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#7477 of 7485 I'm tired by hayneldan Mar 20, 2008 (5:12 pm)
Of all these Odyssey and Toyota owners sniping at the people who happen to like The Chrysler/Dodge versions better than the ones they picked. It is the owners money and they should pick the van that appeals to them the most. For the records The new 08 minivan is 50 to 390 lbs lighter than a Honda(depending on model)has a longer wheelbase 122.2 vs 118 and has the same or better features that the Odyssey and a longer warranty to boot. To those who snipe at the stow and go seating, I am 6'4' and weigh 250 lbs, if you adjust the headrest and the angle of the stow and go even you too can be comfortable in the second seat. Replies to this message: thegraduate (Mar 20, 2008 5:26 pm)
#7478 of 7485 Re: I'm tired [hayneldan] by thegraduate Mar 20, 2008 (5:26 pm)
Replying to: hayneldan (Mar 20, 2008 5:12 pm) "I'm tired of all these Odyssey and Toyota owners sniping at the people who happen to like The Chrysler/Dodge versions better than the ones they picked."   It works both ways.   The host is here to step in if things get out of hand, that's their job (and KarenS is pretty good at it!).   To those who snipe at the stow and go seating, I am 6'4' and weigh 250 lbs, if you adjust the headrest and the angle of the stow and go even you too can be comfortable in the second   Um, no I can't (6'5" 195). Been there, tried that, in both the Swivel 'N' Go as well as Stow 'N' Go at the auto show. You're upset that people are telling you what to like, but that's exactly what you are doing. They offer unmatched flexibility, but lack comfort to MY BODY, especially compared to the large captains chairs in the Odyssey EX that I drove/rode in across the country twice. We aren't all made the same, and even though you're big, it doesn't mean that because you find the seats comfortable, we all will. I'm proof that that is not the case.   Take a little of your own advice - it is the owners money, they should pick the van that appeals to them most; no owner should tell others what is best, because best is relative. For owners wanting max flexibility, the DCX is great; for owners wanting the most carlike driving experience, the Odyssey is a fine choice, etc...   If we agree that everyone's benchmark for "best" is different, things will go by a lot smoother for us all.
#7479 of 7485 Could not have said it better by hayneldan Mar 20, 2008 (6:29 pm)
If we agree that everyone's benchmark for "best" is different, things will go by a lot smoother for us all.
#7480 of 7485 Headlights by autowrite Mar 20, 2008 (9:55 pm)
I have almost 200,000 kilometes on my 2002 Odyssey and have yet to replace the headlight bulbs (lamps). I notice that I seet alot of current Chysler vehicles with their headlight out (either right or left). Has Chrysler products have more electrical issues then Honda or Toyota? I have also noticed weird lighting issues in some GM/VW taillights. I could not find a specific current forum to post these comments. Replies to this message: shipo (Mar 21, 2008 4:57 am)
#7481 of 7485 Re: Headlights [autowrite] by shipo Mar 21, 2008 (4:57 am)
Replying to: autowrite (Mar 20, 2008 9:55 pm) Maybe you're just seeing vans with lots of time on the road. Our 1998 DGC didn't burn out a headlight bulb until over 180,000 kms (it currently has well over 250,000 kms and is still on the second set) while our 2003 DGC currently has over 170,000 kms and the factory headlight bulbs continue to burn bright. Go figure.   Best Regards, Shipo
#7482 of 7485 Re: Edmunds choice is Odyssey [dennisctc] by socalawd Mar 21, 2008 (4:41 pm)
Replying to: dennisctc (Mar 19, 2008 1:51 pm) Check out sales of luxury cars etc....sales have increased, and the imports are doing pretty well too. It has to do with products. If Honda was dumping vehicles across the board, you'd be right on blaming the economy. They're heavily discounting the Pilots too, as a new redesign is on it's way. I think even Chrysler isn't discounting their minivans as much as Honda, based on Prices Paid for Odys!! And Honda's reporting profits, much of which is flowing back to Japan.   Well I did look and luxury car sales in February of 08 down 9%(Doesn't sound good to me) from February 07. SUV's down 26% now small cars are up 1.4%. There's the only sector that seems to be able to hold the value. Of course Honda/Toyota make lots of small cars with good gas mileage. Minivan are not a hot market, I was really surprised that the Ody ever sold over MSRP. Sure moneys flowing out of america soon we will make virtually nothing here, try and buy electronics assembled here. I work in the semiconductor manufacturing business(next week we'll be shut down due to no work) and very soon I will probably be moving to the medical business. If capitalism is all about profit soon most of our money will be going to China. I dare you to throw out everything not made in the United States. Heck my 2001 Caravan was made in Canada and owned by a German company(Boy we showed them a thing or 2 about losing money)We prefer to have someone else make it for us, it's cheaper and easier. And that is what we've become. BTW I just saw a Pontiac G8 I was like wow thats cool and cheap. Guess what it is designed/built in Australia. Replies to this message: dennisctc (Mar 22, 2008 8:13 am) jpf (Mar 22, 2008 6:53 pm)
#7483 of 7485 Re: Edmunds choice is Odyssey [socalawd] by dennisctc Mar 22, 2008 (8:13 am)
Replying to: socalawd (Mar 21, 2008 4:41 pm) Heck my 2001 Caravan was made in Canada and owned by a German company(Boy we showed them a thing or 2 about losing money)We prefer to have someone else make it for us, it's cheaper and easier. And that is what we've become. BTW I just saw a Pontiac G8 I was like wow thats cool and cheap. Guess what it is designed/built in Australia.   But both GM/Chrysler are Amercian companies, and when you buy one of their products the profits/taxes etc.. benefit the USA even if a particular model is built in Canada or Mexico. Sure the G8 was developed in Australia but using many US designed components like engines, trannies etc... This RWD platform will be responsible for many variations built in the USA. Those profits trickle down into suppliers who research, design and manufacture new technologies/product here in the USA. Replies to this message: jpf (Mar 22, 2008 6:53 pm)
#7484 of 7485 Re: Edmunds choice is Odyssey [dennisctc] by jpf Mar 22, 2008 (6:53 pm)
Replying to: dennisctc (Mar 22, 2008 8:13 am) The biggest con going! Buy from Ford, GM or Chrysler and the profits stay in America! First, Ford, GM, and Chrysler are CLOSING plants in America. Any new jobs are going offshore. Toyota and other Asian manufacturers are CREATING jobs in America. If some of the Asian companies profits are not finding their way back to America then HOW ARE THE PLANTS BUILT? Are the factories built for nothing? I live in Mississippi. Nissan spent over $1 billion on their plant in Canton, MS. Toyota is building a plant near Tupelo, MS. Again they're investing hundreds of millions of dollars in the local economy. This doesn't include the millions being spent by other Asian parts manufacturers that want to be located near the Toyota or Nissan plants. We've got two Asian parts suppliers setting up shop nearby. Toyota is also doing some of their engineering and design work in the U.S. (California).
#7485 of 7485 Looks like you're done comparing.... by KarenS HOST Mar 23, 2008 (7:43 am)
...minivans, so time to put this one to bed.

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