You are here: Forums Vans & Minivans Minivans vs SUVs (Vans & SUVs Board)

Minivans vs SUVs (Vans & SUVs Board)

1826 messages,  Last post on Nov 29, 2009 at 12:33 PM

You are in the Vans & Minivans Forum. Your Host is Karens

What is this discussion about? Dodge Caravan, Ford Explorer, GMC Envoy, Honda Odyssey, Nissan Pathfinder, Toyota Sienna, SUV, Van

#1786 of 1826 Re: One reason not to get a minivan [igiban1] by steve_ HOST Oct 27, 2009 (4:03 pm)
Replying to: igiban1 (Oct 27, 2009 2:29 pm) That did occur to me - them critters have impressive claws. Sort of like peeling open a sardine can.
#1787 of 1826 Re: Help! [tsg] by sreddy Oct 27, 2009 (6:12 pm)
Replying to: tsg (Oct 27, 2009 11:38 am) We had the same dilemma when our kids were that age. If your practical minded, mv wins hands down. If your more vain, then the SUV wins. Of your 6 important things, 2-5 mv wins easily. So our resolution to the dilemma was my wife had her car, and I had mine. The mv was the kids car! Our Odyssey just past 130K and has been the best car we've ever owned.
#1788 of 1826 Re: Help! [berri] by ateixeira Oct 28, 2009 (9:59 am)
Replying to: berri (Oct 27, 2009 3:57 pm) Agreed, and that's what I meant by "7 seats or cargo".   With lots of stuff don't plan on seating more than 5, tops.   My boating friend has a Sienna and showed up with his family of 4 and a Kayak - all INSIDE his Sienna.   It could actually seat 5 and still carry the kayak - driver, 2 behind him, 2 in the 3rd row. The Kayak lies on top of the folding passenger seat.   Beat that.
#1789 of 1826 Re: Help! [berri] by igiban1 Oct 28, 2009 (12:57 pm)
Replying to: berri (Oct 27, 2009 3:57 pm) Get an Ody. It handles more like a car, and looks a bit edgier than Sienna. And don't forget to put a sticker on its rear bumper that says 'Still a Cool Mom'. Replies to this message: drdddas (Nov 03, 2009 8:36 am) jac1304 (Nov 08, 2009 11:43 pm) grumpyoldguy (Nov 09, 2009 2:58 am) ateixeira (Nov 09, 2009 1:49 pm) and 8 more...
#1790 of 1826 Re: SUV VS. Minivan [igiban1] by li_sailor Oct 31, 2009 (4:25 am)
Replying to: igiban1 (Oct 19, 2009 8:49 am) "While some SUV look just a boxy and un-sporty as MV, they certainly have better chances to look more exciting than MV."   LOL, some things never change! AdventureMan! (Woman). At least it happens way less these days than earlier. And MVs are so much better today than in yesteryear.   Enjoyed the reads. Replies to this message: steve_ (Oct 31, 2009 7:37 am) tidester (Oct 31, 2009 11:21 am)
#1791 of 1826 Re: SUV VS. Minivan [li_sailor] by steve_ HOST Oct 31, 2009 (7:37 am)
Replying to: li_sailor (Oct 31, 2009 4:25 am) Good to see a post from you too LI. Hope you had a good sailing season!
#1792 of 1826 Re: SUV VS. Minivan [li_sailor] by tidester HOST Oct 31, 2009 (11:21 am)
Replying to: li_sailor (Oct 31, 2009 4:25 am) I had to do a double take on that by-line! Welcome back.   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
#1793 of 1826 help - moving to buffalo need to decide - suv vs minivan by inspectoring Oct 31, 2009 (8:15 pm)
Hi there guys....I am moving to buffalo NY (lot and lot of snow) and me and my wife and our one + (one on the way) = two need a safe transportation. I was considering mainly SUV vs Minivan. I was considering Honda odyssey pilot, MDX, ML 350 (with hesitation) R320 (love the care hate the price) .   Would the van peform well in the tons of snow?   For safety - I realize that SUVs roll over but is it worth taking that risk ? I am certain that I will be replacing the vehicle in 5 yrs.   Thank you guys for your help !! Replies to this message: hause7 (Nov 01, 2009 4:56 am) inspectoring (Nov 02, 2009 3:20 pm) grumpyoldguy (Nov 02, 2009 4:31 pm) and 1 more... ateixeira (Nov 05, 2009 8:36 am)
#1794 of 1826 Re: help - moving to buffalo need to decide - suv vs minivan [inspectoring] by hause7 Nov 01, 2009 (4:56 am)
Replying to: inspectoring (Oct 31, 2009 8:15 pm) I know it's not one of your choices, but I would suggest an AWD Sienna. Speaking from personal experience, owned an 04 Limited AWD, that thing drove great in snowy/rainy conditions. I remember going to visit family in Washington state and the 700 mile drive there we encounter some really snowy weather and it just drove through it like it was nothing. The only time we had a little trouble was when there was nearly a foot of fresh snow, but that was expected since it's not a true 4WD, but it made it. For snowy weather we would have kept it, but we live where we have to drive to see snow, so we switched it for a FWD XLE, shows you how much we love the SIenna. You should test drive one and see how you and your wife like it.   Also, the Run-flats can be switched with regular tires, that's what we did to avoid the hasel of Run-flats. Replies to this message: inspectoring (Nov 02, 2009 3:20 pm) grumpyoldguy (Nov 02, 2009 4:31 pm) thegraduate (Nov 02, 2009 8:28 pm)
#1795 of 1826 Re: help - moving to buffalo need to decide - suv vs minivan [hause7] by inspectoring Nov 02, 2009 (3:20 pm)
Replying to: hause7 (Nov 01, 2009 4:56 am) We looked at the Sienna but wifey just hated the interior. She loves the odyssey but I am afraid if it would handle buffalo snow ! Replies to this message: grumpyoldguy (Nov 02, 2009 4:31 pm) thegraduate (Nov 02, 2009 8:28 pm)

You are here: Forums Vans & Minivans Minivans vs SUVs (Vans & SUVs Board)