I love this car, and while it's showing its age, it still performs well and I don't really want to give it up. So it is my hope that it will continue to be reliable even as it enters its second decade of life. The best thing about a Toyota is its reliability. Knock wood - the car does its job. It has never failed me, never left me stranded. The best thing about a mini-van is the convenience. When you need to have six or seven people traveling together, there's nothing that beats the mini-van. Sure, with seven it can be a bit of a squeeze in the back, but nothing unbearable. Or, put the seats down and haul stuff. Lots of stuff. A bicycle fits in the car with no problem. A new TV. We even bought an overstuffed recliner and - once we took it out of its box - it fit! Best of all, you feel safe in a Toyota. You know it'll survive a minor accident. Not that I've had one, but if it should happen, I know I'll be OK. The only negative is a design flaw in the material they used for the dashboard. It did not stand up to heat and humidity. I'll expand on this aspect in the 'cons' section.

Fabulous car overall. Super comfortable and practical. Great for hauling large objects or up to seven people. Everyone rides in comfort—plenty of room to stretch out. Well, you can't really put three full grown adults in the very back, but for sure, kids can go back there. Or, you can put the seats down and haul stuff—bikes, appliances, even a huge recliner was able to fit. Lots of cup holder and nooks and crannies for storage. Reliable car—has never let me down in all these years. Best of all, you know you're safe in a Toyota. You know it'll survive a minor accident. It's always rated highly in accident testing. Plus it's so big—that's a huge advantage for surviving minor collisions.