henry_bowman 
2014 Toyota Sienna Minivan LE 8-Passenger 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Practicality rendered in steel and plastic
 FOUR YEAR UPDATE:No problems to report with our sienna after ~ 40,000 miles.  Oil, air filters, washer fluid, tires, and wiper blades are all that it has demanded.  The interior is holding up well.  The engine starts and runs strong.  The large space between the captain's chairs in the 2nd row is wonderful - it keeps little hands away from siblings!THREE YEAR UPDATE:Still love our Sienna.  No problems and the only trips to the dealership are for oil changes and tire rotation.  If it was stolen tomorrow, I'd buy another Sienna without a second thought.  #toyotafamilyTWO YEAR UPDATE:We initially leased our Sienna because it was our first minivan and we were unsure if we'd like.  After two years, we loved it so much we bought out the lease.  While at the dealership, they offered us $4,000 more than the buyout because the fair market value of the vehicle was so high.  We decline their offer and kept our Sienna.After two years, we had zero problems with the van.  The kids like that they can easily get in and out of the van by themselves, and close the doors.  We've driven it cross-country and it excels in that role.  There's plenty of space for luggage, tons of cupholders, good highway fuel economy (26 mpg), and a comfortable ride.  My biggest complaint is the small screen for the backup camera.  That's not really the van's fault, as a larger screen was available when new and I declined that option.  My wife's favorite feature is the storage spot for her purse.  It rides comfortably below the center stack.   The front or rear seat passengers don't have to hold it and it's out of the way but easily within reach.  ----------------------------Our Sienna is the vehicle we should have gotten years ago instead of an SUV. It is incredibly practical despite its geeky image.The interior is often a sore spot in Sienna reviews, but many confuse a minivan with a Lexus sedan. The hard plastics in the Sienna are designed for contact with snot-nosed kids with their greasy popcorn hands. The interior of the Sienna is much easier to clean and will hold up better to hard use compared to something with soft-touch plastics.The Sienna does not have the reliability problems that the Odyssey has. Honda V6 powertrains have a history of eating transmissions and, lately, engines. Too bad, because the rest of the Odyssey is very nice.