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#58 of 67 2006 vs 2007 by mommyjan

Oct 23, 2007 (2:13 pm)

Does anyone know the difference (if any) between the 2006 Sienna and the 2007? I'm interested in the LE model. I'd love a 2008 but can't afford it.
Any information would be very very helpful!
 
Thanks
Jan

#59 of 67 Re: 2006 vs 2007 [mommyjan] by ateixeira

Oct 26, 2007 (1:44 pm)

Replying to: mommyjan (Oct 23, 2007 2:13 pm)
Yes...
 
The 2006 had the 3MZ V6 engine, 3.3l.
 
The 2007s got the 2GR V6, 3.5l, more power and about 10% more torque as well. I waited for the engine because I knew it didn't use any more fuel, so free powah!
 
The 2007s also got real tire-pressure monitors, while the 06 and earlier simply used the ABS to detect differences in rotational speeds.
 
The interiors looks pretty much the same. On the Limited models, 2007 actually dropped a few standard features, like the laser cruise control and HIDs, they became options.
 
Packages shifted around, too. The LE package 3, what I got, now had 2 power sliding doors, previously it only had one.
 
To me, waiting for the more powerful engine and the 2nd power door were definitely worth it. But it depends on what options you really want.
 
The bad news is that resale is strong so values do not fall much. Back in May a new 2007 LE pkg 2 was $23,500, and a used 2006 with 30k miles was $21,000.
 
$1500 off for 30k miles? May as well buy new.

#60 of 67 Re: 2006 vs 2007 [ateixeira] by bearcrkrd

Oct 26, 2007 (8:47 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (Oct 26, 2007 1:44 pm)
The 2006 had the 3MZ V6 engine, 3.3l.
  
The 2007s got the 2GR V6, 3.5l, more power and about 10% more torque as well. I waited for the engine because I knew it didn't use any more fuel, so free powah!
 
I bought 2 weeks before the 2007's came out. I didn't know they were going to have a different enjine. The salesman said to me; 'you know this has the 3.3 engine, not the 3.5, right?'.
I replied that it was the Camry and Avalon that had the 3.5, not the Sienna.
Thanks for reminding me.....

#61 of 67 Re: 2006 vs 2007 [bearcrkrd] by ateixeira

Oct 29, 2007 (10:46 am)

Replying to: bearcrkrd (Oct 26, 2007 8:47 pm)
No biggie, if it makes you feel better the 3.3l has been a solid, reliable work horse and was already plenty adequate in terms of power.
 
So far so good for the 3.5l as well.
 
Toyota had sludge issues with the 3.0l 1MZ, but our engines are unaffected.

#62 of 67 2007 vs 2008 Sienna LE by mommyjan

Nov 03, 2007 (6:19 pm)

Ok,I'm looking for a Sienna LE with atleast one power sliding door and overhead info system. With this being beginning Nov 2007, would I be foolish to buy a used 2007 with low milage (under 9K)? The dealer is asking 24,990 (I haven't talked with him so that's the price on the window). It has an after market DVD player (I could care less about this honestly), says it's got the LE Pkg #2.
 
If this sounds like a good deal to you (the 2007 over a new 2008) what would you offer??? I need all the help I can get!
(PS: I'm in the chicagoland area)
 
Jan

#63 of 67 Re: 2007 vs 2008 Sienna LE [mommyjan] by ateixeira

Nov 05, 2007 (1:32 pm)

Replying to: mommyjan (Nov 03, 2007 6:19 pm)
For the 2007 models you want an LE package 3. I paid a little over $25k for mine back in May, $26.8k out the door with 5% MD tax.
 
For 2008 it is indeed an LE EVP2.
 
The 2007 has a rebate, if you can still find any left. That plus the tow prep package was standard. They actually de-contented a little for 2008 to get prices down a bit.

#65 of 67 Re: Ranking [ateixeira] by hansienna

Dec 03, 2007 (7:08 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (Oct 01, 2007 11:59 am)
Notice the Odyssey 2nd row seats have ARMRESTS for the outer seats when the middle seat is not used. (They can not be used when the middle seat is used.)
 
The Sienna 8 passenger 2nd row seats have NO ARMRESTS. We got the 7 passenger Sienna because the 8 passenger 2nd row seats have NO Armrests. The middle seat of the Odyssey 2nd row is MORE comfortable for me than the middle seat of the Sienna.

#66 of 67 Re: 2007 vs 2008 Sienna LE [mommyjan] by hansienna

Dec 03, 2007 (7:13 pm)

Replying to: mommyjan (Nov 03, 2007 6:19 pm)
NEVER buy an "almost new" Sienna from a dealership.
 
Try to find an unhappy owner of an "almost new" Sienna who would gladly sell the almost new Sienna for the Private Party price....which is much lower than dealer retail.

#67 of 67 Re: 2007 vs 2008 Sienna LE [hansienna] by ateixeira

Dec 04, 2007 (10:06 am)

Replying to: hansienna (Dec 03, 2007 7:13 pm)
Good advice, IMHO.

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