Volvo V50 Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Have visited the Volvo factory in Sweden, and they take a lot of pride in the cars they make. They are moving beyond the image of the "brick" car and are making some very nice vehicles. see full Volvo V50 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Volvo stands for reliability. We shall see if this car will be reliable for at least 100,000 miles. see full Volvo V50 review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
European design and Volvo heritage. see full Volvo V50 review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Safety and durability. see full Volvo V50 review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Volvos reputation for safety and Swedish design sensibilities. see full Volvo V50 review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
Safety, safety, safety. see full Volvo V50 review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Distinguished brand, conservation, unpretentious see full Volvo V50 review |
Toyota Sienna Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Toyota is still Toyota. see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
no issues see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
High marks with other owners see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Known as a reliable vehicle. Higher resale value Quiet ride. Smooth ride. see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Resale should be decent. see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Toyota (before all the recalls) see full Toyota Sienna review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
I have heard (and read) good things about the Toyota. I went to the dealer expecting the van to feel cramped, overpriced and dealer unwilling to negotiate. The last time I looked at Toyota (20 years ago) a dealer asked how much over retail I would pay. see full Toyota Sienna review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Toyota is a reputable name and I trusted that the product would be of a high standard. see full Toyota Sienna review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Toyota = good value, good product, good reliability. see full Toyota Sienna review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Toyota at the time was unbeatable. see full Toyota Sienna review |