Howdy folks!
I will be picking up a new 2014 Sienna L tomorrow and would like some input for some things I'd like to add.
My current ’04 Sienna XLE has 260K miles on it and its time for a new one. While I like the options of my current XLE, a new one was not in my budget. I found this Sienna L and I got a great deal on it so I can’t complain but it is lacking some stuff I will miss – if not downright need.
I have four kids and they make a huge mess back there so I was gonna get some seat covers and floor covers. I will need some media entertainment so I want to install a DVD system in it too. I also need a roof rack.
So here is what I would like input on:
1) Good quality seat covers, material is fine –but I DO NOT want something I will sweat in.
2) Good Quality floor liners. Husky Weatherbeater or WeatherTech?
3) DVD installation. I am quite handy and can figure things out and can follow directions. I hate the tiny screens and the dual screens. I would like to have ear phone jacks available at each seat as well as hardwire input into the car stereo (no radio transmitters please). I need input on DVD player, DVD location, screen make, model, and mounting, and a power supply for all.
4) Finally, this van does NOT have a roof rack which I will need. I have a Thule luggage carrier and will be carrying skis in the winter. My options are to install an aftermarket one – (which I fear will look rather cheesy and or be unstable) or get an OEM one. The stealership wants over $1000 for just the parts alone – (not including the cross rails) so advice is needed. I’m open to input.
I believe that all Sienna’s now come standard with the roof reinforcements and the welded nuts for attaching the roof side rails (confirmation needed),
My preference would be to get used OEM from a junk yard but can anyone offer advice as to where to get a used set of side rails and the best way to mount them? Does the head liner have to be removed?
Thanks very much in advance for your input.
I will be picking up a new 2014 Sienna L tomorrow and would like some input for some things I'd like to add.
My current ’04 Sienna XLE has 260K miles on it and its time for a new one. While I like the options of my current XLE, a new one was not in my budget. I found this Sienna L and I got a great deal on it so I can’t complain but it is lacking some stuff I will miss – if not downright need.
I have four kids and they make a huge mess back there so I was gonna get some seat covers and floor covers. I will need some media entertainment so I want to install a DVD system in it too. I also need a roof rack.
So here is what I would like input on:
1) Good quality seat covers, material is fine –but I DO NOT want something I will sweat in.
2) Good Quality floor liners. Husky Weatherbeater or WeatherTech?
3) DVD installation. I am quite handy and can figure things out and can follow directions. I hate the tiny screens and the dual screens. I would like to have ear phone jacks available at each seat as well as hardwire input into the car stereo (no radio transmitters please). I need input on DVD player, DVD location, screen make, model, and mounting, and a power supply for all.
4) Finally, this van does NOT have a roof rack which I will need. I have a Thule luggage carrier and will be carrying skis in the winter. My options are to install an aftermarket one – (which I fear will look rather cheesy and or be unstable) or get an OEM one. The stealership wants over $1000 for just the parts alone – (not including the cross rails) so advice is needed. I’m open to input.
I believe that all Sienna’s now come standard with the roof reinforcements and the welded nuts for attaching the roof side rails (confirmation needed),
My preference would be to get used OEM from a junk yard but can anyone offer advice as to where to get a used set of side rails and the best way to mount them? Does the head liner have to be removed?
Thanks very much in advance for your input.
