’99 TOYOTA SIENNA
More conservative than the supercharged Previa egg it replaces, the Sienna set its sights firmly on mainstream America. All the minivan prerequisites are available: dual sliding doors, seating for seven, rear air conditioning outlets, abundant cupholders, and car-oriented dynamics. We indulged in the premium XLE model to gain an attractive two-tone exterior and laundry list of power features. The XLE’s $27,100 base price includes power windows/door locks/mirrors, keyless entry anti-theft system, power driver’s seat, second-row captain’s chairs, tire pressure monitors, and alloy wheels, among other pampering items. We opted for a $2390 primo package with leather upholstery and power moonroof—a true minivan luxury. For a reasonable $180, the standard stereo was upgraded to an AM/FM/CD/cassette head unit with six speakers, pushing the bottom line to $30,090. Our…