Sienna SE over Highlander?
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Originally Posted by SW13GS
Yeah I usually go to the DC show a couple of times. I guess we'll have to see since my wife will be pretty close at that point!
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i got two offers on the table from the same dealer. '14 Sienna SE with moonroof and navigation selling for $30500, discount almost $7k off msrp, and a refreshed '15 Sienna SE without any option for $33500, only discount of $3k off msrp. for $3k less, would you get the loaded '14 SE although with the pre-refreshed interior?
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It has been a great vehicle - might replace it with a 2015 since lease is up in a few months.
My cousin is the lead mechanic at a large Toyota dealer in the Chicago burbs and tells me he's seen the power folding seats have some issues in the Limited.. so we're glad we went with the XLE.
AWD seems like a nice feature, but with the run flat tires instead of the compact spare (harsher ride, more expensive tires) AND the lower MPG, I'm glad we just have the FWD version. It did just fine in the Chicago winter last year.
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Sounds familiar. 2nd child planned - got #2 and #3. Had to trade in 11 month old 2011 Highlander (wife loved it) and get a 2012 Sienna (not a fan of vans at all).
It has been a great vehicle - might replace it with a 2015 since lease is up in a few months.
My cousin is the lead mechanic at a large Toyota dealer in the Chicago burbs and tells me he's seen the power folding seats have some issues in the Limited.. so we're glad we went with the XLE.
AWD seems like a nice feature, but with the run flat tires instead of the compact spare (harsher ride, more expensive tires) AND the lower MPG, I'm glad we just have the FWD version. It did just fine in the Chicago winter last year.
It has been a great vehicle - might replace it with a 2015 since lease is up in a few months.
My cousin is the lead mechanic at a large Toyota dealer in the Chicago burbs and tells me he's seen the power folding seats have some issues in the Limited.. so we're glad we went with the XLE.
AWD seems like a nice feature, but with the run flat tires instead of the compact spare (harsher ride, more expensive tires) AND the lower MPG, I'm glad we just have the FWD version. It did just fine in the Chicago winter last year.
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After owning a Sienna limited, I dont think we would ever consider an SUV until the kids are much older. More space, they dont roll over as easily,and getting in and out is much easier for pretty much everyone. Its a prefernce thing but if you can get over the minivan image its an AMAZING vehicle to own if you have kids.
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seriously tho, if your 1st born is still under 3 years, its going to be hard... harder than 2x of what it is now... simply because you (or wife) cant do it alone if needed.
been there, done that, now they are a bit older and cant be happier! Good luck!
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Well, here's something you can take them from 0-60 IN. 
Recaro, of course, makes some of the best regular car seats on the market, so they can easily accommodate a pair of twins.
(Interestingly, though, I looked on Recaro's web-site, and I didn't see a large double-seat with a partition in it, that can be shared by two twins....just single seats)
Recaro, of course, makes some of the best regular car seats on the market, so they can easily accommodate a pair of twins.(Interestingly, though, I looked on Recaro's web-site, and I didn't see a large double-seat with a partition in it, that can be shared by two twins....just single seats)
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So my twins are 2-1/2 and my oldest just turned 7 (all girls). We waited because we didn't want two kids in diapers at the same time (backfire!) She is able to help and is thankfully pretty self sufficient, but there's no doubt about it - you WILL BE EXHAUSTED for the next few years. I consider myself a pretty hands-on dad - not afraid to do any part of things (except fixing hair, sorry mom, that's all you).
I think the REAL hell is going to be when they're in their teens.
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I'm glad the twins weren't our first kids - but on the other hand, you will never know how much easier taking care of only one is.
So my twins are 2-1/2 and my oldest just turned 7 (all girls). We waited because we didn't want two kids in diapers at the same time (backfire!) She is able to help and is thankfully pretty self sufficient, but there's no doubt about it - you WILL BE EXHAUSTED for the next few years. I consider myself a pretty hands-on dad - not afraid to do any part of things (except fixing hair, sorry mom, that's all you).
I think the REAL hell is going to be when they're in their teens.
So my twins are 2-1/2 and my oldest just turned 7 (all girls). We waited because we didn't want two kids in diapers at the same time (backfire!) She is able to help and is thankfully pretty self sufficient, but there's no doubt about it - you WILL BE EXHAUSTED for the next few years. I consider myself a pretty hands-on dad - not afraid to do any part of things (except fixing hair, sorry mom, that's all you).
I think the REAL hell is going to be when they're in their teens.