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Used 2003 Toyota Sienna CE 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

King of all minivans-Better than honda, even

shane, Dayton, OH, 01/18/2018
Toyota Sienna CE 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
39 of 39 people found this review helpful

"Ive owned several minivans in my time, a mercury villager, an Oldsmobile Silhouette and a Chrysler Town and Country. I will say there previous vans listed were all more stylish but the Sienna is hands down the winner when it comes to reliability. I bought the car used and for being 15 years old it runs excellent, for its both quiet and durable. We recently had a huge winter storm with temps plummeting far below zero and my van started up every single time when I had neighbors with newer cars with no such luck! Im amazed at how quiet the engine is for its age, also. The interior/exterior have also held up very well over the years but the one minor issue I have would be the door handles which are prone to break on this particular model. Currently, my passenger side handle is on the verge of coming off and the back drivers sliding door came off altogether and is currently glued on. But that is minor league stuff compared to the major drive train issues I experienced with my previous vans from different brands. As other reviewers have stated, change the oil in this one and use synthetic and you shouldn't have a sludge problem. This van also handles a bit more like an SUV or larger vehicle and not so much like a car. Its fabulous in snow and even did fine with the ice. No complaints. LOVE and I think I shall keep it as long as I can. Def. a Toyota fan for life! I cant name a single car after so many years that has held up so well. If you're looking for quality look no further! Also--one last note, if you are looking for a van from this era I would avoid the Odyssey for transmission issues!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Love it!!

beloved06vibe, Chicago, IL, 06/18/2012
Toyota Sienna CE 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful

I bought my van (CE) used with 108,000 miles on it. The ride is smooth and the handling is very car-like. I took it to my mechanic who said the van is in great shape for a 9-year-old. He suggested I get a new timing belt, a tune-up and a coolant flush, and I'll probably get another 100k out of it! Great purchase!

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5 out of 5 stars

Happy owners

Craigcheek@msn.com, 03/09/2003
Toyota Sienna CE 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

Our 2003 Sienna has met and exceeded our expectations for comfort, style, (yes even in a mini-van), fuel economy and user friendly options. The low tire pressure indicator system recently saved us from being stranded on the side of the road as it alarmed while we still had a good margin of safety, and air pressure, in our slowly deflating tire. After doing a quick walk around I couldn't immediately see any problem with any of the tires but upon closer examination I found a screw imbeded in our right rear tire. After repairing the alarm reset itself. We also love the fold down or recline capability of all of the rear seats.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

2003 Toyota Sienna

Dianne Scott, 08/06/2004
Toyota Sienna CE 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

This is the second Sienna I have owned, the first being a 2000 model. I absolutely love it! It is comfortable, easily holds 7 people and rear cargo, is pretty economical on gas, and WOW does it go! I love the way it drives like a car. The only think I really don't like is there is a serious blind spot on the right rear side, but I have learned to compensate for it. Also wish the paint was more durable. I travel in my business and absolutely cannot afford to have my car in the shop. I have owned a Dodge Caravan (loved it but went thru 2 transmissions after relatively few miles) and Ford Windstar, again transmissions and it was a lumbering gashog! Not a mi

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4.13 out of 5 stars

GOOD VAN, GOOD PRICE

PJ, 10/05/2002
Toyota Sienna CE 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

MY WIFE AND I BOUGHT OUR SIENNA TWO WEEKS AGO. I DON'T REGRET IT A BIT. I LIKE THE PERFORMANCE AND THE LOOK. I'M NOT BIG ON ALOT OF AMENITIES SO THE CE MODEL WITH THE EXTRA VALUE PACKAGE IS MORE THAN ADEQUATE. THE RIDE IS GREAT AND THE MILEAGE IS PRETTY GOOD. 19 IN TOWN AND 24 HIGHWAY IS DECENT FOR A MINI VAN AND YOU CAN'T BEAT TOYOTA QUALITY. THE ONLY THING I DON'T LIKE IS THE NOISE THE AIR CONDITIONER MAKES WHEN THE COMPRESSOR CYCLES EVERY MINUTE OR SO, BUT THE MECHANIC SAID IT WAS NORMAL AND WOULDN'T HURT ANYTHING. IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR QUALITY AT A GOOD PRICE, THE SIENNA CE IS A GREAT CHOICE.

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