minivanmom 
2003 Toyota Sienna Minivan LE 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
My first minivan experience
 Well, we finally outgrew our mid-size
car and had to purchase a minivan.  We
chose between a Honda Odyssey and a
Toyota Sienna.  We really liked the
Odyssey's magic seat, but realized that
with five family members we couldn't
afford to "lose" all three seats in the
back.  The Sienna offered an easy
folding 50/50 split third seat which I
have already used. Also, the Sienna had
skid control as well as traction control
- Odyssey only had traction control.
Both minivans had great crash test
ratings, but the Sienna had better
reliability rating by Consumer Reports.
My husband dreaded buying a minivan, but
has been very pleased with the Sienna.