"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
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http://www.carseverything.com/256/20...a-recalls.html


Not a single one.


I'd rather have a single recall like I have, rather than Toyota service
arguing over why two sets of rotors have warped. The Sienna required a
whole new brain to fix the AC problem by the way. I still think the
Sienna will be a great minivan when it gets a bigger engine. Are you
aware of the Sienna fuel pump issues? You're not doing your homework.
As usual I could do far better taking YOUR side!

Bob,

I'm not taking any side. I'm just pointing out that the 2006 KIA Sedona has
had 2+ recalls. The 2006 Toyota Sienna has had none.

Toyotas does get problems. The Sienna has a lot of features and complexity,
a lot of things could go wrong.

The recalls are representative of all cars of that year, model and
manufacturing lot. That's why it is a recall.

Your friends problems are not indicative of all Siennas or any class of
Siennas because it is an individual case.

Hot rotors will warp when splashed with cold water at a car wash, rotors
will warp from uneven lug nut tightness.

There is no fuel pump issue, just an exploding gas tank issue on the 2004
Sienna during an offset front impact.

As far as recalls go: KIA 3 TOYOTA 0.

As far as recalls go: KIA 3 TOYOTA 0.


This is true, but the Sienna has had many recalls, like most cars in
it's full history with it's current chassis. The Sedona is all new for
2006 and the recalls, effecting a small amount of actual vans, is
small. I didn't buy the Sienna because I know several people with them
and they have had trouble. It's much worse for the #1 rated Honda if
you read the forums. Motortrend rated the Sedona a close second behind
the Honda and said it created the most buzz among reviewers because of
the high standards it set. When I helped a friend buy a pair of XB's
last week, even that dealer admitted the Sienna was now 3rd behind the
Sedona. He still prefered the Honda over the Sedona though for it's
handling.
They're all great minivans, but the Sienna is too long in the tooth now
with it's weak powerplant. I'm sure the new Sienna will be #1 when we
see it. For now this van is perfect after 9K miles and we just added
Garmin navigation, which is more cool than useful...but sometimes it's
VERY useful when I'm in NJ!


RB
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