forced to choose between one that may be a good size but lacks features or wait for the new one, that does have the features we need but will likely come in too big a package. |
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