Should I switch to another vehicle? I cannot make a decision.

[Anonymous]

It is not urgent but I do not like wrestling with problems. I bought a 2018 Toyota Sienna XLE and have buyers remorse. So, I can trade in or resell for around 30k. I would like to trade in for a 2021 or 2022 Toyota Hybrid Highlander. I know the back row is tight but should be fine for one small teen and I only have 2 kids with 1 in a car seat. I am at $450 for a car note. I would like to stay around $450 but could extend to a longer note length. I don't have to make a quick decision as we have 3 good working cars. Would you switch? Is this feasible? Thanks.

[Anonymous]

Why the hell?! You may wait months to find a highlander.

You already have 3 cars for 2 drivers.

And you would extend your loan for this??

What exactly are you looking for? Do you have a small garage and sienna can’t fit? You need to go off roaring or tow a boat?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why the hell?! You may wait months to find a highlander.

You already have 3 cars for 2 drivers.

And you would extend your loan for this??

What exactly are you looking for? Do you have a small garage and sienna can’t fit? You need to go off roaring or tow a boat?

Lol! No. The Sienna is in the garage with the SUV and the car is in the extra space at the bottom of our driveway. There are some Highlanders in stock that I like, and I am not sure exactly what I am looking for. I just do not feel the need for this giant van nor do I feel it is very reliable as the CEL came on already at barely 45k miles. I do not feel that this vehicle will offer hassle-free driving and want to get rid of it before I really have a problem. Also, I am into hybrids now and want to move towards eventual electric car ownership.

[Anonymous]

It’s your money to burn. What do you want us to say?

[Anonymous]

The 2021-2022 Sienna is now hybrid, but hard to find. I had a highlander and found it to be a tight fit for a family. My family rides way more comfortably in the Sienna especially if you take a lot of road trips.

[Anonymous]

Buy what makes you happy.

I regret buying my current vehicle which is a base 2016 Ford Explorer. The only reason I keep it is because it's paid off with only 42k miles on the clock.

First good reason comes along for me to change it, it's gone.

[Anonymous]

If they have what you want on the lot then go for it. You’ll never get more for your used car than you will right now. Someone who actually needs a Sienna will be very happy to buy yours.

[Anonymous]

Also, you can probably get more than $30k for the Sienna. Don’t take their first trade in offer.

[Anonymous]

I sold my car recently for something I love. No regrets. Only buying the first car in the first place.

[Anonymous]

Are you sure it is CEL? Take it to the dealer. 2018 should still be under warranty for these kind of things. Toyotas are generally very reliable and yours should be good for hundreds of thousands of miles. Have it checked out before freaking out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are you sure it is CEL? Take it to the dealer. 2018 should still be under warranty for these kind of things. Toyotas are generally very reliable and yours should be good for hundreds of thousands of miles. Have it checked out before freaking out.

+1

My 2018 Sienna just passed the 80k miles mark yesterday. We had a 2011 that was sadly totaled at 157k miles that we were hoping to keep for another 100k.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are you sure it is CEL? Take it to the dealer. 2018 should still be under warranty for these kind of things. Toyotas are generally very reliable and yours should be good for hundreds of thousands of miles. Have it checked out before freaking out.

+1

My 2018 Sienna just passed the 80k miles mark yesterday. We had a 2011 that was sadly totaled at 157k miles that we were hoping to keep for another 100k.

Wow. You drive a lot. I have a 2014 with 68k miles.