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My niece is pregnant with her 3rd child and wants a 4th. She will soon need to buy a larger vehicle to accommodate 3-4 car seats. What type of vehicle would you recommend... SUV? minivan? Something else? I am concerned about safety first then costs (initial and operating). Any recommendations would be appreciated!
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Replying to: texasgirl68 (Jan 16, 2008 12:35 pm) It's not just 6 people, it's 6 people plus all that baby gear. Lots of 3-row vehicles can seat 6, but not many leave much room left over. Minivans will accomodate the 6 of you and the stroller, port-a-crib, diaper bag, back pack carrier, baby bath tub, tricycle, etc. Power doors are awesome, so I recommend those. When the kids fall asleep and you have to carry them to bed, you just press a button to close them behind you. As a class they tend to score well for safety. This 40mph crash test conducted by the IIHS doesn't even penetrate the passenger cabin: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sqj2jloxTgc |
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Hi, I've been using edmunds alot during our current search for a mini van. We're about a month into the process and have narrowed it down to either the Odyssey ex-L or Sienna XLE. I'm getting fairly comparable offers (little lower for the Honda actually) for each but with the Sienna I'd use the 36 month 0% financing.
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Replying to: wayunderpar (Feb 10, 2008 12:28 pm) Let us know if you have any questions. I have an 07 Sienna LE, but the Ody was a close 2nd choice. At the time of my purchase, the Ody cost a bunch more for what I wanted. IMHO if you want comfort and isolation, go with the Sienna. If you are willing to sacrifice a bit of road noise and a harder ride, the Ody is more rewarding to drive, sportier and with more steering feedback. Both are good choices. Toyota's engine sealed the deal for me, though.
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Replying to: ateixeira (Feb 11, 2008 10:05 am)
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Replying to: wayunderpar (Feb 11, 2008 3:02 pm) If you can get a deal on the 2008s, go for it. Back in May of last year an Ody EX was about $1800 more than my similarly equipped Sienna. Actually the Sienna had a tad more content than the Honda. Toyota changed content levels a bit for 2008 - the tow prep package and DRLs are extra-cost options that were standard on my van. Definitely shop around. An Odyssey EX has about the same content as a Sienna LE with EVP #2. There are minor differences - Honda has climate control while Toyota has a trip computer at that price. What is your price range? |
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| Hi, Newbie, just signed on. have a Chevy Astro Van, no problems except right front door window goes up veeeery slowly or not at all. side sliding door bolt rides up and comes out (already found a fix for this on this forum, THANX) fan speed for A/C and heater switch will not work on HI, #1 and #2 work fine. | |
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Hi! I just picked up a Nissan Quest S, and would like to add an aftermarket Nav + Rear Cam system to it. Where's the best place to get any feedback from other members, or see what others have done in a similar minivan or other vehicles?
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Replying to: booper9t4 (Sep 02, 2008 3:32 pm) I would ask in the Quest threads and in the general comparison threads for vans. |
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